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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1958
Page
2
Editorial urges continued traffic safety efforts in Kansas after a speed limit law reduced deaths by 107 from 1986, crediting enforcement by police and safer roads. It cautions against license revocation lapses and lenient courts, calling for legislature updates and tighter enforcement through coordinated action by law agencies, courts, and drivers.
A long appreciation from Osawatomie State Hospital highlights gifts and service by benevolent groups and individuals on Christmas. The piece paints scenes of patients receiving items and notes the joy of shared support, thanking Superintendent George Zaikowicz and the caring communities.
The author describes traveling in a deluxe government VIP train across India to show guests the country. Despite public scrutiny, officials accompany the party, with early tea, shoe polishing, a dining car, and a government staff ensuring smooth progress. Highlights include Bangalore factories, a Maharajah guest house, and a Versailles style dam garden.
A column recalls events from 25 and 50 years ago including a porch bench theft at Mrs. Rose Tilles 311 E. 2nd. Shannon Shirk of Baldwin was in Ottawa on business. A Hum bert daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hum bert 303 S. Sycamore. Doris Reeves ill with pneumonia 122 S. Mulberry. Mrs. Silas Haines recovering from surgery. The Kirkmans moved from 804 N Mulberry to 420 N Main. An orchestra of Sidney Juleson C F Lebow Howard Hayes and R K B Nash played at Wellsville for a Catholic dance. Ottawans ate turkey well at Thanksgiving and Christmas with no birds in markets.
A brief nightly prayer requests guidance of the Holy Spirit to smooth crooked lives. The speaker asks for strength to carry on the work of Thy kingdom in Jesus name.
TV listings show Channel 4 NBC CBS and ABC schedules with extensive time blocks. Programs include news sports theater Westerns and classics featuring names like Merlin, Gunsmoke, Perry Como, Tex Ritter, Jimmie Dean, and Leonard Bernstein era items across day parts and late night segments.
Dr Molner argues against removing tonsils to boost appetite in a 9 year old with limited diet. He cites possible food aversions or allergies and notes tonsil removal may remove infection but not address underlying eating problems. Emphasizes seeking medical evaluation for appetite, growth, and nutrition rather than quicktonsil surgery.
The druggist notes readers questions are answered in Dr Mother welcomes care of The Herald. Due to heavy volume and stamped envelopes plus 5 cents for handling, some letters cannot be answered individually.
Broadcast grid lists a Sunday lineup from 12:00 featuring first music segments and family worship notes, then 3:30 commentary and World Concert Hall performances. Weather updates appear between blocks with news and regional weather details, ending with Baptist and sports segments and a later 2:00 music from Albany and outdoor activities.
Secretary of Commerce Weeks forecast improved 1958 business activity after 1957 with a mild dip early and a climb later. He called 1957 the most prosperous year and noted the economy began 1958 at a high level, with sun breaking through clouds.
Progress has long driven telephone industry growth. Forecasters expect the next two decades to bring unprecedented development. The guiding policy pledges equal consideration for owners, employees, and the public.
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