Editorial on Hutchinson meeting criticizes Docking poll
Republican lawmakers in Hutchinson clashed with Gov. Docking over his postcard voters poll on raising the gasoline tax by one cent to fund road construction. The House Roads and Highways Committee chair defended the tax increase, saying higher funds are needed to build and maintain roads, while criticizing the poll as inadequate and political.
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Hutchinson
Docking
House Roads and Highways Committee
Ottawa School Problems Course Draws Local Parents
A small group of Ottawans including lawyers educators businessmen and housewives attend Monday evening classes on Ottawa school problems. The course aims to assess current educational needs and future requirements over the next decade using deep study careful forecasting and prayer.
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Ottawa
I Never Saw a Flying Saucer Says Elm Letter
The writer humorously recalls a man who claimed to have seen a flying saucer with lights and a figure inside. The observer doubts his own sighting, notes language barriers, and muses on Martians visiting Earth and what greetings would be like aboard a ship. He reflects on cross cultural misunderstandings and imagines asking Martians to join for a drink to test language skills.
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Navy
Clips And Quips From Newspaper Snippets
A collection of witty quips from various papers. Remarks touch on romance advice, science writers predicting TV stations blasting skyward, and a humorous child expressing dislike for spinach with blunt logic.
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Concordia Blade
Three Chinese refugees recount life under Communist rule
The article presents Francis and two companions from Shanghai who fled Red China. They describe harsh prison ordeals, constant surveillance, and a rationed economy with widespread discontent. Francis says the Chinese will not rise against their rulers, unlike Hungarians.
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Hong Kong
Francis
John
Charles
Red China
Shanghai
Ottawa Christmas Savings Checks Put Shoppe On Track
Ottawans numbering 945 received Christmas Savings checks totaling 52500 from local banks. The influx spurred early holiday shopping. J. D. Kelsey stayed home with influenza. W. A. Laird underwent a tonsil operation. Rex Lewis, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Lewis of Iola, had an eye operation here. Clara Minert traveled to Kansas City on business. County Surveyor Murray Divens worked in Maxson addition on Pecan street surveying lines. Property owners planned fences and other improvements. Co. F. Avernarius and W. S. Williams attended a sale in the Le Loup area.
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Ottawa
Rex
W. L. Lewis
Iola
Murray Divens
Maxson Addition
Pecan Street
Prayer For Today Reflection on divine love and unity
A brief devotional note citing Luke 2 9 and urging remembrance that love lies at the core of God's will. It asks readers to share concern for people of all creeds colors and nationalities and closes with amen in Christ's name.
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God
Christ
Test for a Good Dad reads like a moral broadcast
A verbose 1950s radio and TV guide fragment promotes Dr. Crane's test for good parenting amid a block of listings and adverts. It urges parents to involve children, hold family councils, and rate themselves on a 200 point scale, inviting readers to mail away for details.
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Jesus
Yin
Father Shields Daughter With Secret Truths Revealed
Lorna P. a 13 year old girl at a California trip, learns her mother died during her visit. She confronts her father about deception and its harm. Dr Crane counsels that the father meant well, aiming to spare distress but the omission left Lorna resentful and confused about family loss and trust.
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Cage
Lorna P
California
Lorna
Ottawa Herald Subscription Rates and Editorial staff
The Ottawa Herald lists publication policy as daily except Sundays and holidays with mailing details. Rates are shown for trade area and outside trade area by mail, including monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual options, along with editor and publisher names.
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Ottawa
Kaa
Robert B. Wellington
Guy Snedaker
Answers Bond Ad And Receives $10
In the Boston personal ads Mrs Catherine J Moore, Finnegans daughter, sought any relative of Patrick Finnegan who ran a Dorchester Avenue bar. She mailed to a box and got a $10 money order with an unsigned note saying the debt was owed for many years. Finnegan died 44 years ago. His grandson Louis F Moore of Rockland Maine noted Finnegan often paid fines of inebriated patrons.
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Patrick Finnegan
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Finnegan
Louis F. Moore
Rockland
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