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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1958
Page
2
An Ottawa editorial urges revisiting the city zoning ordinance after a Main Street business paused operations due to a five horsepower limit in a printing plant. The piece argues that laws must evolve with technology and economic growth to remain fair and workable, aiding orderly urban development.
From readers in Ottawa the letters condemn beer ads in the Ottawa Herald, arguing such advertising harms families and fosters crime and delinquency. Mrs Mary Black and others urge the paper to reconsider and keep the newspaper clean and civic-minded.
A collage of wry observations and quips on work, advertising, dentists, Eskimos, crime, and politics. Robbers steal 2154.28 dollars from a Kansas City school, raising questions about cash in schools. Eisenhower limits outdoor activity on Georgia vacation and a doctor jokes about a responsibility pill with dangerous overtones.
A reminiscence on watching Dracula and other horror films late at night. The writer recalls Dracula's menace, its fear factor, past cinema memories, and anticipation for future fright shows featuring Frankenstein and the Bent at Notre Dame.
The piece reflects on forgiveness through a church editor writer story during a Lent devotional. It emphasizes God forgives beyond human capacity, transforming sinners into friends of God, and prays for personal repentance and the ability to forgive others as taught by Christ.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Max Miller 745 Tremont Mrs J Adam and Mr and Mrs Lou Mishler of Richmond visited Kansas City for the day. The Haskell Indians beat Ottawa University Braves 24 to 21. Miss Eldora McDuffie visited Kansas City. Azaleas in Chenoweth windows draw attention with some asking if they are artificial. A Herald report notes spring arrival with frogs and crawfish sightings. A quip from Augusta Gazette about a house by the road and a Cherryvale Republican joke about glass shoes and watching steps.
A fragmented TV guide lists Channel 4 NBC Channel 5 13 CBS Channel 9 ABC with shows including The Honeymooners Mickey Mouse Lone Ranger News Weather Bandstand and various game and variety programs. The jumble references several hosts actors and time slots across multiple networks with entries for news sports theater and family fare.
In St Louis a bar patron complains plaster from wrecking operations above King's Bar endangers customers. Judge grants a temporary halt to wrecking until an eviction suit involving proprietor James A Michaels is resolved. Ottawa Herald notes publication details and subscription rates.
Ad invites readers aged 60 to 80 to mail their name address and year of birth to Old American Insurance Co Kansas City for a $1000 life policy with no obligation. It promises no calls and simple mail transaction to a Kansas City address.
Dr Joseph Molner warns a second Asian flu wave is possible this spring and urges readers to get booster shots if already vaccinated. He notes vaccine shortages may occur and explains boosters can raise immunity, while admitting uncertainty if a new wave arrives. He also answers reader questions on alcoholism piles sinus trouble and how to seek help.
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