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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1959
Page
2
Page Four Editorials recount Ottawa public heat over the Soviet lunar rocket claim. Reactions range from apathy to sharp humor, with remarks about science pride, space incentives, and KU football curiosity amid Cold War tensions.
A grand jury report on Kansas City crime notes rising crime, cites gathering spots of known criminals, more prostitution, and leniency from some courts. It links the increase to city hall changes after the last election, where remnants of the Pendergast machine regained control amid voter apathy and faction welds.
A collage of light caustic observations on politics cars and culture. Items include Air Force training quirks, a rear engine car under $1000, a British front wheel drive feat, and jokes about aging Civil War survivors. Local news notes mention Miss Ruth Jones speaking on World Peace, Velma Mersman’s appendix operation, an Angus calf placing fourth, a birth, and local visits by Rev. Elliott and Hal Rambo to Kansas University.
Dear Dr Molner asks about smoking effects on a 17 year old who started at 15. The reply notes debate on lung cancer links to tobacco, cites evidence that smoking is one of several risk factors, and highlights nonfatal harms like cough, irritation, and fatigue. It argues teen smoking mirrors growing up and recommends delaying or avoiding smoking. A separate note advises cautious surgery decisions and offers a diabetes booklet with mail request.
A devotional prayer expresses gratitude to God for listening to prayer. It thanks Jesus for salvation and the promise of paradise, inviting faith and divine generous response beyond requests.
Washington AP report notes House leaders may bar taxpayer funded overseas trips next year while Congress sits. With low attendance causing quorum issues, lawmakers would pay their own way abroad if such travel occurred during sessions. Absenteeism cited as factor in recent votes and potential veto overrides.
A Washington Post analysis contrasts the Khrushchev era with Western standards, detailing Soviet economic order, wage levels, housing shortages, and the privileged party class. It notes that while science and industry advance, living costs are high, many workers earn modest wages, and housing remains a major constraint.
Editor's note previews Khrushchev's Washington trip. The article asks what yardstick he will use to judge the U.S. economy and society against his Soviet upbringing, and provides an appraisal of the system he leaves behind.
An Air Force elementary school near Jacksonville Arkansas integrated with ten Negro pupils entering alongside about 600 white students. Two more Negroes were eligible but did not attend. A spokesman cited no specific reason. Superintendent Dunn said no officials were present. The school lies about 15 miles northeast of Little Rock. The Jacksonville move followed a federal threat to withhold aid to end segregation.
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