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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1960

Page

2

Cool Comfort For Troopers On Kansas Turnpike Cars

The Kansas Turnpike Authority bought 25 new patrol cars with standard transmissions and air conditioning to boost comfort and mileage. Troopers will shift manually, avoiding gadgets, a change praised for safety benefits and efficiency. The opinion suggests other agencies consider similar equipment for their officers.

Kansas Turnpike Authority Lawrence ETA KTA Highway Patrol

Who Really Pays for Governor Docking Critique

John Anderson accuses Docking allies of profiting from utility rate cases heard by the Kansas Corporation Commission. He notes regents, a state senator, and a Kansas Turnpike Commission member received sizable fees in such cases. Docking says utilities pay the fees, but the cost is ultimately borne by the public.

John Anderson Docking Board of Regents Kansas Turnpike Commission Kansas Corporation Commission

This And That by joh

Juvenile delinquency rises and political jabs mix with social absurdities. The piece mocks McCarthy era anxieties, Nixon’s midland stance, and everyday life quirks. It closes with a sweeping critique of bread milling tainting flour and bread quality.

Local Births and Visits Note 25 Years Ago

Betty Jean Caleb, daughter of Mrs. J. S. Caleb at 619 King, had a tonsil operation at Ransom Memorial Hospital. A son was born to Chester Abshire of 320 S. Oak. A daughter was born to Orton F. Cross of 719 Cypress. A son was born to William S. Brindel of 627 S. Locust. H. F. Ellis attended the Presbyterian Church general assembly in Atlantic City. Miss Jessie Bird traveled to Kansas City to view Hamlet at the Shubert Theater.

Betty Jean Caleb J. S. Caleb King Ransom Memorial Hospital Mrs Chester Abshire S. Oak Orton F. Cross Cypress William S. Brindel S. Locust H. F. Ellis Atlantic City General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church Jessie Bird Kansas City Shubert Theater

Television Schedule Highlights From A Busy Day

A dense broadcast grid lists programs and times across channels 4, 5, 9, 13 for a full day. Notable items include Wagon Train episodes, The News, Weather, and late night talk and variety shows featuring Harold Mack, Gordon Jump, Bruce Rice, Don Harrison, and Dev Nelson. The slate includes classics like The Tonight Show style entries, game shows, Westerns, cartoons, and a mix of live and filmed dramas with numerous titles such as The Belafonte Singers, Hawaii Five, and The Captain Kangaroo segments.

Quick Draw McGraw Newa Don Harrison Richard C. Hottelet Jack la Lanne Red Rowe Dean Humptery Daily Ward Guiding Light CBS News Bob Loretta Young Janet Dean R.N Young Dr. Malone Bucckskin Tesbeathe Dev Nelson Douglas Edwards The Buiness News Weather Gordon Jump News Harold Mack Huckleberry Hound Sporta Merle Hermon Bill Ys Sea Hunt Pony Expresa Steve Canyon Bat Masterson Betty Hutton Producer Johnny Ringo Pat Boone Alfred Hitchcock Erne Ford Markham Frank Sinatra Groucho Marx Vikings Sam Molen Jack Paar Impact Theatre Five

What a Good Physical Exam In Health Advice

Dr. Molner explains that a thorough physical should extend beyond a single office visit and may involve general tests, observations, and occasional lab work. A regular physician can coordinate advanced tests, and hospital comprehensive exams are not necessary for most people.

Prayer for Today Blessings and trust in Jesus Christ

A religious prayer blessing acknowledges God's listening ear and asks for childlike trust to serve Him through Jesus Christ Our Lord. The short reflection reinforces private devotion and communal thanks.

Jesus Christ

Ottawa Herald Classifieds and AP Notices

The Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates for trade area and outside trade area by mail with monthly and yearly options. It notes editors Robert Wellington and Guy Snedaker and states AP membership rights for local news and AP dispatches.

S. Main Ottawa Kansas Robert Wellington Associated Press

Violence In Westerns Faces Scrutiny In TV

New York AP reports rising concern over excessive violence in TV action shows. NBC plans to curb violence in summer mysteries and fall lineups as sponsors grow nervous and critics press for gentler depictions. A Camelot themed segment praised without glamorizing brutality, while Ernie Ford’s show framed with Arthurian humor.

New York NBC

Bethel Centennial School Marks Closing Day

Bethel Centennial School held its closing day on Friday with a basket dinner and program. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Albert Turner and Vaneta, entertaining Mrs. Mae Vance of Overbrook, and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Oehrle and Alan at a Mother's Day dinner. Mother's Day guests at the Ben Baker home were Mr. and Mrs. John Hoffman, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hoffman, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hoffman, Carl, Phil Lee and Linda of Lawrence. Mrs. Virginia Aldridge and children visited her mother and sisters and families in Lawrence Sunday.

Globe School Albert Turner Vaneta Mae Vance Overbrook Raymond Oehrle Alan Ben Baker John Hoffman Charles Hoffman Ralph Hoffman Carl Phil Lee Linda Lawrence Virginia Aldridge

This Evening's TV Highlights

A listings roundup of channel programs across the evening. The guide notes news and weather on Channel 9 at 8:30, with Quick Draw McGraw, Belafonte specials, and Not By Bread Alone about Southern racial sit-ins. Other features include Men Into Space, Rick’s Plans for Summer, Ive Got A Secret, Sergeant Bilko, Separate Parents, This Is Your Life, and a murder drama Lock Up. It mentions no western titles but notes late movies and multiple time slots.

Countess Baranof Ogzie and Harriet Perry Como Vance Ludlow Perry Sam Molen Jack Paar Farmer Gordon Jump Dev Nelson Robinson Crusoe Channel 4

Stanton Area Social Roundup with Local Visitors

Mr and Mrs John Roman visited daughter Evelena McGuire and son in Overland Park Kansas. Mrs Mark Anderson and Mrs Harry Layman with families spent Sunday at Country Haven Rest Home in Paola with Mr Anderson. Callers at George Brassfield home included Ray Dooley Roy Gore Edgerton Kan City Jim Richardson Ida Marie Dan Brassfield Iarl Yacke Judy Belton Mo and Jerry Porter Paola. Albert Beatty family hosted Elmer McKoon Evan McKoon Edon McKoon and families Georgia Beatty Clyde Esther Williams and Douglas of Kansas City.

John Roman Evelena McGuire Overland Park, Kansas Mark Anderson Harry Layman and Son Mr. Anderson Country Haven Rest Home Paola George Brassfield Ray Dooley Roy Gore Edgerton Jim Richardson Ida E.don McKoon Albert McKoon Georgia Beatty Clyde Esther Williams Douglas Kansas City

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