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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1955
Page
6
A new book interviews five thousand people about in laws. It confirms mothers in law cause more domestic trouble than other in laws. The piece, with a wry tone, argues reform is futile and suggests making the mother in law a grandmother as a comic fix.
A columnist ponders Washingtons legacy and public memory, noting name frequencies and civic quirks. He muses on presidents named George Franklin and Harry, jokes about holidays for bankers, and ends with remarks on Washingtons birthday observance.
Readers revisit George Washington's birthday and recall popular legends about him as a boy. The piece notes how few and selective details endure in national memory, highlighting the cherry tree tale as a famed, though disputed, anecdote.
Audiences see Bryce Churchill and Kenneth Malott modeling Ottawa high school’s fresh band uniforms in a local feature. Rain and snow were forecast to sweep the state tonight as the old market prices recall eggs at 15 cents.
New York readers learn that George Washington, born 223 years ago, is the least understood American president. The piece contrasts past critics with modern view, detailing his faults, strengths, height and build, youthful quirks, military errors, farming, and his measured, principled leadership. Lincoln later praised his enduring character and dignity.
Dr. George W. Crane advises readers on astigmatism and eye care. A 20 year old engaged woman asks if surgery is needed and whether her condition could affect future children. The column urges wearing properly fitted glasses, demystifies cosmetic concerns, and stresses that most people have minor defects and can still be attractive.
Donald R. Richards of Warrensburg Missouri has been hired as secretary manager for the Goodland Kansas chamber of commerce. He will take the new post within 30 days, marking Goodland’s first full time secretary manager. Richards is a Southwest Institute graduate and has served in Warrensburg since June.
Fragment listing roles and staff names Harrie Don Luly Guy Snodaker Von Shipman Howard Heading and mechanical supervision. Subscription rates and mail options show muddled terms and incomplete durations including one month three months six months and one year with unclear pricing.
Complex listing details daily TV and radio programs across stations such as KFEQ KMBC WDAF KTJO WDAV and KMBC for Tuesday Feb 22. It includes times and show names like Frontier Theatre Captain Video Gunfight News Tonight Sketches and entertainment segments with hosts Jo Stafford Perry Como and Edgar Bergen among others.
A fragmentary radio guide shows multiple call signs including KTJO KMBC WDAF WDAP and WDUAF with various program notes such as news sport and comedy segments but the specific times and programs are incomplete and scattered across the text. The piece reads like a rapid fire station schedule card with names like Morgan Beatty Perry Como and Groucho present in an unclear lineup.
Robert K. Kile from Wichita objects to Mr. Caylor's letter on unions and a proposed right to work bill. He warns against majority suppressing minority rights and argues England’s labor government harmed the economy. He calls for civil discussion and offers to talk further.
In Salina Kansas two 10 year old boys Jerry Atkinson and Bobby Kohrs were killed when three crude oil storage tanks exploded on the Marymount College campus while they played with cap pistols. A third boy, Leland Robert Tinkler, was injured. Fire Dept Lt Lawrence Tinkler suggested the cap pistols may have touched off the blast.
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