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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1955
Page
7
Michigan State students visit the University of Kansas to compare campuses and two year programs. KU says it serves four year students only, but the piece argues Kansas needs to plan for expanded higher education to meet future demand. It suggests converting junior colleges into state system units to avoid duplication and competition.
A satirical collage notes fashion and folly from the era. Mamie and Ike influence styles, a Kansas City Athletics home issue hints at a team, and politicians earn quips about Byrd, schools, and courts. Penguin visions mix with spring chatter and odd misprints.
The writer muses on life before wrist watches noting pocket watches required effort to read the time. He recalls hunting-case watches with photos, the charm of chains, and the drag of digging from trousers. He laments absence of quick time checks, values home clocks, and cites World War I as bringing the wristwatch.
A roundup of 15 to 50 years ago items includes Coca Cola planning a 25000 dollar plant at Second and Walnut, Mickey Rooney in Young Tom Edison, and C E Logan visiting Ottawa. Also 25 years ago new Whippet price at 360 dollars, drought relief aid, H W Woods sworn city finance commissioner, and other local notices on pRowlers, a Modern Woodmen delegate, and a new drug store opening.
A vivid account from Giza recalls a moonlit desert party near the Sphinx with 100 guests, 50 camels, 25 horses, 22 donkeys, 14 sand carts, musicians, belly dancers, and a grand tent feast. The rambunctious procession, dervishes, and exotic fare unfold into a cinematic night ending with a windy desert departure.
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates by mail for three months six months and a year and notes staff roles including managing editor Snedaker advertising manager Shipman and mechanica Fupt. Details on subscription timing are provided alongside a brief staff directory.
Channel listings show a full day of programs from 4:00 p.m. through late night across KMBC WDAF KFEQ and other stations. Highlights include Hopalong Cassidy Open House Captain Video News Weather Forecast Dynah Shore The Lone Ranger Douglas Edwards Captain Video and numerous comedy drama and Western features with sports and late news.
April Friday schedule spans WDAF KMBC and WWDAF with interview segments, boxing note, sports briefs, and musical acts. Mentions include Dinan Sacre, Garroway, Perry Como, and Chic Foster with orchestras, chorales, and serenades.
Mrs. Raymond Bryan hosted a Saturday birthday gathering for her son Bobby with guests including Richard Richart Jim imie Player Wade Price Richard and Robert Chambers Steve Hinds Carolyn Webker Gayleen and Connie Miller. Ice cream cake punch and an Easter egg hunt were enjoyed amid family visits and notes of local socializing.
Marilyn G. aged 23 suffers a severe washing compulsion with hands chafed and bleeding. A surgeon suggested psychology rather than brain surgery as analysts note her behavior began in early teens. The letter cites Pilate and Lady Macbeth as symbolic washings. Phillies players Del Ennis and John Meyer noted as Philadelphia natives.
A psychiatrist explains a teen girl’s compulsive washing as a response to fear of venereal disease triggered by erotic thoughts and media images. He says simple underlying psychology drives such neuroses and urges readers to seek his booklet on sex problems of young people.
Ex-King Farouk of Egypt, living in exile in Rome, says in Tempo he is not personally rich and that revolutionaries confiscated his property. He declares his situation is critical and that he must go to work to live.
A Richmond engineer proposes a 1 donation fund for Dr Jonas Salk, creator of the polio vaccine, with M A McReynolds and family contributing from each member. Winnipeg radio CKY begins a campaign to send a thank you telegram to Salk, asking listeners to mail 10 cents for inclusion.
The incomes tax office received four $100 bills in an envelope with an anonymous letter claiming the sender was troubled by conscience and would continue sending money until the balance is paid. The incident highlights the fund that accepts voluntary payments and the mystery donor.
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