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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1962
Page
2
A Kansas study projects 94 000 more vehicles by 1965 amid a 5.9 percent population gain. Vehicle growth outstrips roads, signaling needed modernization of the state highway department and a shift from horse and buggy era funding. Overburdened highways could hinder growth and industry unless the Legislature overhauls road policy nationwide.
Visiting American editors tour the Kremlin briefing room of a Presidium committee chair. They learn that theoretically the nation is ruled by the Supreme Soviet, a two house congress with 791 deputies for the Union and 652 deputies representing republics and autonomous regions. Deputies are elected for four year terms in a curious process.
The article explains how voters briefly choose from a party and non party bloc, with the party controlling a 33 member Presidium that actually runs the government including selecting justices and ministers. Khrushchev’s fate hinges on this all powerful body, while the Supreme Soviet acts as a ceremonial body. Also notes assorted local notices about vacations and appointments.
A devotional prayer invoking God to let believers shine light through good works and reflect Christ’s love. It centers on Matthew 5 16 RSV and requests guidance to walk with eyes fixed on Jesus. The prayer concludes with the Our Father and Amen.
The Monday line up lists a dense network of shows from 6:00 to 10:45 PM including news, weather, sports, dramas, comedies, and a long parade of game and variety programs. It records programs such as Huntley Brinkley News, The Price is Right, Peter Gunn, The Prisoner of Shark Island, and Your First Impression among many others, with frequent station IDs and transitions. The dense listing captures a snapshot of mid century broadcast culture and scheduling.
Matin published daily except Sunday and holidays in Ottawa Kansas lists subscription rates for trade area and outside area by mail. Robert B Wellington is editor and publisher. the paper is a member of the Associated Press with exclusive rights to local news and AP dispatches.
Sophia Loren spoke in Beverly Hills about her Oscar moment, Hollywood challenges for Italian actresses, and how her eight American films helped world acceptance. She noted language hurdles, says she can think in English now, and acknowledged the bigamy suit involving Carlo Ponti while expressing support from the public.
Channel 4 presents Vincent Van Gogh: A Self Portrait at 9 p.m. with Lee J. Cobb reading painter letters. Channel 9 features Cheyenne searching for his father Lionel Abbott at 6:30, then The Rawhiders on Law of the Plainsman at 7:30. A separate legal note mentions bigamy penalties and Sophia planning to work in Italy with residence in Switzerland.
Health column advises on detecting harm from fumes exposure with eye liver kidney tests and possible X rays. Emphasizes industry precautions, protective gear, and personal checks by doctors in small shops. Also describes polycythemia vera and herpes cold sores causes, and offers a sinus health booklet.
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