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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1955
Page
5
The piece argues five year auto industry contracts may see unions push for a guaranteed annual wage while manufacturers resist, fearing bankruptcy during slow sales. It suggests a compromise where overtime work during peak seasons is unpaid and regular wages cover slower periods.
A pocket ash tray patent is announced as a gift for the man who has everything. The piece hints at humorous social uses, contrasts government mint costs, and references other quirky observations from the era.
A reader defends full newspaper engagement noting TV and radio offer limited news. The piece argues reading the paper supplies in depth national, state, and local coverage, editorials, classifieds, and society notes missing from broadcasts.
The thermometer fell to nine below freezing last night, the coldest since 1934, freezing cars and hindering work for Shirley Davis at Pritchard's market. Franklin county roads were blocked by snow today as Rural residents recalled snows 25 years ago while a Wellsville man was jailed in Olathe on liquor transport charges. Perry Wilson of Pomona was injured when tossed from a county machine. John Z Clark was elected Ottawa YMCA president for the year and Mrs. Henry Weaver of Waverly arrived to visit County Clerk James Turner. Dr A Hagart was in Topeka on business.
Journal of a visit to Army Durante's modest home reveals a colorful scene as NBC executives attempt a business discussion. Durante mingles with guests, jokes with Eddie Jackson, plays piano, and insists on a lively atmosphere while confirming his rule that when Durante eats, everyone eats. Manchester England claims the world’s longest single railroad platform at 2,195 feet, though other stations exceed it in total length.
Subscriptions rates for trade area mail show six months and one year options. The notice lists positions and contact details for editors and managers including Harris Huls ing Biedaker Shipman and Headley among others.
Pamela PL recalls a 17 year marriage with a distant husband then three months ago a bulletin on sex problems in marriage sparked a change. He suddenly expressed romantic interest, they talked at length, and rediscovered their inner feelings. Dr Crane notes newspapers can offer practical guidance to prevent divorce and promote lasting happiness.
Channel listings for KIEQ TV St Joseph and others detail a full day lineup with Captain Video News Weather Rex, Bishop Sheen and Life with Father dramas, The Tonight Show, Uncle Dan shows, sports, early morning and late night blocks. Notable programs include Captain Video, Perry Como, Arthur Godfrey, Your Favorite Game and News Caravan.
A jumble of station call letters and show titles appears, listing WDAF KMBC KTVO KTJO KMBC KMBB and others with programs like Amos and Andy, News, Sports, and radio theater. Specifics are unclear, but multiple times and show names indicate a chaotic broadcast lineup from various outlets.
Lee Valley a former state official and bank examiner, who later served as chief of the cashier's division in the Kansas internal revenue service, died of a heart attack last night. He had previously been with the Farm Credit Administration before joining the IRS in 1934.
Greeley to stage a benefit play sponsored by the VFW to raise money for a new club house. John Ramsey is critically ill at 99, living with his daughter Mrs. Boyd Spencer. Philip Lickteig recently had major surgery and is reported in good condition. Several notices mention deaths, illnesses, and travels of local residents including Mrs. Helen Kratzberg, Mrs. Jeannette Stanford and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Taxter with Mickey visiting home folks.
West Coast crime expert Dr. Paul L. Kirk will visit Cleveland next weekend to examine the July 4 murder of Marilyn Sheppard. He says he holds no opinion and remains neutral as Dr. Samuel H. Sheppard appeals his life sentence. Regional plan officials project 19.2 million people in the New York metropolitan area by 1975.
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