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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1959
Page
6
Mamaroneck New York AP Tommy Bolt argues for positive thinking before his first practice round for the U S Open at Winged Foot. He says such mindset reduces mistakes and boosts confidence while noting odds of 20-1. Bolt downplays self-promotion despite a reputation for fiery temper.
William L. Culver assistant city counselor charged himself Saturday with leaving the scene of an accident and paid a 125 dollar fine. The May 29 crash had no witnesses and insufficient evidence to charge anyone else. The incident sparked comments about favoritism toward city officials in accidents.
Oklahoma City AP report says E. G. Rea will quit umpiring to return to Little League managing after injuries from a game that ended 1-0. Rea told Assistant Oklahoma County Attorney Ryland Keys that John H. Dial, manager of the losing team, swung at him after the game, prompting an assault charge.
Manager Ralph Emerson announced the Ottawa girls softball lineup for tonight at Forest Park against Garnett. The team, numbering 183 players, will play at 8 p.m. with Doris Parsons on the mound and Marge Jones behind the plate. Starting positions include Thompson at first, Carson at second, Gilliland or Paula Schmanke at short, Delores Hubbard at third, Thornton in left, Bennet or Chism in center, Nofsinger or Emerson in right, with Betty Foushee as utility.
The American Baptist Convention awarded eight $200 scholarships to Ottawa University for next year. Recipients include Connie Raye Lee Council Bluffs Iowa Sharon Lee Murphy Bethel Barbara Ann Power Council Bluffs Stella Ruth Trail Baselior Paul S Harrington Temperance Mich Robert Wayne Keller Greensburg Loleta May Moon Clay Center and William August Krepps Wayne Mich. Lewis Pascal Bowling Hot Springs S D received a $2000 scholarship to the University.
An ad touts FASTEETH alkaline denture powder to secure false teeth, prevent slipping and wobbling while eating or talking, and reduce plate odor. It promises no sour taste and easy use, urging purchase at drug counters.
Liberace told the London court the critics used emetic language about him as part of a libel case against the Daily Mirror and columnist William Neil Connor. He denied being homosexual while the defense read London reviews that described his performances as inducing nausea or vomiting.
Osawatomie State Hospital begins offering patients a choice of vegetables at noon and evening meals with plans to add salads. Dietitian Miss Mary Lou Chappelle calls it a small step toward modern treatment, emphasizing the act of choosing as beneficial to patients.
A speaker notes that routine in hospitals helps new patients by providing structure, but long stays can erode decision making. He argues patients should be allowed small choices like selecting between two green vegetables to stay mentally engaged and aid recovery.
Kansas City AP report says a man tied to a grocery robbery that netted $2,000 was shot at and captured on foot minutes later. Patrolman Gerald Cox described suspect William Charles Gunter Jr with a woman's overnight case containing 1555 dollars a gun and a blue silk nightgown. He was wounded in the left wrist as officers fired.
Franklin County Commissioners announced the appointment of Ransom Memorial Hospital board members and a social welfare advisory board. Hospital appointees are Robert Clogston Ottawa Loren Rundle Overbrook and G W Turrell Williamsburg all with four year terms. Social welfare appointees are Harry Fleming and E Hajey Ottawa filling unexpired terms of Ray Lancaster and Bob McCrea.
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