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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1956

Page

2

Primary voter clash in Franklin county addresses hall Shaw choice

Editorial urges Franklin county Republicans to vote in the state governor primary between Gov. Fred Hall and Warren Shaw. It argues Hall fights a dominant party faction, credits local officials with earned influence, warns against returning to the old power structure, and stresses Franklin county gains under Hall's leadership.

Franklin County Fred Hall Warren Shaw Hall Republican Party

Traveling by ElM report campers urge road lodging tips

Travelers advise skipping main highways and camping to save about ten dollars a day. overnight stays in cars or tents are common, guided by a camping site guide with toilets and showers in towns hosting tourist traffic. Pros and cons contrast roughing it with motel convenience and modern baths.

Bheen

This and That: a satirical mix of politics and history

A fragmented column mocks national motto debates and political traditions. It references In God We Trust, Eisenhower, Truman, Roosevelt, and FDR while lampooning midseason treasury surpluses and Congress. The tone is wry and conservative with sharp jabs at conventions and pricing trends.

United States Truman Roosevelt Fdr

Advertising minds and rising horses in 1878 era

A portion of the August 6 1878 issue notes brisk advertising by circus owners as a key to business success, reports on Presbyterians bell repairs by blacksmiths, mentions the Cain and Abe stock story, celebrates the fast horse Smugier with a 2 192 time, and cites L L G railroad disinfecting efforts with carbolic soap, plus County Superintendent Faley’s travels handling school duties report.

Mitchell Marvin Olathe United States

Loopholes to be Plugged In Trading Stamp Law

Kansas legislators face a choice after a Supreme Court ruling revived trading stamps. Stores issue stamps redeemable for merchandise amid retail turmoil. Critics say stamps squeeze small businesses and raise prices by about three percent, urging tighter law to protect public welfare.

Kansas Supreme Court

Minister Deplores Conditions in Youth Morality Advice

Dr. George W. Crane urges moral discipline for youths in Kansas as he cites high school pregnancies among church youths. He compares social rules to a game, promotes dating many partners, college education for higher earnings, and waiting until at least 21 to marry. He offers a booklet for discussion in schools and churches.

Crane Hopkins Syndicate Melott Ind The

Last minute TV Listings Show Fragments Across Channels

Fragmented newspaper TV guide lists numerous channel names and show titles across stations NBC CBS ABC and local UHF channels. Program changes and unclear timing appear throughout with partial entries for Mickey Mouse news Captain Kangaroo and The Guiding Light among others.

NBC CBS ABC Tre Prag Mickey’Mouse Gordon MacNee Mickey Mouse Neva Carévan Cinco Kid Novie Cisco Kid Playhouse Firestone Madie Charnie Farrell Charlie Farrell Rob't Montgomery Vic Damone Film Vis Damone Montgomery Studio One Fim Winns Allen Playhouse Studio One Journey Crossroads Hirnia Kovacs Burns & Allen Dotty Slack Ernie Kovacs Big Town Weather News Talent Playhouse Kangaroo Godfrey Vaillant Guiding Light Johnny Carson Bop Crosby Bob Crosby Dr. N. Ventar Jimmie Pierson Dr. N Caravia Doug Edwards Superman Doug Edwards Warner Brothers Joe and Atable Wyatt Earp Guy Lampbarre Fairbanks, Jr Silvers Phil Silvers Navy Log Navy Weather District Attorney News News Hutton

Radio Schedule Fragments From August Broadcasts

Fragmented listing shows a Kansas City area radio slate for Tuesday August 7 and Wednesday August 8 including KTJO KNBC KMBC WDAF and WDAE programs. Entries span music news campus shows and comedic bits with several host names such as Morgan Beatty and Groucho.

KMBC WDAF Morgan Beatty KTJO KNBC Stjo Roger Fredrikson WDAE Muate Ted Heath KMNBC KXBC Frederick Kmbc—Muate Moargan Beatty KTSO KNBOC

High Freeze For KC Steaks Gift to Mayor

San Francisco Mayor George Christopher to receive a gift of Kansas City steaks sent by Mayor H Roe Bartle. The steaks were quick frozen within 13 minutes after leaving Kansas City aboard Navy Cougar jets. Naval Reserve fliers from Olathe Kansas trained at Alameda after flying at 40 000 feet where the temperature is minus 50 degrees. A gold key to Kansas City accompanies the gift from Bartle to Christopher.

San Francisco George Christopher Kansas City Navy Cougar Naval Reserve Alameda Olathe Kan Naval Air Station H. Roe Bartle 866 Christopher

Vacation Visits and Local Gatherings Across Families

Peoria Imes and Dorothy Sludder with son Robert vacation a week with Maude Evans. Alta Conley rode to Kansas City for a physical. visited C Mica. Adell Dean family weekend with Vergil and Mike in Great Bend. Sherm Hilton of Ottawa called on Conley and Coe. Fred Weaver Detwiler family visited Lloyd Detwiler and Earl Anderson in Kansas City area. Ron nie's fifth birthday playground swing set installed for grandchildren. Detwiler funeral attended in Ottawa. L C Babcock mentioned in passage.

Dorothy Sludder Robert Eudora Maude Evans Alta Conley Kansas City C. Mica Adell Dean Victor Vergil Mike Vergil Dean Shirley Great Bend Sherm Hilton Ottawa Gus Coe Fred Weaver Fred Detwiler Lloyd Detwiler Rantoul Earl Anderson Roberta’ “Brown Ronnie Cecil Cliff Detwiler Frank Detwiler L. C. Babcock Ira Dean Bob Altic Mike Lovell Mary Mack W. H. Williams Cynthia Mock Lawrence Glenn Mock Sheri Dwight Jimmy Charles Shaw Lone Star Mike Dean Carol Ann Wichman Clarence Prager Victor Moritis Adell. Dean Bertha Bell Richard Ralph Detwiler Raymond Mundell Loretta Myrtle Anderson

Survey shows average age of working girl increases

NEW YORK a columnist notes several reader lines and trivia reflecting aging trends among American workers. The piece cites 1940 and current average ages for working women, mentions dogs in a nation’s heroic contest, disease resistance in trees, a pep slogan, pistachio consumption, truck drivers taking breaks, and various aphorisms. It weaves disparate curiosities into a light column.

New York Lassie Fido Réx Rover Buster Emerson

Prayer Amid Confusion Reflects Faith and Grace

A devotional prayer remains centered on gratitude for God’s truth and grace. It asks for strength through Christ when life is dark and uncertain, affirming reliance on divine guidance and the divine Father.

Christ

Social notices from Ottawa and surrounding families

Ottawa and area residents visited relatives and hosted callers over the weekend. Detwiler and Dean families were guests and visitors included Mrs. Mary Mack and her relatives in Ottawa, with several trips to Lone Star and local homes noted.

TV Today And Tomorrow Conventions Spotlight TV Coverage

TV Today and Tomorrow surveys the Democratic convention coverage plans. Frank Sinatra will sing at the opening, Dore Schary and Bill Goetz head Hollywood delegates, Howard Keel performs, Betty Furness to deliver 150 ads, Vincent Price to emcee, NBC’s Bob Doyle to keep coverage lively, and an elevator platform will raise speakers to camera range.

Frank Sinatra MGM Dore Schary Bill Goetz Hollywood California NBC Bob Doyle Oshkosh Bob Lincoln

Tax overpayments on Social Security explained for workers

Ray Henry explains how multiple employers can cause Social Security tax overpayments. Each employer withholds 2 percent on the first 4200 dollars of pay, regardless of other withholdings, leading to potential refunds via income tax returns or within two years. Overpayments can be claimed by the employee but not by employers, who treat the extra as a business cost.

Internal Revenue Service IR Service Social Security Ace Building Co Ace Co George Construction Co George Co Ray Henry

Subscription Rates For Mail Service Update

Rates listed for one month and longer mail subscriptions with prices shown as 2.00 for monthly and 2.00 related figures but the OCR text is unclear and incomplete for precise values and context.

Arex

New Preparation H Promotes Relief For Piles Claim

An advertised claim announces a new cure for piles using a healing substance named Bio-Dyne. Marketed as a world famous institute discovery, the product Preparation H is offered as suppository or ointment with a money back guarantee.

Maney

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Editorial State Highway Commission J. R. Cheney Franklin Countian State Tax Commission L. I. Crater State Corporation Commission Richard L Jack” Byrd State Industrial Development Commission George Lister Robert A. Anderson House Ways and Means Gov. Hall Grandpa Ringling Brothers Treasury Cain Abe Wye Faley George W. Crane Oaké Esau Business Liberal Arts Marly Barly Bariyy Hhadstand Elizapeth Doug. Edwards Robin Hood Doug Edwardes Superman Newe Dporta Top of Brenat Moorgan KUBC KTIO Kiws Wdaf—Herry WDHAP Etjo—Bspector Telponi Kxibc—Newas IRTIO U.N. Ste Misio Lawrel Ina ETJO Pederick Topeka Industrial RADIO Peoria Claramue Turner Shep-ming Kiwanis Magazine U. S Istanbul Milky Way Poland Hungary Maxie Rosenbloom God Ralf Hardester TV Guide Vees By Ray Henry Ottawa Herald Kas Guy Snedaker Don Huls Don Bhipman Howard Hoadile Eooe Advertising Manager Senab Hs Frank Shull Main N. Y Pat Om
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