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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1959
Page
2
The Southwestern Bell Telephone Co filed with the Kansas Corporation Commission for a rate hike, predicting about 75 cents more per month for local subscribers. The company blames inflation, notes no rate rise since 1952, and argues improved service justifies a fair return on investment.
A vivid account of Flight 144’s launch from Paris, detailing a quiet takeoff and a cabin filled with service as the jet climbs to 32,000 feet. The piece contrasts the external roar with the tranquil interior, noting cocktails and a full meal service aboard during the long flight.
KU Governmental Research Center findings show county chairmen average 50, four years in office, long local roots, viewing party work as duty. Family influence drives entry. few see politics as a career booster. Warns that elders must loosen reins or youth interest will wane. county politics should train young citizens.
A columnist answers questions about whether mentally ill people are more likely to commit suicide and whether normal people should fear death. The piece explores definitions of mental illness, desocialization, and the complexity of fear in death, concluding that self destruction reflects emotional derangement rather than simple fear, and invites readers to request a booklet on constipation.
A series of local items notes Mrs. Joe Averill and Mrs. Harry Jewell undergoing hospital procedures at Ransom Hospital. Paul Robinson, a city employee, is seriously ill. The Ottawa board of education buys land south of Hawthorne School for future use and plans to demolish a house on the site, paying E.S. Shinn $600. Cyrus Welford falls ill from heat at Houser Baughman garage. John Eldredge and Clyde Vandery walk from Ottawa to Burlington for recreation, starting early morning and finishing mid afternoon.
A devotional prayer asks God to bless daily service for His kingdom. It seeks forgiveness for failures and strength to be ambassadors for the Lord, asking guidance in spirit and daily obedience to His word.
NBC airs Christabel a Thurber based comedy by Melville Shavelson at 7:30 p.m. CST. James Thurber, 64, speaks through thoughts and dogs in a profile of his work and plans, including a Broadway play about Harold Ross and a satire called The Grank.
New York harness racing figure George P. Monaghan a longtime state czar and former fire and police commissioner faces a corruption probe and political pressure from Governor Rockefeller. The State Investigation Commission accuses him of accepting favors from tracks while overseeing the industry tied to Yonkers Roosevelt and Monticello raceways. He has refused hearings and may be forced to resign, though removal requires a state Senate vote.
AP Business News analyzes the Treasury push to raise long term bond yields. Higher rates would lift borrowing costs for banks mortgages and consumer loans while potentially drawing savers from stocks to bonds. Tax exempt state and local issues compete, and savings bonds offer weak returns.
TV schedule listing channels NBC CBS ABC and others with programs across the evening. Includes names like Mickey Gordor Pete Gunn Danny Thomas Sam Levenson and Roy Rogers with shows such as News Sports Playhouse Theatre and MovieTime.
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription options for trade area by mail and outside trade, detailing monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual rates. Editorial and publisher credits are noted with customary address and mail handling information.
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