City Consideres Big Engine for Power Plant Expansion
Ottawa city commissioners seek a large diesel engine to boost electric plant output amid rising demand. Four bids were opened. California firm touted as having the biggest output but untested. San Francisco tests to determine winner. city consultants may not attend tests, relying on certified test reports.
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Board of Commissioners
California
West Coast
San Francisco
Ottawa
Fisherman's Wharf
First Woman Kan State Printer Declines State Car
Mrs Lillie Washabaugh named the first woman Kan state printer drops the keys to a state owned car on Gov George Docking’s desk saying she does not believe in state cars. She plans to conduct business in the office or by telephone and was appointed by Docking.
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Topeka
Lillie Washabaugh
Kangas
George Docking
Washabaugh
Docking
Readers thank you for Sunday School lesson and Social Security articles
From Our Readers thanks published current Sunday School Lesson and Dr. Smith commentary, notes it arrives in time for rural patrons, and praises timely Social Security articles. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Stewart, RFD 4.
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Smith
Bryan Stewart
RFD 4
City tax cut and social quirks spark chatter
In New York City the property tax rate drops from 4.02 to 3.9, while insurers rate single drivers higher than married ones. An Atlanta man who smacked a soldier smacking his wife paid 50 dollars in a police court. President Eisenhower blends diplomacy with golf as Prime Minister visits. Princess Margaret may have a new tall, dark, handsome beau who can lavish a high life. An airman crossing 20 miles in a balloon proved Lake Michigan appears uniform from edge to edge.
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Atlanta
Princess Margaret
Auld Lang Syne 25 Years Ago Highlights
County Attorney C E Halloren returns after two weeks at Hot Springs Ark. Mrs G W Ramey released from hospital to home. Don Beck plans a new tile cow barn east of Ottawa. Mrs Harvey Croan reports tomatoes and cucumbers from her garden. A young wolf raised by Clifford Cowdery grows tame yet worries over its chicken-killing habit. Circus personnel first on Main Street, an Italian hand organist and Monkey. W P Felix heads to Philadelphia for Elks grand lodge sessions. Charles Morgan a Fredonia plug brakeman laid off after hot cinder eye injury.
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Charles Morgan
Clips And Quips on health and state of nation
A collection of humorous quotations from various papers. Goodland News notes a speaker’s rapid health reply and the audience’s reaction to a pun about closing. E Dorado Times, Augusta Gazetta reference a town gossip label as a playful quip.
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Goodland News
Augusta Gazetta
Prayer For Today Reflects Trust In God Over Idols
A meditation on Exodus 20:2 warns against worshiping money status or power. It urges reliance on God and that He desires the best for believers. The reflection emphasizes casting aside worldly success as false gods.
History of fireworks from ancient to modern color displays
This piece traces fireworks origins from China where saltpeter with charcoal sparked pyrotechny to Egyptian, Greek, and Italian early displays. It notes Renaissance use, London celebrations, and the 1830 shift to potassium chlorate creating color. Rockets, star heads, and risk to makers are described with emphasis on spectacle and popularity.
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China
London
Ottawa Herald subscription rates in trade area details
The Ottawa Herald lists daily publication details and subscription prices. In trade area by mail one month is 85 cents, three months 2 dollars, six months 3.75 dollars, one year 7 dollars. outside trade area by mail one month 1 dollar, three months 3 dollars, six months 5.50 dollars, one year 10 dollars.
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Ottawa Herald
S. Main
Ottawa
Kas
Robert B. Welling
Severa Ceveana
Guy Snedaker
Sseresesereeseese
Complex TV Schedule With Multiple Channels Listed
A dense listing of channel numbers and program titles across CBS NBC and ABC with numerous show names including news weather sports and entertainment segments spanning daytime into late night. Names such as Mickey Mouse Garrel Hatty Bah and Jimmie Dean appear among varied fare from news to cartoons to game shows.
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Mickey Bouse
Linthe Maree Ae Garrel Hatty Bah
Bparts
Rocky James An
Danny Thomad
Margie Bina
Daily Word
Maxwell
Elizabeth b—Farly
Tdragnet
Miss Brooks
Climax
Laurel Hardy
Crusader
Ernie
Apnapolis
Hickok
Liltle Rascals
ONSA
Phog Allen
Rob Crosby
Dinah Shara
KC Sportlight
Srt
Preston
Kartoons
Playhouse
Dr. N. Ventor
Radio Schedule Fragments From July Fourth Coverage
A fragmented list of radio programs and hosts across stations KCMO WDAF KTJO XCMO and others for July 3 and July 4 including news weather music and serialized shows. Notable names include Robt. Q. Lewis Amos n Andy Bob Hope and Beatty with times ranging from early morning to evening.
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WDAF
Bob Sanders
Marans Beatty
KCMQ
Robt
Q. Lewis
KTIO
XCMO
WDAP
Ktjo-Fm
Orpen House
Amos
Andy
KTJO
Atuate 9300
Philo Vance
Newa
Kcmo—World Tonight
WDAY
Morgan Beatty
Bob Hope
Ktio- Ae
Bold Venture
KCMOQ
KCNO
Wageetene Beatty
Robt Q. Lewly
Wohad—News TV
Kccmo—Robl
Kcmo—Newe
Boxtog Rego
Kcmoo
Amos'n
Bogton Blackie
Newas
Kccmo
World Tonight
WDAH
Stanton Area Social News Recaps Local Visits
Mrs Ollie Bartholomew Merriam visited her parents C B Jackson in Osmansoul. Sunday callers at George Brassfield included Glenn Small Tony Lee Otis Foster Jim Chamberlin and others from Ran tol Osawatomie and California. Various families and relatives such as George Chambers Mark Anderson Johnnie Anderson Sharp and Killie Wilson joined afternoon and evening visits through the week.
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Ol Mansouul
George Brassfield
Glenn Small
Tony Lee
Otis Foster
Jim Chamberlin
Gale Gilbert
Rantoul
Bobby Grigsby
Willis Smith
Milford Lash
California
George Chambers and Sons
Mark Anderson
Johnnie ‘Anderson Sharp
Jessel
Jerry
George Yackle
Dolliver
Iowa
Howard Yackle
A. J. Adamstart
Emmetsburg
Jlard
Maude Myres
Roy Gore
Edgerton
Brucel
Devins
Ray Dolley
Ollie
Plum Creek
Bill Fauster
Tommie
Near Rantoul
Tony
Any Mother Can Raise Her Son To Be Comedian
Jerry Lewis argues that any mother can raise a boy to be a comedian and distinguishes between taught comedians and natural funnymen. He cites examples like Charlie Chaplin and W. C. Fields as standouts, and criticizes contrived humor while praising spontaneous, self-driven comedy. The interview touches on love, humor varieties, and the dynamics of show business.
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New York
Jerry Lewis
Jerry
MM Dewalt Nawendian
Tenita
Gary
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Jerry Lewis readying comeback after family lessons
Dayton report highlights Jerry Lewis self deprecating stance and famed comedy career. The article recalls his long string of successful TV ventures and his influence on audiences. It notes his modest view of his class and describes his role as a top figure in zany American entertainment. It also covers his son Gary's shift toward show business after witnessing his father's world watch.
Briles Area News Highlights Family Visits and Shower
Friday dinner guests included Emil Kirchhoff with his sister Hinch and Wilford, plus Ted Kirchhoff and son from Missouri. Nelson Briles visited Rantoul relatives. a bridal shower for Exra McMahan at New Hope Baptist Church drew 45 women hosted by six church members. George Gould and Nelson Briles joined Emil y Whirchhoilf Friday. Claude Hamilton has been ill and not eating well.
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Hinch
Wilford
Ted Kirchhoff
Missouri
Nelson Briles
Clarence Briles
Rantoul
New Hope Baptist Church
Exra McMahan
Percy van Horn
C. D. Garrett
George Miller
Claude Beets
Virgil Beebe
George Gould
Emily Whirchhoilf
Claude Hamilton
Husband Has Problem With His Wife's Doting Parents
Dr. George W Crane presents Case V-327 about Beth K 29 whose clingy parents have hindered her marriages. Her second husband complains Beth never left her mother’s apron strings, refusing college or separate living and insisting on weekly Sundays with her parents, harming their home life and his career. He warns prospective husbands and parents to encourage emotional growth before marriage.
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Beth K
Beth
Grane
Hopking Syndicate
Melott
Ind
Cain Named To Parole Post In Kansas
TOPEKA Dan C. Cain former chairman of the State Board for Penal Institutions is named state director of probation and parole on provisional status by the new State Probation and Parole Board. Don Winterburg is appointed Cain's deputy. Cain keeps Shawnee County Democratic chairmanship as board warns on transfers. The board calls for a civil service exam within 90 days for the post and deputy.
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Topeka
Dan C. Cain
Pena Institutions
Cain
New State Probation and Parole Board
Penal Board
Don Winterburg
Shawnee County
Robert Turney
Rice Lardner
Clathe
Harry Lytle
Junction City
Indians Invade American Navy
In San Diego California 18-year-old recruit Carl Two Horses from Cannon Ball North Carolina shares his Sioux family name traceable to a great great grandfather who owned two horses Other Indian recruits include Marcus Two Hatchett Fred Big Big Horse Leroy Everybody Sam Tall Bear and more as they join the naval training center to begin service
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Calif
Carl
Naval Training Center
Cannon Bail
N. C
Marcus Two Hatchett
Fred Big Big Horse
Leroy Everybody
Sam Tall Bear
Dog Welcomed At Hotel Despite Man’s Concerns
Sterling shopper Mrs M J Peterson recalls a retired railroad man seeking a Florida hotel reservation with his dog. The owner, with forty years in the trade, assured no police ejections for dogs, no hotel towels or blankets in a dog’s luggage, and no dog related misdeeds, concluding the dog is welcome.
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Sterling
Calo
M. J. Peterson
Florida
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