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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1961
Page
2
The page lists a dense lineup of day and evening broadcasts with titles such as The Big Show, Perry Como, Jack Paar, Peter Gunn, Captain Kangaroo, The Price Is Right, Love of Life, Top Cat, and Wagon Train. It notes multiple channels, times, and program pairings across news, weather, sports, and entertainment. The fragment hints at a busy broadcast day with varied genres and host lineups.
From Our Readers notes language growth fuels spelling shifts as Merriam Webster releases a new unabridged dictionary with 100000 more words than the 1934 edition. Expert cites terms from a bomb to zen reflecting globalized media and rapid linguistic change impacting how children learn spelling today.
In Pakistan and across Asia the aid program faces criticism yet shows impact. Officials note corruption and waste yet projects like dams, roads, and power plants proceed, lifting native economies. The aim remains to raise living standards to curb communism and a taxpayer supports another four billion dollars if better aligned with local needs.
Reader questions on lumps as cancer signs and thyroid symptoms are addressed. The doctor urges prompt examination for any lump and explains cancer varies by location and size. Additional notes cover eczema, hair loss, thyroid therapy, and hemorrhoid remedies plus reader mail policies.
Auld Lang Syne Oscar Okerberg had an operation at Santa Fe hospital in Topeka. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Howard Watts of Pomona. Mrs C A Jacobus spoke at First Baptist on voting the ballot. Ottawa population listed 7340. Franklin County 20590. J E Adams sold Riley F a 2.19 percent pacer to W A Smith of Ft Smith Ark. Adams raced the horse at Ft Smith attracting the attention of the Ft Smith man. A cement sidewalk was laid at Dr J Davis 321 Ward.
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower critiqued the Kennedy administration as confusing and fiscally shrinking dollars during a New York City rally supporting State Atty. Gen. Louis Lefkowitz. He labeled the Peace Corps a juvenile experiment and mocked Washington Democrats as indecisive. He contrasted New York’s confusion with Washington’s tornado of policy disputes.
Hollywood star Vincent Price laments European judgments of America tied to current films. He argues downbeat pictures like I Want to Live and Inherit the Wind harm U S prestige, urging brighter works such as Oklahoma! to better reflect American art and spirit.
London AP notes describe the Church of Rome shifting to ally with other denominations, with former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Fisher of Lambeth praising it as a stupendous change. He criticizes politicians for never admitting error, arguing salvation begins when groups admit fault.
Ottawa Herald announces subscription rates for trade area and outside regions, listing prices for one month three months six months and one year. The page credits Robert B H Wellington as editor and publisher and identifies Associated Press membership and local news coverage.
A list of TV highlights across channels. Shows include Man From Cochise Frightened Witness, Steve Allen with guests, Wagon Train with Ann Blyth and Dick York, Alvin cartoon, Talent Roundup, Checkmate, Top Cat, Joey Bishop Perry Como with Tony Bennett, Sea sons of Youth, King of Diamonds kidnapping, Brinkley in Paris, and the late movie Hazard from 1948 with Paulette Goddard.
The Prairie National Park Natural History Association will seek a state appropriation to acquire land for a national prairie park in Pottawatomie County. A four-member legislator committee was formed to urge Gov. John Anderson to back the proposal. Land cost is estimated at 5.5 million dollars. The group believes Congress may fund the remainder if the state commits a modest amount. Committee members: Sen. Joe Warren, Rep. Charles Arthur, Rep. Don Joseph, and Rep. Marvin Clark.
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