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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1958
Page
2
An editorial urges caution with self propelled power mowers after near accidents and reports rising injuries to feet shins and toes. It notes mowers are here to stay like cars and advises common sense training to prevent tragedies and protect neighbors and property.
Robert Domme, a Democratic candidate in the First District, accuses Republican William Avery of failing to stop the Topeka Air Force depot move. The piece predicts similar charges against Rep. Errett Scrivner in Sunflower Ordnance Works closure, noting Scrivner and Breeding had no role in related military changes and urging scrutiny of campaign rhetoric.
A satirical column riffs on political mixups and silly trends. It jokes about misidentifications involving high officials, a Kansas sales tax change affecting nickel ice cream cones, mortician stockpiling flip-top boxes, and speed-control cash boxes for police. It also mocks Sputnik dog passengers and French hotel availability in Paris if de Gaulle gains power.
A devotional prayer asks for faith in Jesus as savior and guide. It recalls the gospel scene of a dying girl and seeks divine help to endure life’s rocky path, thanking the Son for salvation and abundant life in heaven and on earth.
A short note from Rooks County Record humorously contrasts a week of sowing wild oats with Sunday church prayer for crop failure, reflecting rural values and light editorial wit.
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription pricing for in area and outside trade area. Rates include by mail one year 97 dollars and three months 2.75 dollars, six months 3.75 dollars, outside trade area one year 9? dollars and six months 5.50, with monthly details and mailing note.
Dr Molner advises patience with a co worker who spits and coughs, suggesting disposable tissues and medical checkup. He urges the spitter to see a doctor, while the coworker should try understanding and forgiveness to ease tensions.
Twenty five years back, Mr and Mrs F R Bennett moved into their new home at 3rd and Elm Grace Meeker addressed the Baldwin Garden Club on Insects and Garden Pests. Rumors circulated near Wells ville of hat throwing at night on passing motor cars by Walnut Creek cemetery. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs R L Bouse. M D Griffin reported night raids on his orchard. W P Felix, former Ottawan, traveled from Kansas City to Parsons to join Ottawa Elks at the state convention and to play in the Gormly band.
A dense OCR of TV guide entries lists NBC CBS and ABC programs with times ranging from morning to late night. It includes news, game shows, dramas, kiddie fare, soaps, variety hours, and late-night movies, naming numerous shows and host or character references.
Jakarta reports the captured pilot of a rebel Indonesian bomber is Allan Lawrence Pope of Miami Florida. Pope, 30, formerly a U S Air Force lieutenant, now with Civil Air Transport, admitted receiving 10 000 from rebel leader Venje Sumual. He and another airman were shot down May 18 near Amboy.
The city of Olathe has annexed about 85 acres from its southeast limits to U S 50, with one tract zoned for business. The move expands residential land and supports growth plans.
Mexico City reports that U S autos, led by Ford Chevrolet and Plymouth, still outsell European models amid import quotas. Mexicans favor flashy big cars for family use and long drives, with 1956 purchases totaling about 46,000 vehicles and the current quota near 35,000. Major Detroit firms retain market share under government backing.
Chrysler plants drive large local assembly while Cadet, Rambler, and Packard divide most of the remainder. Fiat adds about five percent from a new plant and Volkswagen follows. Mexican dealers seek more cars, Ford cites ninefold demand but government blocks. Duty hits roughly 110 percent, lowering real imports. Mexico buys over 35,000 cars, with estimates of 45,000 more entering via privileges or smuggling.
Topeka AP report says Kansas Highway Patrol will crack down on speeding reckless driving and other traffic infractions during Memorial Day weekend لض. Col Jarvey Schmedemann patrol superintendent states the aim is to protect the majority of careful drivers from the minority who are not.
Saturday radio lineup lists morning segments from 6:00 to 9:30 with weather summaries, news, markets, commentary, gardening chat, devotional, and musical pieces. Notable blocks include Weather Round-Up 6:46, KOFO Komm'tary 8:00, Chat with Gard'rs 8:15, and Sentinel Melodies 9:15.
A historic KOFO cron schedule lists daily programming from music by Lombard at 9:35 through 6:25 sundown serenade. It traces segments such as church notes artist introductions news summaries bulletin boards sports and a farm program with repeated Saturday Serenade entries.
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