Editorial on Arthur Godfrey as national institution under strain
The piece compares Godfrey to national icons and argues his staff turnover reflects broader TV pressures. It cites a recent purge of desegregated performers and others, contending television needs tighter limits on exposure to prevent burnout of the host and audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Godfrey
Washington's Monument
Grand Canyon
New York Yankees
Bacon and Eggs
Reader's Digest
Marilyn Monroe
Niagara Falls
Godfrey
Perils of Pleasure BYmp. This and That
A collection of quips on travel risks and future car design. Jests on golf patience Ike Eisenhower piano Harry Truman dates and a frustrated woman masking cigaret burns. A Kansas law allows bow and arrow fish hunting sparking jokes about Indians. A college education aims to reveal what a high school graduate doesn’t know.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike Eisenhower
Harry Truman
Local notes and events from the era
A synthesis of dated town items mentions a Boy Scout camp getting national recognition as an approved camp, a dandelion drive, a stolen DeSoto owned by G M Ross, good Prospect weather for Faster Sunday, Ottawa sewage plant first test, J E Moore of Norwood visiting, Daughters of the King meeting with Nell Harris, Cornelia Shiras named assistant librarian, and marriage license issued to Harry C Overman and Grace E Warner.
After All Chicken Season Is Here
Editor laments loss of chicken feet in modern markets. He recalls preferring feet, gristle, and bone work from past meals, arguing foot removal wastes meat and raises costs. Blames Americans’ ease and wealth for dietary changes, urging appreciation of all chicken parts.
Only 18 Men Have Had Hand In Building Roller Coasters
New York profile of Joe McKee, 67, dean of roller coaster design and construction. He claims to have contributed to about 300 coasters, notes only 18 carpenters have shaped the field, and says the craft grew from scenic railways. He recalls the modest costs of early coasters and argues safety and longevity with amusement parks as long as parks exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joe McKee
Pittsburgh
Joe
McKee
the Palisades
Maggie
Cincinnati
Song Writer Clears Debt On Mercer Firm Collapse
Savannah reports Johnny Mercer paid $300000 to settle claims of about 500 investors in his late father G A Mercer real estate and insurance firm which failed twenty eight years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Gaub
Johnny Mercer
G. A. Mercer
Perfume Sprayed in Paris Subways to Mask Odors
Paris transit workers deploy scented sprays on subway cars to reduce objectionable smells. commuters report mixed reactions as the fragrance management effort aims to improve onboard comfort and air quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Ottawa Herald Evening Classifieds and Rates
The Ottawa Herald evening edition lists subscription rates by mail and by the month. The page includes staff titles such as Editor Managing, Business Manager, Advertising Manager, and Mechanical Supt along with varied names and an imprint noting second class matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Ottawa Herald Evening
Ottawa
Easter
Bussess
Television Program Listings From Kansas Stations
A reader supplied OCR of a Kansas TV schedule listing programs by time and station. It covers Channel 2 KFEQ TV in St Joseph, Channel 4 WDAF TV, Channel 8 KC210 TV, Channel 9 KMBO Kansas City, Channel 15 WIBW Topeka, and more, detailing shows from 3:00 pm through late evening including news, sports, comedies, dramas, and public affairs. The text also includes a reader letter about dog ownership and local Humane Society issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kfeq-Tv
St. Joseph
Wdaf-Tv
Chanens
Kc210-Tv
Kansans City
KMBO
Kansas City
Wibw-Tv
Overweight Wives And The Ardor Challenge
Alice, 33, says her husband had an affair despite a stable home with three children and PTA involvement. The psychologist advises wives to win him back by seductive effort, noting weight disparities and emotional distance as factors. The piece includes cautionary anecdotes and a sales pitch for a weight loss bulletin.
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Alice W
Dr. Crane
P.T. A
Alice
Jim
Mary
Calwara
Crane
Hopkins Syndicate
Melott
Ind
Hopkins Syndicate Inc
Broadcast Schedule Fragments from a Local Station List
A fragmented OCR schedule lists radio and TV program slots for KMBC WDAF KTJO and others across dates in late April and early May, naming shows like News, The Whistler and Amos and Andy, with scattered times and host names such as Beatty, Laymen, and McGee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KMBC
FBI
WDAR
Glone
Itroyehn
Perry
Gueer
Kaibc
Amos
Andy Wdaf
Globe&ports
WDAF
Bop Hope
WDAKF
Andy
KTJO
McGee Krtjo
Jane Pickens
K.U
WDARF
Franklin County Humane Society letter defends animal control efforts
A Miami County reader defends the Franklin County Humane Society, arguing animal control is necessary to curb stray dogs and protect gardens and livestock. The letter cites 2,700 to 2,800 dogs and cats handled yearly, urges pet ownership responsibility, discusses funding limits, and references dog tax support for the humane officer. It also responds to Ottawa Herald letters by criticizing opponents and endorsing humane work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osawatomie
Rantoul
Humane Society
Ottawa
Williamsburg Township
Navy
Floyd
Franklin County
Miami County
Abraham Lincoln
John Ruskin
Franklin County Humane Society, Inc
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A Tottering Institution
Las Vegas
Kansas
Auld Lane Syne
DeSoto
G. M. Ross
J. E. Moore
Norwood
Daughters of the King
Nell Harris
Cornelia Shiras
Harry C. Overman
Grace E. Warner
Coe Mooth
Mall
Wila
Frontier Theatre
Comiciubis
Public Service
Three Star Newa
Crieder Rabiitle
Jonn Daly
Donng Hudwards
Lutle Fisher
Disneylane
Doug Evwards III
Doug Edwards
Perry Come
Mr. Cithen
Godfrey and
Friente
Amen Brothers
Television Theatre
Sandman Theatre
RM Ey
Aynees
Sports Club
Sheilor Graham
Rich
Ernie e-Vatiant
Guiding Light
Road of Life
Kathleen Carter
Robert Q. Lewis
Foy Willing
Kitenen
Linkletter
Big Payott
Ted Macao
Bigz Payott
Bob Crosby
Misa Marlowe
Asankine Palina
Todey
Mr Sweeney
Moixie Quick
Pinky Lee
Christophere
Captain Video
Garry Noore
Kid Carnival Chorale
Three Star News
Crusader Rabbit
Beka
Ro Yanne
John Daly
Doug Fidwards
Ditah Shore
Jane Fronan
Bud Wilkingoz
Superman
Groucho Marz
Ray Willane
Dragnet
Star Tonight
Heart of City
Lord Theatre
Playhouse
Pford Theater
Luzx Video Theatre
Public Defender
Mark Saber
Winly
Ollie Keller Knoche
Stafford
Kansas Mothers Association
American Mothers Committee, Inc
Knoche
Stafford Christian Church
Piphoto
David B. Howard
S. Locust
London
KRMBC
Sens
Uon
Marget Beatty
Choralera
RADIO
KMEU
Tener
Ernie
iUctice Ktso
Cocu
Keys
Capitol
Kimbc News
Morgen Beatty
EMBC
Chavalier
Ray Rogers
the Whistler
Evans
Ottawa Herald
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