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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1956
Page
2
The two Republican candidates for governor back repeal of the lien clause in the state welfare law. The clause lets the state recoup welfare advances from estates of recipients, a move critics call political football yet it curbs abuse by some heirs. The piece questions the wisdom of the stance and reflects on language loss in travel signs, ending with a note on avoiding accidents abroad.
The article urges full backing for forming a Civil Defense organization in Ottawa. It argues the setup is vital for floods, fires, tornadoes, and other disasters, not just air raids, and would save time and lives by ensuring a ready-to-act team during emergencies, recalling Ottawa's 1951 flood experience.
Critics describe the so called flying truth patrol as resorting to cheap politics over no real issues. They list supposed charges such as redecorating the governor’s mansion and office, buying a social registry, moving Abe Lincoln’s portrait, having pictures made of himself, and a $106 Wichita hotel bill for the governor and two assistants. The piece dismisses these as poor reasons to oppose Hall’s renomination.
A travelogue describes renting an Opel in Switzerland and touring Europe. Costs noted include 270 dollars for 25 days and about 11 dollars a day for gasoline. The writer extols car travel advantages over public transport, praising European highways, maps, and courteous drivers despite language and navigation barriers.
Elm reflects on postwar conditions recalling shortages from pipe cleaners to cigars and gasoline. He notes plentiful cigarette brands now versus scarce supply a dozen years earlier. trains, cars, and travel were limited. soldiers bought harps from post exchanges, and many veterans faced limited leisure amid ongoing adjustments after World War II.
Auld Lang Syne reports 10 gallons of salt water from an 86 foot well in East Ottawa, yielding about three pounds of salt after processing. If the salt rate proves profitable, Ottawa may gain a new industry. Also notes Leavenworth's corn and oats orders, McDonald’s lumber trade, potential fruit sales, wedding season hints, and a shortage of printer’s type for cards.
Dr George W Crane recounts Lois R a 23 year old widow who survived a fatal auto wreck and a period of suicidal despair. After a physician jolt she enters a life path through college work social reintegration and eventual marriage to a dentist with shared activities and a new child. The piece argues that God has a plan and urges facing problems in life.
The site for Waverly's new elementary school began being cleared this week. Norman Brothers Construction Co. uses a large bulldozer to remove brush and trees. Attend church next Sunday.
The notice lists positions and rates for subscription by mail in the trade area. Rates shown include one month, three months, six months, and one year.
Broadcast guide lists KMBC WDAF KTJO EMBC and WDAY programs across July weekend. Dinners music news sports baseball and various music hours fill the day with Opry features and special reports on Henry Taylor Bellwether topics.
Osborn family reports their 2 year old twin Debby has been in K U Medical Center for five weeks with a blue baby condition worsened by a recent truck incident. Doctors advise constant nursing and remaining at the center. Bill Kimball and Irene Renzenberger brought Mrs Kimball home from Kansas City for temporary family time before more treatments. Mrs Kimball had paralysis since June 15. Jack Sunderland and Fred Lalman visited Kansas City for tests. Arthur and Mrs Rice sold their east Greeley farm to Walter Mahans. plan to relocate to Missouri.
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