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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1956

Page

2

Democrats Leverage Corruption Issue in Kansas Governor Campaign

Kansas Democrats sidestep the right to work issue in their governor campaign platform. State Chairman Frank Theis says the fight is a false issue and emphasizes corruption in government. The move aligns with both Democratic nominees opposing right to work and follows Republican primary battles where Warren Shaw backed right to work and Gov. Fred Hall opposed it.

Kansas Democratic Committee Frank Theis Warren Shaw Fred Hall Hall Rep. Shaw Shaw

Christmas catalog previews early gift ideas

The piece notes August 29 as the calendar date and mentions Christmas shopping starting early with cards, electric jingle bells, a red unbreakable ball card, a card holder for mantels, a five foot lighted Santa and reindeers set. It humorously critiques early buying and laments rushing the season while anticipating more catalog ideas.

Santa Father

THIS AND THAT Not The Same Man

A humorous collage notes how statements about Adlai across time vary, while a reader questions political continuity. It jokes about college costs, society editors avoiding party-guest lists, and a lawyer’s guess on a presidential vacancy. Ends with primary election humor.

National Committee

Auld Lang Syne 4 and 3 Years Ago

The Journal discusses its claim as the official city paper and attacks a pamphlet of the State Dental Association printed from Ottawa. It notes Law rence reports a minister scandal in Iowa, rural teachers urged to attend the county fair at Forest Park, and upcoming horse races funded by purses of 400 dollars, with horses from Carthage and Eureka. J F Preshaw and Edith M Cusick in local officials, bonds issued for Ninth Street paving, and Santa Fe train delays with Dr G B Wolf departing for Sheldon.

State Dental Association Lawrence Ottawa the Tribune Iowa Forest Park W. A. Vickers J. R. Finley Carthage Eureka J. F. Preshaw Wellsville Ninth Street Edith M. Cusick E. M. Elliott Finance and Revenue Topeka

Rail Road Retirement Raises Begin Soon With Back Pay In October

A breakdown shows about two thirds of Railroad Retirement and Survivors recipients will receive 10 percent raises. Most increases affect retired workers and survivors. wives and aged widows see varied boosts, with some receiving no change. Retroactive raises appear in the October 1 checks. no action required. Readers urged to mail questions via the newspaper with a stamped self addressed envelope.

Railroad Retirement Board Ray Henry

Early Opening At Kansas State College Convocation Dates Set

Kansas State College in Manhattan announces an early opening for the upcoming fall term. The annual convocation for new students is scheduled for September 9, with registration from September 10 to 12 and first classes September 13 morning. The article notes up to 18 electric motors in modern automobiles.

Manhattan Kas Kansas State College

Bachelors Hesitate At Marriage

Dr. George W. Crane profiles Chauncey a cautious bachelor who delays marriage due to indecision. His overprotective mother, similar to a mamma's boy, influences choices and keeps him from committing. A rushed license and church pairing resolves his hesitancy, illustrating the need to teach children decisive choice.

Chauncey D Dr. Crane Chauncey Crane Melott Ind Mopeina Syndicate Imc

Richmond News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Visits

Mr and Mrs R J Morgan attended Mrs Joe Youngs funeral in Chillicothe Missouri Tim Morgan stayed with Mrs Kenneth Cunningham during the trip Mrs French Booker returned from a visit with daughter Mrs Dick Smith and family in Rantoul Illinois Mrs Bryan Caldwell of Burlington stayed with her mother Mrs S H Foster last week Harold McLeeses of Lawrence visited Mr and Mrs Ray McLees Bob Cummings of Tulsa came for Mrs Cummings and children who had stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Wiesner Mark Rocker hosted John Miller and family for Sunday dinner Herb McClure and Jay Adams joined Mr and Mrs Clyde Foraker for dinner in Ottawa Chris Pickett and Clifford Briggs visited Russell Bailey in Baldwin Bill Sutton and wife redecorated the Tapley schoolhouse.

R. J. Morgan Chillicothe Joe Young Tim Morgan Kenneth Cunningham French Booker Dick Smith Rantoul Bryan Caldwell Burlington S. H. Foster Harold McLeeses Lawrence Ray McLees Bob Cummings Tulsa Okla Cummings Fred Wiesner John Miller Mark Rockers Herb McClures Jay Adams Clyde Foraker Ottawa Chris Pickett Clifford Briggs Russell Baileys Baldwin Bill Sutton Tapley School

Bing Bin On the Trail Eddie Fisher News Thursday

Television listings show Eddie Fisher on Bing Bin On the Trail with a Thursday air slot. Other programs include News, Ford Theater, Video Theatre, Groucho, Mate, Dragnet, Weather, Playhouse and Sports.

On the Eddie Fisher News People's Choice Ford Theater Video Theatre Groucho Mate Dragnet Weather Playhouse Playhouse Sports

Evening Radio Schedule for August 28 30

A compact listing of radio programs across stations KTJO WDAF KMBC KMBC and others for Wednesday August 28 and Thursday August 30. Programs include News News Beat Music Jazz Fights Campus Core and various talk shows with times ranging from 6 to 10 PM and notes on hosts such as Morgan Beatty Ralph Flanagan and Groucho. The schedule also mentions open house and religious programming as well as a town talk segment.

KMBC WDAF Morgan Beatty KAIBC Frederick KTJO KEMBC Molgan Beatty Musale Newa KYJO Ralph Flanagan Newwes Dilson

The Prayer for Faithful Witnesses

A devotional plea for faithful hearing of Thy Word and bearing taunts in the spirit of Thy beloved Son. The speaker prays to be a steadfast witness to Thy truth, seeking strength to endure scorn and remain faithful in His name Amen.

Singer Ezio Pinza Expected to Return to U S

Cervia Italy bass singer Ezio Pinza will likely leave for the United States Sunday after a mild heart attack last Friday at a rented villa. Dr Celestino Schiavarelli said recovery is smooth with continued rest and no complications observed. Pinza and his wife are staying at a local hospital director’s villa.

Cervia Italy Ezio Pinza United States Pinza Celestino Schiavarelli

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