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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1955
Page
2
The nation has wrestled with security versus individual rights in a freedom based republic. Politicized security damaged lives and reputations. A new nonpartisan commission, including Kansas’ Chancellor Franklin Murphy, aims to set ground rules for future security cases and deserves broad support.
A humorous holiday scene centered on Little Sammy Jones and his relatives. The front room hosts a family chat about Christmas, Santa, and rein deer names while Sam and Sammy debate plans and reminisce about last year. The piece ends with a cliffhanger and a note it will continue.
Lucerne in summer is a pleasant resort town with lakeside hotels and bright activity. In winter the scene changes as hotels close and locals wear somber clothes. The author notes a sad mood, many closed shops, and a harsh birds feeding crowd on the lakefront.
The piece argues that focus should shift from funding shortages to the quality of student learning. It cites the University of Kansas English proficiency exam for juniors and seniors, urging an earlier test in the first two years and questioning college entry if students cannot express themselves clearly in prose.
Auld Lang Syne era items recall Love seats for the Tally theater. Dr. R A Gollier elected county medical society president. About 200 Ottawa students to take part in Nativity pageant at Memorial auditorium. 25 years ago J F Rea pioneer farmer from Rantoul in the city. A F Haynes elected president of Eliott Men’s Bible class. Mrs Andrew Swanson visiting Kansas City. Fifty years ago a small boy halted the Santa Fe express for a few minutes. Marriage license issued to Walter Watkins and Mittie Sloan of Wellsville. Frank Sweet and wife left for Missouri.
Dr George W Crane contrasts republic and democracy emphasizing minority rights protected by a Constitution. He cites Chief Justice Marshall and Pontius Pilate as contrasts, urges readers to request his booklet by mail from The Hopkins Syndicate, Melott Indiana.
A list of broadcast times and programs including Sky King Disneyland MGM Parade Buckskin Billy News Caravan Playhouse Father Known with half hour slots around 8:30 to 10:50, reflecting a classic TV lineup. The snippet indicates channel scheduling and program names rather than a full article.
A fragmented Wednesday December schedule shows multiple stations with varying programs from dinner music to news and features including Morgan Beatty X Minus One and Truth or Consequences. The following Thursday entries include Gildersleeve, Goon Show, Dick Jockey, Christmas features, and Classic Corner across KTJO WDAF KMBC WRAF KiBC and others.
Former President Truman, a past master of the Grandview Masonic Lodge, presented the lodge with a stone from the original White House. He recalled finding 102 stones bearing Master Mason markings during 1950 remodeling, noting the stones date to the 1790s construction and that Grandview and DC lodges are the only blue lodges to receive them.
At a meeting of about 400 persons, officers were installed. Herald Want Ads promise results for readers seeking announcements and opportunities.
The notice lists subscription by mail options with rates for three months six months and one year. It names Guy Snedaker Don Huls and Don Shipman along with editors managers and a mechanical superintendent in the Trade Area. Rates shown include 9.00 and 7.00 figures, indicating pricing details for various periods.
Dr J Carter Swaim reflects on Mary at Jesus birth pondering the manger, the inn, and prophecies. He asks if oppression and fear overshadowed joy, and notes Simeon’s sword prophecy and Mary’s enduring faith amid hardship. The piece invites contemplation of Christmas through Mary’s perspective.
U S Navy planes departed for Beirut delivering emergency relief to flood victims in Lebanon after a weekend flood in Tripoli. Reports estimate about 160 dead and 200 missing.
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