Questionable Value of Bigger Bombs in Cold War Edict
An editorial argues that escalating nuclear tests from 5 to 10 megatons to 30 megatons serve propaganda more than strategy. It warns that a 20- to 30-megaton strike could devastate major cities like Pittsburgh or New York, but questions the political and economic gains, noting war’s costs fall on victors as on the losers and that large-scale destruction risks mutual ruin.
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American Atomic Energy Commission
Pittsburgh
New York City
Russia
Snew
York
Jong
Washington
Aeronautics Board
Kansas
Kas
Nature
Cessna
Fairfax Airport
Kansas City
Ad- Man
U. S
This and That Commentary on Public Life
A satirical collection notes public discontent with Congress finances social mixing and political fundraising. It jokes about bath scales moved to the utilities room and mocks postwar appetite for dinners to fund campaigns while hinting at Election Year concerns and the President’s annual report.
Looking Back on Mistinguett and Famous Legs Across Eras
The essay traces famed performers from Jack Dempsey to Mistinguett and notes shifting norms on leg display. It contrasts early discreet reveals with modern beach fashion and asserts Mistinguett's fame rested on subtle leg presentation. The author, an old server, remarks Mexican and American women have attractive legs, but avoids subversion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Dempsey
Babe Ruth
John L. Sullivan
Suzanne Lenglen
Mistinguett
Mexico
Local Snippets Span Wars and Weathered Times
A varied era roundup notes openings and openings delays. The new Tally theater was scheduled to open January 22 in an old town district. Senator Capper proposes a bill to bar presidential third terms. Local teams tied 50 50 in a Williamsburg Ottawa matchup. Young Ottawa senior Tom Summers earns West Point appointment. Burglaries hit the Gem theater Smith Williams garage and Welfley grocery in Baldwin. Coal prices rise by 25 cents a ton to 4 dollars in retail. Van Leeuwen Cheese ships a car load to Texas. A dray load of garden seeds arrives from an eastern supplier.
Winter Pleas For The Season Of Rest And Reason
A column argues winter is undervalued, noting benefits like protection from snakes and poison ivy, fewer outdoor hazards, and time for reflection. It contrasts harsh complaints with winter’s quiet, detailing how farms, households, and travelers gain from the season, including a call to buy U S Savings Bonds.
Embrace Winter Sleep This Season Says A Quiet Prophet
A writer extols winter as a healing gift and the joy of extra sleep. The piece argues that winter’s rest extends life, noting Nebraskan winters prove longer lifespans than a tropical city and urging readers not to fight the season but to use it to relax and recover.
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Nebraska
Experience Is Important To Employers
Dr. George W. Crane offers practical guidance for writing a job application letter. The piece emphasizes securing an interview rather than a job, suggests addressing the letter to a named employer when possible, and outlines concise, focused content across sections like Business Experience Education and References. It warns against juvenile openings and recommends a one page, typewritten letter.
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Lars G
Dr. Crane
Crane
Hopkins Syndicate
Melett
Ind
Jong
Hopkine Syndicate, Inc
Television Schedule Highlights Thursday Evening
The page lists a grid of programs for Thursday January 12 with times from 3:00 to 6:30 and again 6:30 to 10:30. It includes news, talk shows, dramas, variety acts, and dinner music blocks on KTJO KMBC WDAF RTIO and other stations. Notable items include News at six, Playhouse and The Tonight Show style programs, and guest appearances.
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KMBC
RTO
WDAF
Morgan Beatty Enes~ Ghey
Ttn
RTIO
Giludsheve
KMHC
Sound Mirror
WDAT
EMBC
Ktjo—Clasaic Corner
KTJO
KHMBC
Dilson
Morgan Beatty
KNMBC
Kxmbc
Edward Morgan
WDARS
Cilnic
Kews
Radio and TV Listings Highlight January Schedule
A fragmented TV and radio guide notes various shows on WDAF KTJO KMBC and KNBC including News, Sports and Music programs. It mentions a large audience for a March telecast and cites Trendex NBC reports noting 67 million viewers across 15 cities. The item references Peter Bailey as part of a March presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Ba
Trendex
NBC
NBC Trendex estimates Peter Pan TV viewership
NBC bases its figures on a Trendex report estimating between five and sixty million viewers watched Peter Pan starring Mary Martin on television Monday night. The network described the figure as preliminary and subject to refinement.
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New York
NBC
Peter Pan
Mary Martin
Ottawa Ras Post Office Holiday Insert Notice
Holidays entered at the Ottawa Ras post office as second class matter July 8. Bulfor Publisher den Hula Managing Editor Don Shipipan Advertising Manager Howard Hoadley Mechanical Supt. Subscription rates in trade area by mail one month by rail six months by mail three months by mall six months by mall one year
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Dundeya
Ottawa
Ras
jJuy Buedaker
Bulfor
den Hula
Don Shipipan
Howard Hoadley
Supt. T
Brail Bse
Mall
Dies After Crash Near Girard Kansas
84 year old Charles Boginio of Arma Kansas died hours after a two car collision two miles north of Girard on a county road He was a passenger in a car driven by his son Fred The other car was driven by Earl Forrester His wife was hospitalized and the crash occurred last night Herald Want Ads get results
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Girard
Kas
Charles Bosinio
Boginio
Arma
Fred
Auin
Earl Forrester
Here
Forester
Fragmentary religious prayer text quoted from Luke and prayer
A damaged excerpt presents a devotional fragment citing Luke 22 28 from Moffatt followed by a standard Our Father prayer and a closing Amen. The lines emphasize faithfulness, divine love, and gratitude, urging readers to accept Christ and live in service.
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Editorial
United States
Far Pacific
Congress
Tally Theater
Capper
Williamsburg
Co. T. Geiger
Farmers Co-operative Company
Tom Summers
West Point
Gem Theater
Smith - Williams Garage
Welfley Grocery
Baldwin
G. W. Sutton
van Leeuwen Cheese Company
Texas
Hal Boyle
MSHS
Oes
George W. Crane
Channel
CBS
Farly
Three Star News News
Preston Set
Preston
Bob Cummings
Climax Playhouse
Johnny Carson
Theatr
Big Payoft
Bob Crosby
Darly
Arly
Marty
Thunderbird
Thunderbird Star News
Mam
Misa Brooks
Hurope
the Crusaders Playhouse of Stars
Tid Corliss Archer
ABC
Bishop Sheen Graucho Marx
Muara People's Choice
Highway Patrol
Ford Theatre
San Francisco
RADIO
The
Ottawa Herald
Herald
Philco
the Keen Co
Fisher
Chevy
Chevrolet
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