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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1955
Page
2
The Ottawa community mourns Harold J. Lamb who died Thursday night after a period of illness. A noted civic leader, he worked in his church, the Chamber of Commerce, several lodges and civic clubs. His active leadership in community projects will be remembered.
Kansas allocates nearly 750000 to its 145 counties as its share of cigarette tax receipts for the latest quarter, the largest distribution since 1952. The rise reflects shoppers returning to tobacco despite health concerns, not a broad shift in teen smoking, as people rationalize use with filters and maintain pleasure over health fears.
The FCC gave a small New Jersey radio station 60 days to wind up after repeated horse racing broadcasts. The piece argues this action shows sweeping censorship of broadcasts, warning it sets a dangerous precedent and raises questions about Congress’s intent and the balance with First Amendment rights. It calls for Congressional clarification on where regulation ends and censorship begins.
A humorous Christmas tale opens with Little Sammy Jones waking early on December 3 hoping for a tree and presents. His frantic search triggers a playful, sharp exchange with his parents about the holiday and language as the father disciplines with humor. The mother wakes as the scene ends with a note that the story may continue.
The Timepan article argues no one is indispensable and cites Eisenhower's enduring credibility and health concerns. It urges considering his successor now, noting his heart attack and the public need to protect the presidency's future by choosing Eisenhower's best possible successor.
A Shawnee Oklahoma crime note reports an unknown robber escaped on crutches after stealing from a filling station. The piece blends quips on instruments and odd anecdotes, from musicians to a Czech game show error, ending with a playful take on TV and religion.
A review of town life notes several items from the area. Howard Winters of Princeton was in town for Auld Lang Syne observances. Early shoppers crowded Ottawa stores while the Pope urged a Christmas war truce. Also mentioned are old local events and people such as Dad Martin buying a farm, Garnett city square work, and a Fraternal hall Catholic fair opening.
Dr George W Crane urges University Women’s Club readers to begin with the Bible, especially the Four Gospels Matthew Mark Luke and John, arguing they shaped American colleges hospitals churches and social groups. He notes survey gaps in gospel knowledge and promotes first hand study with clergy guidance, then other great books. Johnny Saxton loss noted.
The listing shows a string of television programs and times. It mentions Honeymooners in Lawrence Welk Secret File Mr and Mia North Movie Saturday Dec. 3 with various stations and news segments and entertainment programs across KMBC WDAF KNBC and related networks.
A scrambled broadcast grid lists radio programs across stations KMBC WDAF KTJO and KTJO names. includes weather, news, music, and talk segments from December weekends. entries reference hosts and show titles without narrative detail.
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