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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1955
Page
2
The Kansas editorial frets over the first annual fiscal session of the Legislature to tackle a large and complex state budget. It argues the 30-day focus on financial matters is warranted despite expected friction and predicts criticism of the format. It notes potential clashes with other issues like the right to work and medical debates.
A jumble of stray quips and observations touches on Coffeyville with a red faced city nickname, a mayor in Florida for a Municipal Association meeting, and a cash crunch. The piece weaves light satire about universities, a Duchess autobiography, Safe Driving Day timing, and other cultural quips. It notes aging public figures like John L. Lewis and humorous gift ideas for parakeets.
Anxious over holiday shopping the author laments the six week plan for gifts yet notes only 11 days remain before Christmas. He jokes about late planning, ads, window shopping, list making, and the pressure on shop workers as Christmas publicity urges early buying.
A survey of historical items notes the welfare board listing needy before Yule, a National Guard battery departure for camp on January 5, a Christ mas parade with old time bikes, two federal agents in town, Mrs. John Malick opening a beauty shop at 221% S Main, and past residents like W. H. Moherman of Wellsville. Mary Long planned Osage county Christmas visit, and G. C. Smith attended the L. J. Reeber sale near Centropolis.
HAL BOYLE reviews Ray Josephs book How To Gain An Extra Hour Every Day noting its 243 time saving tips from busy figures like Eisenhower Truman and Churchill. The piece ponders how the ideas alter life and provoke a mix of fascination and guilt about time management and productivity.
In camp Friedland Germany seven hundred two German prisoners arrived from Russia on Tuesday the first to return to West Germany since the Soviet freeze on repatriation ended. They reported being held on a Germany bound train last October when the Soviets halted them east of Moscow citing Chancellor Adenauer. Russia had released 3868 war prisoners and 1973 civilians of 9626 promised. Repatriation resumed after Bonn approved Valerian Zorin as Soviet ambassador. Adenauer has not named his envoy to Moscow.
Dr. George W. Crane discusses Ted L aged 18 who blinks rapidly under stress and around strangers. He treats the eye blinking as a neuromuscular habit akin to stuttering, advising face the habit directly, rehearse exposure to triggering situations three times, and build self-control by opposing the impulse. He also suggests social coaching and the Compliment Club to redirect attention.
Airing notices list Patti Page and Eddie Fisher among hosted segments on News Caravan and Playhouse programs. Father Knows Best leads the 10:00 to 10:30 lineup with scheduled airings and station identifiers.
Radio listings show KTJO and WDAF programs from early evening through night. Highlights include Dinner Music, News, Quiz Bowl, Truth or Consequences, and a Christmas feature with multiple hosts across KTJO KMBC and WDAF. Programs feature a mix of music, comedy, talks, and station identifications across several stations.
Lane residents hosted numerous relatives and friends for a Sunday dinner celebrating Cynthia Higdon's first birthday. Guests from Lane, Homewood, Paola, Topeka and Ottawa attended with families, with additional visits from Merle Cole, Guy Edwards, and regional locals.
The piece reflects on shepherds in biblical nativity stories and the call to fearless faith. It discusses how fear precedes knowledge, the social status of shepherds, and the message of good news announced to ordinary workers, linking ancient practices to Christian teaching.
Wichita officials and Ninnescah River Farmers Assn members met at Mt. Vernon Hall to review the proposed north fork reservoir for Wichita’s water supply. City leaders, including E. E. Baird and E. N. Smith, heard William Martin say farmers won’t oppose the plan though many fear losses. A Black and Veatch report ahead will compare the Ninnescah plan with the Little Arkansas proposal and support city ownership of the distribution system.
In Sacramento, a burglar who could not spell cat broke into a downtown cigar shop owned by William Gianastrasso. Police report theft included cigarettes, cigars, cash, beer and sandwiches with the clue on the wall reading The carts was here.
In this advertisement the seller warns that paying too little risks losing everything and urges customers to choose quality with antenna installation. It promises the finest values in TV and installation and guarantees full satisfaction from the purchase.
Kansas Republican Sen. Carlson told Emporia State College yesterday that President Eisenhower would win reelection if he runs, stating the president is devoted to peace. He spoke at a convocation and a luncheon in Emporia.
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