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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1955
Page
2
The piece argues the Soviet Union abandons condemning economic aid and instead imitates Western援 programs. It claims China benefits from Soviet help, warns that U.S. aid cuts risk losing ground to communism, and cites the South Korea defense costs as proof of aid's value. It urges President Eisenhower to act to sustain aid policies.
A fragmentary column notes quirky gift ideas and social asides. Items include a concealed brandy flask on a walk, scented cogs and odd phrases, fur-brimmed hooks and witty lines about hunting and manners. It references a 64 page Tax Guide for Farmers and remarks on Harry Truman and Nixon.
A continued Christmas tale follows Mr Jones as he returns to a chaotic office with unsigned letters and missing stamps. His wife’s insistence on Christmas cards leads to humorous mishaps and a plan for gifts including a mink coat and an electric train. The scene ends with supper ready and the story to be continued.
A rounded look at older Ottawa area notes includes Allan Pett becoming Wellsville gas office manager 18 years ago, the Legion planning its annual Christmas party for children, William R. Pike elected master of the Ottawa Masonic lodge, WH. L. Jewell elected worshipful master 25 years ago, Mrs. Lyle Sutherland of Williamsburg shoppping in Ottawa, a car collision at First and Walnut involving Frank Lawson escaping serious injury, Dr. George W. Davis returning from West Kansas trip 50 years past,John Miller opening a new harness shop at 1938 Main, and Mrs. Lottie E. Youngberg elected Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star.
A reader argues against roses as national flower, praising the dandelion for ease and resilience. He cites its hardiness, ubiquity, and claimed medicinal properties while mocking the rose as high maintenance for gardeners. The writer notes a long history of dandelions across the world and concludes the plant deserves recognition.
London based world authority reports Russia speeds up jet bomber production. It says 360 factories nationwide from Poland border to the Far East are turning out planes, creating a formidable bomber striking force for the Soviets.
Dr. George W. Crane discusses teen anxiety about acne and social rejection. Case Q-317 features Norine Q., 16, who swallowed 18 sleeping tablets after claiming she had no friends or dates due to facial pimples. The note reflects desperate feelings and fear of judgment.
A long television program segment discusses acne causes and mislabels acne as venereal disease. It explains the science of pimples, lists routines for cleansing and pore care, and offers a psychological angle advising teens to engage with others, build confidence, and seek a booklet from Dr Crabe via The Hopkins Syndicate.
A fragmented Friday radio rundown lists WDAF and WDAP programs with times and hosts such as Morgan Beatty and Fibber McGee, a RMB Bane Mirror dinner event, and EMBC and KMBC segments. The item notes church services invites and a general call to tune in for Better Tomorrow and Off Beat content.
Central Committee members of the Communist Party are urged to avoid cigarettes and pipes as taboo. Khrushchev notes smoking is discouraged in the Soviet Union for medical reasons while Bulganin resumes his tour of India after returning from Burma.
A 74 year old woman, Mrs Christine B. Atwater, widow of former Burlingame mayor H Kent Atwater, was killed when a 50 pound wrought iron chandelier fell from the ceiling of a San Mateo restaurant banquet hall on Wednesday.
A reading note discusses Herod the Great and the dating of Jesus birth in Luke 1 5 in the days of Herod king of Judea and contrasts ancient timekeeping with modern reference books. The piece moves to local club notices and family visits including Pete Geiler, Myrtle Reed, and the Ranny Hurley family in nearby towns.
Brig. Gen. David Sarnoff steps down as NBC chairman and passes the post to Sylvester L. Pat Weaver. Robert W. Sarnoff, son of Gen. Sarnoff and former NBC executive vice president, will assume the presidency after Weaver’s two year term.
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