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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1955
Page
2
Editorial from Hutchinson highlights Highway Director Walter Rugan calling for a rise in the gasoline tax to six cents. The Barton county farmer and former commissioner argues Kansans will pay more if better roads are delivered and public trust grows. His candid stance is praised as good government.
A humorous column notes Kansas City's new mayor as a Boy Scout executive, jokes about police busybodies, Brigham Young’s seven mothers in law, and public apathy toward officials. It mentions a new bridge over the Missouri River at Leavenworth, strike fears for southern telephone workers, and quips about Washington, golfing, Las Vegas, and a Texas murder case.
A 15 year old note recalls Ottawa High School taking third place in the Baker Relays. Other items mention Norway under German invasion, Ruel Mitchell back from a 6000 mile motor trip, a 1926 Essex stolen from D M Keys, a fad of girls in Ottawa wearing no hose, census progress in Franklin County, tomato planting by local gardeners, W S Jenks visiting Osage City, and cement walks being built on Maple Street.
The column recalls a 25 year old trend of miniature golf courses built on vacant lots with 18 holes for 25 cents. At peak they drew crowds, then faded as houses, movies, and cars rose in popularity. It notes driving ranges’ decline and questions what recreation will surge next this summer or next. Persistent: a few courses remain in some cities.
HAL BOYLE profiles Harvey Greenspan a former financier who redefined life by treating his job as romance. After ulcers nearly killed him he left the firm, moved to Florida, built an island home, and launched a citrus Acerola project turning $400,000 into a venture with six million cans yearly. He envisions a major Puerto Rico industry and European demand, while insisting the romance kept him alive.
In Richmond Virginia a 16 year old girl Audrey Gerkin found a six leaf clover in her yard. The article notes U.S. Savings Bonds are secure while highlighting the luck find.
A reader urges Bert M to take any available job and work hard, arguing no single job is the true future. The columnist contends career success comes from varied early experiences, steady effort, and building credit while staying employed, even in humble roles, to climb to the top. He promotes practical advice and a vocational guidance kit from Dr. Crane.
A 25 year old ex Air Force sergeant Herbert C Griffith and his companion Mrs Alice E Green pleaded guilty to robbing a Kansas bank of 1800 dollars. They were arraigned before U S Commissioner John J Barone and will be returned to U S District Court Topeka for trial.
Partial OCR text from Ottawa Herald page lists staff roles and subscription rates. Mentions Don Kuls Guy Snedaker Ronard Hoadley and positions such as managing editor and advertising manager. Subscription rates by mail quoted for various durations in trade area.
Channel 2 through 13 offer an extensive schedule with news weather film plays and variety shows. Notable items include Perry Como Hal’s Guest Heam Duong Edwarde and Boxing on Cavalcade of Boxing plus sports news and late night films across KFEQ TV WDAF TV KCMO TV WIBW TV and HMBC with weekend features and special presentations.
A fragmented Tuesday through Sunday radio grid shows KMBC WDAF WDAP and others listing time slots and programs. Notable items include Morgan Beatty Shor Time Dina Shore Gadfrey boxing baseball opera and late news.
Johnson Vounly reports highway authorities plan a cooperative revival of the Pike plan study. Missouri and Kansas highway commissions the Kansas Turnpike Authority will meet May 12 in Topeka to discuss a feasibility study for a Kansas turnpike extension from 18th Street and the Muncie Civics Blvd area in Kansas City crossing the Kansas River then south. If feasible, revenue bonds would be issued and repaid by tolls at 10 to 15 cents.
Washington reports President Eisenhower has tested Soviet Marshal Zhukov’s power and goodwill to help free Americans held by Red China. Zhukov initiated a humanitarian appeal after a Berlin boy’s return, and Eisenhower urged Moscow to influence Beijing. The exchange raises questions about Soviet scope to aid captured U.S. personnel.
The City of Ottawa Kansas passes Ordinance No 146 setting two year terms from May 1 1955 to May 1 1957 for city officers including City Attorney Clerk Dairy Inspector Engineer Marshal Treasurer Fire Chief Police Judge and Water Light Superintendent with monthly salaries.
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