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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1958
Page
2
Editorial urges reading during National Library Week with Carnegie Free Library displays. It notes TV and 40 hour weeks have reduced reading, cites a 61 percent adult reading rate, and argues libraries must engage children to foster lifelong literacy and prevent a nation of non readers.
The Navy reports its metal grapefruit satellite has joined the Russians’ Sputnik and the Army’s Explorer in orbit, following two earlier Navy failures. Six more satellites are planned by the Navy, five metal and one plastic, as the race to space continues amid expected Russian activity.
A Concordia Blade Empire column argues that voters and citizens misunderstand state spending and the need for government funding. It recalls past belt tightening and questions why officials insist on expanding services, urging more personal scrutiny of public budgets and protection against waste.
A jumble of wry observations notes a winter Tulsa to Wichita flight that loops back to the start, a groaner about a 100s paying gorl, garlanded layoffs altering Easter song lyrics, aging milestones, a gossip club ritual, an FBI Ten Most Wanted man count, and a wry congressman quip about spending others money.
Daily Lenten devotion cites Henry van Dyke tale of a deserting French soldier changed to courage by visions of Joan of Arc. The reflection compares sight of Jesus to Joan’s vision, urging consecration of life to God and prayer in Christ’s name. Alfred A. Kern offers final invocation from Virginia.
Jo Anne Sheldon, 12, daughter of Mr and Mrs C M Sheldon, fractured her left collarbone while playing crack the whip at Garfield school. In Ottawa eight filed for finance commissioner and seven for school board. A Filipino nickel passed at Owl restaurant near Santa Fe station. The Country Girl by Peoples Stock Company drew crowds at Rohrbaugh Theater as manager Hubbard considers Why Girls Leave Home for a possible road tour.
A dense OCR style channel guide lists programs across channels 4 to 13 with show names such as News Sword, Cowboy dramas, adventures like Bucking Arrow, comedies and daily serials, plus times and hosts including Eve Arden and Jane Dyman in a typical mid century schedule.
Washington cancer experts told the House Appropriations Committee that important breakthroughs may be expected soon in cancer research. Dr. John R. Heller of the National Cancer Institute said momentum in the field is rising, with vaccines and immunization potentially preventing cancer. He noted advances could lead to better understanding, drug cures, and widespread prevention.
The Ottawa Herald lists publication details for 106 108 S Main with mail subscription rates in the trade area and outside trade area. Rates show one month 85 cents, three months 2 dollars, six months 3.75 dollars, one year 7 dollars in trade area. outside trade area rates are higher with one month 1 dollar, three months 2.5 dollars, six months 5.50 dollars, one year 10 dollars.
In this health column Dr Molner notes that a bleeding mouth can stem from non TB causes such as bronchiectasis ulcers heart trouble or nasal bleeds. He urges medical checkups for persistent signs and explains modern tests detect many conditions beyond TB. The piece also covers thyroid surgery safety and Army breakfast regulations.
The Army announced 60 drafted specialists at Ft Belvoir Virginia will be required to adhere to the standard soldier routine including early rising and GI haircuts. A spokesman said no disciplinary action is planned against those who attempted to sleep late or avoid cuts by appealing to their noncommissioned officers. The men are college trained specialists who circulated protests last week.
Soviet citizens backed leaders in nationwide elections for Parliament with a one-ticket vote. An American observer called the process well organized as officials predicted high turnout among 130 million eligible voters. Tass reported Moscow turnout near 99.7 percent six hours before polls closed, with 1,378 candidates for 1,378 seats in the Supreme Soviet.
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