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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1955
Page
2
Editorial notes Kansas state tax collections for the first 11 months of the fiscal year are on track for a new record. Sales, income, motor fuel taxes rise, May receipts up 16.6 percent from two years ago, signaling solvency and capacity to fund high school aid and other services while not guaranteeing perpetual prosperity.
Amsterdam is described as the Venice of the North though canals mainly provide atmosphere rather than transport. The city is divided into waterbound communities, with plentiful bridges, tree-lined canals, and lively neighborhoods. Rembrandt and Hals artworks anchor a rich but compact cultural scene, while street life blends multilingual ease with strong family and pet culture. visitors are urged to linger to enjoy food, hotels, and moderate prices.
The piece notes a lingering South Seas mood in Holland, suggesting political loss of an Indonesian empire but cultural remnants persist in brown-skinned faces on streets, architectural touches, and Indonesian dishes on menus.
The farm notes growing wary fish in the pond and a foot long Buffalo carp from another hole. Father’s busy month delays bone cleaning while mother resists fish cleaning. Calves rise to seventeen, hens lay eggs, and haying, barley, and wheat demand watching grasshoppers. Rodeo and circus gossip mingle with farm and weather, reservoir full and water spilling over the dam.
A digest of small town happenings includes Fayton Walker with measles, Ottawa shoppers Mrs Walter McMillen and Barbara LeLoup, and George Howell building a new Methodist church at LeLoup. It notes Italy’s potential entry into the European war, a five day work week at Santa Fe shops, a census figure of 22 004 for Franklin County, early ripening wheat, and 54 year old local eggs two dozen for a quarter. Thompson and Hayes advertise white canvas ribbon ties.
A Boyle Almanac feature highlights Helen Keller as an enduring inspiration for the handicapped, detailing her diary like feats and public remarks. It notes Keller’s age, her advocacy for the blind and poor, and quotes from various public figures while offering a broader social commentary.
A 65 year old Chicago Temple usher and gift collector named Tom Henderson displays leadership potential after a sailor donates $20. The note explores how a single act can reflect upbringing, religion, and character, suggesting the sailor's probable Boy Scout ties, religious family background, and future reliability. The piece frames Henderson as an applied psychologist guiding readers to infer traits from a donation.
The six member Kansas Forestry Fish and Game Commission interviewed several candidates yesterday but did not select a director. Six candidates were eliminated. several other applications remain pending. The post becomes vacant June 30, the resignation date of Dave Leahy, the current director.
The Ottawa Herald page shows an evening edition masthead and an unreadable subscription rate list. Names like Mell and Don Shipman appear as staff. the partial text hints at mail subscription options and a verification manager, but details are garbled.
A dense domestic TV grid from KFEQ to WIBW shows dozens of programs across stations in Kansas and Missouri. Highlights include I Love Lucy, December Bride, Dennis Daly news, and various game shows, dramas, and westerns with local air times and host names listed.
Radio Monday June 6 lineup lists WDAF KMBC KTJO KTJO and WDAPF programs across morning to night. Entries include music news sports and religious hour with Band of America and Baseball and Radio Theater.
TV Today And Tomorrow surveys TV plans for Summer many new productions and casting details. Jean Hersholt will lead Dr Christian teevee films Wendell Corey slated as co star James Mason with Lucy and Desi in Forever Darling in mid June New production company ZANRA spelled backward Leen al Horne as Helen Of Troy Dr Hudsons Secret Journal filmed for TV with John Howard in title role Jive style comedy starring Hal March and Tom DAndrea Soldiers with Fred Allen guesting for Orson Bean Show July 5 NBC to televise baseball All Star Game July 12 from Milwaukee County Stadium Autumn features Davis Cup Tennis finals and US Championships at Forest Hills Navy on site documentary July 25 Producers Showcases San Diego area Also Forests and US Bonds promotions.
State and federal leaders join thousands at Kirwin Dam dedication to mark a 19 million flood control irrigation project. The facility, 2.5 miles long, 169 feet high, will irrigate 11,500 acres and is set for completion this summer with speakers including Senators Schoepple Carlson Gov Hall and Rep Wing Smith and Interior official Fred Aandahl.
Searchers yesterday recovered two year old Linda Magruder from three feet of water in a canal about a mile from her home. The child, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilfred Magruder, had been missing since Saturday when she wandered from her home.
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