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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1957
Page
3
The new Pepsi-Cola plant opens today showcasing large scale operations, intricate machinery, and strict cleanliness. A notable feature is a north wall movable to the north end of the storage room allowing uninterrupted production. The design signals managements future growth philosophy. Congratulations to President Steve Ralph and team.
The piece argues Kansans may consider appointing more state officials, not just Supreme Court justices, to improve administration. It notes voters know little about treasurer and secretary of state candidates, often voting for incumbents, which harms quality. It suggests cabinet-style appointment could affect federal governance as a comparison.
The piece humorously critiques dentist chatter and proposes solutions from a yes no light panel to hand signals. It laments busy dentists and long standing patient relationships, and suggests alternatives to keep conversation brief during cleanings.
A reflective column catalogues modern paradoxes from service overproduction to busy leisure, notes on a neighbor reading a book, UN population counts, puzzle time, a mother deferring more children, and a joke on professional speakers. It recalling World War I era fashion and wrap-around puttees ends with a dentist joke.
Nathaniel Willingham 17 of Boy Scout Troop 79 Bethany Chapel Baptist Church received the Eagle Badge the counties second Eagle. The piece traces his ancestor a colored slave sold in 1860 and his Civil War and migration to Ottawa. It also notes C E Halloren's bid for county attorney and a mayoral naturalization controversy in Ottawa sparked by a missing naturalization record later found.
Ottawa’s Main Street lies in heavy mud nearly every day with dirt in gutters and on sidewalks. The narrator notes the mud marks a thriving market and rainy weather while lamenting the street department’s hard task keeping streets clean as cars grow common.
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription prices for trade and outside trade areas. In trade area rates: one month eight five cents, three months two dollars, six months three dollars and seventy five cents, one year seven dollars. Outside trade area: one month one dollar, three months three dollars, six months five dollars fifty cents, one year ten dollars.
A brief devotional prayer notes gratitude for using money to aid brothers worldwide. It asks for peace on earth and goodwill among nations, ending in the name of Jesus and Amen.
TV listings show April 15 and 18 line up with KCMO and WDAF stations. Entries include news at 6 30 and 7 00 led by Robt Q Lewis and KTJO FM News plus sports. Music and talk segments run through 8 30 with Amos and Andy wrapping the night.
A station lineup lists KTJO FM and WDAF programs for Tuesday April 16. Highlights include World Tonight at 6, Gildersleeve and Forward March segments slotted across KCMO and WDAF, plus Amos n Andy and a biography feature on WNAF.
Congress weighs axing a Social Security disability clause that reduces benefits by VA compensation. House already approved, Senate action uncertain. If removed, veterans could draw both VA and full Social Security payments, with other federal deductions still applying. Citizens may inquire by sending questions to Ray Henry.
TAMPA, Fla. Officials of Royal American Shows say fewer freaks are available due to better prenatal care and improved treatment of glandular disorders. Dick Best notes the long career spent sourcing fat women giants and other sideshow performers is facing a shrinking pool of potential acts.
A father-to-be or new dad should focus on early moral and social training for his son rather than relying on money. Dr Crane cites Franklin and psychologist William James to argue character, shared chores, and time with children build self reliance and happiness, not just college funds. The piece ends with an invitation to request a 200 point test for good parenting.
An offer promises a $1,000 life insurance policy for final expenses for readers under 80. Mail a postcard or letter with age to Old American Insurance Company in Kansas City. No obligation and no calls, with information sent by mail only.
New healing substance Bio-Dyne allegedly shrinks hemorrhoids and relieves pain without surgery. Case after case shows reduction while easing discomfort. Marketed as Preparation H in suppository or ointment form with money back guarantee.
In Palestine Texas, great salt domes near Freestone hold underground caverns. Water dissolves salt to form cavities for storing liquids. Freestone Underground Storage Corp. housed six million gallons of liquefied petroleum in Butler salt dome as winter fuel rush began.
The Butler dome project covers about 1,200 acres with three wells drilled by the company. The last well was completed last year and the third was washed with fresh water for two months, storing 200,000 gallons. After冬 the cavity will be washed and enlarged. Salt cannot dissolve in liquefied petroleum and gas liquids do not seep beyond recovery. Losses are only those typical of normal operations, with near full recovery of injected product. The underground facility was built for less than one fifth the cost of a conventional jewel steel storage tank.
A childish scrawl on Mercer Island post office bulletin board advertises free purebred mongrel puppies to good homes. It urges quick action with the line Only seven left. The notice appears informal and lacks verifiable details or contact information.
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