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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1960
Page
2
Editorial page item by John in the Ottawa Herald discusses current civic issues and public policy directions. It reflects on local governance, community concerns, and editorial stance typical of the paper's June 24 1960 issue.
Attorney general John Anderson campaigns for the Republican nomination and likely general election clash with Gov. Docking. He argues for a responsible efficient state government, respecting law while cutting centralization, and feeds a sharp, political mind in conversations with a first time voter. The column notes letters, local politics, and various regional mentions.
Dear Dr. Mother argues against giving babies beer or soft drinks, urging wholesome foods, milk, and fruit juices for building materials and sleep. Warns caffeine in cola can disrupt sleep and stresses calm, secure infant care. Also notes bursitis risk from overweight and explains tubal pregnancy basics.
A brief devotional prayer cites 11 Corinthians and asks God to purify believers. It requests lofty desires to seek first God’s kingdom and righteousness, thanking the Saviour and ending with Amen.
The Ottawa Herald lists its address at 106-108 S Main Ottawa Kansas and notes daily publication except Sundays and holidays. It reports publisher Guy Snedaker and editor Robert B Wellington with subscription rates for trade area and outside trade area by mail.
A summer TV special features big name performers and a story centered on a remarkable young boy. At 6:00 Channel 9 airs Huckleberry Hound. 6:30 Channel 4 shows Sea Hunt with Mike rescuing a girl in a mine. Channel 5 presents The Pony Express episode Duel at Devil's Canyon.
New York AP notes the TV industry overuses the term star to hype many performers. In contrast to theatre, television often bills many cast members as co stars or feature players while naming only a few as true leads. The piece cites examples from channels and shows to illustrate the inflation of star billing.
Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Martin and grandson Kevin Frazell visited her father Orville Comstock in Welda. George Johnson of Salina visits brother Charles at Byrn home. Dean Kline family from Excelsior Springs Missouri were guests at Grant Catterson’s. John Perkins attends summer school at Emporia State College. Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Needham visit son Harold Needham in Mis.
A dense, OCR style TV schedule lists daily blocks from 4:00 pm to midnight. It names numerous programs, hosts, and shows across a broad range of channels including news briefs, sports, cartoons, movies, and public affairs, with occasional times and titles such as The Red Menace, Rocky Jones, and The Untouchables. It reflects a midcentury station lineup with many overlapping segments and host credits like Gordon Jump, Don Harrson, and Monte Moore.
Report notes a wreck at Spencer on a fishing trip home from Minnesota. Mentions Mr and Mrs Bill Summers of Independence Missouri visiting Mrs Allie Bartholowe. Virginia Beck of Lawrence and Debra Richards of Garnett visit grandparents Mr and Mrs W R Bryn this week.
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