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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1959
Page
2
Editorial notes that local assessments fall short of spikes and that city county and school budgets rise mainly from teacher salaries and more staff. Public hearings will occur but are likely to be sparsely attended, yet officials are praised for economical, practical budget proposals amid rising government costs.
This column notes the first pre Christmas sale ad of 1959 and reflects on 1960 Democratic race with Humphrey and Kennedy contenders. It mentions a neighbor's missing paper incident, a traffic officer resignation, oilman buying golf clubs for pro players, Lawrence Welk's champagne lady, and a joke on evolution and power lawnmowers.
In this health column the thyroid demands iodine for metabolism. Inland regions lack iodine, hence goiter risk. Iodized salt prevented many surgeries, but low salt diets risk becoming low iodine diets. Practical tips include staying hydrated and continuing iodized salt use.
Clarence E. Weaver and Ira Joy Atchison of Richmond received a marriage license. Edward Weilepp returned from Chicago after attending the World's Fair. Corn-hog checks show holes tied to new automatic accounting machines used by the U S government. Andy Swanson started work as a Santa Fe car inspector. Construction began on J H Springer’s new residence on South Main between 9th and 10th Streets. A new cement walk is being laid on the west side of Cherry between 3rd and 4th Streets.
A devotional prayer citing Acts 2 42 asks for endurance born of determination and for Christ to be Lord of all. It seeks divine strength, steadfastness, and love, concluding in Jesus name.
Readable lines show Channel 4 8:00 to 1:15 am lineup including Bandatand, Playhouse, News, Sports, Cecil programs, Theaters, Walt Disney, I Love Lucy, Gunsmoke, Bonanza, Superman, and news sign offs. Notable names include NBC CBS ABC and specific time slots with various shows and children's cartoons.
HAL BOYLE laments the disappearance of the old fashioned grandfather. He contrasts quiet, time for children with the modern grandpa who shops, plays gin rummy, and dances, suggesting a shift from paternal wisdom to a busy, social urban role. He admits envy and a desire to become a modern grandpa himself.
Detroit AP notes conflicting guidance on when to change engine oil. Some say every 1000 miles, others 2000 or 3000 miles, with manufacturers shifting toward time based schedules such as 30 days in winter and 60 days in summer, not exceeding 2000 miles.
Hollywood AP reports Sam the shaggy dog remains steady amid rapid fame from The Shaggy Dog. The 87 pound English sheepdog, born Oct. 21, 1956 in Denver, now holds an exclusive Disney contract after being discovered in San Bernardino obedience school and bought for $500 by Mrs. Addie Anderson of Rialto. Sam has appeared in Gale Storm TV film, guest spots with Lawrence Welk, and at Disney land and Coliseum events, while enjoying reunions with his mother on Denver appearances.
A chronologically listed broadcast lineup features church services at 8:00 and 9:00 to 11:00, multiple News Summary slots, music programs including Easy Melodies, Serenade, and Masters tr, and various programs from The Christophers to The Sunday Show. Local stations KOFO present religious and music content through the afternoon with Sports Roundup and outdoor sports segments.
Wichita AP reports Greensburg Kansas will get a new post office. A 7,000 square foot site at Main Street southwest corner lands from Hade Gupton, Greensburg, is optioned. The building will house 2,000 square feet of interior space and be bid under the department leasing program.
Montgomery Alabama AP A 59 year old retired white Air Force colonel Grady L Smith convicted of sexual intimacies with a teenage Negro girl seeks a new trial He was sentenced to nine months hard labor and fined 100 plus costs His attorney filed a motion for a new trial and plans an appeal to the Alabama Court of Appeals if denied The 17 year old nurse maid testified he had relations with her and said he gave her a 100 check
EMPORIA Kas AP All elected officers in Lyon County will receive a 7 14 per cent salary increase. County commissioners voted the boost for themselves and other selective officers under new state legislation. The raises average $30 a month. The sheriff's salary goes to $476.25 from $450 a month.
State funds on deposit rise to 74.6 million across 576 banks, earning about 62000 more interest over the next two years. The Board of Treasury Examiners distributes inactive deposits on a pro rata basis, with 80 percent earning 1 percent annually. Active funds pay no interest.
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