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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1956
Page
6
In a New York City column a writer warns of a coming elderly population surge, noting 13 million Americans over 65 in 1950 rising to 18 million by 1975. The piece laments aging neglect, calls for valuing older generations, and critiques society for marginalizing retirees.
William s burg area notes July 4 family gatherings with Frank Saunders and Stephanie visiting Atchison and Webb City to see relatives the Piersols Bakers Fergusons and Dobbs families. Fireworks at Dobbs home as several Kansas City and Garnett visitors call in for holiday.
In Rubiera Italy residents fled as a stream within town erupted in flames damaging a house and a small machine shop. Police traced the blaze to an illicit still nearby and blamed hot weather for catching fire. Separately US income data show 13 percent of spending units earned over 7500 dollars in 1955, up from six percent in 1950.
Portable adjustable circulating fan suitable for window mounting or floor use. Compact design with variable tilt and height options to fit small rooms or open spaces. Ideal for cooling and air movement in living areas, offices, or workshops.
The budget bureau approved a two story Leavenworth post office building to house federal courts and offices. Estimated at $1 038 000, the lease purchase project would use private funds and rent to the government before title passes to the government after several years.
Arkansas City reports that a new 18 million dollar federal animal disease laboratory will be located at Iowa State College to "keep Iowa in line politically," with State Democratic Chairman Frank Theis commenting on the by-passing of Kansas State.
Theis criticizes the Kansas location choice as political. Agriculture Secretary Benson says the Iowa school was chosen after a livestock industry committee surveyed sites. Savings Bonds are tax exempt.
Catalog of discounted fashion items and home improvements lists dresses from 9.98 to 10.98, prints and solids, plus junior and misses categories. Also featured are summer casuals 1.97 to 3.47, dainty ballet flats, lightweight low heels, and various colors of plastic tile. Reg prices noted for enamel, medicine cabinet, and enclosed seating.
Landowners who opposed Wichita's plan to take groundwater in Harvey County secured a district court temporary restraining order. The order bars the state engineer from holding a hearing on Wichita's application to seize the water.
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