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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1956

Page

2

Ford Foundation Ford Mofari listing sparks mania

The Ford Foundation offered 10.2 million shares of Ford Mocari at 64.04, with demand creating a price surge beyond 700 per share overnight. Experts note the move resembles a speculative Yukon Gold rush, as mass psychology inflates prices despite fundamentals showing Ford at 64.50, Chrysler at 81.87, and GM at 44.75.

Ford Foundation Ford Mofari Company Twide Ford Chrysler General Motors Easly

Not So Long Ago Editorial Reflections on Politics and Morality

Rev. M Todd Macdonald reflects on heat and cold days, presidential health and tenure, juvenile and adult delinquency, and renewed moral and spiritual commitment. He urges readers to consider national welfare and personal integrity as elections approach and old resolutions linger.

Andto Agate

THIS AND THAT THERE'LL ALWAYS BE PIONEERS

A humorous column volleys through fringe topics from TV color receivers to a dubious dating tale and a rash of social quirks. It lampoons trends, etiquette, and sensational crime chatter while musing on modernization, misprints, and provoked reactions in a wry, period voice.

After All Achievements by ELM

The writer lists personal achievements for self improvement across the year. Notable items include diet control at the cafeteria, changing a tire safely, quitting tobacco for five weeks, wearing a hat in rain, keeping a haircut every two weeks, learning black shoes can pair with outfits, and fewer neckties in summer. Also notes walking to work instead of driving.

Draft calls 14 Franklin county men for next month

Fourteen Franklin county men were to be called in the draft next month, while about 400 Richmond high school students were out with flu. An annual Kaw area Boy Scout meeting was planned tonight and 25 years ago Dr G J Jones of Williamsburg was in the city. The Farmers Co-Op store at Centropolis was robbed and miscellaneous local notices mention shipping and deliveries.

Franklin County Kaw Area Boy Scout Organization G. J. Jones of Williamsburg Farmers Co-Op Centropolis Neeney Taels Ottawa Kaneus Houze Aml Peragnd Aaid New

Smokers Are in Minority in US 1955 Census

Dr. George W. Crane notes a 1955 Census Bureau tally showing 28 million cigarette smokers and 24.4 million cigar smokers plus 7.44 million occasional smokers, totaling 56 million tobacco users versus 110 million non smokers. He discusses social pressure on teens, quitting tips, and costs, urging public commitment to stop smoking and practical steps like gum and distraction when cravings arise.

Jornty Census Bureau National Center Institute Alwa Rand Vienne Hia Psychological Pking Syecipetth Inemn Leetalen

Unclear local broadcast headlines from 1950s Radio Log

Fragmentary OCR shows shifts in station names KTIO and KMBC with brief mentions of dinner music and news, plus references to WDAF and KMBC headlines. Mentions include Buckskin Buckets, basketball, and a general broadcast schedule. Entities are uncertain due to garbled text but include multiple local stations and a sports note.

Radio News Snippet With Partial Program Notes

Fragmented OCR text shows radio listings and anchors including emcee mentions, times, stations WDAF WDAP EMBC and names Morgan Beatty and others. The readable bits suggest a top of evening program schedule with parade bands and card sales references.

Pat Wee Baha McGee Embc WDAF EMBC Etjo—Cardpis WDAP Dilson

Plane Sales Up in Nazaret and Wichita Markets

A historical report notes rising airplane retail values and sales, with figures cited as 34,215,000 in a year. The text references Nazaret and Wichita, mentions Larkspur and delphinium, and attributes ownership to Ceishiv Aigeratt Oo, amid a mix of species and calendar-year data.

Nazaret Wichita Peter Ceishiv Aigeratt Oo. Y

Bar Approves Court Photos Amid Fiscal Notes and Tax Totals

Saline County court approves photography in the courtroom while a jumble of fiscal items appears, listing wages, supplies, and various expenditures from Newlin Mach. Corp. to Franklin Co. and Co. treasurer accounts. The piece notes a higher than expected 107 percent revenue total and mentions aircraft industry figures from Cessna, plus a global North Pole thought experiment.

Catler Franklin County Kates Culler Foenship Totel Rosa Bude

Funeral services for James T. Oitith

Funeral services conducted for James T. Oitith who died January 6 were held June 1 officiated by Charles P. sight. Pallbearers included Wayne Don Hazen Richard Don Eldon Mahoney James L. Rokes Grover L. Knight and W. AH. Salb. Dr. S. Martin Brookway led hymns at the ceremony. A photograph demonstration by Sylvia Journal showcased satellite photography without flash. discussion followed by Austin, Journal editor. Mention of Katiana district judges and courtroom photography, and notes on historical data about loquat fruit and War of 1812 anecdotes.

Gebardy James T. Oitith Bay Charles P Ayne Ae ‘Don Hazen Richard Don Eldoin Mahoney Jamies L. Rokes Grover L. Knight W. AH. Salb S. Martin

Daily Bacdot notice on subscriptions and mail periods

Fragmented OCR text appears to describe subscription options by mail for various periods such as one month three months six months and one year with references to numbers and dates. The readable portions indicate a list of time periods for mail subscriptions and payments without clear context or full names.

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