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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1959
Page
3
Editorials praise John Foster Dulles as a symbol of resistance to totalitarianism and a steadfast defender of freedom. It notes his six years as Secretary of State, policy of containment, and the challenges of Khrushchev, atomic secrets, and shrinking oceans eroding security.
This column surveys presidents and predicts next year we will see Stevenson Kennedy and Humphreys favored in the Democratic derby The piece jokes about a portable air conditioner and social scenes at author meetings The tone is light and archival with mentions of Truman and public affection and a note about a subscription refill.
Auld Lang Syne lists a son born to Mr and Mrs Lawrence Fortune of 922 S Willow and a daughter born to Mr and Mrs J E Hall of 210 S Mulberry. A water cooler was stolen from Fear of the Ricks Store. J W Mitchell plans a new driveway at 524 Cedar for an upcoming car purchase. Charles Johnson rented a room at 221 Main to start a cigar factory. G W Huynie is seriously ill with an eye ailment.
The column discusses BHT preservatives in foods, the myth of paid body donation to medical centers, contagion risk of fungal nail infections, hormone needs after ovarian surgery, and osteochondromas. It promotes FDA oversight, prudent treatment, and offers a pamphlet on leg cramps.
The Ottawa Herald states delivery terms and postal details. It lists editor Guy Snedar and publisher rates, including by mail options of one month two dollars, three months two dollars, six months three seventy five, and one year seven dollars, with second class postage paid at Ottawa Kansas.
A religious reflection prayer cites Romans 12 15 urging joy with others success and compassion. It asks divine help to avoid envy and meanness and to imitate Christ in heart and conduct. Amen.
Television listings for Channel 4 NBC CBS ABC cover a dense Tuesday lineup. Notable programs include Woody W, Walt Disney segments, Dr Ichabod, The Rifleman, Red Skelton, Naked City, Gary Moore features, The Price Is Right, Wagon Train, and The Tonight-style sign offs.
The Post reports several men who attended the 1957 Apalachin crime convention have been targeted for execution by gang leaders. Underworld sources say those likely to talk face permanent silencing after federal indictments on obstructing justice. The paper notes 27 indicted delegates, 36 co conspirators, and compares fear to Murder Inc era.
Hollywood AP reports Andy Williams will start a summer replacement show on CBS, following NBC and ABC stints. He auditions for a one hour Garry Moore slot, prefers a non 20 under act but agrees to a 12 to 14 week run beginning July 7, hoping CBS will elevate him to a winter musical star.
Reina M Takala head of the mathematics department at Hinsdale Township High School in Hinsdale Indiana has been named Teacher of the Year by the General Federation of Women's Clubs. An authority on math and teaching methods she established accelerated math classes enabling top students to complete 14 years of work in three years and study college calculus in their senior year. The federation will award Takala on June 2 at its 68th annual convention in Los Angeles. She is married with a 15 year old daughter and will receive a trip to Europe.
New York AP reports comedian George Gobel will stay active this summer with roadwork and TV work. He finishes a Las Vegas Walldorf Astoria engagement, heads to England for network TV shows, then alternates weekly with Jack Benny in fall. Gobel notes audiences differ by venue and that TV studio audiences are crucial for timing and feedback.
In Long Island a judge ordered Tinker Belle, a mongrel dog, brought to court after owner William Molyneux alleged the animal trampled his flowers. Molyneux, 49, is charged with petty larceny and the case, involving owner Peter Sevilla Jr., 35, and the dog’s return to the pound, is set for next month.
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