Editorial on Civil Defense Purchases and Taxpayer Cost
The Connecticut civil defense office bought 10 000 stretchers at 9 98 each with half from state and half from federal funds. The seller had paid 4 each for surplus stretchers, a saving of 99 cents per item if given by the government. Ohio civil defense sought 100 000 surplus helmet liners but the Army could not sell them. one wonders if civilization is worth the cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Defense Organization of
State of
Connecticut
Ohio Civil Defense Organization
Army
Davy Crockett
Resignation and new hire noted at local college
A denominational college near here announces the resignation of its professor of classical languages and the hiring of a new line coach. The piece also riffes on aging, modern life, and political satire reflecting a dated newspaper voice.
Local notes from a long-ago issue
A mix of brief items recounting past events: married men resigning from the National Guard, crops wilting in heat, J. M. Crabb visiting Ottawa, a 1925 Ford coupe stolen report by Floyd Demming, a record July heat era ending, Farmers Union picnic at Forest Park, F H Stannard noting rabbits injuring fruit trees, John Turner completing a barn, and a cow struck and killed by lightning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Demming
Farmers Hotel
Curfew Debate: towns impose 11 30 curfew for youths
A columnist discusses the newly adopted 11 30 p m curfew for juveniles in a town. He recalls older 9 p m norms, notes fewer activities then, and questions whether authorities overreact while parents bear the enforcement, suggesting delinquency concerns as a motive but fearing overreach.
Breeze Through A Heat Wave With Boyle's Plan
A humorous column advises readers to cope with heat by following a playful plan attributed to Boyle. It suggests quirky, period style tips like wearing grape leaves, cooling shoes in a fridge, thinking cool thoughts, and avoiding heat with Yankee ingenuity. The piece ends urging readers to keep cool amid heat waves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyle
New York
Santa Claus
Homosexuality Case Explores Emotional Development Theory
Randy R. asks Dr. Crane about homosexuality and psychology discussing stages from infancy to adulthood. The piece argues a third group of adults are emotionally stunted and that upbringing explains sexual orientation, urging readers to seek further advice from The Hopkins Syndicate.
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Crane
Hopkins Syndicate
Melott
Ind
Hopkins Syndicate, Inc
Coffeyville Man Held Over Brutal Assaults
Elbert Wesley Frye, 31, a navy veteran, is held in Coffeyville in connection with brutal assaults on two women. Mariam Roberts, 63, and Mrs. E L Mills, 52, were raped and severely beaten and left for dead but were removed from the critical list. Frye had been acquitted of a double murder in 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffeyville, Kas
Elbert Welsey Frye
Coffeyville
Mariam Roberts
E. L. Mills
Frye
Ottawa Herald masthead and spoofed pricing text
The Ottawa Herald masthead appears with editor and staff names followed by blurred subscription rate listings for various mail periods. The readable bits mention managing editor G Harris and business manager Guy Snedaker among others, with several lines of incomplete rate data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa Herald
Postoffice
Ottawa
Kas
Harris Teseeeeeses
Dom Huls
Guy Snedaker
Dona Shipman
Howard Headley Jerse
Radio Schedule Fragments From Early Broadcast Lineups
A fragmented table lists daily radio programming for Monday to Wednesday with stations KMBC FM/AM and WDAF across 6:00 to 10:00pm slots. Shows include news, music, comedies, baseball wrapups, and awards coverage, featuring hosts Beatty, Henry Taylor, and Ernie Tenn. Ernie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KMBC
Eeports
WDAF
Morgan Beatty
Henry Taylor
Mr. Keen
Godfrey
KMBG
Homemary Clooney
Amos and
Andy
McGee
Tenn. Ernie
Oonte
Mueran Beatty
Wdaf—Drapnet
Kmbc—Amor and Ance
Tenn. Ernie Wdaf
Kmbec— Orchestra
F.Y.T
WDAPF
WDAIF
KMBC_ Tenn
Ernie
Orchestra
Capitol
Evening TV Dial List With Daily Schedule Highlights
A dense lineup lists dozens of programs across channels for Tuesday Aug 2, including Beulah, You Name the Show, News for You, Dennis Day, Summer Theater, Hollywood Playhouse, and Disney Tonight. The guide notes time slots from 6:00 p.m. through 9:55 p.m., with frequent repeats and multiple stations featuring dramas, variety shows, and soap operas.
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Caracas
Hal
Playhouse
the Face
Bmusic
Arthur Murray
Music
Danny Thomas
Millie
Daddy
Guy Lombardo
Studio 357
Amos 'N Andy
y—News
U.S.A
Sparta
Amos and
Andy
Disneyland
Men Admit Robbery and Beating of 84 Year Old in Atchison
James R. McCoy and Howard Holthusen, both from Atchison, confessed to a $425 robbery and assault on 84 year old retired farmer John Kennedy in his room early July 20. Police recovered $100 hidden in Missouri and two pistols as part of the case. They are jailed in Atchison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison, Kas
James R. McCoy
Rushville
Howard Holthusen
Atchison
John Kennedy
Gus Wood
Wood
Missouri
TV and film notes from Hollywood and TV guide
Roster of upcoming roles and productions in TV, film and theater. Jim MacArthur lands a lead in Deal A Blow on August 25 as Helen Hayes's son. Walt Disney plans The Great Locomotive Chase with Fess Parker. Parker appears in Dragnet, kneeling to avoid crowding Webb and Alexander. Nat King Cole in color The Hot Mikado is planned with Armstrong Horne Kitt. NBCs Matinee hires vast staff. KX radio show filmed for TV. Ronnie Burns joins his parents show next season. Jonathan Winters to star on Perry Como. George Gobel summer replacement shifts to Canada on a 25-station network. Disney Giants bid fuels pennant speculation. fans joke about “The Mouse.” A photo-electric pistol tunes the TV set from across the room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Hayes
Jim MacArthur
Walt Disney
Fess Parker
Parker
Jack Webb
Ben Alexander
CBS
Nat “King
Cole
Louis Armstrong
Lena Horne
Eartha Kitt
Matinee
Herbert Marshall
Teevee
Ronnie Burns
George Burns
Gracie Allen
Jonathan Winters
George Gobel
Perry Como
Goodman Ace
Disney
Giants
Hollywood
Walt
New York
Fridge Run Sparks Chip Toss Between Friends
A lighthearted scene unfolds as a group debates whether a humorous chase to the refrigerator ends with someone fetching a tall drink. The exchange centers on timing and playful bragging among the participants.
Betty Johannes Guests at Gene Hamilton Home
Betty Johannes attended a dinner at the Gene Hamilton home on Sunday and spent the afternoon horseback riding at the Franklin County Saddle Club. Other attendees included Pete Johannes Jr Terry Roche Mollie Johannes R J Milles Clay Theyssen of Kansas City and Mrs Wilson of Ottawa plus J O Beeson and Fred Haigler visiting Ottawa households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Johannes
Gene Hamilton
Franklin County Saddle Club
Pete Johannes, Jr
Terry Roche
Ottawa
Jack Christian
Mollie Johannes
R. J. Milles
Clay Theyssen
Kansas City
Missouri
Wilson
J. O. Beeson
J. E. Funk
Fred Haigler
Pittsburg
J. BE. Funk
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ELV
King Features Syndicate, Inc
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Dr. Crane
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Edwarde News
Mat Dannis
Doug Edwards
Talent Scouts
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Pee Wee King
Whiting
Ethel and Albert
Robert Montgomery
Eithel and
Albert
TV Readers Digest
Hollywood Playhouse
Newa
Boston Blackie
Netas
Patt
Police Report
Alter
Garry Moore
Arthur Godfrey
Bhnejlah Graham
Sunny Side
Variety
Jack Paar
Kitchen Klub
Woman's World
World Report
Robert Q. Lewis
Bob Crosby
Mr. Sweeney
Siesta Theatre
Pinky Lee
Strangs
Siesta Theater
the City
Comiclub
Bsuperman
Vaughn Monroe
Doug Edwarda
Commander
TV Ace Tag
Ralf Hardester
TV Guide Magazine
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Elmina Hurley
Frank Shull
Mr. Smarty
Roberts-Gordon
Tut Gas Service CO
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