16 Jul 1964
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1964
Page
1
A fragment from the Ottawa Herald dated Thursday July 16 1964 appears. The readable text is limited to a stray line and lacks clear events or names to summarize into a full item.
The United Dry Forces of Kansas recently announced their governor preferences amid a crowded field of eight. The piece notes the drys long influence, liquor law tensions, high private booze activity, and debates over open saloon changes as Kansas seeks new revenue in a modern century.
A reviewer recalls a Chicago cinema visit that offered only a half hour of a movie praised for its sadistic premise. The unnamed heroine, a rich widow, is trapped by a power failure as intruders—a violent youth, a promiscuous accomplice, and two delinquents—violate her home. The piece condemns the brutal scenes while noting the film’s implausible plot and disturbing content.
General terms cover many conditions. Osteoarthritis is wear and tear on joints, thinning cartilage, and bone changes. bone degeneration includes osteoporosis, a calcium loss condition. Arthritis varies by type requiring different treatments, while osteoporosis is not a direct arthritis consequence. Sodium salicylate at 10 gr twice daily is not inherently harmful long term. A separate reader asks about itchy hands from detergents, likely contact dermatitis, best managed by changing brands or wearing gloves and consulting a doctor if unresolved.
Auld Lang Syne recalls Julius Branson at 101 South Cedar improving after illness. Mrs. Ethel Rule Seymour, county superintendent, attends a two day state conference in Topeka. Dr and Mrs W C Harding move from 1136 South Main to 800 South Main. Also notes: E A Smith’s plumbing firm interest sold to Mr Wightman. Ted Wightman, in plumbing and heating for five years. Dr J P Blunk buys Fourth and Locust corner lots for a new home. Little Mary Alice Washburn hosts Bertha and Leta Kirk of Garnett.
A sprawling Wednesday Thursday broadcast grid lists programs across News Weather Sports and many channels. Highlights include GOP Convention coverage Speak Up Texan and several game shows and soaps with films The General Died at Dawn The Set Up and Adventures in Silverado among others.
Donna Coughlin, daughter of Mr and Mrs Donal d Coughlin of Wellsville, starts teaching second grade at Belvoir School in Topeka this fall, marking her first year in the classroom after graduating from Emporia State Teachers College with a BS in education. Donna’s visit duration and family ties noted, with plans for her husband to join and visit relatives in Warrensburg, Missouri.
Compiled by the Associated Press the July 16 entry lists milestones from 1945 the first atomic bomb test near Alamogordo New Mexico to events in 1790 the District of Columbia formation 1821 Mary Baker Eddy birth 1918 execution of the Russian czar and family 1940 Polish air force service 1954 a fireworks plant blast in Chestertown Maryland and Chicago 1964 a decade earlier deaths and UN seating questions and a 2023 note on surplus grain diversion to Austria
Clifford Leslie Goodwill traveled to Pittsburg on July 14 15 to take college entrance exams for this fall. Mrs O M Milliken spent Monday in Osage City judging 4 H demonstrations. Mrs Quentin Roberts and Mrs O M Milliken led Far and Near 4 H club members to Rock Springs camp for July 8 11 including Virginia Higdon Janice Starosta Karen Howard Linda Wallace Midge Ransom Tom Haag Mary Milliken Carolyn Ashcraft Leland Anderson Craig Roberts and Mary Ellen Crowley.
Convention coverage continues through the evening on channels 4 5 9 and 13 with films on Channel 5 at 10 15 p m My Reputation star Barbara Stanwyck and George Brent and at 12 10 a m Leather Gloves with Cameron Mitchell and Virginia Grey on Channel 5.
The Ottawa Kansas paper lists Robert B. Wellington as editor and publisher. Subscription rates vary by area with monthly and annual options, including 1 month for 1.00 and 1 year for 9.00 within the trade area, higher outside rates. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and reserves exclusive local use of AP content.
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