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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1963
Page
2
The piece argues that falling farm prices and bigger grain surpluses harm both farmers and consumers. It blames President Kennedy for a rejected wheat allotment plan, calls the admin spoiled about new laws, and warns of broader economic shock if supply and demand rules are ignored. It urges Congress to find a solution.
The piece notes the 1968 Republican field with Nixon Goldwater Romney Rockefeller and Stassen, highlighting Nixon Goldwater Romney Rockefeller reluctance and Stassen's possible entry into primaries. It portrays the GOP leadership challenge as serious, despite humorous doubts.
A reader asks if ten aspirin daily is safe and if reactions preclude use. The doctor says some tolerate it well, others have rare allergic responses or hay fever-like sensitivities. When no symptoms exist, normal use is fine. allergies require avoidance. Also answers pregnancy timing and tooth infection questions, advises medical consultation for a child with bedwetting, notes acne booklet availability.
A summary of brief notices from Richmond Wellsville and Osage City details include Patty Wittman ill with chicken pox, Junior Bennett starting summer work at Le Loup State Bank, Dean Nossinger becoming bookkeeper at Peoples National Bank, Mrs. Ethel Bird ending a stint as milliner and planning Ottawa visit, J W Becker buying a 1913 Hupmobile five seater, and Osage City dedicating a $40 000 high school building. A devotional appears with Philippians 4 19 and a concluding prayer asking guidance and peace in Christ Jesus.
On this date 1889 the Johnstown flood disaster killed 2000 to 3000 people when the South Fork Dam failed causing a fire and a relief fund of four million dollars. Other items include the 1790 copyright law, 1862 Fair Oaks battle, 1916 Battle of Jutland, 1926 Philadelphia exposition, 1941 Crete evacuation, royal honors lists, De Gaulle's rise, Eichmann hanged, plus birthdays for Prince Ranier and Don Ameche. Thought for today emphasizes character formation through education.
A dense TV grid lists hundreds of programs from 6:00 PM to 11:80 PM including News, Weather, Sports, and a mix of network and local shows. Notable items include Walter Cronkite coverage, Dragnet, Gunsmoke, Bonanza, The Rifleman, and The Twilight episodes, with movies like Girl of the Golden West and East of Eden, plus family fare from Captain Kangaroo to Dennis the Menace and The Jetsons. The lineup features sports broadcasts such as Giants vs Cards and Dodgers vs Reds, plus various religious and educational offerings through the late evening hours.
At the Wellsville High School awards assembly Will E. Jacobs awarded typing pins to students achieving set speeds. Diana Higbie and Betty Martin earned 50 WPM, Gary Knight 55 WPM, Elaine Christy 60 WPM, Sheila Dominick, Cheryl Rogers, Janice Vickers 65 and 75 WPM Pam Myers.
The piece notes Hong Kong remains a British colony with a construction boom reshaping Kowloon and the Island. Chinese capital funds tall hotels and offices, while investors seek control and safety within the city’s limited borders. The author contrasts fears of Communism with optimism about rapid modernization and enclaves that keep Chinese money confined to Hong Kong.
Five Kansas University students from Ottawa and Princeton were named to serve on all student council committees for the next school year. Carroll Bruce will chair the orientation committee and Karen Indall will be secretary for the People-to-People program. Jack Kille will be on the Campus Chest, Sue McKinley on the election staff, and George Brenner will serve on the traditions committee.
A busy night features Rawhide at 6:30 on Channels 5 and 13 with a cattle trail tale amid a quarantined crew. Singalong night follows Mitch and Gilbert & Sullivan numbers with Leslie Uggams Gloria Lambert and Mary Lou Ryahl on Channel 4 at 7:30. Don Ameche's Circus Schumann on International Showtime at 6:30, Channel 4. Late film is Girl of the Golden West from 1938 starring Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy on Channel 5 at 10:15.
A dated drug-store sales blurb promises rapid cure for athlete's foot using T-4-L. It asserts complete skin replacement within days, with itching and burning relief by today at Raney Drug Store and a 48 cent money back guarantee if not pleased.
The Herald announces a five dollar weekly reward for the best news tip submitted by readers. Tipsters are encouraged to send in timely, verifiable information to earn the prize.
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