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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1955
Page
2
Editorial traces Ottawa’s airport history from wartime bond issues to postwar development. It notes the city planned revenue from adjoining land to fund airport upkeep, argues current returns fail to cover costs, and urges using land income to maintain the field without new taxpayer funding.
A satirical column jokes about Soviet and Western figures and trends. It riffs on intelligence, politics, and culture with light sarcasm, referencing East Berlin, Browning, 1856 calendars, and electric blankets to illustrate shifting social mores and humor.
Congressman Errett Scrivner warned at the American Legion Past Commanders dinner that high taxes will be needed to fund national defense. He argued modern warfare requires stronger defenses now, noting Pearl Harbor’s anniversary and the need for extensive systems to deter future attacks.
A humorous list of seasonal prompts from Elm urging readers to prepare for Christmas. It covers sending cards by December 22 or 33, gathering dress sizes and finances for gifts, and purchasing mistletoe, with wry notes on postal delays and the risks of romantic misadventure during the holidays.
Waverly LeRoy road resurfacing under WPA began 15 years ago. Robert Jacob, east of Ottawa, posed with a red fox he shot. Ben C. Kiefer elected Franklin County Agricultural Conservation Association chairman succeeding Gard James. Plans announced for a modern one story building at 122 S Main by Ed Nelson. 1923 Ford taken from J H Liggett 937 S Locust. Pomona city cut electric rates. D K Rinehard and Frank E Sumsline started in Elks lodge. Frank Gamble injured in fall from tree. Grant Smith promoted a coon hunt on the Woodliet farm.
About 50,000 more Kansas employees and 10,000 additional Kansas employers will fall under the state employment act and the federal unemployment tax act starting Jan. 1. Changes in the laws, announced by John Morrison of the State Labor Department, extend coverage from firms with eight or more workers to those with four or more on 20 weeks in a year. Benefits range from 5 to 32 dollars weekly. the federal payroll tax is 3 percent with 90 percent deductible if paid into a state fund, yielding a net 2.7 percent state tax and 0.03 percent federal tax. Wages above 3,000 yearly are exempt.
Miami Captain Raymond H. Brock of the police department, who led a squad against illegal liquor in 1952, retired at 47 after chronic exposure to moonshine caused toxic neuritis. He received a pension of 339 dollars monthly and will rest due to muscular weakness, coordination loss, and neurological damage.
The Army issued a draft call for 6,000 men in February, the lowest quota since the 1950 Korea war restart. The previously announced January draft of 8,000 was cut to 6,000, while the Navy reports that volunteer enlistment progress makes further calls unnecessary. Army strength at end of October stood at 1,105,062.
Evangelist Billy Graham accepted an invitation from New York City Protestant churches to stage a major crusade in 1957. He said it would be the No. 1 challenge he has ever accepted and officials indicated more than a year of preparations would precede the event using thousands of singers counsellors and assisting ministers.
Henderson Nevada bans Santa Claus from the December 24 city parade after religious leaders object to him as a pagan symbol. Recreation Director Dr Earl Gould said several leaders threatened to pull floats with biblical scenes if Santa appeared.
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription by mail rates and publication details. Advertisers see pricing for one month, three months, six months, and one year, with various by mail options and office roles noted.
At 9 03 230 television listings show Annis Oakley Beat the Clock stage show Honeymooners Two for the Money and Theater Movie scheduled around 10 09 Sunday Dec 11 on the program grid, with channel notes and times. The lineup mixes variety and comedy with a dramatic film piece to close the night.
A dense, historical radio timetable fragment lists Dec 10 to Dec 11 programming across stations WDAF KMBC KMEC KTJO WDAY and others. Entries include News Hour Dixieland Jubilee Dancing Party Think Hour Town Meetings and various features, with a chaotic mix of abbreviations and typos.
Martha Ann Denver, 88, died Friday from burns suffered at home when clothing caught fire from a gas stove. The public announcement noted comedian Jack Benny will speak at a Feb 14 fundraising dinner. Two daughters survive, and the case is linked to General Rose Hospital.
Farmers can report half of their gross farming income for social security if self employed and using cash receipts and disbursements. The article explains eligibility, exceptions, and how to compute net earnings, noting capital gains and rents do not count, with references to Schedule F Form 1040 for adjustments.
Four Babbs died when a trailer burned in Wichita early Friday morning. Joseph W. Babb 22 his wife Betty 15 Kenneth 16 and Robert 17 perished as passersby failed to pry open doors while firemen hours later could not reach them. Fire officials blamed a defective oil stove and said the trailer stood behind a cafe where another son worked. The Babbs mother was hospitalized in shock.
State Motor Vehicle Department official says Kansans renewing their driver licenses must apply in person at local offices and cannot use mail. Henry White notes renewals are due for January birthdays if born in even years, and many attach a one dollar fee to mail it to Topeka which cannot process by mail.
In Franklin County Kansas the probate court notices appoint Nellie Gallagher as administratrix for the estate of Leagie A Hull deceased with nine months to file creditor demands from first publication. A second notice names Minnie A Sinclair estate with Gardner J Walker as administrator and similar nine month demand period. Both notices dated Nov 26 1955 and Dec 10 1985 reference Ottawa Kansas and require claims to be presented or barred.
The 8 Gore Skirt pattern 4730 offers waist sizes 24 to 32 inches and a slim, sleek line with a flattering flare. Includes yardage for a 54-inch length size 28 requires 2 yards. Suitable fabrics include Yagon Wool and velveteen.
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