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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1955
Page
2
The article argues President Eisenhower’s quick order for a 50 percent tariff on imported bicycles favors domestic producers, criticizing protectionism as harming public welfare. It contrasts utilitarian overseas bikes with bulky domestic models and warns that trade barriers benefit a small group at the expense of consumers.
A satirical column by Joh mocks seaside life and current events. It riffs on lifeguards, a coach driving with a shovel, liquor on trains, and then digs into gender norms, travel costs, presidential vacation coverage, nuclear anxieties, and auto trends. The tone parodies coastal life and era absurdities while name checking institutions and behaviors.
A fragment from a column discusses hurricane naming habits and a list of prospective names for the season. It moves to a second topic noting Russia’s matchbook production versus American output, advertising, and the appeal of collecting matchbooks during vacations.
A trio of updates from Franklin County include T. D. Dye's re-election as chairman of the county GOP central committee, J. M. Crawford's re-election as chairman of the county Democratic central committee, and Dr. J. R. Henning's return from a three week army reserve camp in Minnesota. Also mentioned are miniature airplane contest winners David Laury, Kenneth Harris, George Davis, and Derok Baxter. George Glidden of Ransomville was in town on business, with Prohibition organizer B. C. Hoyt announcing speaking dates and Felix & Sons opening a branch clothing store at Osawatomie.
Henry and Betty Hough built Vineyard Gazette into a thriving weekly on Martha's Vineyard. From tiny circulation under 600 to about 6500, they prioritize small town life, town meetings, and noncrime news while avoiding sensational court cases. Their success rests on contentment and community among a global reach.
WINDOW ROCK New Mexico Arizona area news says about nine fourths of the Navajo reservation is overgrazed with some areas beyond recovery even with rain. Range conservationist Paul A Krause notes drought and over use have caused heavy damage while there is some hope as people wake up to conservation. He cites a ratio of 174 sheep per 100 head of feed in one area. Investments urged through U S Savings Bonds.
Dr George W Crane argues that 12-year-old Howard with an IQ around 88 should stay with his age group in school for morale and social reasons. He warns that holding back can lead to bullying, delinquency, and loss of self-esteem, and cites tutor techniques parents can use at home to boost reading and confidence.
City and county officers raided the Veterans of Foreign Wars club rooms in Parsons Kansas and arrested three on gambling charges. It marked the second raid on the VFW club within a week after six were arrested in the first raid.
A dense listing of KFPEQ TV St Joeson and other stations airing in prime time on Wednesday August 26. Programs include Doug Edwards Frankie Laine Lux Playhouse The Millionaire Wrestling News for You Weather and light entertainment. Several sports and public affairs segments are noted alongside soap operas and variety shows.
A mixed schedule of radio programs across KMBC WDAF and related outlets featuring talk, music, news and baseball segments. Highlights include Ernie McGee on KMBC, an orchestra piece on WDAF, Morgan Beatty at 10, and baseball updates in the evening. times vary by station.
Mrs Ella Scott died August seventeenth and funeral services were conducted August nineteenth at three o clock at Lamb Funeral Home. Rev William Luce presided with pallbearers Ben Powell John Okerberg Emmett Taylor Harry Riley Ernest Kimmel and Willard Wallace. Albert J Williams sang hymns with Mrs J R Henning on the piano. Interment followed in Highland cemetery.
Leavenworth County Board of Commissioners unanimously refused to accept the resignation of County Treasurer Hazel Richardson. The move followed an opinion from County Attorney James Fussell that the resignation was not properly filed and the incumbent’s term, expiring October 11, remains in effect despite requests made last week.
Twenty four more new vehicles have been registered at the county treasurer's office, listing owners from Wellaville Pomona and Ottawa area. Names include Gilchrist Shambaugh Shipman Brown Gerstner Pickler Brandon Andree King Logan Nesbit Louderback Ecord Clintie McClintic Wilson Mohler Roberts Murray Heidner Bethell Domnatish and others with various makes such as Ford Chevrolet Buick Pontiac Mercury and a Ford pickup.
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