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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1957
Page
2
Editorial argues that party control hides a deeper rule by committees. Seniority governs chairmanship, favoring Southern Democrats and creating a life tenure path. It contrasts liberal branding with the solid South’s influence in 11 segregationalist states, noting long-term power dynamics.
Household report discusses a wife's push to learn and enjoy bridge contrasting with the narrator's indifference. They debate bridge’s social role, TV avoidance at bridge gatherings, and the impact on conversation, restlessness, and late hours for businessmen. The exchange ends unresolved.
In Kansas City a small girl leaps from a baby bed into a second story window. The piece weaves satire on demographics, politics, media, and society with quips about boxing, wages, and cultural trends.
Illness and family news list residents Arthur Auld Lang Syne Mary Eloise Okerson ill with measles. Harmon Reeder files a 450 dollar garage permit at 521 Cherry Street. A daughter Glenna Mae born to Mr and Mrs Elmer West at 725 W Fifth. Dale Forsythe plans to enroll at Washburn after workouts with the team. Mrs Lee Barnett and Mrs C J Moore return from Iola. January roses picked by Mrs George Rule at 1340 S Main. Ottawa Santa Fe traffic boosts other lines due to flood waters. A class fight erupts at Ottawa High between freshmen and sophomores. William Cooper injured. Freshmen win with Ran Som Bennett leading. fight spills from upper to lower floors and into the yard.
Murray Cohen, a 49 year old millionaire and head of Consolidated laundries, explains that uneducated men often reach success by seeking security in money. Born poor on the Lower East Side, he rose from selling paper at 14 to leading a firm with 23 plants and 4,000 employees. He emphasizes worker security through insurance, pensions, and stock plans, and notes diapers and linen rentals as major growth areas. Cohen stresses hands on leadership and overpayment to foster loyalty, while revealing his interest in babies and diaper business. He moved to 1948 to take control and now presides over a large NY stock exchange firm with 250,000 customers.
Dr. George W. Crane recalls Garry Moore once feared reading aloud in high school yet delivered smoothly when speaking others words. The article cites the stuttering triangle and methods to reduce stuttering through voice, vocabulary, and focus on others, noting Demosthenes as inspiration and urging parents to avoid overburdening anxious youngsters.
NBC schedule lists Dr N Ventor at 5 with serials 53300 53000 News 1300 King Cole at 7 30 Bir Latcelot 7 30 Stanley 8 00 Twenty One 8130 Montgomery Sov Montgomery. 9 30 Action Theatre Talent News 21900 Tonight Early Show.
An unclear listing shows multiple radio slots across KTIO KTMO and related stations. Items include Adrs Life World Tonight and sports segments with mentions of KoMO Amos and Fredrikson Lou, plus a Biograph and a Bald Venture program.
The conversation notes Cohen, reportedly worth 15 to 20 million dollars, saying money gives security and a man feels secure when overpaid. He confesses never attending college, noting an inferiority feeling. The passage then shifts to a fact about Polynesians on the eastern Pacific island being among the world's tallest people.
A compact notice outlines security topics for readers focusing on personal protection, privacy, and retirement planning. It references Par isians and related duties, highlighting practical tips and awareness for long term safeguarding.
The column explains tax benefits for 65 and older, detailing exemptions on the first 1200 of income for a couple with combined 2400. It notes a second break to deduct medical expenses and mentions a separate case involving Krylov, an ex-military attache, and a widower estate dispute surrounding Imparato.
A compact public service message funded with The Advertising Council presents a call to mail Truth Dollars to your postmaster today. The piece promotes civic awareness and uses a rhythmical placement to reach readers.
Article explains when a person reaches 65 to qualify for full year 1956 tax breaks and notes other pension related tax features. It advises consulting local internal revenue staff for official answers and suggests writing Ray Henry with a stamped self addressed envelope and 25 cents to discuss Social Security or retirement issues.
Senior readers age 60 to 80 are invited to apply for a $1,000 policy to cover final expenses. The process can be completed by mail with Old American or Kansas City, with no obligation and no calls. Write for free information by mailing a postcard or letter stating your age to Old American Ins. Co. 3 W. 9th Dept. L115B Kansas City Mo.
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