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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1960
Page
2
A Ottawa University senior laments Friday night cinema crowds filled with young minors unsupervised by adults. He notes cigarette use and exposure to provocative films, urging parents and citizens to reevaluate youth supervision and values.
Dear Dr. Mother discusses limits of new anti depressants praising cautious use. It notes tranquilizers set expectations, urges addressing root causes, and warns against overreliance while predicting broader usefulness. Includes health tips for Parkinson's patients and hemorrhoids booklet offer.
A quirky column notes January thaw delaying to April, political reform via brash tactics, and jet age aviation yet low flight rates. It humorously questions incentives for first flights, mocks wealth gaps, and references a stark Oklahoma City incident and feed relief planes. It ends with a mink-lined convertible at a Kansas City auto show.
A digest of local reminiscences: 23 years ago Mr and Mrs Harry Saxton caught 10 fish in the Marais des Cygnes river west of Ottawa with bass and drum. A M Shields underwent a tonsil operation at Ransom Memorial Hospital. Ottawa High School junior class members Mary Roberts Heil Pettit and Beryl Collins had measles. 50 years ago Tanner the driving horse of J Ralph Dods Worth fell in a well at Clarence Keith's home and was rescued by 12 neighbors. Dr J B Davis ordered a new Lexington automobile similar to F J Miller's recent purchase. I M Shiras was installing electric lights in his barn.
A devotional prayer recalls the crucifixion scene from Luke 23 21 and asks for God’s aid to endure the cross and to live toward the joy of the resurrection in Christ’s name Amen.
AP Business News Analyst Sam Dawson notes the widening wobble in consumer, government, and business spending as stock market declines shake confidence in a coming boom. He cites rapid replenishment of inventories after the steel strike and a faster pace at year’s start as key factors, amid debates over inflation and stock valuations.
A sprawling, OCR style listing of TV channels and programs unfolds like a radio guide with many station numbers, show titles, and time blocks. The text shifts to a business column discussing expansion plans amid high interest rates, noting two views on whether firms will maintain investments and the impact of competing nations. It highlights government and consumer spending as ongoing economic supports.
Mr and Mrs Ray Redick announced the birth of a grandson David Duane to Mr and Mrs Donald Redick of Murfreesboro Tennessee on March 6 They also have a son Danny Ray Several visits followed with relatives including B J Hermesmeyer of Independence and Bud Hermesmeyer Mrs Alma Goodwin led the L L C meeting with Mrs Ernest Miller assisting A business meeting was led by president Mrs Chester Jackson Plans were made for a supper and a tea April 4 5 Mrs John Finch gave the third Psalms lesson Others visiting relatives included Adrian Bartholomew and Merriam, C D Springer from Stinnett Texas and Roger and Duane Dempsay from Kansas City. Local social visits continued among the Jackson Byrn Wassmer Sands and Osawatomie residents.
Mr and Mrs M D White traveled to California to visit their son Wayne White and family. Bruce Landess of Emporia spent the weekend with his parents. Mr and Mrs Joe Luther and family of Topeka visited E F Brownlee and family. Mr and Mrs Charles Mitchell and Brenda and John Brownlee returned from Cincinnati after visiting Mitchells. The Junior Class of Lane High School held a dance at the IOOF hall. Lane Rebekah Lodge 292 met regularly. Mrs Esther Gilbert of Rantoul joined the lodge as a new member.
The Ottawa Herald lists publication details, staff names, and subscription pricing. It shows trade area mail rates of 84 cents for one month and 97 dollars for a year, with outside trade area rates of 1.60 per month and 15.00 per year, and notes Associated Press republication rights.
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