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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1963
Page
2
District 30 again failed a bond issue for a new high school prompting concern Ottawa High may lose accreditation. Officials cite overcrowding and an out of date building as barriers to modern education. suggestions include firing staff or selling assets but none are seen as viable solutions.
The district contemplates land in the southwest and other options for a new high school. It weighs enlarging the current school or cutting extras to lower costs. Until opponents present a clear solution, Ottawa’s education system is stymied and children may get less education than entitled.
A reader asks if cataracts are ready for surgery based on night flashes, light perception only, and a brown moving spot. The doctor cautions against remote diagnosis, notes surgery when vision interferes, and stresses the husband should have periodic eye care despite cost concerns.
A collage of commentary on The Organization for American Progress, U.S. and Russian spy exchanges, football devotion, and economic strains on pensions. It weaves misgivings about media and society with practical medical guidance from Dr Mother. Read includes reader letters to Dr Mother about veins, goat milk vitamin content, sugarless sweeteners, leg cramps, and how to obtain a pamphlet.
LaVerne Smith daughter of Dr and Mrs L V Smith 1116 S Hickory received the gold eaglet Girl Scout award. Mrs Grover Thompson 609 Willow underwent a tonsil operation. Harold Ecker near Rock Creek injured eye by kafir corn stalk. Mr and Mrs Henry Bennett moved into Frink home 609 S Hickory. Halloween extra police announced for Ottawa streets. Mrs Frank Jones began work as pianist at Crystal Theater. Prayer and scripture quoted with closing blessing.
A dense TV schedule fragment lists multiple shows across channels with times, titles, and recurring segments including News Weather Sports and various dramas comedies and cartoons. The entries mention programs like Naked City Perry Mason Dr Kildare The Incredible Hulk and The Leopards Man among others alongside niche segments and religious or public service broadcasts.
Tonight on Channel 5 and 13 at 7 PM Rawhide features a naval clash styled incident at Farragut Pass. Perry Mason returns at 8 PM on the same channels with The Case of the Reluctant Model. Channel 9 hosts Jimmy Dean at 8 PM with Boris Karloff for a Halloween show. Channel 6 airs A Hero For Bob Hope and Paulette Goddard at 10 15 PM.
In Los Angeles AP reports a 42 year old man with congestive heart failure lived four days with a substitute plastic pump implanted in his heart. Dr. Michael Debakey described the operation as a historic but partial success toward a mechanical heart. Aiming to stabilize patients during crises, the temporary chamber used an air powered compressor and extended rest beyond external machines. The patient died from complications. Debakey cautioned outcomes depend on illness severity.
AP notes television lineage from classic shows to modern hits as Neilsen ratings loom. Beverly Hillbillies tops, followed by Bonanza Dick Van Dyke and Andy Griffith, with Petticoat Junction and Danny Thomas Show expanding families. Gomer Pyle grows, Jim Nabors first risked acting on Griffith. Some programs stumble like Judy Garland and Jerry Lewis, as autumn ratings shape futures.
The Herald announces a five dollar weekly reward for the best reader tip. Readers encouraged to contribute timely local news items for possible publication and payment.
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