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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1956
Page
3
The Senate staff appointee approval stalemate leaves 1 180 acting postmasters awaiting confirmation. The Democratic controlled committee withholds names, aiming to influence 1950 election results. Critics call the tactic a tired political trick. reform to civil service reality urged for postal service stability.
A column discusses Stu Symington as a potential Democratic nominee while noting he may be a dark horse. It references fashion icons Grace Kelly and Margaret Truman, a bored Oklahoma professor seeking bedbugs, and social jokes about bedbugs and city life. It mentions Moscow unrest and the electoral college’s abolition attempts dating back to 1795, concluding with a resigned view on acceptance.
A humorous reflection on attempts at outdoor grilling. The author notes steaks cooked on a newfangled device rival indoor results, while exposing the vanity and mishaps of the male grill ego. Despite effort, the meal often disappoints with cold potatoes and smoky chaos.
A look back at notes from years past includes light spring rains bringing crops to life, concerns over dark colored city water, an egg price surge to 19 cents, and a large local high school music contest. The Herald hosted its annual free cooking school at Memorial auditorium with A C Carpenter addressing the Rotary Club after a Cuba trip. John Lloyd arrived by rain in the township, John Lathan leaves Santa Fe duties, and Mrs Alice Latimer begins a cottage project at Second and Cedar.
A Bahamian tale from Andros Town contrasts Constable Boyd’s ghost monopoly with local beliefs in chickcharnies and yahoos. The piece combines lore of haunted tourism, a Swedish developer, and native legends as a colorful portrait of Andros Island life and superstition.
Dr. George W. Crane discusses a case involving Lois L. an 18 year old coed who loudly accused a date of kissing her. The column explores motives for her reaction considers whether she was sincere or pressured and notes the value of giving a second chance while examining possible social dynamics among classmates and roommates.
Last minute TV listings show program changes across channels including Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 9 Channel 13 NBC CBS ABC and CBS. Entries include on the trail today montgomery and theater programs plus morning Today and Tonight shows and a mix of news weather and variety segments.
A Jacksonville Florida campus column advises solving disputes by verbalizing viewpoints and hearing both sides. It warns against hasty judgments in marriages and relationships, urging readers to discuss issues with partners and neighbors before condemning them. The piece cites a bet and a kiss as examples and promotes courtroom style fair hearing.
A devotional prayer asking God to help believers realize Jesus is with them so fears do not rule their lives. It seeks daily fellowship with Christ and asks in His name for guidance and strength.
Day brushed aside newsmen's questions about his chances of being the Democratic nominee for president and said he is not a candidate.
Ralf Hardester notes continued Honeymooners through next January despite rumors. Our Miss Brooks ends next fall, Mama show in doubt. If Mama leaves, Herb Shriner hour may replace both. Gleason travels to California with sponsor promos, Caesar's Hour cast buys breaks, Nanette Fabray cuts smoking. Caesar plans two summer showcases, The Professor Is Young joins Gale Storm film team, Zasu Pitts and Roy Roberts in new Gale Storm project. LA raceway TV system aid, two new 21 inch color sets expected by July, NYC harbor moves 30 million tons yearly.
In Chicago suburb Maywood overflow required extra chairs for the first merged service of Holy Communion Episcopal Church and former St Simon the Cyrenian, a Negro mission from 1937. Rev John H Tredrea said he was pleased with the turnout indicating unified membership.
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