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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1964
Page
1
Page Two Editorial contends that ending compulsory military service is unlikely and unnecessary. It argues that a volunteer force will not meet quotas and asserts that historically citizen soldiers outfight professional ones, supporting continued conscription.
The draft strengthens personal stake in democracy while a professional army risks allegiance to a military commander. Soldiers see themselves as citizens first, not troops of a commander. History shows few coups, and critics argue only professionals pursue them.
A series of health Q A exchanges on blood sugar management baby sinus trouble leg swelling and B vitamins. The doctor emphasizes lifestyle factors like regular meals protein intake sleep and stress management plus cautious use of medications and targeted medical evaluation.
Auld Lang Syne items recall visits and movements in 25 year past notices. Mr and Mrs Max Fockele of Rantoul spent the weekend with Mrs Fockeles sister and husband at Wilson Kansas. Mrs Lucille Christoff of Kansas City arrived to escort her sister Miss Eileen Wilson to Junction City where she would teach. Mildred Wright of Colby left for her second term at Colby High School. 50 Years Ago Vertus Crofts, formerly in the Thompson Manley Shoe Store, began a vacation on the Henry Anthony farm. Miss Hortense Smith, daughter of Rev and Mrs J D Smith, left for Redfield S D to be a musical director in public schools.
A dense TV schedule lists programs from 5:00 PM through midnight with a long sequence of shows. Names include Rocky and Friends Woody Woodpecker Ozzie and Harriet Donna Reed Beverly Hillbillies Ben Casey Dick Van Dyke Untouchables Family favorites and news Weather and various movie titles amid a jammed daily lineup.
The court rulings on one man one vote may reshape how states draw both congressional and state legislative districts. If states gain leeway to base districts on non population factors, a multi minority protection approach could emerge, suggesting voters declare economic activity to determine representation shares.
A devotional prayer invoking Jesus as divine companion on life’s journey. It asks for open hearts to receive His Word and wisdom, and for the grace to share His counsel with other travelers, concluding with Amen.
John F. Roberts, a long regarded surviving Indian fighter, died Monday night in New Smyrna Beach after an apparent stroke at age 90. A Michigan native, he joined the Army at 24 and served at Fort Leavenworth, Fort Riley, Fort Douglas, Fort Sheridan, and Fort Lewis. He had lived in the area since 1961 and was part of the infantry unit that tracked Sitting Bull after the Little Bighorn.
Today is September 2 1964 a Wednesday marking 246th day with 120 remaining. Key events include Japan’s 1945 surrender aboard Missouri ending World War II and Sherman’s 1864 Atlanta occupation. Other items recount Churchill Roosevelt Marshall talks in 1943 and later political tensions in Jordan Alabama and London.
Hollywood AP report notes Jim Backus, voice of Mr Magoo, stars in NBCs Mr Magoo and CBSs Gilligans Island making him televisions only double threat. Backus declined an NBC voice over promo for Kentucky Jones, citing his CBS role and long association with Magoo. He started in radio three decades ago and first TV splash came with I Married Joan.
In Dallas an abandoned refrigerator on a rear second floor porch trapped and suffocated two visiting Kansas boys, Roger Dean Furrow and Charles Farrow, ages 4 and 5. Their mother, Louise Furrow of Kansas City Kansas, had left briefly. A chair had been pushed to the unit, and the boys were to depart for Kansas City that night. The incident followed a Red Cross and locksmiths campaign urging removal of locks on abandoned fridges.
TV listings feature Virginian Channel 4 at 6 30 p m Ride a Dark Trail shows Trampas seeking the killer of his father after self defense in Shiloh ranch. Channel 4 at 8 00 p m Force Of Arms follows an American soldier in wartime Italy romance. Channel 5 at 10 15 p m Ladies Man stars Eddie Bracken as an oil magnate in New York radio caper. Channel 5 at 12 10 a m Bitter Sweet a Victorian belle elopes with her singing teacher on the eve of a royal wedding.
Ottawa Herald lists editor Robert B. Wellington and publisher Mae nats Sumas tioneceettie trade address. It prints local news and AP dispatches and details subscription rates by mail outside the trade area, including monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and yearly options.
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