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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1958
Page
2
Editorial argues Russia and the United States will not halt nuclear test contests soon. It notes calls for UN backed, verifiable bans, but asserts deep mutual distrust persists. The piece echoes Pilgrim Fathers keeping powder dry and warns America to keep its powder dry while awaiting genuine restraint.
Voters went to the polls in Ottawa for a single office and a special question about penning dogs during April June. The issue divides gardeners and dog lovers, with strong passions on both sides. The vote carries civic importance despite a calm election day.
A local woman fears spring as she receives a new fur coat. The piece ponders politics and March rites, noting a lone commissioner post in a city owned water and light plant election. It urges citizens to vote, stressing the importance of public ownership and turnout.
Daily Lenten devotion recalls John Wesley’s awe at Moravians singing through a storm at sea. The piece urges Christians to sing in trouble, citing Paul and Silas, and ends with a prayer for a life of praise and fellowship with God. Herbert H. Peterson forwards a Malaya submission.
Auld Lang Syne era items note Robert Maag tracing business in Ottawa from Pomona. Mrs Ralph Curby becomes assistant captain of White Swan Girl Scouts troop. George D Stinebaugh reports peach and plum buds uninjured in his yard. A D Kint buys Jet Morrison residence at 8th and Poplar. Dr Brockett, Melvern physician, died in a Topeka hospital.
The writer muses on April Fools Day past and present noting pranks from rag pictures to tied shoelaces and hats kicked off. He laments modern worries and scarce time for jokes while suggesting lighthearted pranks like a lipstick stain on a shirt to amuse friends.
A fragmentary TV schedule lists programs across channels including Channel 4 NBC Channel 5 13 CBS Channel 9 ABC with times from 6:00 to 12:30 a m Various shows appear such as News Sporta Red Skelton Calfornians State Troopers Bob Cummings Jane Wyman and Lancelot among others The text preserves partial program titles and host names with scattered timing details and channel references.
A dense listing of morning and afternoon broadcasts shows a variety of programs from game segments like Beat the Clock and Treasure Hunt to soap operas such as The Guiding Light and World Turns. It includes cartoons, news, comedies, sports, and special features with numerous hosts and program titles across stations.
A 15 year old, Abe Savage, was shot in the head and critically injured after a reckless drive through red lights in his father's car. Larry Park, 14, tearfully told investigators he urged Savage to stop as the car rammed three road blocks before wrecking. Patrolman Raymond Turner fired at the fleeing vehicle after ordering halt.
A Little Rock news cameraman taking pictures of a class of young pupils was challenged by a boy who questioned each photographic step. The boy finally declared with seriousness that he knew more about cameras than the photographer, prompting a humorous exchange.
Dear readers, Dr. Molner explains there is no such thing as an alcoholic stomach. Some people crave alcohol more due to an addiction to that first drink, while others can stop after one. He describes alcohol clinics and Alcoholics Anonymous as helpful, urges seeking help to avoid the first drink, and offers guidance to readers seeking support and resources.
A towed car swerved into the path of an oncoming vehicle on U S 166 yesterday afternoon causing a collision that killed 18 month old Kath Sue Shores and injured five others. The baby was the daughter of Bill and Mrs Shores who live near Coffeyville. Mrs Shores 21 was injured along with her mother Mrs Mabel M Adams 42 Doward L Crownover 37 Wichita Coy Jones 21 Wichita and Dick Seeley 17 Parsons. Deputy Harold Soles said Crownover was towing gear which collided with Mrs Adams car about 3 miles west of Coffeyville.
In Kansas City area, bricklayers and stone masons averted a strike by approving a two year contract. Bricklayers gain 10 cents an hour now and 10 cents more on April 1 1959, with current rate at 3.75. Stone masons and tuck jointers receive 12 percent raises now and again on April 1 1959, with an old scale of 2424. The agreement was signed 20 minutes before the strike deadline at midnight.
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