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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1956
Page
2
A legislative forum endorsed by the state Chamber of Commerce drew seventy attendees who agreed tax cuts are impractical without cutting vital services. They warned spiraling costs in education highway water and industrial development require funding, urging legislators to provide services economically with minimal tax increases.
A fashion column critiques child formal wear and the push of youngsters into dinner jackets for after six. It recalls mothers' skepticism toward tuxedo norms and jokes about borrowing items, noting a culture of perpetual borrowing and a lack of return on books and tools.
The column honors Pearl Harbor with a reflection on the attack and its lasting impact. It notes national memory, civilian wartime experiences, and the call to remember allies and fallen service members. The piece emphasizes vigilance and unity in commemorating a pivotal day in history.
A columnist recalls phrases like over the top from World War I and notes a restaurateur dropping Russian dressing as a protest. It also questions old customs of wartime messengers and wonders about persistent phrases and a two year education ad push of 12 million dollars.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Arthur W Hamilton southeast of Ottawa. Abe Schwartz of Kansas City, formerly of Ottawan, was here on business. A son was born to Mr and Mrs C W Richard of 719 East Wilson. Vic Mallory and wife escaped injury when a wheel failed on their car southwest of Ottawa. A team of horses ran away from a wagon in North Main, caught at Mulberry and First. The Peoples National Bank received a letter from a Kansas City firm about financing a new Ottawa hotel project. Wesley Shields at Santa Fe shops fractured his left foot when iron fell. Bob Latimer and Bert Bell joined the Redmen lodge. Henry Durst bought a new cash register for his Lane clothing store. Ottawans may invest in a proposed Emporia automobile factory.
New York portrait of Squire Kris Kringle type Santa, born in Hungary, discussing his precarious seasonal income and efforts in the stock and commodity markets. He markets his image across department stores, calendars, and ads while hinting at real estate or stock sales as a potential full-time career. He notes challenges of beard upkeep, diet, and the need to maintain a merry persona.
Census Bureau reports nationwide enrollment from kindergarten through college rose to 39,333,000 this fall. The increase of 4,903,000 since fall 1953 and 1,927,000 over last year spans public, private, and church schools and colleges for ages 5 to 34. October figures cover comparable years.
Dr George W Crane explores the will to live as a powerful factor in life span and recovery. A patient boycotted the idea of dying as her husband left to call a client, and she died minutes later. Cases from hospital beds and nursing rooms illustrate how resolve and unfinished ties can influence survival.
TV schedule notes list channels and programs for Friday with last minute changes. Reader questions cover Social Security eligibility, lump sum funeral payments, and how self employment affects benefits, with sample inquiries from Pomand California Fort Collins Colorado Cincinnati and Tucson and guidance to contact a local office.
A widow drawing on a deceased husband's record loses payments if she remarries and cannot receive benefits based on a new spouse's record for three years. A separate reader asks about eligibility when the husband paid Social Security in multiple states. the answer requires more facts and suggests contacting the Social Security office.
Ottawa Herald lists staff names Guy Snedaker Don Fluss Don Shipman Howard Headley and fee table for subscriptions in and outside the trade area showing monthly and multi month rates. The garbled OCR shows figures around 0.50 to 10.00 for various durations.
A fragmented schedule listing WDAF KCMO NPR and other stations with programs such as Topol Evening, Bob Hope, Andy Williams, Jamboree, Philhar monie, Mitch Miller, Juke Box Jury, and Catholic Hour. Multiple stations appear with varied show names and times, reflecting a dense broadcast grid.
AP Newsfeatures notes discuss a Carlsbad Caverns room described as over a half mile long and 400 feet wide. Readers are asked to enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope and 25 cents in coin for related information. The item highlights cave dimensions and reader participation.
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