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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1956
Page
2
The piece argues that farm bills fail to address the scarcity faced by Western Kansas wheat farmers. It urges a distinct wheat program aligned with other crops, better organization among wheat farmers, and focused solutions beyond mere payments not to produce. It also touches on early rising routines of farmers and contrasts schedules.
The Topeka Capital reports rising support for humane slaughter bills in Congress backed by the National Humane Society. Hearings on the Humphrey Senate measure and Griffiths House bill loom as calls grow for humane methods such as carbon dioxide stunning and captive bolt pistols used abroad to speed, reduce abuse, and cut bruised meat losses.
The spring political scene centers on Eisenhower whose weight loss and rest plan bolster health but keep him far from part time status. Nixon is poised as No 2 on the ticket with doubts about appearance and capability. Stevenson remains Democratic favorite needing a California primary win. Segregation stirs fierce Southern resistance while moderates push for interposition. Foreign affairs stay limited during campaigning as Republicans show knee jitters over farm policy and credit tightening threatening midyear recession risks if auto and steel demand remains high.
A man aged 59 announces plans to retire gradually from work to enjoy farming health and financial security. He expects lower income but more leisure fishing helping on the farm with a tenant handling most duties and delaying retirement until 65 in spirit. He shifts to a 10 30 a m office routine to ease waking and envisions more time for rest and living rather than grinding early rising routines.
A heavy April rain drenched the Republican office, forcing workers to shelter under an umbrella. Ottawa welcomed Mrs. E. McDonald, a dressmaker, and the Appanoose bridge iron arrived between Ottawa and Pomona. A fire damaged a house owned by John Buswell, P. Shiras bought a full blood Durham bull for 304 dollars at Avondale, and Ed Smith sold 25 empty whiskey barrels while promoting pickle or pork barrels to farmers.
Dr George W Crane reflects on children learning parents were once children too and suggests a Grandparents Panel at PT A meetings to share funny mischief stories. Such revelations ease kid tension, show parental humanity, and reduce fear of the dark or failing grades.
Radio Sunday April 29 lists KMBC Walter Winchell 7 00 Town Meeting 1 30 Baseball Roundup 8 30 KMBC Story KMBC Think WDAF KC Hour 9 90 Hour 10 00 KABC Hour of Decision WDAP News Herald Want Ads quick results Monday April 30 shows KTJO dinner music WDAIF top of evening WDAF Norgan Beatty KMIBC Show Time KTJO News WDAF Henry Taylor KTJO Student Pastor KMBC Baseball WRAPS Unity KTJO Special WDAF Telephone Hour KTJO U N Story WDAF Music 9 KTJO Campus News WDAF Frederick KMBC Baseball Bong WDAF Bands 16 06
Gov. Fred Hall appointed C. E. Dietrick of Salina as consumer loan commissioner for Kansas. Dietrick replaces Lloyd J. Frevert who had served temporarily since July.
Fragmentary notice from Ottawa Kansas newspaper listing names Guy Snedaker Don Hula Don Shipman and Howard Hoadley with subscription rates by mail. Indicates rates for one month three months six months and one year though some figures are cut.
The column states many buy used autos for practical reasons and warns buyers to expect maintenance costs, insurance, and potential flaws. It notes a prior purchase during a rainstorm leading to a 39 Chevy, suggests haggling prices from 25 to 100 dollars, and cautions on resale motives and reliability of older hacks.
In Ellis County near Hays a wildcat oil strike on the Carl Engel farm five miles south and one mile east of Hays yields early production estimates between 1500 and 3000 barrels per day. Initial oil showed in the Lansing Kansas City formation at 1500 feet, with Arbuckle oil reached at 2000 feet. The NESW NW 34-14-18w lease is held by Colorado Oil and Gas Co. Drilling contractor Glenn W. Peel of Russell. Don Bowman reports signs of a major well, possibly the largest in Ellis County in recent years.
Washington officials announce that Dr. Harold E. Jones has been approved by the Secretary of Agriculture to head the Kansas State Extension Service effective June 1. Jones was appointed by the Kansas Agricultural College governing board and met with Agriculture Department officials in Washington yesterday.
In Franklin County Kansas the Probate Court appointed Fred A Doman on April 9 1956 as executor of the estate of Harrietta Doman deceased late of Franklin County All creditors heirs devisees and legatees are notified to present demands within nine months from first publication or be barred The attorney for the executor is Donald L White No 10
The Rev. Coke Cooper, 41, a Church of God minister, admitted to police that he poisoned his wife Eleanor, 40, by placing rat poison in her beef stew served on Oct. 24. He told deputies he could not shake off the temptation and said the Devil urged him to kill.
A brief prayer excerpt reflects Paul’s lament over Demas deserting him for Thessalonica and a prayerful plea to remain steadfast in Christ. The passage cites 2 Timothy 4 10 and includes a traditional Lord's Prayer framing, concluding with Amen.
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