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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1959

Page

2

Page Pout Editorials from OTTAWA HERALD 1959

Editorial notes from the Ottawa Herald dated Thursday August 20 1959 comment on local and national issues. Opinion pieces reflect mid century concerns and civic themes with a concise newspaper voice.

Ike Comes Alive In Recent Weeks To Push Core Policies

President Eisenhower appears to press ahead on the super highway program and housing bill. He used television to back labor control, signaling House support and rising Senate odds. He invited Khrushchev and plans talks with French, West German, and British leaders, signaling a reinvigorated foreign policy stance. Potential Nixon nomination impact and GOP election prospects are cited as motivation.

Nikita Nixon Ixe

Political jockeying returns as Docking hesitates on run

Gov George Docking fresh from Puerto Rico press conference shows little interest in any favorite son bid for the Kansas Democratic National convention. He says no political plans yet leaving GOP rivals like Harry Darby uncertain about pursuing governor or Senate. The public and party folk await his decision, with months of jockeying ahead. Also noted: light items on local births, school principal change, and community events.

Puerto Rico George Docking Topeka Kansas Docking Senate Harry Darby Kansas City, Kas Republican Party Darby

Late Night TV Schedule Slips Through The Week

A dense list of Channel 4 NBC CBS and ABC programs outlines a Thursday lineup with movies serials news sports weather and game shows. Notable items include Walt Disney hour Zorro Beavers Lone Ranger and Highway Patrol style features plus Talk shows and late night ads indicating a busy broadcast slate.

Myocardial Infarction Explained By Dr Mother

Dear Dr Mother answers readers on heart attack basics. He defines myocardial infarction, explains heart muscle blood supply, damage, scar formation and recovery chances, noting about 75 percent regain routine function and advising not to overexert the healed area. He also answers questions on vaccines and tonsils with brief guidance.

Prayer for Today Blessings of Mercy and Salvation

A devotional prayer calls on the Father to grant mercy to all and recalls Christ’s sacrifice for salvation. It asks believers to remember Jesus and show mercy to others, ending in a blessing to the Redeemer.

Dundee Father Christ Blessed Redeemer

Ottawa Herald Publishing Details and Rates

The Ottawa Herald at 106 108 S Main outlines daily publication excluding Sundays and holidays. It lists editors Robert B Wellington and Guy Snedaker with subscription pricing for trade area by mail and non area, including monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and yearly rates. It notes AP membership and exclusive republication rights for local and AP dispatches.

S. Main Ottawa Kansas Robert B. Wellington Guy Snedaker Eer Tai Associated Press

Lane Area Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mr and Mrs J D Nitcher of Coffeyville visited her parents Mr and Mrs Curt Duncan and attended the Nitcher reunion. Several families including Dobbins Godman Morlan Chase and Wyland plus others are noted as visiting or staying with relatives across Lane area. Earl Herron was hospitalized in Garnett and local residents hosted KC guests.

J. D. Nitcher Coffeyville Curt Duncan Nitcher D. L. Dobbins Florence Godman Miami, Mo Lane Dobbins al Haskell Bonner Springs L. F. Gerth Verne Morlan Jr Topeka Verne Morlan Sr Larry Nickeley Alta Vista Earl Porter Larry Hobart Betz St. Louis Rantoul Ralph Chase Overland Park C. A. Gleason Birdean Wyland Kansas City Eva Morris W. O. Baker Earl Herron Anderson County Hospital Garnett A. L. Creeger Gail Chambers Jake Hieber

Three Big Questions From Those Hit By Steel Strike

AP reporters across the nation ask how the steel strike affects defense industries. They note current supplies may last holders of defense contracts into October or mid-1960, with firms buying foreign steel to avert price hikes.

New York Associated Press New Orleans Houston San Francisco Seattle Texas Chance Vought Temco East Hartford Conn Pratt & Whitney St. Louis McDonnell Aircraft

Local Family Notices Reel in Reunion Travel

Lawrence Hieber and Mrs Clara Thompson returned from Cedar Rapids Iowa where they attended a family reunion Edith James of California visits her son Gerald James Nellie and Jessie White of Sedalia Missouri stay with Mr and Mrs Jake Hieber Steve Henderson of Brigham City Utah visits his parents Mr and Mrs Oscar Henderson Mr and Mrs Eugene Bump Barbara and Dick of Aurora Cole call on Mr and Mrs Charles Bump

Rence Hieber Clara Thompson Cedar Radios Iowa Edith James California Gerald James Nellie Jessie White Sedalia Jake Hieber Steve Henderson Brigham City Utah Oscar Henderson Eugene Bump Barbara Aurora Cole Charles Bump

Weatherby Named KU Aids and Awards Director

Lawrence AP report says Herbert W. Weatherby has been named director of the aids and awards office at the University of Kansas. He succeeds Spencer E. Martin of Ottawa who resigned to pursue a doctor of education degree. Weatherby previously served as business manager of the Newman-Younger Medical Clinic in Fort Scott and registrar of the KU School of Medicine in Kansas City from 1946 to 1954.

Lawrence, Kas Herbert W. Weatherby University of Kansas Spencer E. Martin Ottawa Weatherby Newman-Younger Medical Clinic Fort Scott K. U. School of Medicine Kansas City

Thayer approves 130000 water bond for city system

Thayer Kansas voters approve a $130000 bond issue by 129 to 59 to build a city water system. The town of about 450 residents now relies on wells and cisterns, with plans for the system to be in operation by spring.

Thayer, Kas Thayer

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