Editorial on highway politics and Ottawa to Emporia plan
Kansas legislator Rep. Lawrence J. Blythe attacks the State Highway Department, called out bipartisan failures, and warned the Ottawa to Emporia route could undercut the turnpike. The piece argues the highway system is strong, federal rules shift, and flexibility is vital for broader road development beyond the turnpike.
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Kansas
Lawrence J. Blythe
Morris County
State Highway Department
Ottawa
Topeka
Highway Commission
This And That Modern Living Note
A lighthearted column notes a newly finished ranch house with a patio door, mocks the era’s tech hopes, and jokes about Nixon’s 1960 election odds. It quips on automatic dishwashers, home life, and the public mood as consumer ware debates reshape daily routines.
Ottawa News Highlights From 25 Years Ago
City officials signed a lease to keep government equipment at Coward Air Field northeast of Ottawa. Iris and wildflowers bloomed in Mrs. Glen Fitch’s garden. The Kennedy hill road was widened as a federal aid project. The N Philibert grist mill at Baldwin burned for an estimated 5000 dollars. Summer arrived as hammocks appeared and sewer No. 44 construction progressed to serve Locust Street properties.
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Coward
Ottawa
Kennedy Hill
Rantoul Lane
Locust Street
Ear wax irrigation and at home care guidance
In brief, avoid ear irrigation if there has been a prior ear infection with drum perforation. For non–impacted, healthy ears, warm soda solution rinsing can safely remove wax using a simple syringe, but do not press hard. Do not use toothpicks or metal objects. consult a doctor for perforated or impacted wax.
Ottawa Herald listing of subscription rates and office address
The Ottawa Herald provides subscription pricing for Ottawa Kansas and surrounding trade areas. Rates by mail include three months for 2, six months for 3.75 inside trade area, and three months for 3, six months for 5.50 outside trade area.
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Ottawa
Kas
Robert BY Walling Eee
Prayer for Today Psalm 24 1 reflection in faith
A brief devotional prayer praising God's sovereignty and power. It asks for humility and responsibility, and seeks to be used in Thy service through Jesus Christ. The prayer expresses creator worship and dependence on divine guidance for daily action.
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God
Jesus Christ
Historic TV Lineup From a 1950s Schedule Night
A dense afternoon to late evening grid lists Channel 4 to Channel 13 lineups across major networks. Programs include Firestone Superman Danny Thomas Theatre Mickey Mouse Studio One News Weather Gun Burns and Allen Twilight Zone and other era staples with multiple airings and local inserts.
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o—Firestone
Superman
Danny Thomas
Mickey Mouse
Brida Ta
Gordon Elliott
Wolk
Dee, Bride
Studio One
Bas—News
Aportaman
Sam Molen
Robin Hond
Disneyland
Charles Boyer
Theatre
Fox Hour
Burns & Allen
Jim Bowle
Tack Paar
Wells Fargo
Hunter S
Daily Word
Sadana Chapter OBS meeting and local notices
The Williamsburg area reports OBS met with Mrs. Basel presiding as Worthy Matron. Work was deferred upon Mrs. Allen Ashcraft. Mrs. John Largent and Mrs. Ralph Bethel were reinstated. Mrs. Basel received a birthday handkerchief shower. Upcoming Friendship Night at Ottawa is set for May 26 with the District Aide to be entertained. Around 40 attendees. Obituary note: Mrs. Harry Tucker learned of her niece Mrs. J. A. Stitt's death in Herington. Rev. Nelson Hoffman of Lawrence to preach at the Methodist Community Church. Mrs. Virgil Kivett of Iola and Mrs. Louise Whitsitl of Wilmington, Del., visited Tuesday. Ernest Ireland of Emporia stayed with Mrs. F. R. Herron. Mrs. Anna Russell of Washington, DC, visited Mrs. A. F. Le Chien and relatives. A family dinner was held at Legion Hall on Sunday with guests from Kansas City, Ottawa, Emporia, Pomona, Melvern, Quenemo, Waverly and Agricola.
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Basel
Allen Ashcraft
John Largent
Ralph Bethel
Anna Russell
Washington, D. C
A. F. le Chien
The
Legion Hall
Kansas City
Ottawa
Emporia
Pomona
Melvern
Quenemo
Waverly
Agricola
20 000 Over 85 Still Are On The Job
A Greenwich Village Gazette ad shares quirky facts about aging workers and long lists of trivia. It notes more than 20 000 Americans over 85 still hold jobs and references various curious items from Kate Smiths age to safe driving courses and ancient uses of crude oil.
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New York
United States
Ieee
Kate Smith
Greenwich Village
Stock Exchange
Rate Of Business Decline Slowed
Midyear review notes steps to counter recession in industrial regions. Government actions include easier credit, lower rates, relaxed mortgage terms, faster federal contract awards, especially for defense, and planned road and utility projects. Industry responses feature price cuts, discounts, cost cuts, output alignment with demand, and inventory trimming. Effects appear delayed. higher money supply helps finance public works and home building, while defense contracts and highways may take months to impact the economy.
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New York
U. S&s. Treasury
Business leaders weigh timing of a turn in the tide
The text suggests that many businessmen argue the shift away from present ills is likely but not imminent, with the consensus that a turnaround remains some time off rather than immediate. It reflects cautious optimism about economic or social recovery while acknowledging persistence of problems.
Pomona Area Social News Highlights Local Visits
Mr and Mrs Karl Johnson and family hosted a gathering for Mr and Mrs Harnie Johnson and Barnie Jr of Garnett Mrs Lexie Mae Jones and Pattie Jones from Ottawa and Mr and Mrs Ben Sleichter with two sons visiting Abilene to see Ellen Sleichter and other relatives The event summarized social visits among area families and relatives across Garnett Ottawa and Abilene.
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Karl Johnson
Harnie Johnson and
Barnie Jr
Garnett
Lexie Mae Jones
Pattie Jones
Ottawa
Ben Sleichter
Abilene
Ellen Sleichter
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