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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1955
Page
2
A reflection on flood losses in industrial states after a devastating flood. The author argues private insurers cannot cover flood damage and urges the United States to adopt a government backed flood insurance plan similar to wartime damage schemes seen in Britain.
A collection of light observations and quips touching on politics weather and society. It mentions a Congressman injured in Washington a Polish invasion, Jane Pickens criticizing hurricane name gusts, fashion woes in sizing for a husband, Americans owning debt laden cars, bereavement pies, school clothing gaps, and a child taught dry fly fishing amid wider loneliness.
The writer compares modern college prep, noting ads for clothing, layouts of purchases, and many precollege parties. He recalls how fraterities and sororities attract attention now, contrasting with his own era of simple wardrobes and few social plans. He acknowledges change and fondly honors both eras.
Auld Lang Syne notes reflect Ottawa Hallowesia planning. Hybrid corn in Franklin county shows good progress despite dry weather. Ottawa gun club dedication marked the period. 25 years ago parsons attended Culler Picnic at Rantoul. Richmond fair boosters visited Ottawa. Police began a drive on double parkers. 30 years ago J L Stratton reelected county Sunday School president. Miss Mabel McCandless left for Overbrook to visit sister Mrs R C Marcell. Appanoose stockman F M Hartmen visited the city.
New York report notes post vacation blues as many adults face the grind of daily work. Practical jests offer steps from inheritance to jury duty and even marriage, while acknowledging the struggle to readjust to normal routines after time off. The piece also includes a brief death note from Chanute Kansas and a line about UN population figures for South America.
Dr George W Crane argues against anti vivisectionists claiming animal testing saves human lives. He notes dogs from pounds are used with anesthesia, cites insulin discovery by Banting, polio research on monkeys, vaccines from cows and horses, and drugs standardized on animals. He urges readers to consider the broader medical gains and to write for his chart.
Atchison resident D. S. Laady has been named assistant to Kansas Consumer Loan Commissioner Lloyd J. Freevert in Topeka.
A dense schedule of TV programs across Cimamel 1, WDAF, KMBC, WIBW and others lists shows by time, including news, cartoons, dramas, comedies, sports, variety and daytime fare. Notable items feature Haltrip adventures, Johnny Carson, Cecil B. DeMille style variety, and daily daytime lineups with weather, farm reports, and public interest segments.
A dense list outlines radio and TV programming with station tags and show names including KMBC WDAF WDAS WDAP WDAP, news, sports, musical moments, plays, and fan clubs. Entries note times from morning through late evening, featuring music, drama, and sports segments across several stations.
A reader asks how to handle a quarrelsome member who may be removed from a women's club and how to address a bookkeeping dispute. Sylvia Sage suggests quiet withdrawal and a polite note to rectify the error, letting tension ease without formal expulsion. In a second letter a family uses a stock tank as a swim pool. husband away driving a quiet conflict as neighbors observe their water play in a small town.
A reader asks how to handle wedding attire and a spouse’s objections to a navy street length dress and pool setting. guidance suggests a portable pool option, wearing an orchid or corsage, and explaining benefits for children’s health while staying firm without belligerence.
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