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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1957
Page
2
Editorial argues major league baseball must expand to the West and Southwest, build larger parks, and address TV and federal pressures. It warns a federal move could topple the reserve clause, freeing players like Mantle and Mays, while asserting the sport cannot fade from American life.
The Kansas Legislature accepted a second executive mansion near Topeka with 200 acres after a gift. Governor Docking signed the enabling act reluctantly, warning the move risks a white elephant as no funds were set for refitting or upkeep, and the Docking family plans to use only one mansion for daily use while removing the property from tax rolls.
A collage of quips and wry observations on doctors acquittals post war taxes pigeons postal services and a portrait of springtime trends. It playfully contrasts aging wealth retirement and global budgets with light satire. The piece notes cultural figures Pat Boone Elvis Presley and shifts in public discourse.
A nostalgic note on the revival of player pianos with new spinet models and increased roll production, contrasted with aging radio dominance. The piece also surveys etiquette shifts in eating, praising the home practice of finger eating fried chicken while urging soup spoons to be pushed forward, and notes Midwestern trends toward casual chicken dining.
Twenty five years ago Ottawa residents noted gardener Dr George W Davis had 30 vegetable varieties and planned 12 flower kinds. City officials planned Ninth and Maple street lighting citing a dark intersection. A ten signature petition urged safety improvements. Ot tawa mourned Ora J Middleton a Quenemo farmer and stockman. Earl Conley faced measles quarantine. A son born to Edgar Anderson and wife near Ottawa. The Rippey Building at Baker University Baldwin burned, losses about 60000, likely gas explosion. New water plant whistle described as latest type serving as alarm and work hours cue. The brass iron whistle awaited installation. 8 P Costigan and Clayt Baadley fished at Tally Creek for a day.
The Ottawa Herald lists editor Guy Snedaker and publisher Robert B. Wellington. It details daily publication and postal matter, with subscription rates for in trade area by mail one month 85 cents, three months 2 dollars, six months 3.75 dollars, one year 7 dollars and outside trade areas by mail one month 1 dollar, three months 3 dollars, six months 5.50 dollars, one year 10 dollars.
A devotional prayer credits Jesus’ gratitude and asks God to grant faith, mindful listening, and obedience. The prayer ends in Christ’s name. It emphasizes gratitude, guidance, and steadfast faith in daily prayer.
Program guide lists entries from WDAF KCMO KTJ KTJO and KTJO FM covering news sport entertainment and biography segments. Notable items include Question Studio 57 Evening news Morgan Beatty and Amos n Andy with schedule times through 8:33 PM.
Fragmentary radio listing shows KTJO and KCMO stations with programs including KTJO-FM News Sports 7:30, WDAF theatre and recollections segments, KTJO-M Opfen House 8:30, and X Minus 1. Entries are incomplete and include scattered times and show titles.
A family recounts their attempt to gift Dolly a Shetland pony, detailing planning, costs, and long term issues. The piece notes hoof growth, maintenance challenges, and a lesson on avoiding expensive unfulfilled wants. It ends with a general reflection on unrequited urges driving future success.
Sterling College aims to raise over 1.5 million dollars in five years for its 75th anniversary drive. Dr. William M. McCreery announced plans to launch a development program at spring commencement. McCreery Hall for women will cost 326,000 and is to be ready in August. A science building costs about 400,000 with 75,000 for lab equipment. Five faculty houses and an endowment for salaries are also proposed.
New York digest lists curious claims from a columnist mail reading era. Notes on blindness definitions, town names, state mottos, tree growth, revolving doors injuries, 1955 US traffic deaths, Podunk Massachusetts, tanning chemicals, and a Texas spelling bee anecdote.
A historical note claims Ceylon will lower population growth by introducing electric lighting. The remark attributed to George Bernard Shaw contrasts romantic fickleness with female constancy, reflecting period wit about love.
Postal authorities sent a dead letter notice for a letter addressed to George Washington Mount Vernon Virginia. The sender listed Thomas Jefferson Monticello Virginia as the sender and the item was postmarked Bergenfield New Jersey.
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