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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1956
Page
2
Editorial argues that extensive child labor and minimum wage laws, while sound, may trap 14 year olds and older dropouts in unemployment. It warns that strict rules can bar work teens are able to perform, fueling idleness and delinquency amid an economy unable to sustain them.
The Internal Revenue Service has changed its mind and will continue to help anyone who asks for income tax assistance. It will not guarantee accurate results and charges six percent interest on its errors. The column humorously critiques politicians and public policy with a string of satirical lines about Truman Eisenhower and other topics.
GLM reflects on post Christmas life and the habit of using a wood fireplace for warmth and ambiance. The piece notes holiday fatigue, furniture of the living room, and the cozy mood created by a crackling fire, while comparing old and modern fireplaces and the desire for home comfort.
A retrospective look recalls Bud Walker relocating his auto shop to 422 N Main fifteen years ago while Dr W A Elliott marks thirty five years as an Ottawa pastor. Imogene Hill of Wellsville wins a county essay contest sponsored by the Columbian Shakespeare club.
New York column argues Leap Year 1956 leaves American women scarce desirable bachelors. 20 million eligible women, 17 million men, and a harsh outlook for dating. Advice urges bold pursuit of single men, testing character, and practical seduction strategies.
A flood report from Humboldt County notes 59 dead as Red Cross airlifts food and medicine to 27 people stranded between Weott and Miranda. Bridges on the Eel River were swept away and savings bonds are cited as an investment.
Dr. George W. Crane argues mob psychology coercion appears in daily life from children to teen-agers and advertising. He cites how the phrase all the others do it pressures assent, notes cases with teens and coeds, and discusses media insights from True Confessions magazine.
Behind the scenes details from a New York stage reveal wild backstage behavior. Shelley, Pat Neal, Ezio Pinza, Walter Slezak, and Margaret Sullavan are pictured in quirky routines and rituals. The cast lounges with coffee, a house TV, and even pet mice serving as “understudies.” The show pauses for Christmas, then closes briefly.
UW A search is on for Keith Sprigs a 17 year old boy missing since his car was found wrecked south of Columbus. Sheriff Bill Crane appealed for volunteers to aid in the search. Sprigs car overturned on a curve. The report also notes that more than half the world s railway mileage is government owned.
Radio listings show a diverse slate across KTIO KMBC WDAF WOAF and others. Programs include Dinner Muste and Better Tomorrow news blocks along with Fight and Basketball updates, guest stars, talk and music features throughout the evening.
A.C. Kiefer and Delbert Fluty survived two days in a blizzard after their light plane crash in western Wyoming. They built a snow shelter, found a deserted ranch cabin, ate hardtack and a caught rabbit, lit a signal fire that went unseen, then were rescued by a rancher. Both men unharmed.
The Agriculture Department said emergency farm loan benefits will continue for distressed farmers in Kansas Oklahoma and New Mexico this year. In some counties a one year extension through December 31 under the 1954 program. in others a special extension will apply.
Prayer text urges awareness of prayer to God and guidance in temptation. It asks for strength to overcome darkness, invoking Our Father and Jesus Christ in a devotional, reflective tone.
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