25 Nov 1964
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1964
Page
1
Editorial contrasts 1621 Pilgrim gratitude with modern views of Thanksgiving. It notes family feasts, football, hunting, and paid time off. It also mentions the National Safety Council portraying the day as one with increased dangers and responsibilities.
The piece notes how Thanksgiving has shifted in American life since the first feast. It links the holiday to gratitude for harvest, security from starvation, and survival from enemies, while observers urge reflection over the holiday’s growing commercial and scheduling influences.
The writer argues Thanksgiving is not a uniquely American invention citing long standing harvest celebrations worldwide and written records of peoples in many lands. The piece challenges a narrow view of the holiday’s origins. It emphasizes broader historical ritual surrounding harvest gratitude.
The piece traces Thanksgiving origins through Pilgrim customs and Sarah J. Hale who pushed for a national holiday. It notes President Lincoln's 1863 proclamation setting the fourth Thursday, Roosevelt's 1939 date shift, and Congress restoring the tradition. Washington's 1789 proclamation is also referenced.
A reader asks why a 61 year old woman still has hot flashes despite treatment. Dr Molner explains that some women experience prolonged flashes, often linked to nervous temperament or thyroid overactivity, and suggests testing thyroid function and using targeted therapy. He notes rare vascular causes and offers a booklet for 25 cents.
A sprawling network log lists NBC CBS ABC and more with channel numbers, show times from morning to late night, and program names including news, sports, dramas, variety shows, soaps, movies, and specials. It captures daily lineups across multiple networks with dozens of titles and hosts.
TV highlights list multiple 1960s programs with channel numbers and air times, naming casts for features such as The Rack, Pat and Mike, Mutiny on the Bounty, This Gun for Hire, and more. It includes musical segments, comedies, and suspense theatre across Channel 4, 5, 13, and 9, with matchups like Gable and Laughton and stars such as Dean Martin, Katharine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy, and Gary Cooper.
The Alpha Study Club met with Mrs. Nina Griffith on Thursday afternoon November 19. Officers elected include President Mary Gleason, Vice President Hazel Andrews, Secretary and Treasurer Rosa Catterson. Plans set for a December 16 Christmas pot luck dinner at Fellowship Hall. Grant Catterson and Richard Landers are building a garage at the Grant Catterson property. Mrs. Roger Brockus and newborn Robin Lynn returned from Ransom Memorial Hospital and are staying with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Merle Caylor.
AP dispatch notes that a 40 mph minimum speed on the toll road is not enforced in bad weather. Wichita traffic chief engineer L. W. Newcomer said during Thanksgiving helpers that if rain or snow storms develop motorists should drive reasonable and prudent speeds under prevailing conditions.
Ottawa Herald announces daily publication except Sundays and holidays with Robert B. Wellington as editor and publisher. It lists subscription rates for trade area by mail including one month to one year and outside trade area rates, and notes AP membership and exclusive rights to local news and AP dispatches.
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