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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1962
Page
11
In a Christmas tale from The Herald, Honeybun the playful bear at Mr Shnoo’s zoo loses all her teeth after a cruel prank leaves a firecracker in her mouth. Santa volunteers to help, taking the animal away to seek a remedy while onlookers debate the best course.
Washington AP reports the Skybolt air launched missile faces possible cancellation as budget drafters show no funds for next year. Five consecutive test flops and waning Pentagon support push back an operational date, with Polaris and ICBMs seen as dominant future strategic arms. Cold War context and Air Force aims to have Skybolt ready by October 1964 are in question.
Local upholsterer advertises truck seats recovered tarps and combine canvas repaired. Canvas awnings provided by EOSERT BARNES CH 22 3243.
A group of ten members and one guest met with Mrs. B. L. Dick for a day of craft work and making winter bouquets. A report on achievement day was given. Mrs. Dick delivered the second half of the lesson for children aged six to twenty two. Mrs. Don Lunger served as co hostess.
Cap Canaveral reports range safety procedures will be reviewed after a Polaris missile section escaped detonation and landed in the Atlantic some 300 to 350 miles northeast of Cape Canaveral. No nuclear device was aboard. The destruct system functioned, with sources citing improper wiring for complete detonation.
Chicago AP Udall secretary of the Interior proposes a National Service Corps to mobilize a domestic peace corps program guiding citizens to serve those less fortunate. He framed the idea as rooted in American democratic philosophy and religious faiths during a dinner with state leaders.
Senator Udall expresses support for a committee project, saying he believes it is feasible and highly desirable. He avoids second guessing the committee but indicates optimism about its potential role and actions.
The Civil Aeronautics Board approved airline discounts on round trip fares on all but peak travel days. Eastern Air Lines will implement a 15 percent cut on first class and day coach, with return within seven to 21 days. Restrictions apply around weekends and major holidays. under 19 travel eligible for half fare with adult accompaniment.
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