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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1960
Page
5
Industry economists told the governments Business Advisory Council that the country faces a mild brief downturn. They forecast lower demand and slower growth into the next quarter while noting resilience in key sectors and continued employment stability in many regions.
United States moves at United Nations to win support for two aid programs. Aimed at Africa and a broader Food for Peace initiative, the draft resolution urges Hammarskjold to assist regional security study, avoid interference in new states, and boost UNESCO aid to African education.
Col. Chuck Stewart and Son of Ottawa with Col. Charles Beatty of Lyndon serve as auctioneers for a local sale. Kansas State Bank of Ottawa acts as clerk for the transaction, indicating a formal, bank-backed auction process in the community.
AP analyst James Marlow notes a generational shift in U S politics as veterans like Truman and Rayburn fade while Kennedy Nixon push younger leaders. It highlights Nixon's long campaign build, Kennedy's choice of aides including Robert Kennedy and O’Brien, and the rise of a new generation in campaigning roles.
Silver Leaf 4-H entertained patients at Osawatomie State Hospital with an accordion solo, dances, vocal duet, trumpet solo, and group singing narrated by Rita Hollinger and Alfonso Mages. Officers elected include Judy Arnold parliamentarian and Carolyn Krueger in talks. Members, leaders, and guests enjoyed refreshments.
The text notes Kennedy has few political figures left making campaign speeches this year, with Hall and Truman among the exceptions who are still active in supporting him. It characterizes the scene as lacking notable Stengel-like political figures aside from those two.
Authorities seek identity clues for a man found dead in a wheat field three miles northeast of Dodge City. Doctors say the fatal blow behind the right ear likely caused the death. A woman taking her children to school alerted Sheriff Richard Wolfe after spotting the body. The man appeared to have crawled 45 feet from the gravel road into the field. a hat, a penny, and a pack of cigarettes were found nearby. No identification was found.
AP report from Pratt Kansas details a collision 61 three miles northeast of Pratt that killed Lester B. Seyfert 44 Cullison and William H. Klein 56 Hutchinson. Three children in the car were seriously injured Rose Mary 4 Suzanne 9 and Edward 8. Klein rode as a passenger in a truck driven by Henry P. Eldredge Hutchinson.
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