Ottawa flood control budget earns cautious approval
Editorial notes $500000 in the 1957 federal budget to begin flood protection in Ottawa, with $145000 for Pomona reservoir planning and a reduced $645000 for the Marais des Cygnes project. It cautions about funding gaps and slow progress but affirms the core programs remain active and likely to receive more support as work starts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Pomona
Tess
Melvern
Marais Des Cygnes
Embezzlement in 1956 era praised as indoor sport
The piece notes large losses from embezzlement in 1956 across Virginia New York Illinois and wider business at more than half a billion dollars. It argues crooks remain constant in population while embezzlement grows with business volume and criticizes companies for police cooperation and protecting wrongdoers rather than seeking punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
New York
Illinois
Kansas Faces Oil Tax Gap Amid Rising Prices
Most major oil buyers have raised crude prices by 25 to 35 cents a barrel benefiting producers and royalty holders. Oklahoma Texas and Louisiana collect severance taxes, boosting state revenues. Kansas, alone among key oil states, has not enacted such a levy, blamed on oil lobby influence over the Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Texas
Louisiana
Kansas
Auld Lang Syne 25 Years Ago and Local Notes
A digest from the Osage City area highlights visitors and local happenings. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Judd visited relatives. H N Rarick found hundreds of grasshoppers along a fence row near Princeton. new measles cases reported in Ottawa including John Young I and Elizabeth Ann Thielgn. Rev and Mrs E S Stucker heard a quartet on WHO Des Moines dedicated by daughter Mrs Jerome Dillon. Eighth grade graduation exercises were held at the high school assembly room with graduates named from Washington, Field, and Lincoln schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N. Rarick
Princeton
E. S. Stucker
WHO
Des Moines
Jerome Dillon
This and That Brighter World
The column muses on royal title politics and aging, noting Princess Margaret and a neighbor who quits reading monthly to save money and watch TV. It jokes about 1960 politics, the four minute mile, Florida tourism, and a push for uniform highway speed limits with police enforcement.
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Margaret
Elimination of sales tax residue faces opposition
Governor George Docking argues that scrapping the $12 million residue could raise yearly property taxes about $12 for a $4,000 assessment. He notes a half percent state sales tax would collect $124 million but would cost more to individuals annually, with many taxpayers preferring the steadier, less noticeable annual increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Docking
Acne Will Clear Up In Adulthood
Dr. George W. Crane tells Norma a shy teen with severe acne that it is not a venereal disease and tends to improve after adulthood. He advises skin care routines, a diary of diet effects, cleaning methods for blackheads, and social steps to boost confidence. He notes heredity, toxins, and liver roles, and offers a booklet for purchase.
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Presley
Crane
Hopkins Syndicate
Melott
Ind
The
Hopkins Syndicate, Inc
After All Banquets In American Social Life
A nostalgic column traces banquets back to Greek and Roman feasts, noting constant elements like food and social mingling. It laments common banquet fare of ham pork beef or fried chicken and the desire for better dishes, while praising banquets as social opportunities despite cost and repetition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
America
Civic Club
TELEV Thursday Ch an 8:00 Dr. N. Vent Dinah Shore
TV listings note an channel airing at 8:00 featuring Dr. N Vent and a Dinah Shore segment with a $130 price or value reference, reflecting a contemporary schedule snippet.
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Dr. N. Vent
Subscriptions List For Ottawa Herald Readers
Subscriptions new and renewal listings include names and towns such as Baldwin Edgerton Garnett Leavenworth and Paola with multiple patrons and the note Shop with Ottawa merchants. The long registry names local subscribers and merchants offering continued financial support to the Ottawa Herald.
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Ottawa Herald
Baldwin
LaVern Gilges
Edgerton
W. A. Wiest
Garnett
T. D. Teter
Lester Cation
Greeley
Hershel Ralston
H. L
Bodenhamer
William J. Lickteig
Harris
F. C. Spencer
Lawrence
Roy Heilman
Melvern
L. P. McGrew
Ottawa
Bill Bishop
J. W. Franklin
Ed Seyler
Radio Schedule Fragments From January Broadcasts
A fragmented listing of radio programs and hosts for January 17 and 18 across stations including WDAF KCMO and others. Programs range from news briefs and sports to comedy shows Amos ’n’ Andy and boxing, with times and host names partially visible.
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WDAF
KCMO
Morgan Beatty
Roma
Pistons
Gildersleeva
Robt
Q. Lewis
KCOMO
Amog
Andy Atr
Elietava
UWN
Ktjo- Ae
U. N
Bob and
Ray
Amos
Andy
WDAP
Lou Guints
Kemo
Bob and Ray
HomMo
Philo Vanes
Church of Your Choice
Community Notes from Rantoul Area Include Moves and Visits
Local items report the Burchetts relocating to Leroy Kansas for work with Marion Dempsay. Presbyterians met with Mrs Nina Griffith with Mrs Chester Jackson in charge. Rev Grondorf shared slides on Christ followed by discussion. Several families visited, traveled for a funeral, or welcomed new births. Rantoul Lumber and Grain took over the lumber yard and elevator. Merle and Marla McKoon stayed with grandparents as El don McKoon’s hospitalizes a newborn son.
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Gale Gilbert
Dennis Burchett
Rea
Leroy
Kas
Marion Dempsay
L.L.C
The
Presbyterian Church
Nina Griffith
Chester Jackson
Carl Grondorf
Christ
W. B. Miller
Bih Haughn
Clare Shink
Texas City
Texas
Ira Hauglin
Kim Finch
Roger
Norman Brockus
C. W. Keefer
Ottawa
Ralph Cole
Somerset
Keefer
Gilbert
Everett Gilbert
Brice
Topeka
Stella Dunkin
Leda Jean Evans
Willie Grimm
Elizabeth Hermesmeyer
Bainbridge
Service In the Waves
Eldon McKeor
Robert Redick
Ray Redick
Rowe Dean Redick
Ricky Dean
Vern Wellton
Rantoul Lumber and Grain Inc
Mexine
Merle
Marla McKoon
Ray Redic
Eldon McKoon
Charles Peters
Jon
John Peters
John Hicks
Merle Caylor
Bill Medlin
Vamily
Lawrence
Harl Dean Medlin
Prayer for Upper Race Peace and Trust in Faith
Peace I leave with you and my own peace I give you. Let not your heart be troubled nor afraid. Like children frightened in the dark, we seek Thy hand and ask for faith to trust Thee today. With Thy peace in our hearts we face the unknown future in the Master's name, Amen.
Ottawa Herald practical advertising and staff notes
The Ottawa Herald listing shows publishing details and staff roles including publisher managing editor Don Shippan and advertising manager Howard Hoadle. It also lists subscription rates by mail (one month through one year) and notes postal handling and trade area pricing.
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Ottawa Herald
Ottawa
Kas
Don Shippan
HoWard Hoadle
Don Hula
Evooaes Agl
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Osage City
John Young I
East Seventh
Paul Donelson
Walmit
Elizabeth Ann Thielgn
Washington School
Harold Gentry
Maurice Ward
Roger Williams
Edith Gray
Eugene Field School
Hazel Sieber
Ana Ivey
Helen Stickley
Vernon Shanklin
Whilkeee
Bertha Reeves
Ernest Frederick
Dancan
Charley Geiger
John Eldridge
Jay Slickne
Lincoln School
Roy Keith
Connie Keith
Bessie Rose
Lela Wilson
Frank Davis
Lena ‘Hutchins
Fred Flinchpaugh
Florida
George W. Crane
Norma
Dr. Crane
TELEV
Dinah Shore
ISION
Anne
NBC
CBS AB
CBS
Playhouse
Codes Playhouse
TBA
Scotland Yard
Garry Moore
Crossroads
Trist
Adams
Big Story Playhouse
L. Turner
Overbrook
Harlan Crist
A. E. Mesenheimer
Adbert Turner
Ollie Gruver
Fred H Reed
Paola
J. N. Commerce
Kieth Barge
Eugene Hart
Albert Smith
Claude Rea
Harold Gottschamer
Quenemo
H. B. Bernard
Rantoul
G. W. Miller
James Finch
Maude Eneichen
Richmond
Chester Wagner
Waverly
C. ©. Burns
Wellsville
G. §. Brockway
Williamsburg
Lloyd Neal
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Boston
Blackie
WDAE
KCAMA
Nikomo—World Tonight
Newa
Melody
Aerize Beatty
Xoma
Rob J. Q. Lewin
Rantoul Area
Nstant Posto
Buick
Keen” Way
Keen Co
S. Main
Mike Mulcahey
Buick Company
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