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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1955
Page
2
A Kansas legislator proposes a $5 tax on each dollar spent by lobbyists who entertain lawmakers, aiming to curb spending in the lobbying process. The piece weighs enforcement costs and potential negative effects on social activity and state revenue, suggesting regulation may be overdue but uncertain as a revenue booster.
A column lampoons a state pie contest as youth corruption and muses on political forecasts for France and odd wordplay. It jokes about Christmas cards, labor initialisms, a wealthy aunt, and a GOP slogan quandary in a brisk, humorous style.
The Christmas tale follows Little Sammy Jones as December toys with his restlessness. His quest for a talking dog ends with a veterinary verdict that the family dog can only say "arf" or "ert," leaving readers awaiting the next installment.
15 years ago Franklin county women prepared warm clothing for war refugees in England while Bob Harrison a Wellsville pioneer judge visited the city. Santa Claus greeted children as locals recalled current events and memories.
Hugo Gernsback predicts a strange future in his annual Christmas card. airmobiles with gravity-free travel, space burials, and electronic brains may reshape life. he envisions an electromagnetic sex measure and brains that never wear out, prompting questions about human intimacy and the value of coming home.
Senator George of Georgia envisions a 3.5 billion dollar income tax reduction for 1956, limited by the federal budget. In an Atlanta Journal interview he said the cut would occur after June 30 and target relief to lower and middle income groups by raising personal exemptions from 3600 to 700.
Dr. George W. Crane counsels parents to push 20 year old Larry L to pay his own board and room, arguing adulthood means financial independence and the ability to support oneself. He urges a $10 weekly contribution, warns against parental overindulgence, and notes many grown children sponge off parents if not challenged. The column closes with a promotional note about sending for Crane’s Tests for Good Parents.
Television programs listed for Tuesday December 13 include The Harily Show Early Show Three Star News Name That Tune Name That Tune Phil Silvers Navy Log See It Now The $64,000 Question Studio 37 Mr. District Attorney My Favorite Husband Today and Today segment.
Workshop patterns show how to make seventeen novel Christmas decorations using common holiday materials such as gift wrap foil ribbon thread sequins paints and glue. Pattern 436 mailed for 25 cents with 2 cents extra for rush orders to Pattern Dept Bedford Hills New York Ottawa Herald.
Former President Herbert Hoover urges Congress to let the president appoint an administrative vice president. Hoover argues this official would relieve the president of a monumental amount of secondary duties and would not overwhelm the physical demands of the office.
An Ottawa based publication reports disruptions after a staffing issue hits key roles including publisher managing editor advertising manager and superintendent. The notice notes a 2.00 unit change and mentions trade area details and outbound listings.
The speaker argues that many detailed tasks could be delegated to aides, but current law prevents turning these duties over to them. The remark highlights bureaucratic constraints on distributing operational work while preserving accountability.
A fragmented listing shows multiple radio and TV time slots for KTJO KMBC WDAF and other stations. It includes dinner music, news, comedy, theater, quizzes, and feature programs with several host names and show titles spread across Dec 14 and related days.
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