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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1957
Page
2
The United States proposes arms reductions with Russia and a halt to nuclear tests, a plan welcomed by Moscow and seen as potentially ending the nuclear arms race. Yet reports say the UN is strengthening forces in South Korea as jet planes and atomic capable weapons go to allied troops, while ideological conflict persists.
The writer traces a traveler’s experiences in France highlighting high highway expansion, fuel costs around 80 francs per liter, exchange rates of 346 or 412 francs per dollar, and fuel efficiency of 10 to 12 kilometers per liter. He warns against Paris for its expense, notes the George V hotel opened in 1930, and observes sobering roadside billboards and pricey coffee at Champs Elysees cafes.
A collection of witty lines about publicity and aging mirrors. The bride touts meat loaf and apple dumplings as top dishes, while the groom questions which dish is being judged. A note on deteriorating mirror quality suggests people look older nowadays.
Reports from vacationists describe budgeting at about 25 dollars a day for a couple, rising with children. Families camp in free parks, cooking and resting in shifts, with tents set up at daybreak and baths at home after returning. Clothing is minimized, with one traveling outfit and a dress for evenings often sufficient.
A survey of Ottawa items includes Dr. H R Webster announced as a Democratic candidate for county coroner N J Krist attended a Topeka dry cleaners convention Ralph McCrea reported a stolen watch Estele Garrett fined five dollars for firing firecrackers in Ottawa limits A P Elder received booklets titled Where to Go In the Ozarks A salesman touted an atlas showing Franklin County electric lines A weed-cutting debate unsettled Ottawa residents John C Quin passed his state bar exam and is now attorney at law Mrs M K Ferguson listed as dangerously ill A large package addressed to Mr Taft arrived in Ottawa amid curiosity since Taft was secretary of war the contents remained a mystery to locals
A devotional prayer citing 1 John 4 10 asks God to show believers the Christ in them and to let Jesus come into hearts. It asks refinement of lives to become saved, useful and happy Christians in his name.
A dense listing of weekend and weekday radio programming across multiple stations. Programs include news, music, and talk, with times ranging from early morning to late evening. Notable titles feature WRAF KCMO WDDAF WDAF Grand Ole Opry and Mitch Miller, alongside KCFO daily schedules and various local shows.
The Ottawa Herald of Ottawa Kansas lists publication details and staff such as publisher Robert B. Wellington and editor Seveeness. Subscription rates are shown for trade and outside trade areas with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and yearly options.
Television schedule excerpt lists CBS ABC NBC channels with numerous shows and times including Howdy Doody Gumbi Show Mil America M'hty Mouse Fury Susan's Show Captain Gallant Wand The Lone Ranger True Story Big Top Comiclub Detective of Little Rascals and more across morning to late evening last shows include Theatre and News items with various program codes and times rather than a cohesive single program narrative.
A fragmented church notices page lists multiple denominations including Assembly of God Bethany Chapel Repital Nazarene and Church of Christ. It notes pastors William Batley J Russell Brith and others, with Sunday school times 9:30 to 2:45 and worship at 11 or 12, plus evangelistic services, prayer meetings on Thursday or Wednesday, and youth programs in the evenings.
The Ottawa Herald lists church street addresses and service times for many congregations including North Baptist Oak and Witton Faith Bible Center and First Methodist. It also records city ordinance actions approving Dundee and Hickory street improvements with cost estimates, appraisals, and the involved ordinances.
The Civil Aeronautics Board allows Continental Air Lines to suspend Trinidad Colorado service until Trinidad airport can accommodate Convair twin engine planes. Continental says its Chicago to Pacific Coast route requires system adjustments to improve connections at Denver and swap Denver to Alva Verque flights from DC3 to Convair.
A fragmented 19th century notice outlines apportionment and levies on numerous Lots and Blocks across Kirk's Addition, Dundee, Bowles, Sheldon and Topping additions, with detailed per-lot amounts. It references a mass killing of John German and family near the Smoky Hill River on Sept. 11, 1874 and subsequent rescue by troopers.
A new pastor, Crea Clark, is set to be installed at United Presbyterian Church Garnett Sunday at 8 pm with Rev. M. Todd Macdonald of Ottawa presiding as moderator. Other Kansas City Presbytery members include R. L. Stevens clerk, Rev. W. C. Ball, Rev. B. M. Dobbin, and Ed Foresman. Rev. Macdonald will preach and pose constitutional questions to pastor and congregation. Youth Day speaker Rev. Leon McFall of St. Mark A M E Topeka will address service at 11 am Sunday at St. Paul A M E Church. St. John’s Day observance planned at Corinthian Lodge May 7 from 3 to 9 am at the St. Paul A M E Church. Frank Armstrong is worshipful master. A reception for Rev. and Mrs. Gordon D. Miller, new First Christian Church pastor, will be Sunday 2 to 5 pm at the church annex, 11th and Cedar. Mrs. John Hiatt chairs the committee organizing the event.
J Mur Sloan, previously sentenced 9 19 51 for forgery and escape custody in Franklin County Kansas, applies for executive clemency to the Governor in Topeka on July 25 1857. Petitioner Murl C Sloan.
A paper strip test developed by Mt Sinai Hospital researchers may quickly indicate polio immunity in children. The method uses a drop of blood and measures how well immune serum blocks polio virus migration on a moist paper strip. If immunity exists, migration beyond spaces four and five is blocked. if not, virus particles travel upward. The approach aims to identify those still susceptible or whose immunity wanes, potentially replacing slower current methods.
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