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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1956
Page
2
An editorial warns Kansas turnpike opening may be dampened by investor distrust as bonds trade at 87 cents on the dollar. It argues revenue bonds underpin state financing from dormitories to utilities and could force lawmakers to shift gas tax revenue if tolls fail to meet costs.
Montreux Switzerland charms away from Lausanne with lake views and snow capped Alps. The town two streets wide offers hotels shops and a riverside terrace life with concerts gambling and yodeling. Mozart’s 200th birth anniversary is marked next Friday with a musical event.
A man wore Bermuda shorts with no hat on Main Street attracting few stares as observers debated whether such attire is cool enough for hot weather or appropriate for downtown. The author argues Bermuda shorts are an affectation best left to home or casual settings.
A notice describes the new wholesale liquor shop of Jacob Louis with a large stock of liquors cigars and syrups and a pledge to lowest rates and true representations. The County Commissioners dispute over equalized taxes includes exasperated remarks by Sheldon and Nugent. Engine No 10 from L L and G shops is rebuilt painted black and christened for B C Foot Jr, amid mild praise for Foot.
A New York columnist argues dieting boosts male self esteem while women keep constant self regard. He notes dieting becomes national psychiatry, turning men into crusaders who measure worth by pounds shed, feeling superior yet prone to fanaticism. He recounts a personal seven week loss from 207 to 187 pounds.
Fragmentary OCR shows Ottawa Herald masthead information and postal statement with hours and advertising subscrip tion rates. The garbled lines mention managing editor Bon Ssipmas and subscription terms by mail with monthly and yearly options, but specifics are unclear.
Dr George W Crane advises at dinner about dating and mate choice arguing teens gain perspective by dating several partners. He suggests families vote on prospective in laws and that unborn children influence choice by proxy. He emphasizes thinking with head over heart and offers charts via the Hopking Syndicate for a fee.
Mrs Joe Blunk shows marked improvement from a heart condition after a long rest cure. She attended church, cooked meals, and enjoyed visits and letters from friends. Several neighbors called at the Blank home, with other visits and a day of canning sweet corn. Family members and friends shared time at the Ira Dean and Meyersick homes, and with the Williams family and Debra Joan.
A Friday July listing shows back to back film features including The Trail, Double Feature, and Capture sessions, with time slots from 12:30 to 11:30. Local radio stations KMBC WDAF WPAN air sports and music blocks, plus TV news and fan clubs noted.
Residents and visitors from Ottawa Centro Polis Eudora and nearby towns share weekend visits. Notes mention a carrier of gatherings at homes of Blank Rodgers Lovell and Richards. Bible camp at Topeka. youth camp attendance. and relatives visiting or returning home from trips.
Readers submit questions on Social Security pensions and retirement. Answers cover tax rules, earnings limits, survivor benefits, self employment tax, clergy coverage, and burial expenses. Practical guidance explains when to apply, how benefits are affected by work, and how to contact Ray Henry with further questions.
San Francisco Chief of Police Frank Ahren announced a new policy to curb repeat drunkenness offenders. The city, long deemed hard drinking, saw 62,033 arrests last year with 43,709 for drunkenness and only 13,651 taken to court.
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