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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1957
Page
2
Editorial notes US policy to curb Communist aggression in the Middle East seeks blank check authority for force. Russia and China respond with a joint pledge to aid anti democratic efforts, heightening risk as small states like Jordan could trigger a larger conflict.
A columnist argues that being the pilot of President Eisenhower's aircraft is the least desirable duty due to the constant risk and responsibility. The piece notes the high safety abstraction of air travel versus cars, yet the pilot bears the ultimate burden of safe landings and the president's life.
The piece offers wry quips on politics and modern life. It riffs on Middle East tensions, ice skates, presidential swearing, Turkey’s press law, television, eccentric businessmen, bachelors, Dulles misgivings, and electric blankets as clever, satirical observations from a columnist.
Grace Episcopal youth group members Mary McKenna Betty Gibson Martha Nurman Ann Hubbard Peg Porter Mary Louise Shinn Fred Harris Jr Jack Richardson Hal Howard and Richard Gray attended a Kansas Diocese Young Peoples Service League convention in Topeka. Kenneth Mall transfers within Montgomery Ward to Fairbury Nebr. The Chili Bowl shifts to 408 S Main. BCS Chevrolet occupies 412 S Main. Mrs Mabel Brockway Forester sang at Presbyterian services. John Nelson returned from Chicago markets to plan Ottawa building. Clyde Finch visits Richmond for telephone business. Frank Swift and wife visit Burlington Ta. J W Moore travels to Wellsville for a brother in law’s funeral.
A psychologist writer defends newspaper booklets and a column against a university professor’s attacks. He cites readers in central Ohio who have used his materials and argues that his scientific training supports public access to reliable information.
New York experts estimate 40 million bridge players in the United States. The Bermuda Bowl went to Italy as six Italian internationalists beat a top American team by 10,001 points in 224 hands. They play together daily, without stakes, and outbid outplayed and outdefended the Americans. Helen Sobel, the first woman to compete internationally, is praised as good as any man alive. The event drew hundreds of thousands of kibitzers, with dramatic TV coverage and packed hotels.
The Ottawa Herald page lists address at 106 108 S Main Ottawa Kansas with daily except Sundays and holidays. It shows staff names Guy Snedaker Don Hulse Don Shipman Howard Hoadley and roles Publisher Managing Editor Advertising Manager Mechanical Supt. and subscription rates by mail for various durations.
Wednesday January 23 schedules show Dr N Ventor and Your Life Theatre Today on air and feature Home Cartoons Elizabeth Shore Early Show and Godfrey Strike on January 24 7:00 and 7:30 slots due to incomplete accuracy from last minute edits.
A fragmentary listing shows radio blocks for Wednesday January 23 and Thursday January 24 with WDAF KCMO KTJO FM and KCOMO segments. Mentions programs such as Philo Vance Night Life News Open House Bob And Ray and sports items including basketball funds. The schedule cites numbers 350 dollars and 1 cent 30 as line items.
The passage notes a habit of spotting logical fallacies and directs readers to write to Dr. Crane via The Hopkins Syndicate in Melott Indiana with a stamped envelope and 20 cents for a psychological chart. It cites copyright by The Hopkins Syndicate, Inc.
Mrs Allene West Bogutski of Wichita will hand over her 8 year old daughter Lissa Reaves to Rivers Reaves in Houston as required by a Wichita court order. She vows to continue the custody fight. The parents divorced in July 1951 and the mother is married to Capt Victory W Borgutski, Air Force officer in Wichita.
Mrs. Emily Molitor of Topeka testified that Russell Freeman Kumpe promised to seek a sentence reduction for her imprisoned son. Kumpe faces federal charges of swindle via telephone and telegraph. the principal witness described the alleged scheme. Her son is serving five years.
Mrs. Molitor testified in federal court that a contact with Kumpe was arranged by Murray Jeremiah Cohen who allegedly posed as a Dallas attorney. Cohen faces conspiracy charges. She said she was asked for 3500 dollars but gave Kumpe and Cohen only 1000 dollars to be used for a shop with Ottawa merchants.
Mrs. Harry N. Ball writes from 118 S Locust urging churchgoers to show compassion for veterans and the sick in Veterans hospitals. She recalls her husband’s three months in a Kansas City Veterans hospital after World War I service and pleads for personal visits and active Christlike deeds over mere cards. She asks officials for wisdom and peace for the nation.
The fragment presents a prayer and a biblical reference about building the church on rock. It invokes gratitude for knowledge of God and asks for closer fellowship, courage, and zeal to spread church influence through Christ the Redeemer.
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