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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1955
Page
6
The piece argues that campus students show limited grasp of current Kansas legislative issues and are too isolated from real world work to inform voting policy. It says their knowledge centers on campus life and historical inquiries, not state finance or public policy, and urges polls not intrude on campus privacy.
A collage of satiric snippets ranges from city folks chasing farms to counterfeit rings and Hollywood lawsuits. Notes on government crime busts, Kansas State coach Bill Meek moving to Texas, and distant political nitpicks illustrate a nationwide media mood.
A fire damaged the W G Ransom home west of Homewood yesterday. Wildlife suffered from feed shortages during the cold spell. Main street ice and snow removal continued as Franklin county residents sought 1930 license tags before February 1. An upcoming tractor school drew over 500 expected attendees on February 3 to 5. B B Romig of the Chippewa mission visited Kansas City. Dr J R Lytle of Richmond was elected president of the Ottawa District Medical Society. J P Miller moved into a newly purchased residence at 307 Maple.
An essay contrasts French perfection in cuisine with American democratic variety. It praises fried chicken and baked potatoes from diverse home preparations, noting how regional twists and personal methods yield consistently good results. It argues democracy in food offers surprising and varied excellence.
HAL BOYLE profiles Charles Berlitz, child prodigy who spoke four languages by age three in a multilingual family. Berlitz later led the Berlitz Schools, expanded worldwide, and touted rapid language learning for adults and professionals. He discusses current language demand, the ease of learning with intensive study, and future prospects including non Earth languages.
Do You Know section notes that over 10,000 railroad conductors use ticket punches with all different hole shapes. A July survey found about 44.3 percent of farms had telephones. The turkey industry reports lightweight birds gaining popularity.
Dr George W Crane argues the pledge honors a Republic not a democracy and cites King and Pilate to show majority rule can fail justice. He warns against mob rule and stresses the Golden Rule in American government.
A dense listing of TV programs across channels KIEQ TV WDAF KOMU WIBW and KMBC KMBC offers films newsvariety shows children’s fare and sports. Notable items include Captain Video the Lone Ranger Dinah Shore Doug Edwards News and various afternoon and late night segments featuring Weather Sports and Talk shows across January 27 and 38 with specific time slots and station mentions.
Radio KMBC and WDAF air a dense, scrambled slate of programs across day and night. The guide includes news, sports, talk shows, boxing, crime reports, and many TV listings for stations KMBC WDAF EMBC WDAP with numerous times and program names such as Perry Como News Caravan Dinah Shore Ozzie and Harriet Sergeant, Ring Tin Tin and Mr. Rogers style items, all reflecting a chaotic broadcast grid.
Topeka Kansas January 26 party enthusiasts gather for Kansas Day to discuss the legislative session. Republicans face early friction as lawmakers delay work and tax questions loom. Observers expect debates on Governor Hall's program, budgets, and possible tax changes amid uncertain economic conditions. Rep Richard M Simpson will headline a gravity mixed Topeka gathering with talks on state prospects.
The Herald reports new subscriptions and renewals from Ottawa routes Henry Hildebrandt W G Welton Mrs Jennie Preston and T T Shelton Williamsburg II Wren Princeton W A Ratliff H Wasmund and Carver.
Incomplete readable text lists managing editor Guy Baedaker business manager Don Shipman and advertising manager Howard Harding. Mentions subscription rate details in trade area, months, and prices, but many words are garbled and unclear.
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