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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1959
Page
2
This brief editorial item presents reader reflections on local affairs and broad issues. It offers opinions aligned with Ottawa Herald perspectives, inviting civic discussion without naming individuals or specific events.
A dated reflection argues women drive family spending and decisions from groceries to education and new purchases. It cites a Du Pont survey showing 47 percent of wives present for last suit buys and 85 percent believing it is their duty to ensure husbands are well dressed, challenging the notion of a man’s world. The column mixes social commentary, humor, and cultural references.
The El Dorado Times notes Ottawa faced a moisture shortfall of over six and a half inches in the year's first half. It warns drought could dry the town while wet periods threaten the Marais des Cygnes floods, urging resilience despite El Dorado’s weather boasts. The piece adds Ottawa has never lacked water and jokes about local civic clubs.
A devotional prayer asks for strength and courage from the Lord to hope in Him and grasp His promise. It expresses gratitude for divine goodness and seeks renewal of the heart through the Redeemer's name.
Dr. Molner explains blood color varies by location and condition. Arterial blood is bright red, venous blood darker due to carbon dioxide. serum is nearly colorless with many cells giving color. in labs, sedimentation and centrifuge separate components.
A gasoline explosion left Earl Reed burn injured while 25 years ago David Whitlatch, age 10, underwent a tonsil and adenoid operation. Inman Brothers flyers offered Ottawa area airplane rides at 50 cents each. Also noted were Fred Schnoke and Will Kienzle with a good fish catch, L. Lyons ill after a stroke, and a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hudelsen of Pomona.
A dense OCR of a hours filled list detailing Tuesday and Wednesday TV lineups with numerous show titles, host names, and time slots. The fragment lists programs like News Weather Sports and classic shows such as The Twilight Zone era entries with varied channels and times.
General Nathan F. Twining returned to duty as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff after 11 weeks away. He underwent May 12 lung cancer surgery and appeared thinner. He also noted he had quit smoking cigars. In a separate item, 200 searchers in Jordanville hunted for 8 year old Donna Walrath and found her sleeping under her home porch after five hours.
May Britt, a Swedish starlet, eyes international fame in a German tone film akin to Dietrich’s The Blue Angel. She spoke of beauty, weight, and privacy while recalling her Rome beginnings, Brando scenes, and her Stanford husband Edwin Gregson as she pursues Hollywood success.
The Ottawa Herald details subscription rates for domestic and trade readers, listing prices for one month three months six months and one year. Rates are shown for in town and outside trade by mail with figures in dollars and cents.
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