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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1961
Page
2
The Soviet leaders promise a 20 year ascent to a Big Rock Candy Mountain where all live in easy circumstances. Khrushchev says socialism will peacefully overtake capitalism and raise living standards higher than any capitalist country. The piece notes the ambition of Khrushchev's goal and cites the era's mood.
The essay argues Russia faced declining growth in 1955 to 1958 and 1958 to 1961, with rates around eight to eight and a half percent. It predicts further drops as industry shifts from heavy to consumer goods, while the Soviet leader clings to a belief that capitalist growth will halt, delaying Russia’s catch up.
A six page letter discusses repeated doctor visits for a long standing painful condition and cancer fears. It urges sticking with one trusted physician, explains cancer can be treated to extend life, and covers hemorrhoids, constipation linked to hemorrhoids, dermatitis like skin itching, varicose veins, and a reader inquiry about a long medical term.
A jumble of quotes and wry observations on aviation heroism, court jurisdiction, taxation, media, social policy, and political jargon. The writing mocks Cold War rhetoric and public health debates with clipped witticisms and sly asides.
Don Sellers 494 E. Ltd quarantined with scarlet fever. R. E. Parks moved to McPherson to work as a jeweler, linked to Ho FE in Newfield Jewelery Store. Bert Hobbs near Wellsville sold farm and planned move to Los Angeles. Billy Sunday evangelist spoke at Ottawa Assembly to a large crowd. Mrs Emma Brockway got permit to install electric fan at 320 S Main. Missouri Pacific added an extra coach to westbound train for Paola and Osawatomie riders to the Ottawa Assembly.
A devotional prayer cites Psalm 46:1 and thanks God as refuge and strength. The speaker asks for continual sight of God as guide and inspiration, invoking Jesus’ teaching and ending with Amen.
Daily Ottawa paper publishes rates and masthead details with editor and publisher names, subscription pricing for local and outside trade areas, and Associated Press rights statement. Fragmentary text includes addresses and typographical errors.
A fragmentary schedule lists daytime and evening NBC fare including Popeye, Highway Patrol, The Ed Sullivan era news segments, and multiple game shows. The log shows a mix of dramas, variety shows, cartoons, and live broadcasts with noted hosts and series such as Captain Kangaroo, The Price Is Right, Match Game style offerings, and late night talk/variety blocks.
Hollywood reports Robert Fuller laments that congressional hearings and pressure groups have spoiled TV Westerns. He stars as Jess Harper in NBCs Laramie now in its third season and complains that villains can no longer be killed off quickly. Fuller argues audiences want decisive justice and fears gentler endings undermine the genre. Edward Byrnes receives a name change from Edd to Edward.
Washington AP Sen. Hubert Humphrey said the Kennedy administration has the votes to defeat a coalition effort demanding yearly Congressional approval of long range foreign aid lending. He voiced optimism for Senate passage of the provision and noted no compromise. Debate resumes after a timeout on the nomination of Lawrence J. OConnor Jr. to the Federal Power Commission as the Senate returns to its $4.3265 billion foreign aid authorization bill.
MCRAE ARK AP The man who borrowed four dollars from Herschel V Bruce 17 or 18 years ago has paid his debt. He sent five dollars and a note to Mr and Mrs G M Bruce saying he wished to give it in person but cannot. Herschel V Bruce was killed in World War II action in France July 11 1944.
A fragment listing tonight's programs across channels nine to thirteen. Highlights include Cheyenne with Clint Walker, Surfside 6 antidote plot, Whispering Smith with Audie Murphy, Spike Jones children's hour, Adventures in Paradise intrigue, Glenn Miller Time, Barbara Stanwyck feature, and Peter Gunn bank robbery twist plus a 10:30 movie News is Made at Night.
Law leaders gather at St Louis for the 84th annual American Bar Association convention as a key policy issue centers on enforcing the Supreme Court antisegregation rulings. A seven member Bill of Rights panel led by Rush H. Limbaugh says the constitutional question is settled and racial differentiation in public treatment offends the Constitution. Alfred Schweppe questions the court’s school segregation decision, calling it a social revolution without legal warrant. About 10,000 lawyers and families fill St Louis hotels while Kennedy sends regrets and underscores freedoms against the Communist world. John C. Satterfield of Yazoo City is to be elected ABA president.
MOSCOW AP Titov a 26 year old pilot described himself as an eagle in orbit after his historic flight second in space. He was born in Verkhneye Zhilino western Siberia and trained at Stalingrad flying school earning his wings in 1957. Titov, athletic and home loving, married like Gagarin who has two children.
The article recounts the 1894 planning and dedication of Pomona Methodist Church in Ottawa, including sale of the old building for $175, construction costs around $2,500, and first occupants Rev. Stacy A. Smith and Mrs. Smith. It lists pastors B. F. Cargay, Henry A. Pasley, Walter Hart, H. A. Cook, and J. E. Bryan, plus the annex project and W.S.C.S. activities, with mention of the 1949 fire. The column invites readers to submit local history items to the Undertaking Company in Ottawa, Kansas.
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