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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1957
Page
2
A Washington debate over Defense Secretary Wilson remarks about alleged National Guard draft dodging in the Korean War is dismissed as hazy fuss. The piece notes some enlisted to avoid the draft, praises the Guard’s overall service, and urges the issue be dropped with a blunt closing line.
A mother of the bride jokes she has gained a son in law, a phone, and a car after losing a daughter. The Kansas City Star reporter heads to a South Pole scientific expedition, while aging and estate gratitude jostle with talk of U.S. and Russia trading insults. The piece blends whimsy with broad comments on aging and diplomacy.
Georgia M a 24 year old married five years asks Dr Crane why her husband’s jealousy drives her to despair. He accuses her of flirtation for innocent acts, while her own fidelity remains intact. The doctor notes jealousy often stems from a deep inferiority complex and fear of losing affection.
Last minute program changes leave gaps in listings for Thursday January 31. Notable items include Dr N Ventor and Dragnet blocks, evening movies, news, game shows, boxing and boxing results, and music programs from Liberace to Eddie Fisher.
A fragmented radio schedule lists stations KTIO FM WDAF KCOMO and others with music news and shows. Mentions boxing and crime fiction programs like Philo Vance and Amos ’t’ Andy plus a note about attending church next Sunday.
A compact calendar of quirky historical notes for February listing events, births, and milestones such as Groundhog Day hamburger day, 1777 Monterey arrival, 1929 US Canal Zone air mail, 1587 Mary Queen of Scots beheading, 1876 Appalachian Club, 1847 Edison birth, 1817 gas street lamps, 1792 postal law, 1816 Peacock capture, 1947 Iowa State Univ founding, and 1807 Burr arrest with linguistic coinages.
A brother editor questions the $38 billion annual defense outlay while considering employment needs for three million service members and the broader defense industry. The piece then shifts to a city commission case where a mayoral wife sues for assault and battery, followed by Oregon senate debates on banking and Saturday banking restrictions and a social fidelity critique. The discussion expands to marital jealousy, suspicion, and sexual insecurity affecting professionals, hinting at stress within personal and public life.
Ottawa items note bids to build 7.1 miles of concrete slab road from Williamsburg northeast on Kansas 23 to join about 6 miles near Ottawa. A Bargain store planned by Obert Cook at 115 N Main will handle new and used merchandise. Various local notices include a speaking event by Carolyn Converse in Wellsville and a marriage license for Edmund Lister Jr. and Lola Stephenson of Ottawa. Bruce Latimer injured at Ramstedt greenhouse. Jennie Armstrong ill with tonsillitis. Charles Detwiler from Waggoner, Indian Territory visiting relatives. his father Robert Detwiler ill. Mrs D W Leonard of Ottawa seeks a bull dog watch dog.
Carnegie Free library highlights include Scientific American Reader with science topics from evolution to brain and machine. Brendan Gill's The Day the Money Stopped offers humor and insight, plus My Love Affair With the State of Maine by Gertrude Mackenzie about two New York women buying a store in Maine. The Warrior by Frank Slaughter retells the Osceola and Seminole War era with passion and tragedy.
A devotional prayer emphasizes being God’s workmanship created in Christ Jesus for good works. It asks for guidance to discern and follow God’s will, asking for renewal and use of life according to divine purpose, in Jesus name.
A public library in Inland California operates within a cafe that has sold beer for five months. Librarian Violet Thompson notes the library may have to move due to complaints as residents enjoy both beer and books in the same venue. Also cited is India’s 1955 diamond import value of $274,890 versus $212,880 in 1953-45.
The Serenaders play Saturday nights at the Pla-Mart Paola drawing a large crowd for music and dancing. Thursday nights offer old-time rounds and square dancing with western tunes. Attendees can reserve a booth with Mhaning AZAR and join a teen friendly, orderly social scene.
Edith Coughlin had her second left toe removed Thursday at Ottawa hospital and is recuperating at her son Donald Coughlin’s home. Several local residents, church groups, and students are mentioned alongside updates on service members, births, and community events in Wellsville and nearby towns.
New York essay notes two sisters Kathy and Amy aged 13 and 7 who quarrel over trivial matters from sand borders to chairs and banners. Their parents struggle to mediate as disputes echo through beds and hallways. The piece ends with a remark on misunderstood youth and a stray line about Africa’s Webra preserve and a national cost of lost productivity.
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