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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1955
Page
2
The Legislature made minor changes to the driver license law but kept it largely intact. The writer argues examinations are perfunctory and insufficient to assess fitness to drive and calls for stricter standards to reduce automobile accidents. He notes Americans claim a right to drive but society must protect itself with better rules.
A brief column offers highway safety tips urging against inviting strangers into a car. It notes changes in employer commutes and parking lots, hints at trimming costs, and mocks a generic UN birthday celebration not fully realized in its first decade.
An outstanding spring girl graduate in Poughkeepsie, N Y was paroled to take her high school final exams while another teen was nabbed by police before reaching her goals. The Country Gentleman ends after 102 years and critics note a changing world as fatal highway crashes rise. A syndicated pundit warns Germany’s time is up yet Adenauer lingers, and cash purchases meet wary glances amid shifting business norms.
A reader praises high school students who spoke clearly and confidently before an adult audience. He credits teachers and education for musical ability, noting many students participate in school bands and learn instruments quickly. He recalls older times and casually mentions ukuleles and harmonicas.
A sweltering 9 degree day in Ottawa marks the 1S years past. Mrs. A R Boyd of Waverly shopped in Ottawa today. The 1940 wheat loan rate was reported as 70 cents a bushel. 25 years ago clothing valued at 200 dollars was taken from J E Youngberg’s residence at 109 North Locust. Fred M Harris of Ottawa was named to the state board of regents. Hale Blair at 805 West 6th brought prize beets to The Herald. Lightning killed two horses owned by L A Keller. South side residents complained about sidewalk delays near city park. The G A club of Homewood was entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Cad Rozelle.
HAL BOYLE surveys everyday curiosities and social habits from the average man and woman. He ponders why pretty girls wear sunglasses on cloudy days and why some styles and quirks persist, from fashion to sports fandom, snacks, marbles and television viewing habits.
Dr George W Crane offers blunt guidance on how to answer a child's first sex questions. He says children seek factual information about birth and origins, and adults should provide clear, age appropriate explanations rather than prudish euphemisms. He outlines a simple progression of questions from 3 to 6 years old and suggests using direct terms like uterus while keeping explanations suitable for a kindergarten-age child.
TV listings for June 9 across KFEQ TV WIBW TV KOMO and others show daily blocks from morning to late night. Programs include This Is Your Life News Weather Today Olympics themed segments and variety hours featuring Arthur Godfrey Red Skelton and Ted Mack matinees.
News from Williamsburg notes Mr and Mrs Ray Campbell and Freddie visiting a daughter Sgt and Mrs Howard Whittington at Spring Lake North Carolina for three weeks. A June 23 birth of Cynthia Marie Whitlington weighs 6 pounds 6% ounces. Local visits include dinners and Sunday visits among the Decker Peddi cord Fitzgerald Deck er Horne and others. Families move and travel between Ottawa Baldwin Melvern Lawrence and Topeka with numerous guests and social calls recorded.
Publication page shows garbled text on advertising and subscription rates. Mentions mechanical superintendent and different mail subscription durations but no clear figures or dates. Readers are left with unreadable pricing details and unclear area scope.
Radio and TV listings detail a June 29 30 schedule with KMBC WDAF and WNAF programs including Baseball News Groucho Bing Crosby Amos and Andy and FBI and Roy Rogers segments. The guide notes times across late afternoon into prime and features regional shows such as On the Go Show Time and The Loser with Jane Pickens.
Local residents report numerous social visits including Mr. and Mrs. Frank Simons of Richland Washington and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hughes of Pomona hosting at the Hetrick home. Appanoose Baptist Junior Sunday School members attended a Camp Crawford session near Fredonia with names listed among attendees.
Gov Fred Hall in Topeka reports a critical shortage of box cars for the Kansas wheat harvest. He contacted the Association of American Railroads and was assured actions to relieve the shortage. He plans talks with railroads for next year to prevent recurring scarcities via advance planning.
Washington requests Russia admit an American Roman Catholic priest to replace the cleric expelled March 8. In reciprocity, the United States offers to allow a Soviet clergyman to enter the United States to minister to Soviet nationals.
The article explains that standard television pictures have 525 lines and that sitting too close makes viewers notice the lines and eye strain. It advises viewers to sit farther back until the picture looks clear and sharp without noticeable lines.
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