Editorials from Ottawa Herald Page Four
Editorial content from Ottawa Herald Page Four dated Wednesday September 9, 1959. Commentary reflects the paper’s opinion tone on events of the day with local and national implications.
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1959
Page
2
Editorial content from Ottawa Herald Page Four dated Wednesday September 9, 1959. Commentary reflects the paper’s opinion tone on events of the day with local and national implications.
A stark photograph comparing ten year old boys worldwide shows one holding a sub machinegun. It notes the weapon belonged to his wounded father in Laos and suggests the boy could later bear arms if the war continues. The piece contrasts peaceful play with the looming danger of armed conflict.
A jumble of observations mocks spending habits and civic quirks. It notes a new courthouse cost, Missouri River blight, fashion trends, credit card uptake, and a Kalamazoo Toledo mall novelty. It humorously cites a Chinese student in Ann Arbor, a TV rewatch habit, and Mrs. K’s bold critique of Nikita Khrushchev era style remarks.
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates by mail for trade and outside trade areas with monthly and yearly options. It notes editorial and publishing staff and credits The Associated Press for local and AP news reuse rights.
Auld Lang Syne H. R. Payton reports a colt revolver stolen from his room at 1107 S. Main. John Wassmer, son of Mr and Mrs J L Wassmer, 1025 S Hickory, is recovering from bronchitis. Frank Defenbaugh from near Rantoul seeks rattlesnake bite treatment in Ottawa. Marion Hume arrives from Williamsburg to enroll at Ottawa University. Clarence White of Burlington plans to buy a carload of Shorthorn cattle from C F Wolf. Reuben H Ober arrives from Kansas City to enroll as a freshman at Ottawa University.
A devotional prayer frames Jesus as at work with the Father in salvation. It asks God to help believers labor not for perishables but for everlasting life, and to share the Christian faith to hasten the kingdom, through Christ. Amen.
Channel listings show NBC CBS ABC and more with a dense lineup from 5:30 PM to 12:30 AM. Highlights include Mickey Mouse at 5:46 PM, Wagon Train, The Price Is Right, Jeopardy style fare, News Weather and late movie blocks featuring resilient staples like The Tonight Show and The Late Show with guests and local programming interspersed throughout.
Leland Baker of Yakima is visiting his parents the Ben Bakers and plans to visit the Bakers daughter in New Hampshire. Nathan Johnson, stationed with the Marines in San Diego, spent a week with his parents the Carl Johnsons. Mrs. Lydia Allen of Lawrence visited the G C Clark and Charles Jones homes. Mr. and Mrs. Jennings Price of Overbrook and Mrs. Lydia Allen were dinner guests at the G C Clark home. Bethel W S C S met at the church with Mrs. Virginia Aldridge giving devotionals and Mrs. G C Clark in charge. Hostesses were Mrs. Homer Crawford and Mrs. Charles Simmons. Seventeen members and two guests attended.
A reader asks about a white discharge and possible gonorrhea with no inflammation. Dr Molner reassures jitters and explains that discharge is not normal but common, urges seeking medical help, and notes it may not be venereal though it can occur with intimate contact. Additional letters cover chewing causing constipation and premenstrual weight gain with fluid shifts.
William L. Ryan traces Khrushchev’s ascent amid Stalin’s purges and court intrigues. From doctors’ plot fears to Beria’s downfall to Zhukov’s rise and fall, Khrushchev consolidates power while portraying Stalin as a barbarian. The piece portrays shifting alliances and strategic purges that defined early Soviet leadership dynamics.
Washington AP Senator Olin D. Johnston of South Carolina urges President Eisenhower to take Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev to church during his visit. Johnston said on Tuesday it is never too late for any sinner to repent.
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