14 Jun 1966
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1966
Page
1
Editorial argues county clerk clerk of court registrar of deeds sheriff and other officials deserve re election as incumbents appear unopposed. It questions party labels and notes changes only for illness retirement or health reasons, asserting current law forces regular running.
A writer argues that aging statutes waste public funds and time. Officials should be appointed rather than elected and gain civil service protections, preserving attention to duties. The piece questions reelecting city leaders like police chief, attorney, clerk, and treasurer biennially.
The December first marks the 15th anniversary of the first drive-in filling station in Pittsburgh. It opened by selling 30 gallons on day one, replacing street pumps at grocers where customers waited as groceries often took priority before fuel orders were filled.
The piece recalls grocers expanding into kerosene and gasoline service for motorists in 1908 era. Cars like the Buick roadster arrived, drivers paid with potatoes at times, and gas was dispensed from steel drums with spigots while customers cranked engines and rulers measured fuel. Five cent cigars accompanied each sale, and highway maps were absent.
A four year old with a high 70 pound weight and a habit of eating paper is urged to cut candy and milk to balanced meals. Doctors stress vegetables, fruits, and proteins, and consider diet, emotional factors, and pediatrician involvement. Additional letters discuss exercise, keloids, sickle cell anemia, and reassurance about anatomy.
A historical note recalls Flag Day celebrations with stars and stripes displayed nationwide. A homeowner admits accidental mixing with flags yesterday but endorses the display. Also mentioned are paving work by A L Cook and brick laying on First Street as completion nears. A prayer blessing daily blessings and gratitude closes the item.
A dense listing of a full day’s TV grid with multiple channels, shows, and times including Woody Woodpecker Rifleman Leave It To Beaver News Weather Sports and many classics such as The Fugitive Perry Mason and Johnny Concho with news, talks, movies, and soap operas noted in sequence.
D D Hall toured the Lou Wikley farm near Sterling, Kansas, and found a yard strewn with large hailstones. He plucked a ball sized specimen from the ground, declaring it as big as a baseball.
Ottawa Herald announces subscription prices for trade area by mail one month one dollar three months three dollars six months five dollars one year nine dollars outside trade area by mail one month one dollar fifty three months four dollars twenty five six months eight dollars one year fifteen dollars The paper is a member of the Associated Press and AP material is used exclusively for local news and dispatches.
AP News analysis outlines contrasting views on the U.S. economy. Pessimists cite slowing growth and rising prices, while optimists note ongoing growth, healthy cooling of market speculation, and continued planned spending. Opinions diverge on inflation, credit, and defense civilian demands.
On this date in 1775 the United States Army was founded. Fidel Castro in 1961 agreed to swap farm tractors for prisoners from the April invasion, seeking vehicle value parity with 500 heavy bulldozers. William McChesney Martin faced criticism over a stock market decline linked to June actions.
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