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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1955
Page
2
Editorial argues federal funding for education is not un-American and has long supported school buildings and college access through programs like the GI bill. It predicts major parties will embrace more federal funds before elections, asserting current law is carefully written and unlikely to corrupt education.
A nearby unnamed newspaper offers a wry weekly observation on fashion, education, and politics. It notes double breasted suits falling to single breasted styles, two congressmen detained in East Berlin prompting a probe, and mocks egghead education debates while praising Amiral Byrd as a notable figure.
An informal office debate centers on optimum indoor temperature with 68 degrees as a baseline and arguments for 70s in cold weather. The discussion weaves in personal comfort, warm floors, cold feet, and carpeted homes influencing perceived warmth and comfort.
Auld Lang Syne recalls Leslie Hunter’s 15 year presidency of Franklin County Farm Bureau. Capt W H Phillips, CCC veterans commander near here, transferred. George Pingree of Pomona visited Ottawa. 25 years ago Mild foggy weather forecast for the state. Ottawa University to present Messiah at First Baptist tomorrow. Floyd Kelly nominated for Eagle Scout award. City Marshall Austin Reed quit at age 50. North Ottawa Woodmen’s social drew standing room only. W E Buth returned from Miami County.
A surreal profile of Marshal Tito's Brioni residence notes his love of speedboats and models, a black marble living room, golden piano, and eclectic art. It highlights the odd mix of refined taste and political prowess, with no books present and a bold contrast between style and substance.
Dr George W Crane advises parents to outbluff a child who refuses to eat by not reacting to meals, keeping meals simple, and using outdoor activity to spark appetite. He suggests siblings or pets as imitators to motivate dining, and notes that hunger strikes rarely harm health. He promotes pairings and competition among children and offers a 200 point test for good parents via Hopkins Syndicate.
Daily edition details mailed subscriptions by mail with durations listed. Names include Guy Snedaker Don Shipman Howard Hoadley editor and staff positions shown. Rates appear for one month three months six months one year and three year options.
A brief listing outlines Dec 8 9 radio programming across KMBC WRAF WDAF KTJO and WDAF. Programs include news shows talk segments sports features boxing Fibber McGee and church service notices with times from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM and into Friday.
In Rantoul a baby shower was given at Mrs. Ray Redick’s home for David Lee Burchett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Burchett, with 28 ladies and six children attending. Hostesses included Mrs. L. M. Watkins and Mrs. Lee Blackstone. Refreshments served.
A statement notes that today seven times as many people live in New York City as occupied all of North America north of Mexico when Columbus arrived.
Mrs. Donald Howland, 35, in Stockton hospital after auto crash, has been unconscious five years. Physicians say she may live on IV feeds. husband and 18-year-old son in Wichita keep faith for possible recovery and plan another California visit after year’s start. Bald and golden eagles noted as large prey birds. propeller blades often use hollow nickel alloy forgings.
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