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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1959

Page

2

A Rockefeller Withdrawal Shapes GOP 1960 Race

The article notes Gov. Nelson Rockefeller of New York will not seek the Republican presidential nomination after touring the country in support of his candidacy. It cites three reasons: party leaders oppose a contested nomination, a primary battle would consume much time, and Rockefeller must focus on governing New York. It contrasts Nixon as the favored candidate and questions whether he is a winner.

Nelson Rockefeller New York Rockefeller Richard M. Nixon Nixon Eisenhower Ike Khrushchev

This And That by joh

A musing column notes shifts in political customs and social trends. It jokes about presidential traditions requiring quirky displays and references Cuba France and Ike with tongue in cheek. It playfully links political norms to odd spectacles like bumper gift exchanges and public spectacles.

Automaker Name Changes Rumors Shake Up Lineups

Industry chatter says Ford dropped Edsel recently and Chrysler GM may discontinue or rename lines. The shift comes as compact cars impact demand, leaving model owners losers. One observer quips car names change as fast as cigarettes, reflecting investor caution.

Ford Chrysler General Motors

Ottawa Herald Classified Rates and Publication Details

The Ottawa Herald lists publication policy daily except Sundays and holidays. It notes editor Robert B. Wellington and publisher Guy Snedaker with subscription rates for local and trade area by mail, including monthly, quarterly, half-year, and yearly options. It includes Associated Press rights and republication restriction.

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

To Your Good Health Guard Against Heart Attacks

Dr Molner outlines factors linked to sudden heart attacks including heredity diet exercise sex stress cholesterol and moderation. He advises balanced fat intake regular activity avoiding extreme bursts of exertion and stresses relaxation and weight control. He notes beer calories and invites readers to request his vitamins pamphlet via Dundee Illinois.

R.B.S a_ baker Dundee Ill

Auld Lang Syne Grocery Entered and Items Stolen

Auld Lang Syne W B Cleland's West Side Grocery was entered with a small theft of candy cold meat and canned goods. Police suspect a hungry thief. QC Higdon ousted as president of the Richmond Fair Association. H A Wharton completes 33 years in the postal service serving under five postmasters. Wholesale grocery receives three cars oranges sugar and soap. O O Haley visiting at A C Shinn's home returns to Mound City. Corinthian Lodge and Adaht Chapter hold joint installation and banquet at Zellner Opera House rooms.

W. B. Cleland West Side Corinthian Lodge No Adaht Chapter Order of Eastern Star Zellner Opera House

Prayer Prayer for Today and Faith Endures

A devotional prayer asks eternal God to keep faith steadfast until day breaks and shadows flee, seeking to behold Thy glory in the face of Jesus Christ. Amen.

God Jesus Christ

New York City Transit Strike Threat Looms at New Year

Four thousand transportation workers authorized a strike that could halt all subways and city buses at midnight on New Year’s Day. TWU members widely supported the move. city negotiations continue with Mayor Wagner’s committees and transit officials to avert a shutdown affecting about 38,000 subway and city bus workers.

New York Times Square Transport Workers Union Manhattan Center TWU Motormen’s Benevolent Assn Robert F. Wagner Wagner

Televised Listings From Channel Lineup Evening Schedule

A dense OCR listing shows Channel 4 NBC CBS ABC prime time slots with numerous shows such as Red Skelton Dennis O Keefe Laramie Sugarfoot Rifleman Wyatt Earp Drumbeat Parade and late night Sign Off hours. The schedule includes news weather sports drama westerns game shows cartoons and late night talk leads, with many program titles and times.

Laramie 20Th Cent Sugarfoot Roy Rog Dennis O’keefe Dennis O'Keefe

Transit unions seek 15 percent wage hike in city lines

The union demands a 15 percent raise for drivers, with current wages from $2.04 to $2.72 per hour. The Transit Authority contract expires Jan 1, while private bus lines pact ended Dec 1 and has been extended twice to align with the transit deal.

Transit Authority

O'Brian Plays Destry to Show Range Beyond Wyatt Earp

Hugh O'Brian, famed for Wyatt Earp, spends a New York rehearsal week to star in Destry Rides Again on Broadway, aiming to prove he can handle a different Western hero. He notes many shows avoid gun violence and emphasizes brains over brawn.

Cynthia Lowry Wicker New York Hugh O'Brian Wyatt Earp Hugh Destry O'Brian O’brian Wyatt

Woodring's Wife Seeks Divorce

Topeka Kansas AP The wife of Harry H Woodring former secretary of war and Kansas governor filed suit for divorce Monday alleging extreme cruelty and gross neglect of duty. Mrs Woodring from a wealthy Massachusetts family and Woodring wed July 2 1933 while he was assistant secretary of war. He was appointed secretary of war by President Roosevelt in 1936 and served until 1940. He is 69 and had been Kansas governor in 1931 33.

Topeka Kan Harry H. Woodring Kansas Helen Coolidge Woodring Woodring Massachusetts Roosevelt

Landon Term Mentioned in Divorce Suit Settlement

The document notes Alf Landon in an ongoing suit where Woodring would not contest the divorce and a property settlement has been agreed upon.

Alf Landon Woodring

Woodring Family Obituary and Education Notes

The Woodrings mourn the death of infant Markus and mournful notice mentions Mrs. Melissa Sager in analysis. Cooper is a senior at the university and Cooper C Woodring is identified alongside another son connected to the University of Kansas. The fragment notes family ties, education links, and a Midwest university context.

Woodrings Markus Melissa Sager Cooper The Uni Cooper C. Woodring Versity Kansas

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