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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1955
Page
2
An editorial lampoons Nikita Khrushchev’s drunken conduct at a Belgrade gathering and mocks Soviet leadership, noting his behavior could affect Moscow’s image. The column shifts to anecdotes from Europe about marital strain and travel mishaps, contrasting American views with European reports.
Notices from a local paper include the Santa Fe asking the Public Service Commission for permission to discontinue motor car service between Ottawa and Gridley due to operating losses. Other items note a new storage building under construction, a county attorney Ralph E Page seeking reelection, and several historical blips from 15 and 25 years ago.
Lyndon city council proposes to purchase the Lyndon waterworks from Kansas City Power and Light Co for a nominal consideration. The deal hinges on resident approval by vote.
Topeka The Kansas Turnpike Authority gave no immediate decision on which firms will operate service stations along the under construction highway. Bids for rental of six stations at Towanda Matfield Green Emporia and Lawrence were submitted, with Sinclair at Wellington and Sogony Vacuum at Topeka among bidders.
Maj. Gen. John B. Montgomery, commander of the 8th Air Force, was killed in a three car crash on U S Highway 584 West of Plains Kansas Thursday. The Air Force confirmed his retirement request had not yet been approved and offered few details. Survivors include his widow. Funeral set for Monday at Plymouth Congregational Church Lawrence.
In a brief exchange, a husband reveals to his wife that he bought a carrousel for their children, noting its Spanish meaning merry go round. She responds with calm disbelief while the Paris Herald reports the provocation as stated.
A writer recalls the moment the hotel Reforma and Avenida de la Reforma surface from memory after a brief brain freeze. He notes memory lapses affect recent events more than old ones and jokes about others who can casually recall dates and details.
Hutchinson Kansas man John Leroy Jansen was killed in a car wreck 12 miles west of Streator Illinois. Two others, Grant Pile and a 12 year old, were injured and hospitalized after the car overturned. The elder Jansen, a Streator resident, and Pile were taken to hospital.
Henry Werner, 65, former dean of student affairs at the University of Kansas, died at St Luke's Hospital from a heart ailment. He resigned as dean in 1947 but continued teaching as an associate professor of chemistry until a few weeks before his death. He joined the KU faculty in f
Dr George W Crane weighs moral options for Bernice G 19 unwed mother described previously arguing adoption best serves the most people long term. He urges trusting physician clergy and family, warns against stigma, notes adoption benefits foster parents and future prospects for Bernice, and advises seeking help from Child Welfare.
OCR fragment shows newspaper masthead Ottawa Herald Ottawa Kas with unreadable pricing sections and familiar ads. It references the time of publication and departments including advertising manager and subscription rates, but layout and details are garbled.
A dense listing details program blocks and show names across Channel 2, 4, 6, 8, and 13 with times from 5:00 p.m. through late evening, including dramas, comedies, sports, and variety shows. It notes specific titles like The Ozark Jubilee, Gunsmoke, and The Ed Sullivan Theater style lineups, along with morning and afternoon segments and public affairs.
The day's noon to night lineup features Rob Crosby and the Greatest Gift Bob, Ted Mack's Matinees, Secret Storm, and a mix of personal interest shows. Notable programs include Your Home, Modern Romances, and I Love Lucy with multiple time slots across the afternoon and evening.
A Wichita area report notes the 1955 Kansas wheat crop is projected at 123,700,000 to 132,864,000 bushels, the smallest since 1939, with yields trimmed from 14.5 to 13.5 bushels per acre. Drought and late rains affect harvest. abandonment reaches 1,636,000 acres leaving 9,163,000 acres for harvesting. The story also covers local visits, hospital updates, and community notices.
The Veterans Administration awarded a 17.942 million dollar contract to Peter Kiewit Sons Co of Omaha for a 21 building 21,000 bed neuropsychiatric hospital on a 160 acre tract near Winter General Hospital in Topeka Kansas. The project includes dismantling the existing facility and completing the new complex within about 800 days.
Joseph Gehler a 37 year old Cincinnati man has earned his fifth diploma from the University of Cincinnati in 18 years. The cost department clerk collects degrees including BA BSM BSc in commerce and an MA. He plans to pursue an associate in accounting at evening college.
Children of Ottawa Mr and Mrs Bob Rodgers and Mr and Mrs Mike Lovell shared a picnic Sunday at Lone Star lake. Mrs Mary Thomas of Olathe is visiting this week with her sister Mrs Fred Detwiler. Mr and Mrs Loyd Detwiler of
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