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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1955
Page
2
Ottawa city officials have decided to remove dead or hazardous trees along residential terraces to protect the public and utilities. They will consult nurserymen and experts on suitable replacements while residents consider planting new trees to restore the town’s famed shady streets.
The Elm club dinner conversation winds through travel tales bad crashes near Acapulco and Los Angeles wrong turns by a crowd, Mexican pesos mistaken for dollars, and a forgetful friend on 42nd Street. The talk ends as the singing begins.
Auld Lang Syne in 1S years ago City commissioner Clarence M. Sheldon announced he was the new dealer for International farm implements. The home of Dr. and Mrs. Victor Lofgreen, 610 S Elm, won first place in the Christmas home lighting contest. 25 years ago Three Allen county banks closed their doors. Three wolves were shot in a Greenwood township drive. 50 years ago Burglars entered Crawford's general store at Peoria and made off with merchandise. Verne Smith received a live alligator from a friend in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Gover returned from Burlington.
The paper La Prensa, once toppled by Peron and reduced to a party sheet, is restored to original owners under Dr Gainza Paz. The editorial argues the restoration marks a global press freedom victory and praises Argentina's government for reestablishing press integrity and independence.
Imported bicycles rose from 11 percent to 39 percent of the U S market after a 50 percent tariff hike, but foreign makers now hold 41 percent and domestic output drops from 2.8 million to 1.7 million: employment down 36 percent, buyers pay the penalty for protection that failed.
The Paris hotel exudes a cosmopolitan winter scene with French chatter in the lobby and travelers from South America, Greece, Germany, Belgium, and America. A stout elevator operator, attentive concierge, and push-button room service illustrate hotel luxury, prompting thoughts on European standards and American expectations.
Lonzo J. a 73 year old man is urged to spend on hearing aids and eye care to improve quality of life. The column advises children to prod aging parents to invest in hearing aids glasses and dental care, noting the cost can yield years of better hearing vision and enjoyment. It also suggests practical meal planning savings.
A digest of shows titles and personalities including Nova Tempo Dinah Shore News Caravan Bob Hope Three Star News Outside U B A Science Fiction Team Clock News Buckskin Billy Buckakin Billy Circle Theater Fairbanks features across a busy broadcast lineup.
A fragmented broadcast grid lists December Tuesday and Wednesday programs across KMBC WDAF KTJO KNBC and others. Entries include news, basketball, music, quizzes, and plays with varied times and hosts such as Morgan Beatty Eisenhower Groucho and McGee, plus several missing or garbled items.
Wichita police said 43 year old Guy Henderson was arrested in Santa Rosa California for questioning in the murder of 77 year old Jim Ross a rag picker whose body was found beaten and shot on December 19. More than 17000 in cash was found in Ross s garage trunks and Hannon noted Henderson had an extensive police record and left his home in great haste.
SAN FRANCISCO Edwin P Swope warden of the New Mexico State Penitentiary and former Alcatraz warden died last night at Stanford Hospital He was 67 Swope an advocate of rehabilitation retired from Alcatraz post last January after seven years guarding some of the nations toughest criminals
Safety officials report a rising highway fatality trend through 1955 holidays with record traffic deaths during Christmas weekend. New Year two-day total 296, Memorial Day three-day figures incomplete, Fourth of July three-day 407, Labor Day three-day 438.
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