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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1956
Page
2
The Hagelberger case shows a death sentence commuted after public pressure, revealing capricious mercy where one co defendant’s sentence was spared due to influence. The piece argues abolition would remove emotion driven decisions and allow objective crime handling.
A farm diary notes unusually dry conditions with chiggers returning after a scare, chinch bugs for corn, ponds filled with government help, a dog friendly with kids, a son wary of administration, grasshoppers growing, and a late firefly season amid heat. Local hopes cling to rain and stable crops despite nuisances.
The piece describes the Italian lakes with their blue waters and scenic shores, noting tourist behavior and nationalities. It highlights Americans undercounted, Germans as dominant postwar visitors, and the visible shift in European travel dynamics as Germany recovers economically and reclaims tourist prestige.
Auld Lang Syne reports Chinese merchants plan a tri weekly newspaper in San Francisco. They send for type and presses from Hong Kong, assembling a Chinese printing shop with thousands of characters. Apprenticeship will precede expert work as pig tailed reporters are anticipated. The note also mentions Republican advertising pressure and a disrupted Ottawa County fair meeting.
New York report profiles Henry Fonda joining Orion Productions to produce his own films. He discusses why producers seek profits, the budget for 12 Angry Men, and his view on acting discipline. His career path from Nebraska to Broadway and film is summarized along with his producer ambitions.
Dr George W Crane profiles Benny O a 31 year old married man who allowed his wife to take over household finances. After adopting a budget led by the wife the couple reduced debt and daily stress, reporting a $17.20 surplus last month and fewer money quarrels. The piece argues wives should manage household money and invites readers to request Crane’s Budget Booklet.
Pour tomato aspic into a ring mold unmold to form a hollow center. Fill with drained whole kernel corn mixed with French dressing. Surround the ring with green-water cress or chicory for garnish and color.
A statement notes that about seventy percent of goods sold at retail in the United States originate from agricultural production. It highlights the link between farming and consumer markets, implying broad economic impact from soil-based goods.
Last minute program changes hinder full accuracy for these listings. Weather segment for Huston shows July 11 with unspecified times, followed by 8:00 and 8:30 PM sports segment.
A historical TV radio listing shows July 10 with multiple stations and programs. Time slots include dinner music, show time, news, sports, and music segments across KMBC WDAF KTIO and KRTJO channels. Notable entries feature Roger Fredrikson, Morgan Beatty, Ted Heath and Minus 1.
A listing of radio stations and program blocks including KMBC KTJO WDAF and related shows. It enumerates time slots such as 9 00 and 7 30 with titles like Campus News Jazz Nite Life Religion Recollections Open House and Boxing. The entry reads as a schedule rather than a narrative report.
Dan Thornton former Colorado governor opened a Republican drive for farm votes in Chicago. He will head a four month campaign with farmer rancher to farmer chain efforts and seeks Democrat and independent participation. Hollis Nelson joined from Washington to aid the effort. Thornton was appointed by President Eisenhower to organize the vote drive and plans field work with 15 to 20 participants and meetings with Republican state chairmen. The new HQ is at the Illinois Republican State Central Committee offices.
Gen Sir Gerald Templer, chief of the British General Staff, flew home to London today after a two day visit to war torn Cyprus. During his stay Templer discussed security and operations with local authorities.
Christopher Magenta, 52, of Thompsonville Connecticut, died of a heart attack at Narragansett Park after a horse named Rags, which would have paid $740 on a $200 bet, was disqualified from first place for a foul claim.
Denver a state agriculture official warns dust storms will be inevitable on eastern Colorado plains this winter unless the grazing permit on drought disaster lands is rescinded. Harry Clark, head of Colorado’s U S Drought Committee, criticized Benson's approval of the permit and urged cover on the land to protect soil, noting the grazing defeats the soil bank plan and risks major dust storms next winter.
Rain fell mainly in the eastern third of the nation, with heavy downpours overnight along the South Atlantic coast and in parts of New England. Elizabeth City North Carolina saw nearly 3 inches in six hours, while Rumford Maine and College Station Texas reported about 1 and 2 inches respectively. Skies were mostly clear from the upper Great Lakes to the Rockies.
Air Force chief of staff General Nathan F. Twining told the House Armed Services Committee that his recent tour of Russia offered few reliable clues on Soviet air strength. The panel planned to withhold testimony until tomorrow before the Senate committee, then Twining would issue a publishable summary. He reportedly gave a detailed view of his Russia visit, noting he saw more than the United States would have shown a Soviet officer.
A devotional prayer exalts God the Father and asks calm and blessing for all children. It seeks faith and teaches prayer following the sentiment of Our Father in heaven.
Flint Michigan hosts the Powder Puff Derby finish as 32 planes complete a 2336 mile flight from California toward a 5 p m EST deadline. Sixteen planes finished, led by Joyce Failing in a Beechcraft Bonanza, with others halting at Fort Wayne Urbana and Columbia. The winner will be decided after handicaps are applied and elapsed times are computed. Arrivals included Mickey Clark and Ruth Lake from Missouri.
A son was born at midnight Sunday to Mrs. Samuel Booth in Glen Cove after her husband died in a plane crash the previous night. The mother and baby are in good condition at Community Hospital. The Booths, residents of Paoli Pennsylvania, were visiting friends on Fishers Island and were en route to their Long Island home when the small plane crashed in Hempstead Harbor.
The principal industry of French Somaliland is salt production. Gulf of Aden waters flood desert sands, then evaporate to leave salten harvests.
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