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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1960
Page
3
A reader criticizes Ann Landers for bias against men while sharing two letters. One reflects disbelief at anti male tone and snide jabs toward men. The other describes a wedding gift dispute where a centerpiece cost 15.95 and sparked tension with relatives.
In 1960 every farmer will feed 25 people with 27 375 square meals thanks to science, know-how, chemicals, and electric power. Rural electrification began after 1935 when isolated rural residents formed non profit groups, borrowed from REA, and built lines. Today nearly 1 000 locally owned Rural Electric Systems operate 14 million miles of line serving 16 million Americans.
Readers submit etiquette questions about greetings shoes and gifting. Answers cover elevator exits glove removal at handshakes usher guidance and who should order at a restaurant or send gifts. The guidance emphasizes courtesy by both genders and practical steps for social situations.
A fragmented notice lists multiple women’s organizations and social circles including American Legion Auxiliary, Rotary Anns, Methodist church classes, and Guilds. It notes a 7:30 p.m. gathering time for Trinity Methodist Lend-a-Hand class and references various community groups across religious and civic lines.
Consumers are advised to calculate room area in square feet to choose air conditioner capacity. The message notes factors like glass areas and sun exposure affect cooling needs and suggests consulting a dealer for balanced price, ease of use, operating cost, noise, reliability, and brand trust.
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