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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1958
Page
4
Over 1,000 attendees heard the former President discuss brotherhood at a National Conference of Christians and Jews event. He urged Americans to confront discrimination and injustice based on color, religion, or national origin and said efforts are underway to overcome violations of the fundamental faith that unites the country.
President Harry S. Truman spoke in Wichita last night declaring the highest challenge is to build a world of freedom and justice where all men are brothers. He urged unity and resolve to defend liberty worldwide against tyranny and oppression.
The House Armed Services Committee told the Pentagon it rejects reducing National Guard strength from 400,000 to 360,000 and seeks an extra 87.4 million dollars for guard and reserve activities. The panel also opposed cutting the Army Reserve from 300,000 to 270,000 and urged release of about 90 million already appropriated for armories and facilities.
Hutchinson voters approved a $3,600,000 revenue bond to buy and improve the Hutchinson Water Co. They voted 3,666 to 1,132 to buy the system for up to $3,125,000 and 3,479 to 1,161 to improve it at $475,000.
Sydney reports Albert Namatjira an Aboriginal artist is not dying from a tribal curse. Hospital superintendent says he has a hand infection, has been hospitalized eight weeks, and is painting again. The doctor calls him cheerful with no danger to life. The curse claim stemmed from citizenship rights granted last year.
A catalog of repossessed goods lists air conditioners, TV sets, living room suites, sectionals and chairs with old price points, buy now and payment options. Items include a 1957 deluxe iron a c unit, 34 ton a c, Motorola 21 inch consoles, 17 inch Arvin and Hoffman TVs, RCA and Sears consoles, two piece and sectional living room sets, and occasional chairs offered with down payments and monthly terms.
Nearly new 9x12 rug, used 4 months, exceptionally clean. Purchased for home with wall to wall carpet, traded on living room furniture. Sold new for 89.95. Buy it new 39.95 or 4.00 down, 5.00 mo.
Three used automatic washers offered with recent model status. Frigidaire top load with agitator porcelain finish 89.95 or 5 down, 5.00 monthly. Speed Queen deluxe model 89.95 or 5 down, 6.00 monthly. General Electric two years old, looks like new, originally over 300, now 69.95 or 5 down, 5.50 monthly.
Classified ad details two 21 inch TV sets from 1956. A Philco 21" table model with swivel stand and tinted safety glass priced at 79.95 or 7.95 down. A Coronado 21" console described as best set with aluminized picture tube and magic cabinet priced at 89.95 or 8.95 down. Both offer 30 day guarantees and monthly payments.
Repossessed bedroom set in limed oak includes triple dresser with beveled tilting mirror a 54 inch panel bed Englander box spring and mattress used five months sold new for 339 90 tax buy it now for balance 159 60 two payments past due of 8 00 then 8 00 per month. Also 3 piece set with double dresser tilting mirror chest of drawers full size bookcase bed with sliding doors used four months traded back in on solid wood suite sold new for 189 95 buy it now 118 00 or 11 80 down. 6 50
Repossessed 3 piece sectional with nylon cover, lightly used six months, listed at balance on account 148.00 or two overdue payments of 7.50 plus 7.50 monthly. Also a repossessed sofa bed, ten months used, balance 42.00 or 5.00 down then 5.00 monthly.
A local ad lists multiple dinette sets with prices and terms. Items include a 5 pc grey kitchen set with padded seats at 14.95, a 5 pc chrome grey set at 29.95, a 7 pc repossessed set with large extendable table at 81.69, and other chrome and oak options from 3 to 29.95 with down payments and monthly payments.
Classified notice selling a Firestone 3.6 outboard motor in near new condition. Priced at 49.95 with 5.00 down and monthly payments around 5.00. Includes model details and favorable condition note.
Listing details several used refrigerators with various capacities and models. Describes features such as frost free, 65 quart freezer, sliding shelves, crisper, butter keeper, and sliding shelves. Includes pricing options like pay now 168.00 or installments 8.00 down and 8.00 per month, plus several other units priced from 49.95 to 79.95 with 90 day guarantees. Also notes ages from 1 to 7 years and warranties.
Chest type freezers offered with guaranteed performance and flexible payment options. Includes a 13 cubic foot model with one year guarantee on the unit and a larger 20 cubic foot model traded in for a new unit. Payment plans listed with monthly amounts. Maytag 7 cubic foot chest freezer also featured with a five year guarantee and affordable payments.
Classified gun ad shows multiple models with prices and payment plans. Remington .22 single shot, Marlin .22 automatic, Mossberg .20 gauge, Marlin lever action .22 cal used six months, and Remington 12 gauge automatic with recoil pad. Payment terms include down payments and monthly installments.
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