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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1955
Page
7
An editorial argues BIS needs major changes not a jail like approach. It cites increased serious incidents, emphasizes rehabilitation over punishment, and notes Kansas loses top staff to higher paid jobs elsewhere. The piece calls for more and better paid qualified personnel and legislative action.
A weary hospital patient asks a nurse about an enema as he is entered by a nurse. The piece riffs on public figures, safety council gloom, and quirky cultural notes. Eleanor Roosevelt visited Kansas City.
A historical Ottawa item notes that 15 years ago university musicians were to be heard weekly on a Lawrence radio station. The report mentions city and school events including high school basketball, ice skating plans, and local car problems amid heavy snow.
A newspaper note observes that she remains a prominent figure, though her feature is not always on the front page, often continued on Page 3. The mention highlights ongoing public interest and visibility in the press.
In a nostalgic note the author urges renewed interest in reviewing former national activities. TV should rebroadcast old films and musicals from 1925 era, revive penny-throwing scenes, Mack Sennett bathing girls, Uncle Tom's Cabin style plays, Horatio Alger and Motor Boys books, and classic tunes like Alexander's Ragtime Band and Some of These Days to entertain both older audiences and curious youth. The piece laments current trends toward newer hits lacking sparkle.
Dr. George W. Crane extols the Compliment Club started by Father Rudolph James Hodik the “Rosary Priest” of Wisconsin. He cites postcards from Lebanon Germany and Italy praising sincere compliments as a force for goodwill. The column urges daily genuine praise for 30 consecutive days to improve morale and turn foes into friends.
A Brooklyn humor column answers reader questions on barber prices for bald heads, why TV ads seem louder, the fate of G David Lehine, and the shift from three to four corner diapers. The piece lightly zips through publicity quips, belt sizes, inflammable versus flammable labeling, and ends with a placeholder about meson theory before a train ride.
Fragmented OCR shows an Ottawa Herald page with masthead names and a chaotic listing of subscription rates. Mentions midtown managing editor and advertising manager figures, plus various monthly and yearly mail rates. Names and some figures are distorted or missing, but the item appears to be a publishing page with staff roles and price tiers.
Program guide listing TV stations in multiple markets with a dense schedule. It covers 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. blocks featuring Captain Video, Crusader Rabbit, Dragnet, Ford Theatre, Perry Como, and more, including weather forecasts, news, and late shows across stations WWDAF KMBC KTJO WDAF KMBC.
Fragmentary radio schedule listing KMBC and WDAF programs with hosts and time slots. Entries include Ernie, Chovallera, Dinah Shore, Perry Como, boxing, sports, and news blocks. Names, times, and show titles present but some items appear garbled or partial.
A jury yesterday found George Hormell, heir to a meat packing fortune, innocent of marijuana possession charges in Los Angeles. The case arose after a cube shaped room, 30 feet on each side, was discussed in court. Michigan farms are reported as 98 percent electrified and science distinguishes spiders from insects.
South Korea plans a sweeping shift toward a free enterprise system by opening doors to foreign capital and paving the way for a stock market opening this year. Finance Minister Lee Joong-Jai announced a bill to attract foreign investment across industries and allow profit remittances, with denationalization of banks and most enterprises except public utilities and railroads.
Paris reforms at the Popular National Theater aim to curb disruption and slow applause. Jean Vilar, director, shifts start times to 5 30 and 6 30, offers meals, hires an orchestra, and enforces seating after the first scene. Dismisses tips for staff and bans audience applause until curtain down, framing changes as improving rhythm for theatergoers.
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