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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1960
Page
2
Page Four Editorial argues to extend terms for sheriffs to four years and applies the idea to governors and other local officials. It contends longer terms reduce constant campaigning, cut election costs, and improve official performance and government efficiency. It notes law enforcement today is a profession requiring stable leadership.
A reflective column blends satire and social observations on electoral reform, census timing, international intrigue, and personal quirks. It jokes about the electoral college obsolescence, imagines reversed diplomacy with a Russian plane over Kansas, notes census delays, and lightly mocks fashion and social club habits.
A devotional prayer segment citing Romans 12 6 RSV and a Father child prayer asking guidance to place lives in Gods hands and live by the teachings of Jesus Christ, ending with Amen.
Dr Molner discusses with readers a nine year old boy who steals at home and at school, warning that emotional trouble may drive such behavior and urging quick referral to a local child guidance clinic. He notes clinics are few but growing and advises parents to seek referrals from family doctors or school officials.
Auld Lang Syne Mrs Katie Swearingen of 721 Tremont was seriously ill. Several boys swam the Marais des Cygnes river at the 20 foot stage: Harold Novak Phil Novak Arthur Day Herbert Hoover Kenneth Wiley and Tommy Porter. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Earl Schlief 911 S Locust. J W Criswell elected president of the Ottawa Typographical Union. Worth Alderman’s dog Shep died at 16. Mrs A L Miller visited Kansas City with sister Mrs O W Swift.
A dense TV timetable lists daytime and prime time programs across networks and local stations. It catalogs shows from Huckleberry Hound to Meet the News with Edwards, sports, weather, and late night features including The Untouchables, The Twilight Zone, and Studio Five Late Show.
The notice lists a daily paper published in Ottawa Kansas with editor Robert Prevant and publisher Guy Snedaker. It details subscription rates for trade areas by mail and outside trade areas, including monthly and yearly prices. It also notes Associated Press rights and republication limitations.
New York AP reports Broadway work halted as 125 producers at a League of New York Theaters emergency meeting vote unanimously to oppose actors demands. About two new shows for fall openings affected as Actors Equity seeks a new contract with 70 demands on wages pensions welfare and working conditions.
AP TV critic Cynthia Lowry notes Rod Sterling s grim drama about the Warsaw ghetto during German occupation aired on CBS Playhouse 90. The hour long production depicted brutal German treatment of Polish Jews in the 100 block square and followed a rabbi who loses faith amid a savage son and a daughter abused by a Prussian officer. The cast included Charles Leighton Arthur Kennedy and others.
Washington AP report says Lyndon B. Johnson will open a Citizens for Johnson headquarters soon as he launches a presidential bid. He may announce after Texas primaries conclude in June. Backers seek pledged delegates to secure a strong first-ballot margin at Los Angeles in July.
Hollywood AP reports Dennis Weaver says Chester will quit Gunsmoke after next season. Weaver, who plays Marshal Dillon’s assistant, plans to seek other work when his six year contract ends in 1960. He says he has taken Chester’s character as far as he can in development.
Hollywood AP reports Desi Arnaz is out of Cedars of Lebanon Hospital after a week's stay for what doctors called his annual health checkup. The entertainer's return to public life is anticipated as his condition is deemed satisfactory.
A rundown of tonight’s programming notes diverse titles across channels. Prominent writer Ernest Hemingway is linked to a 9:30 special, with cast including Eleanor Parker and Richard Conte. Other items feature Donna Reed Show, Gunsmoke star Dennis Weaver, Groucho Marx, The Untouchables rerun, and late movies such as Girl Crazy.
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