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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1962
Page
2
The United States plans John Glenn spaceflight and the world will watch. The editorial asks why such a venture matters and offers three answers: scientific knowledge, expanding human reach, and the vast national effort behind this historic flight.
The text argues space exploration benefits all mankind and aids national security. It cites Russia’s manned space flight, competition, and military potential in space. It previews John Glenn’s upcoming launch as a step forward into the unknown.
A reader questions penicillin use for her 1 years old son with frequent fevers and throat infections. The physician favors penicillin after tonsil surgery, prompting concerns. The editor cautions that penicillin does not treat viruses like the common cold, notes potential severe allergies in some, and urges avoiding needless prescriptions while recognizing penicillin’s usefulness and long lasting variations.
A scattered column offers thoughts on prudence with penicillin usage, a safety question about a bed shared with a cancer patient’s mother, and health advice including teeth and leg cramps. Reader questions cover tooth health, dentist guidance, and a home remedy leaflet offer from Dr Mother with mail request details.
Ed Meredith contracted influenza while E Todd fractured a leg in a skating rink fall. North Ottawa Baptist Church will add an extension. Walnut logs shipped two carloads to East St. Louis Walnut Co. Edla Jo McCoy, county schools chief, completed her annual county tour except Baxter School due to bad weather. Courthouse clock appeared to fail to strike seven until 11 am when officials wound the mechanism.
A historical TV grid lists programs from Popeye to Captain Kangaroo with many shows and times. The page also repeats a religious prayer and verse, intertwining broadcast entries and daily devotional reminders.
The notice lists daily publication except Sundays and holidays from the Ottawa Kansas paper with editor Robert Jb Wellington. Subscription rates: trade area by mail one month .85, three months 2, six months 3.75, one year 7. Outside trade area by mail one month 1.50, three months 4.25, six months 8.00, one year 15.00. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and AP material is used exclusively for local news.
New York AP reports coverage crews await America's first man in orbit as millions in gear and hundreds of technicians prepare from New Concord to the Atlantic. The launch shifts from today to Saturday while networks brace for Kovacs satire, Moore guest, Red Skelton, and Circus previews amid mixed TV expectations.
The launch and surrounding events at Cape Canaveral will be shared on a pool basis across networks with joint cameras and capsule recovery. Coverage highlights include color commentary from space experts and attention to the Glenn family. CBS is enhancing staffing for major assignments as Huntley Brinkley remains a focal point for NBC.
Mrs Vernie High a 70 year old Princeton Missouri farmer crawled a quarter mile through snow after fracturing her ankle while feeding cattle. She reached home and telephoned for help. She is in good condition at Princeton hospital. Neighbors will feed her livestock during recovery.
DETROIT AP General Motors backs its optimistic 1962 sales forecast with record production across five divisions. Last week’s assembly total reached 82,145, a peak not seen since January 1980. Geneva Motors leads with just over half of new cars, Ford about 29 percent, Chrysler around 5 percent, American Motors 6.5 percent, and Studebaker idle due to a strike since January 1.
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