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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1955
Page
3
An editorial endorses a state plan to spend near a million dollars yearly for ten years on water planning and data collection. It urges consolidating four current agencies under a single Water Resources Authority with strong enforcement to prioritize supplies, integrate drainage, curb pollution, and require dams or other measures to create drought reserves.
Premier Mendes-France of France appears practical with a resignation speech written before his inaugural address. The column riffs on obituaries, politics, weather, medical advice, and a satire of press freedom and social manners in brisk, humorous prose.
Auld Lang Syne recalls 15 years past when workmen planned to flood the high school field for ice. The frigid spell continues, with zero weather forecast. Thirty lines mention a fire at the Crowl home, 25 years ago, and Santa Fe bridge work. Rev J D Springston traveled to Topeka today.
A columnist recalls a Russia visit where Americans struggled with folk singing and riffs on the song Happy Birthday. The piece argues the tune is familiar and uplifting, suggesting it be added as a second national anthem beside the Star Spangled Banner due to its wide recognition and joyful resonance.
New York story follows Puppygitwuk Koopuaok from Alaska visiting the city for a motor show. Reed Henry from Kotzebue discusses Eskimo life, marriage customs, and his wish for a mink coat, describing his home, daily life, and impressions of urban New York as a vast camp.
The 18th Air Force ordered special engine inspections of its 92 Flying Boxcar planes taking part in Snowbird training in Alaska. The checks will continue as long as needed while alled investigations into four Alaska airlift incidents run their course. Two airmen died when one plane crashed during the exercises.
Dr. George W. Crane counsels a 20 year old stenographer Joan L. on bust size myths. He explains breast growth is mainly fat and outlines three growth possibilities: weight gain, pectoralis muscle development, and pregnancy. He advises using an uplift bra and focusing on personality to appeal to men, then suggests requesting Crane’s tests for sweethearts.
Subscription rates in the trade area are listed with options by mail. One month, three months, six months, and one year plans are shown. Advertising and management staff are noted with titles including managing editor and advertising manager.
Broadcast listings for multiple stations detail daily programs across channels 2 4 5 9 13 and local time blocks. Highlights include Captain Video News World of Sports Perry Como Lucille Ball boxing and early evening dramas alongside kid programs and public affairs.
A dense listing of radio programs across stations KTJO KMBC WDAF and others for a January broadcast day includes news, talk shows, dramas, adventures, cartoons, sports, and religious hours. Notable items feature Captain Video, Captain & the Kids, The Dinah Shore Show, Amos and Andy, Truth or Consequences, and the late-night Movie and Studio 57 blocks with sports and theatrical offerings.
DeVere Francis Neifert aged 34 of Glen Elder Kansas died after his car struck a utility pole in Kansas City. Police suspect a heart attack may have caused the loss of control. no other vehicles were involved. Neifert worked for a steel company in North Kansas City.
Bloodhounds tracked down six foot townsend, a part time lay evangelist, hiding under a Waxahachie church pew after he shot Deputy Sheriff Robert Rogers and three other officers. Townsend surrendered meekly after a long hunt through wooded brush, as over 50 officers used rifles and shotguns in the manhunt. Rogers was wounded in the hip but not seriously hurt.
Removes and address changes listed include Barr J F M D 3028 Main-2nd to Professional dg Bush Wayne 1005 N Main Chapman Gladys to 834 N Cedar Campbell Lyle to 10007 N Main Cafe Cochrane Mrs Ralph to W Street Denniston Ioan D from 834 N Cedar Loyd A Ecord from W 2nd St Fowler Mike from 834 Main Gorsage Joseph H to 118 W 3rd Gatlin Nathan to 431 S Mickery Hollen Patsy from 407 E 4th to 418 S Cedar James Mrs Robert E 828 N Main to 234 S Elm Lyman Dr W 304 S Main-2nd fl to Professional bidg Martin Ruth to 314 E
An automobile crashed into a Neosho River bridge on U S Highway 160 nine miles east of Parsons, overturned and caught fire, killing 18 year old Barbara West of Richmond Missouri, a Pittsburg State Teachers College student. Three others Rufus Neal Roy Mosley and Clete Mae Sanders all of Coffeyville escaped with minor injuries.
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