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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1961
Page
2
Ottawans have signed a protest petition against a $780,000 city light plant bond to buy 3500 kilowatts of gas diesel engines. Critics urge public voting, arguing democracy and citizen understanding, while city officials oppose the petition and seek to block the vote.
A Pakistan-focused note surveys local newspaper challenges such as illiteracy, high newsprint costs, and scarce skilled staff. It notes publishers persevere, relying on government ads and elite products, with Urdu papers leading circulation despite literacy limits and a lingering British imprint.
Dr Motner explains how suspected diabetes becomes known through persistent sugar in urine and sustained high blood sugar. He notes potential diabetics include obese individuals and those with strong family histories, stress, or certain medical conditions. The piece emphasizes that diabetes is not cured by control and urges readers to seek Dr Motner’s booklet for a deeper understanding.
A devotional prayer urges believers to proclaim God as a personal God who cares for individuals and the community. Framed by Matthew 28 20 RSV and the Lord's Prayer, the plea asks for 神 to guide deed and word in faith and action.
A dense, fragmentary listing of 1950s television programming across multiple channels. Entries include shows like Lone Ranger, Gunmce, Captain Kangaroo, Meet the Press parodies, soap operas, game shows, and variety programs with hosts such as Harold Mack Johnny Yates and Gordon Jump. The log mixes cartoons, dramas, news, and sports, with occasional weather and special events.
A Senate subcommittee questions Povl Bang Jensen death verdict, suggesting possible Soviet involvement. It cites “too many solid arguments” against death by own action and notes unanswered questions and Soviet motivation. New York police say the case remains open.
Beir ut headlines report Radio Damascus announcing that Communist Poland has recognized the new Syrian regime in a move described as a red stance. The AP dispatch notes Beirut reactions as political tensions escalate.
AP reports Ethel Merman made her Los Angeles debut at the Biltmore Theatre singing with strong stage presence. She heads to the provinces with Gypsy, while crowds enjoyed Dixieland at Disneyland. Louis Armstrong and Kid Ory performed together for the first time since their careers began, providing a musical highlight of the week.
London AP reports Ireland is preparing a new battalion to serve with UN forces in the Congo. The unit will relieve the 1st Infantry Group and the 35th Battalion involved in bitter fighting at Elisabethville and Jadotville, Katanga. Informants say many volunteers have Congo experience and will return for a new tour.
Ottawa Herald lists daily publication details with membership note. Subscription rates shown for trade area and outside trade area by mail include monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and yearly options. Also notes Associated Press exclusive rights to local news and AP dispatches.
Ottawa’s National Guard unit led 25 guardsmen and four French 75 guns to Kansas City for a 21 gun salute to President Roosevelt as his special train paused en route to Wichita. Mrs. F R Bishop heads the James A Poole store dress dept. Bruce Latimer visits from Fredonia for the American Royal show. Ottawa sees early season snow. A Velie car from Whitaker Brothers of Ottawa, damaged near Steamboat Springs, Colo., is being repaired locally after an embankment crash.
TV listings summarize channels airing returning series and new season opens. Highlights include Ozzie and Harriet entering its 10th season on Channel 9, Bugs Bunny starting its second season on Channel 9, Laramie captured on Channel 4, and Dobie Gillis beginning its third season with The Ruptured Duck on Channels 5 through 13. The lineup also features Alfred Hitchcock, Red Skelton with guests, and a late movie It All Came True from 1940 on Channel 9 and Channel 5.
AP critic reviews NBCs The Sound of the 60s noting an imaginative opening with industrial sounds but weak commentary. The piece skewers do it yourself kits and Madison Avenue satire while praising production values and Mahalia Jacksons closing number.
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