This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1957
Page
2
The editorial condemns removing The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from required readings in New York public schools as dangerous and urges preserving access to diverse viewpoints. It argues such censorship risks broader suppression of literature and warns of slippery precedents for other works.
The writer contrasts pro and college football, noting cheerleaders bands and half time acts appear in both. Differences include fan behavior, crowd actions during extra points, and recurring dog and duck sightings at college games, with a humorous call for televised duck flights to keep traditions alive.
The public accepts further service decline instead of higher rates and suggests extending rural mail delivery. The column reviews cinema and social topics, noting a movie’s sentimental turn in An Affair to Remember. It also comments on Faubus in Arkansas, a Kansas City child shooting, Cuba’s Batista, and a broadened disk jockey Top 50 Tunes.
Leon Hatten traveled to Lawrence on business. A desk pen and stand were stolen from Attorney Homer Kint’s office. Fern Streebin judged exhibits at Wellsville fair. Ottawans attended Topeka fair including Mrs Charls Quin and others. Roads kansas near perfect for trips to Olathe. T J Mason from Wellington began work at Humphrey Harness Shop. Redmonds returned from Pacific coast trip with their son Roscoe. Jack Ripper suffered a severe head wound when a windlass crank slipped at the coal chutes.
A Wichita couple hurries to Kansas City to welcome a Missouri baby after speeding on the turnpike. A Leon pasture arsonist is urged to stay hidden as locals vow action. A cockroach polio link is poked fun at by scientists. Local papers rail at rash accidents and grounding humor amid trying times.
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription options with varying rates for local trade area and outside regions. By mail monthly options and longer terms are provided, detailing three months six months and annual prices.
A devotional prayer invoking mercy through Christ and gratitude for salvation. The speaker thanks God for pardon, the Word, and a contrite heart, requesting God not to despise humility, praying in Jesus name.
Channel 5 through 13 listings show CBS ABC NBC and more for a busy day. Program blocks feature news weather sports and entertainment with events like The Theatre House Party and Tonight News fading in and out across channels.
Dr. George W Crane explains a boy named Hall develops a negative protest to assert independence. From being smothered by an older sister, Hall resents the baby role and uses No No to challenge control, then reconsiders after tasting food. Parents should grant choices and gradual autonomy to foster self reliance and future success.
HAL BOYLE compiles light anecdotes from readers and famous quotes. The column surveys curious odds and ends about everyday life, science, entertainment, and media, noting humorous misstatements and quirky facts while citing figures like a salmon's agency supervision and a stunt man’s pay.
Topeka Gov. George Docking predicts several strong contenders will emerge for the Kansas gubernatorial nomination in 1958. He notes the state has its first Democratic chief executive in 20 years but declines to name any candidates.
Lt Gov Joseph Henkle plans to run again, with former rival Docking commenting he hasn’t heard of a withdrawal and is expected to file for re election. The exchange underscores ongoing party dynamics as campaigns begin.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.