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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1957
Page
2
The piece cites Reader's Digest criticizing lavish school designs and high costs per classroom. It argues taxpayers face heavy school taxes as overcrowding looms and Ottawa must consider expanding its high school while voters bear the bill.
The Richmond Fair opens today in Franklin County offering simple, homey attractions. Past editions suggest a successful 1957 festival as outsiders descend for modest exhibits and 4-H club displays, a chance to see neighbors and enjoy genuine local entertainment without metropolitan polish.
A nostalgic survey predicts TV shaping Sundays with football crowds and family frictions while noting rising check cashing fees, frozen food, motel rooms, and the slow fade of rock n roll. It contrasts grandparent pride with cooling guest rooms and politics as party affiliation.
A 25 year ago column notes a 2000 crowd at the Lane fair by the Ottawa American Legion drum and bugle corps, an air circus planned at Conard Airport, balloon ascension by Daredevil Durant, births at local homes, cucumber display, and bank officials seeking aid to oppose a pardon for Emmett Dalton tied to the 1892 Dalton raid. It also mentions town visitors, a Minnesota vacation tale, and reflections on football crowds and stadium behavior.
A collection of sharp quips from various papers. Jokes target the United Nations forced labor probes, Governor Docking’s performance, Cairo conspiracies, sorghum replacing wheat in Kansas, and a satire on free speech. The items reflect mid century newspaper humor and political commentary.
A devotional excerpt quotes Jeremiah 9 24 about understanding the Lord and his deeds. It adds a prayer asking God to help believers endure today’s difficulties with an eternal perspective through Christ our Lord.
The Ottawa Herald lists staff including Robert B. Wellington as editor and Guy Snedaker as publisher. It publishes daily except Sundays and holidays from 106 108 S Main, Ottawa Kansas. Subscription rates in trade area by mail are one month 85 cents, three months 2 dollars, six months 3.75, one year 7. Outside trade area rates by mail are one month 1 dollar, three months 3 dollars, six months 5.50, one year 10 dollars.
A medical note explains that during stress the muscles clamp arteries causing vessels to shrink and reduce blood flow to the heart. This oxygen hunger triggers pain. Drugs may widen arteries and improve circulation while rapid deep breathing aids relief. Written to Dr. Clare via The Hopkins Syndicate.
Western Electric announces a 20 million dollar plant to be built at Lee's Summit Missouri producing telephone sets and electronic components for the Bell System. It will employ 3,500 to 4,000 workers, with project details outlined by VP Paul A. Gorman at a civic luncheon. Construction depends on water supply and rezoning approvals.
Dr Crane explains coronary thrombosis using cave stalagmites as a visual. A blockage forms when arterial walls thicken and internal protrusions touch, cutting blood to heart muscle. Early oxygen via rapid breathing can save lives. seek help immediately.
The text discusses angina pectoris as a heart condition where vessels narrow due to nervous tension. It mentions the body needing extra oxygen during readjustment to a crisis and notes arteries have small circular structures.
A brief item details area wide plans for adequate sanitary and waste disposal arrangements and the acquisition of certain property to implement the program.
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