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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1958
Page
2
Editorial laments voter confusion and partisan hype as election nears. It urges readers to register at city hall, vote on November 4, and exercise independent judgment rather than follow leaders.
In Paris we try the new Auto Route in a Hertz SHAT and face chaotic traffic. A chase for unpaid charges across francs pesetas and dollars ends with the Spaniard accepting dollars for a tank of 80 cent gas. The tale ends with a hope this becomes a fad and a jab at Hertz for better service.
A reader asks about managing leg artery hardening that slows walking. The doctor explains aging arteries reduce circulation, causing cramps, numbness, and cold feet. Advice includes acknowledging limits, pacing activity, and avoiding injuries or infections while planning a follow up on practical management.
Disjointed items note illnesses at Willow and Darnetl with pneumonia threats, a son born to Mr and Mrs Obert Cook of Falls City Nebraska, a public sale near Ottawa ahead of moving, a son born to Clyde Shriver, and death of William Gibson longtime Ottawa resident since 1880 at his daughter Mrs. Leonard’s home in Sycamore.
Prayer text from Romans 8 28 styled note thanks God for love and mercy despite sin asking for faith today and deliverance from doubt in Jesus name Amen.
A fragmented listing of 1950s TV slots with channels 4 and 13 showing a mix of dramas sports news and variety programs. Notable items include Walt Disney and Roan broadcasts. Kangaroo Wagon Train I Love Lucy and The Forbidden Theatre among scattered times and program notes.
Brig. Gen. Donald D. Flickinger describes Air Force plans to orbit a specially trained small animal in a space capsule that would radio back data on the animal’s condition and performance. The mission would proceed only if capsule recovery techniques are proven viable.
At a Saturday meeting in Fort Scott, Alyce Rowe of Kansas City was elected director of the 2nd District Kansas Women’s Republican Club, succeeding Mary Scott of Fort Scott. New officers include Marybelle Cappell Ottawa first vice director, Ruth Sergeant Garnett second vice director, Lillian Harrison Kansas City secretary, and Frank Duboc Fort Scott treasurer. The group formally endorsed the meeting’s slate.
Miss Lahoma Dennis of Ottawa announced as a candidate for state treasurer Speakers at the event included Mrs Clyde Reed of Parsons wife of the Republican gubernatorial candidate
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates for trade area and outside trade. By mail options include one month 85 cents, three months 2 dollars, six months 3.75, one year 7 dollars. Outside trade mail prices are one month 1 dollar, three months 3 dollars, six months 5.50, one year 10 dollars.
Five Allied nations begin drafting proposals to the Soviet Union to guard Western and Communist states against surprise attack. The plan likely includes Eisenhower open skies aerial inspection and ground observation posts. Western hopes seek technical safeguards but may defer final plan to diplomats. An initial strategy session opens at the State Department with US Britain France Italy and Canada represented.
At the United Nations France warned it would not be bound by any U S Britain Soviet pact to suspend nuclear tests. The move could jeopardize Geneva disarmament talks opening Oct 31 as Moscow blamed Paris and France pressed to develop its own atomic weapon. Diplomat Jules Moch stated Geneva agreements would exclude France.
Tracy Ann, five, learns to swim aboard the Brasil while on a South American cruise with her parents. The tale mêlées humor and pride as she overcomes knees and piano-playing stereotypes, wins a beginner’s race, and insists family swimming lessons follow her example.
Arlington Unitarian Church plans to invite Rabbi Emmet A. Frank to deliver a Sunday sermon after a bomb threat led to evacuation of about 570 worshipers and 220 Sunday school children. Pastor Rev. Ross Allen Weston stated the church will not be intimidated and the rabbi will return.
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