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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1955
Page
2
Analysts note that Eisenhower could seek a second term if popular, yet the federal budget remains out of balance. Despite cuts totaling about $12 billion and a $400 million reduced deficit projection, last year ended $4.2 billion in the red. Critics blame defense and social programs for deficits while supporters say voters won’t accept higher taxes.
A fragmentary column riffs on remarks about Pearl Mesta in Saigon, scandal and conspiracy in a riot tale, a grieving grandmother, a summit’s high level, a risky $84 000 question, Chicago’s planned water fluoridation, whisky flavored tea, and 1 500 Geneva correspondents described as geniuses.
Auld Lang Syne marks 13 years since H. D. McGrath led 18 Gas Service employees to an Ozarks outing. Over 2000 fishermen attended Lone Star lake’s formal opening. Glen Seyler of Homewood reported oats at 83 bushels per acre 25 years ago. National Guard left for Ft. Riley camp. Rev. K. H. Cook sustained a broken wrist at home. A. P. Elder proposed Ottawa to St. Louis road years ago. Mrs. F. R. Miller and deceased daughter visited Kansas City. A team driven by C. C. Coldazier’s rural maid camer ran away. Abel Evans of Peoria was in the city.
A veteran services piece argues that a year of college after Navy service yields far greater future earnings and job prospects than immediate work in a textile mill. It contrasts the impact of college versus a paid car and explains how firms screen applicants using education and tests.
An essay contrasts how weather and daily light shape behavior, arguing morning is a masculine time focused on duty and activity while evening is a feminine domain. It describes how old and young adapt to temperature and light, with mornings awakening energy and prompting people to rise and resume daily toil.
A humorous comparison argues golf is more strenuous but far more fun than lawn mowing. Golf brings exhilaration and occasional frustration, while mowing offers weekly relief from work and lower costs. The piece notes similar physical effort but highlights golf’s mood boost and lawn care’s steady routine.
A fragmentary note from The Hopkins Syndicate advises readers to mail a stamped, addressed envelope and a dime to cover typing and printing costs at Afeiott Indiana. The text references psychological charts and asks to address correspondence to Cy Crane in care of The Hopkins Syndicate.
A dense listing of TV programs across stations KMBC WDAF KNBC and more for a midweek day. It covers time slots from 6:00 p.m. through late night with shows including sports news weather plays and variety acts, naming programs and hosts like Frankie Laine Doug Edwards and Leroy. The schedule blends local and network offerings with a mix of dramas comedies and public affairs.
Radio listings show KMBC and WDAF network programming with time blocks for music news and comedy. Programs include Ernie, Amos and Andy, Abbott and Costello, Dragnet, Lux Video Theatre, You and three Star News, plus Westerns and crime shows across stations KMBC and WDAF on July 25.
Mrs. Frank Cosby and Bernard of Topeka spent Wednesday through Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Owens. Donna Rutledge of Paola visited with Mrs. Lottie Burnett and Mrs. Alvina Banks. Lane M A F served dinner Thursday at the Lane Methodist Church. Art Holland and family of Sunflower spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Triplett. Merle Cole family and Vernon Prothe of Black visited Kyle Edwards and family in Kansas City. Gail Chambers and family visited Gene Kitts and Rodney of Ottawa Sunday. Earl Porter and…
A small feature on Ruth Wyeth Spear pattern sets and a lawn figure project with color diagrams. Details include pattern 65 at 25 cents, Lawn & Garden Pack ets No 1 and No 2 at $1 each, and a refund option if not found attractive or useful.
Mix diced leftover boiled potatoes with diced ham. Arrange in a pie plate, pour a little cream over, and top with grated cheese. Broil until hot through and the top is bubbly and lightly browned. Safe buy. U. S. Savings Bonds.
The Senate approved an Army construction bill raising the Ft Leavenworth appropriation from 3,182,000 to 3,382,000 dollars. The measure, passed by voice vote, now returns to the House for consideration amid Senate increases totaling over one billion dollars.
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates for trade area readers including mail options such as one month three months six months and yearly plans. It notes publication details and pricing in a concise business notice.
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