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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1955

Page

2

Creek flood control sparks state debate in Kansas

The Tuttle Creek and Turtle Creek flood control projects are debated as symbols for statewide protection. The Herald argues this issue shapes Kansas flood policy, affecting Ottawa and the Marais des Cygnes valley, with potential congressional impact and broader regional concerns.

Tuttle Creek the Herald Kansas Marais Des Cygnes Turtle Creek Congress Herald Ottawa

Paris Casino de Paris Show Review Describes Spectacle

A critic recounts a Casino de Paris revue blending vaudeville and musical numbers. The piece notes changing programs, elaborate scenery, and a standout Carmen Miranda look alike with a daring sheath gown, while quipping some acts may shock or amuse different audiences.

Paris Folies-Bergere Casino de Casino de Paris Noel Blane Carmen Miranda Carmen Bank of France

Father of the Bride in the June moment

A witty meditation on the overlooked Father of the Bride. It notes he funds the wedding, endures strict wardrobe and marching instructions, and is gently teased for being the unnoticed key figure at the ceremony and celebration. The piece ends with a nod of respect to his role.

Ottawa News Snippets From Nearby History

A mixed summary of past local happenings includes Auld Lang Syne memory at Gardner Lake, Verdun events, Nazi activity, Wellsville Girl Scouts camping at Forest Park, and a 50 year back note on Mrs. Ellen Wickham of Pomona. W. S. Tucker seeks county commissioner, burglaries at Ottawa wholesale grocer. Cc. E. Gormly in Topeka, Mrs. C. W. Nolan visiting Waverly.

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Singing Star Believes She Would Like To Live Forever

New York singer Marguerite Piazza, famed for opera and night club acts, jokes she wants to live 150 years. She values freedom from conventions, describes career shift from opera to jazz, and aims to act on Broadway and in TV or film.

New York Marguerite Piazza America Migs Piazza Miss Piazza New Orleans

Red Asylum For U.S. Soldier Opera Report

East Berlin papers say a U S soldier Horst Spanier was granted political asylum by East Germany. The兵 Spanier belonged to the 12th Infantry Battalion of the 2nd Armored Division. He lived in Memphis between engagements and is connected to William Condon, former vice president of American Snuffmored.

Berlin East Germany Scope Horst Spanier U. S East Berlin Memphis Spanier William Condon

Let Children Earn Money For Spending

Ethel R a Chicago housewife asks Dr. Crane about an elderly landlady who forgives rent and how tenants dodge payments by painting the landlady as an enemy. He explains the psychology of withholding payment, urges cash every time, and advises children earn their own spending money rather than an allowance.

Eddie Cantor Ethel R Chicago Ette Apartments O. K

Happiness and harmony define Miss Piazza’s outlook on life

Miss Piazza, often flying to meet her on weekends while on tour, says happiness in the heart comes from peace and harmony at home. She declares she is not fighting anyone and cherishes this tranquil philosophy as the most wonderful thing in the world.

Television Schedule Highlights From June 16 Evening Lineup

Channel by channel TV listing shows primetime lineup with major programs from Hopstong Cassidy to Dragnet and Abbott and Costello. It notes times from 4:00 p.m. through 11:00 p.m. across stations including KFEQ TV WDAF TV KOMU KMBOU WIBW Topeka and more with a mix of dramas, comedies, westerns, news and late-night features.

Kfeq-Tv St. Joseph Wdaf-Tv Komu-Tv Kansas City KMBOU Artemie Wibw-Tv Topeka Kansas Hopstong Cassidy Doug Edwarda Diash Shore Doug Edwards News Caravan Jane Frohman Hal Groucho Marx Ray Mijiand Star Tonight Abbott Costello Ford Theatre Television Playhouse Star Playhouse Lux Video Theatre Public Defender Orient Express Stockyards Famous Playhouse Wihy

Radio Schedule Highlights From June 14 Across Stations

A fragmented listing shows radio lineup across KNBC KMBC and WDAF, including news programs sports and variety shows. Entries reference shows like Amos and Andy Roy Rogers The Loser 700 9 30 Jane Pickens Bing Crosby and boxing content with different time slots and network cues.

WDAF KMBC Tenn Ernie McGeen Jane Pickens KNBC Jerry Flelding EMBC FYI Dinsh Shore Amas Andy Sparta Garroway KMNBC Bing Crosby KMAC Tenn. Ernie Wdaf—News Kmbec—Serenade

Convicts surrender after escape attempt at prison

Three long term inmates at Southern Michigan Prison seized a stamping plant foreman as hostage and tried to flee through a sewer tunnel used by 13 previous escapees. After four hours they surrendered. Foreman George Clark was unharmed.

Jackson, Mich Southern Michigan Prison Mike Gisondi George Patskan Edward Robinson George Clark

Uf Talks Near Deadline Over Sinclair Oil Contract

Negotiations for about 10,000 Sinclair Oil employees across plants refineries wells and distribution centers near a deadline. Hopes for a settlement remain high as talks proceed today.

New York

Heavy rainfall reported across Independence Kansas

Heavy rainfall totals collected in Independence Kansas during the first seven hours of the morning ranged from .2 to 2.2 inches with the heaviest 48 hour total at 3.14 inches recorded at the southwest weather station. Lighter rain fell in the northeast. Farmers west and south reported up to 2.70 inches overnight.

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Ottawa Herald front page misc entry listing staff and rates

Evening Edition Ottawa Herald details staff roles. Includes managing editor, business and advertising managers, and circulation. Notices subscription options by mail in and outside trade area with three, six, and twelve month rates, plus a rate of thirty eight dollars fifty cents indicated.

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