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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1964
Page
5
Editorial notes Salina economic shock from shutting the air base, with business leaders lamenting losses yet others applaud the move as reducing military dependency. It frames the base closure as a test of local resilience and broader defense spending concerns.
Ottawa residents note that local industry remains secure despite political squabbles over general election voting. Sen James Pearson breaks with pro economy voices by arguing that closing Salina base must be judged on broader economic impact and national defense. The stance garners local respect regardless of Salina votes.
A month old election in Illinois featured 177 state house candidates on a near tablecloth ballot elected at large by the whole state. Three weeks elapsed before results were announced, with the count complicated by the vast field and statewide vote.
A discussion of contrasting voting methods amid court orders on election reform. Illinois allows straight ticket voting while parties proposed 117 candidate slates. the piece argues for weighted voting to balance rural and urban influence, suggesting a model where small counties have one vote and large districts up to twelve, as a practical path to equal poll weight without losing rural representation.
A reader with leg cramps asks about quinine and Benadryl dosing. Dr Molner notes safe doses, suggests Buerger’s exercises, and offers a booklet on stopping leg cramps. He also answers questions on trace elements boron iron and iodine with food sources and cautions on liver function tests and cataract facts.
A 25 year ago item notes Keen Printing and Stationery shifting from 126 S. Main to 123 S. Main in the former Firestone building. It also reports the December 1 marriage of Dorothy Crotts to Charles J. Reese of Denver at the Crotts home. A hunting note mentions a 21 pound female coon bagged by Porter McGhee and others.
Prayer quotes Romans 7 21 RSV about law and evil close at hand. It asks God through Jesus Christ to grant victory over sin and to share in Christ’s salvation this day. The invocation ends in Jesus name Amen.
Exiled Argentine leader Juan D. Peron arrived in Rio de Janeiro but Brazilian officials refused to let him continue, ordering his return to Madrid. He planned to move on to Montevideo and Asuncion before seeking a home in Paraguay, while Brazil declares him persona non grata. Argentina warned the military would act to defend the government, and police prepared for potential unrest as elections approach.
A dense, era-specific log lists TV programs with numerous titles and air times from early evening through late night. It catalogues shows across networks and includes news blocks, dramas, comedies, quizzes, and cartoons with many named programs and hosts.
CBS News Special on Channel 5 presents Five Faces of Tokyo at 6 30 p m a study of Tokyo through five citizens. Shindig on Channel 9 at 7 30 p m features Bobby Vinton Aretha Franklin Righteous Brothers Freddie Cannon Bobby Sherman Donna Loren the Chambers Brothers and the Blossoms. Channel 4 at 8 p m offers Cry Terror with James Mason Rod Steiger Inger Stevens Neville Brand and Angie Dickinson. Wells Fargo on Channel 5 at 10 15 p m stars Joel McCrea Bob Burns. The Daltons Ride Again on Channel 5 at 12 10 a m stars Alan Curtis Kent Taylor Lon Chaney Jr.
Hutchinson Kansas AP report notes the League of Women Voters of Kansas urged an increase in state personal income taxes. The statement was released by public relations chair Mrs Nelson Morgan confirming the league's position.
In LES OUACHIAS Algeria a small Methodist mission led by Rev John Paolini and his wife Mari lyn faces a growing Soviet cultural and developmental push. Russians and satellite crews build a model farm village near tents and a wooden HQ, running a French school, teaching Algerian teens, and promoting communism while Paolini teaches French, English, and Bible stories in a local church.
Ottawa Herald announces subscription rates for both trade and outside trade areas with monthly, quarterly, semi annual and yearly options. Rates include 1 month 1.00 or 1.50 and 1 year 9.00 or 16.00 with respective three and six month terms. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and credits exclusive local news and AP dispatches.
Advertises male organist and organ for hire to boost crowds with live music. Offers two to four nights per week of dinner music, sing alongs, and request programs. For information write to Tom O. Akin Enterprises at 1910 West 23rd, Lawrence, Kansas.
TOPEKA AP A graduate of Topeka High School and California Tech leads Mari nez IV on its voyage to Mars. Richard Baude, 25, is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Andre Baude of Topeka.
On December 2, 1964 the history page recalls key events from 1823 to a year ago. Monroe’s policy warned European expansion in the Western Hemisphere while the U S would stay out of European affairs. Also noted: Napoleon crowned emperor in 1804, first U S savings bank in 1816, Union Pacific rail breakthrough in 1863, Chicago nuclear chain reaction demo in 1942, Eisenhower’s 1959 stance on Red China, Khrushchev Budapest 1960s critique, and the Ecumenical Council’s Rome meetings.
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