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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1960
Page
2
The piece notes a nationwide optimism for 1960 contrasted by a snowbound Ottawa Kansas area. High fuel bills, leaky roofs, soggy shoes, and slumping business depress residents. After weeks of cold, mud, and mud spattered floors, a spring thaw is hoped to revive spirits and commerce, barring river floods.
A tangential column mix notes Chessman’s offer to face the death chamber if capital punishment ends in California, and California’s potential acceptance. It also quips on presidential travel costs, hotel room sizes, and a neighbor’s feeding station saga. The piece closes with musings on snow, scientists, and a 1959 dollar’s value.
The Russian premier Nikolai Khrushchev delays travel to France citing flu illness while rumors about his health age and stamina swirl. Observers recall his grip on the Comintern and speculate on the implications for opponents as winter politics unfold.
Dear Dr Mother explains the Wassermann test not always perfect but usually reliable. False positives occur, newer tests like EUPCE exist, and treatment timing affects how long blood tests stay positive. In early cases, blood may turn negative in months. in late cases, years or life-long positivity may occur, though active disease may be controlled. Emphasizes medical judgment and cautions against relying on a single test.
An extensive list detailing TV programming across the day including 5:00 Banda 13 Fun 330, Rocky 8:40, Laramie 4, O Keefe 7:30, Tightrope, Maverick, Red Skelton, Garry Moore, Coronado, Manhunt, Weather, Jack Paar, Hawaiian Eye, Mike Wallace, Dick Clark, etc. The schedule spans morning to overnight with film, news, cartoons, game shows, and sports, noting various time blocks and program blocks for multiple stations or channels.
HAYS AP State Printer Lil ie M Washabaugh and her husband J M Washabaugh have submitted payment to release federal tax liens filed by the U S treasury department. Mrs Washabaugh satisfied claims of $5,686.97 against Natoma Publishing Co Natoma Kas and her husband paid tax liens totaling $7,388.82 against J M Washabaugh Drilling Service and A M Washabaugh Drilling Service. Kenneth K Pfeifer Ellis County register of deeds said the lien against Mrs Washabaugh was filed Jan 6 and those against her husband Jan 12. All liens were released March 10.
The Ottawa Herald shows subscription prices for trade area and outside mail including one month 85 cents three months 2 00 six months 3 75 and one year 7 00 outside trade area one month 1 50 three months 4 25 six months 8 00 and one year 15 00. Robert B Wellington editor Guy Snedaker publisher. Associated Press member status noted.
HAL BOYLE notes that buttering the boss is a skilled craft in American business. A genuine yes man keeps the boss confident, often by praising right or wrong decisions, with long hours and good pay. Twelve sample lines show the language used to flatter executives and boost morale.
New York City Parks Department will install a Paris style sidewalk cafe across Central Park South from the Hotel Plaza funded by a $590,000 gift from Huntington Hartford of the A and P grocery family. The project aims to mimic Parisian sidewalk cafes in a city setting.
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