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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1958
Page
2
An editorial notes a rare bipartisan accord in a special session as Republicans push a half percent sales tax increase while seeking a one percent severance tax return and income tax rise. Totals around 21.7 million, higher than Gov. Docking's request. harmony may crumble if the governor vetoes the plan, expected upon it reaching his desk.
The Ottawa city pool faces demolition next year due to flood control, aging, and cost. Officials plan repairs for summer 1959 but funding must be approved by residents after deciding pool size and price. The city needs a new municipal pool in Forest Park to serve a growing population.
A noted physicist cites figures linking city living and bachelor status to shorter life. He lists five years shaved by urban life, five by being unmarried, nine for smoking a pack daily, five for sedentary work, and three for male sex, joking that the bachelor in a turtle neck has been dead since 1981. Kansas farmers resurrect horses for mud work, arguing one hoof animal beats 200 stalled by spring. A Stafford man complains crab grass killers are too quiet and wishes they would moan.
A brief devotion urges using every minute today to do worthwhile acts that help others and honor God. It asks for guidance to live the Christian way and closes in Christ's name.
Dr Molner discusses male climacteric or menopause like changes in men. He notes most cases are gradual, rare in 30s, with symptoms such as nervousness fatigue and concentration issues when abrupt. Testosterone therapy is sometimes used, but psychological worries about declining vigor may be the real issue.
A meat salesman O R Elliott reported to Ottawa police that a sample case was stolen from his car. Mark Rice said four bundles of composition shingles and a garden rake were taken from his home at 925 N. Oak. Elmo Herring injured his left hand when a heavy casting fell at the Warner plant. Local talks favored locating a federal fish hatchery near Ottawa and using California Springs water for the project. County Surveyor Schovee with Claude Pugh surveyed Catholic cemetery lots on East Logan Street road. Earl Smith of Princeton shot a black-headed gull on his farm, a sea bird driven inland by winds.
Readable fragment lists a dense broadcast lineup with animated shows, dramas, game shows, news and weather blocks across many stations. It notes program titles such as The Price Is Right Restless Gun Danny Thomas and Mickey Mouse plus times and subheads, reflecting a historic TV guide snapshot.
A quirky observer describes Earth and humans as a hostile, multi species society. The visitor notes humans and insects both pursue destruction, with insects largely digesting rather than debating. He concludes Earth is roughly spherical, axis tilted, and explorable with a positive political outlook.
A brief notice describes Pattern 458 offering actual size cutting guides and directions for sewing projects. It notes two more children may man the boat with an extra passenger or two, increasing fun, and mentions that pattern 458 is included in the packet and priced at 25 cents.
The Ottawa Herald notes four additional patterns for tiny toys and furnishings priced at one dollar. Orders under one dollar incur a ten cents service charge.
The Ottawa Herald lists daily publication details with subscription prices in the trade area and outside trade area. Rates include one month 85 cents, three months 2 dollars, six months 3.75, one year 7 dollars for in area and higher outside rates such as one month 1 dollar, three months 5 dollars, six months 16 dollars for non area readers.
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