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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1958
Page
2
The State Highway Commission abandons widening US 24 to four lanes at Manhattan east edge because land acquisition costs exceed estimates. Court appraisers peg land at 859,016 dollars, pushing total project cost beyond 1.3 million. Critics question estimating accuracy and warn of wasted survey work and appraiser fees while residents remain on a substandard road.
Rep Errett Scrivner condemns the murder of Nagy and the promises of the Soviet Union. He argues no gain comes from conferences with Kruschev and warns that dialogue would cost the nation face before the world. He urges continuing faith and hope for world peace while opposing Communist aggression.
A kaleidoscope of social satire touches on Gunther's Inside Russia and its reception. The piece riffs on readers who display books for show, mentions a Goldfine funded hotel bill scandal, and skims Beirut and Manila style curiosities with brisk, pointed humor. It notes beady urban changes in Chicago and playful, pointed jabs at public life.
Auld Lang Syne Allen was injured when a Guernsey bull tossed him causing bruises near Ottawa. The incident followed a home porch permit of twenty dollars issued to Mr and Mrs Willard Norton of N Sycamore and Milie Brown at 422 E Logan.
Question from Mrs J W about an abdominal rupture from a bad cough and heavy lifting. Dr Molner warns against postponing repair, explains strangulation danger, and likens it to a torn sheet. Also notes alcoholism and sleep tips, urging quitting drinking and sending for a constipation booklet.
Clips from newspapers joke about a women’s club running government and a new sales tax bracket. Dol lar Day may be replaced by Fifteen Cent Day in the era of the Fifteen Cent Day slogan.
A devotional prayer urges believers to use freedom wisely and not cause weaker souls to stumble. It asks for guidance from Thy Spirit to guard and direct actions for Jesus sake.
The Kansas Board of Regents signaled plans to seek at least a ten percent hike in state school operating budgets for the 1960 fiscal year with detailed budgets due in September. Most increases would target salaries with merit-based raises, while the board also aims to fund a contributory retirement program and set minimum retirement pay levels for state higher education staff. The panel will urge legislation for a minimum retirement stipend and emphasize keeping 1960 budgets lean by limiting new curricula and positions.
New York AP column highlights varied trivia from reader mail. Notes on dairy cow physiology, crime check swindles, Napoleon’s height, Alamo meaning, Mickey Spillane, Henry Knox, and more. Also mentions a Topeka report on state board appointments and a royal tip about Royal Family sweets limits.
Fragmented OCR style listing of programs and times from a broadcast schedule. Includes films, serials, cartoons, news, and talk segments with multiple near repeats and overlapping entries. Named programs include Treasure and Do You, Love of Life, Bandstand, Mickey Mouse, News, and early evening shows.
The item lists publication subscription rates in the Ottawa Herald. Trade area rates show one month 85 cents, three months 2 dollars, six months 3.75, one year 7 dollars. Outside trade area rates include mail options and corresponding monthly and yearly amounts.
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