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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1958
Page
2
A 13-year-old died and three classmates were injured when their car collided with a train while returning from an eighth grade graduation. The piece questions who drove and argues for reviewing the 14 year old restricted license law, noting both the danger and past enforcement issues. It urges stricter control as modern cars can reach high speeds quickly, challenging youths.
Two major Ottawa stories mark progress on a flood control bond sale of 770000 for Marais des Cygnes river dikes and the start of payments on the new Interstate 5 highway. Flood work funds land purchase, dikes, and early returns this summer as paving machines roll. Ottawa gains from interstate spending, with jobs and economic activity in the area.
A light column surveys trends and trivia from entertainment and politics. It notes a return of strawberry shortcake on menus, hints at a Ramble sized car by Studebaker-Packard, and comments on pay scales for generals and lieutenants. It also jests about summit crowding and a Venezuelan rumor about Nixon’s assassin debate. It closes with a quip on wedding trends since 1943.
A devotional prayer asks God to grant through Christlike lives the power to influence people and nations toward brotherhood instead of selfish domination. It petitions in Christ's name, the Prince of Peace, Amen.
The Ottawa Herald lists daily publication details with editor and publisher names and subscription rates. In trade area by mail one month eighty five cents, three months two dollars, six months three dollars and seventy five cents, one year seven dollars. outside trade area by mail one month one dollar, three months three dollars, six months five dollars fifty cents, one year ten dollars.
In a reader column, a persistent ear fungus case is addressed with patient guidance to persist treatment, compare fungi to athletes foot, and avoid cancer fears. Honey is discouraged for diabetics due to high sugar content. Moles on skin are usually harmless unless rapidly changing.
The Herald reports summer classes will be held at Ottawa High School with Prof B Smith Haworth in charge. Nearby Ransom farms near Williams burg reported thefts of heavy harness and three horse collars. Bethel neighborhood noted large hail up to 10 inches in circumference. W Baughman’s car troubles persisted, towed behind another vehicle, finally starting briefly. Charles Curby unveiled a new team of fine bays on his drag wagon. Col Sparks of Kansas City sought to buy a carload of mules.
A dense grid of Channel 4 NBC CBS ABC and others lists programs by time and title. Names like Mickey Mouse Gordon Elliott Reak Perry Mason Perry Como and Gunsmoke appear among many cartoons dramas and variety hours. The long list maps time slots to classic shows and hosts across stations with interval notes and legacy program titles.
The Painting Club met with Mrs. Lee Chamberlain on Wednesday with seven members present. Clifford McElwain is building a new home on E Second Street in annexed city limits. A Sleppy and Collins family gathering honored Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Kinney visiting from Colorado Springs. People attending included Mr. and Mrs. George Sleppy, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Coughlin, Mrs. Bob Watson and Garry, Mrs. E E Turner, and Mrs. Mary O'Neil who returned from Hermann Missouri. Lawrence Harms Alan and Roger will move to a house in Eureka June 1 after Harms worked there. Walter Forrest redecorates his barber shop while visiting relatives in Oklahoma. WSCS met at the Methodist Church with potluck. Clarence Coffman and Jennie Lytle reported on the Fifth National Assembly in St Louis. Ray Brecheisen and Clarence Coffman are fishing in Minnesota. Mrs Anna Chapman of Van Nuys California is visiting grandson Harold Haney. Mrs Lulu Slusher returns home after visiting relatives in McPherson.
BBC radio listing begins with 8:15 Easy Melodies followed by 8:30 News Summary. At 8:45 The Christophers headlines, 9:00 World Concert Hall, 9:30 News Summary, and 9:35 Words to Remember.
The broadcast day lists church services at Jet Bapt. and First Methodist with federated church exception, followed by a sports round up and multiple music segments. Masters music, album features, and art exhibits are planned, with News Summary and local commentary slots scattered throughout the afternoon.
Bangkok draws foreign visitors with its golden temples and green-topped canals. A military dictatorship has lasted 25 years while Bangkok grows as an Asian UN hub and trade center. Despite few hotels, tourism music and gold shops attract travelers as diplomats, cabarets, and banned books tempt curious visitors.
Published daily except Sundays and holidays the Ottawa Kans. post office second class matter. Editor Guy Snedaker. Publisher Robert B. Wellington. Subscription rates in trade area by mail: one month .85, three months 2, six months 3.75, one year 7. Outside trade area by mail: one month 1, three months 3, six months 5.50, one year 8.
Senate Rackets Investigating Committee windups public hearings on a secret deal that bound 10,000 New York area A&P grocery clerks to the Butchers Union in 1952. McClellan says the evidence shows improper practices and benefits to A&P executives worth millions.
Milton S Eisenhower named Father of the Year by the National Father's Day Committee. He shares honors with Victor Borge Walter Cronkite Peter Ustinov Martin Mayer Sugar Ray Robinson and Eddie Fisher. Father's Day declared for June 15.
Reed, Jr., campaigning in Phillipsburg, urged the state to boost job creation and payrolls in small towns and rural areas. He tied a rural health program Kansas pioneered to provide doctors to such areas to an industrial development plan if he is elected, prioritizing a statewide jobs program.
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