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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1958
Page
2
The piece discusses U.S. automakers planning to produce smaller, economical cars to compete with foreign models. It weighs questions of price, demand, safety, and performance, noting nimbleness and handling advantages, but warns that safety depends on responsible driving and that all cars carry risks.
A squirt paint can explosion sparked a Monday night blaze in the 100 block of South Main. Firefighters moved in quickly, preventing a larger, costlier disaster as the chemical firm building and nearby businesses suffered smoke damage and high losses.
A quirky column surveys oddities from U.S. life and global notes. It jokes about large numbers of fisher men and wives, a Lebanon president, and a resident who lowers air conditioning to heat. It notes Congress banning switch blade knives and ironies in driver education and sunglasses pricing. The piece plays on social quirks with tongue in cheek commentary.
Dr. Molner discusses prognosis after brain injury from a hemorrhage or stroke. He cautions against both defeatist and overly optimistic views, urges ongoing rehabilitation, and notes that full recovery may be impossible but meaningful improvement is possible with persistent effort and time.
The column recalls a tire theft from John Love of 323 S Oak and the deaths of William Farrell, with Nora and Rose Farrell traveling to Bozeman. It lists Ottawa golfers Spears Reed Hatten and Gibson winning at Garnett. Also notes a trade of a runabout for a four cylinder two seater, lunch stand rights for Woodman picnic, and Ohio Days attendees in Waverly.
A brief devotional excerpt urges discernment amid many voices. It prays for openness to God’s still small voice and for seekers to prioritize His kingdom and righteousness in daily life.
The listing outlines a dense old time TV schedule across channels NBC CBS ABC and others. It names programs by time slots and host names such as Mickey Morse Gordon Elliott and Johnny Lombardo along with movie and news blocks. It reflects a midcentury broadcaster lineup with classics like The Theater Beaver and Millionaire noted among sports weather and late night news blocks.
A dense listing of show titles with times and channel cues includes 5 Beat the Clock 9 Romper Room 13 Cartoons 4 Dough, plus Love or Money and Treasure Hunt segments. Other entries feature Tic Tac Doug, The Guiding Light, Weather, House Party, and Verdict spots, reflecting a varied afternoon to evening broadcast lineup.
New York AP reports on customs, travel and wit as discussed in a provocative piece. It cites historically flawed Indian reluctance to establish coastal customs posts after Columbus and expands into humorous, practical tips for beating border controls. The column blends satire with commentary on international travel barriers.
The Ottawa Herald lists Robert B. Wellington as editor and Guy Snedaker as subscription manager with rates in the trade area: one month 85 cents, three months 2 dollars, six months 3.75, and one year 7 dollars.
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