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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1956
Page
2
Worthwhile Projects proposes a closed drag strip for youth hot rod enthusiasts to race without traffic interference under supervision. A second plan, Good Government Day, would let Ottawa youth nominate candidates campaign and run both primary and regular elections to gain insight into city operations.
Parsons Kansas faces a major shift as the Ordnance plant ends production next month after years of employing up to seven thousand workers. The town has relied on wartime output for a decade and must adjust to peacetime industry with a payroll now around eight hundred. This change underscores the broader need for industrial growth in Kansas.
Bymph Passenger operations resulted in a loss of close to three-quarters of a billion dollars to the rail road last year. This makes it more surprising than ever that pay toilets haven't been installed on trains. Maybe a thinking machine has defeated a pretty girl in a game of checkers over television, but on the other hand the machine didn't look pretty enough to kiss. They sit drag in the cherry tree each February 22nd, but these later years the celebration of Washington's birthday has been singularly free of slighting remarks about entangling foreign alliances. About that football match that is to be played at the Grace Kelly wedding. Everyone will be mighty lucky if it isn't set down as the Love Bowl game, with the band uniformed as Cupids as it spells out a big arrow-pierced heart during the half-time interval. The government is now in process of giving.
The text muses on a billion dollars in uranium not available from Russia and jokes about first wives' dental work and second wives' house repairs. It questions Cadillac carport practices and doctors charging lump sums for professional services. A light note ends with a gag about a tiny electric gadget blowing a fuse.
The piece recalls Elsie Janis and Sid Silvers, stars from World War I era burlesque and Broadway, once famous to doughboys and burlesque audiences. It muses on changing entertainment, aging generations, and whether today’s acts measure up to the past.
A slice of community history recalls events from 15, 25, and 50 years ago. Entries mention snowfalls, a Pomona wolf drive planned for the weekend, oats planted by Harry Gilliland, car thefts tied to F R Nurman and T E Finch Jr, J Cummings Jr taking over a district agency, John Harrison seeking permission to build a North Locust filling station, John Sullivan’s mallard bag from Park's pond, Frank Emerson's telephone installation, and R 8 Parker coming up from Rantoul.
An interview with Deborah Kerr discusses how beauty was once a hindrance to her range, and how she carved a varied career from early film and stage roles to modern performances. She speaks on beauty myths, diet, and a philosophy of happiness, plus memories of Indian art and savings bonds as curiosities.
Columnist Dr George W Crane argues that full length columns and accompanying art boost reader engagement and mail input, while narrower or women’s page formats reduce readership. He cites age, marriage and family as readers’ profile and invites critique to guide balance of content.
NEW YORK The Mutual Broadcasting System granted the Democratic party free radio network time to reply to President Eisenhower's speech on his candidacy for a second term. MBS executive vice president John P. Poor offered a 10 to 10 20 p.m. EST slot on Wednesday March 7 for a spokesman who is not a candidate for public office.
Thirty eight new vehicles were registered at the Franklin County treasurer office during February. Registrants include Lloyd Neal Buick Ralph Hopkins Studebaker Robert K or June R Kile Oldsmobile Charles M Newby Ford Leroy Wasmund Ford Leah M Wharton Chevrolet E B or Lola F Simmons Chevrolet Carl Moore and Son Chevrolet Maxine or Edwin Snyder De Soto Killough Construction Co Inc Chevrolet Isabelle or Francis Warren Ford Ed or Effie M Hosler Plymouth SFC James M Caleb Chevrolet Buildex Inc Pontiac Co W or Delma E Mavity Studebaker N I or Rose G Hodson Buick Marvin L Waln Chevrolet Willard Rodgers Chevrolet J W Detwiler Ford truck Copeland Gault Oil Co GMC truck James E Sheetz Ford Leo or Remedios Servantez Mercury Dale or Edna Jean Purcell Chevrolet Velma Payne Ford Victor J Lofgreen Buick Burton K Chambers Plymouth Arnold R Hart Plymouth Clarence Burns Hudson Kenneth Dale Dunham Plymouth Lyte Hanes Dodge Glen or Rose Happy Chevrolet Captain Leland C or Mary Geiss Pontiac A B or Ven Cooper Pontiac Frances S Long Buick Graden W Griffin Ford Evered Beal Ford Dean Berlin Chevrolet
The Herald reports recent subscribers and renewals across towns including Ottawa, Ran toul, Richmond, Princeton, Wellsville, Williamsburg, Pomona, Baldwin, Greeley, Garnett, Paola, Osawatomie and Walverly. Named subscribers include Earl McFadden, William Richards, Mrs. Kate Smith, Martha Coffman, Ralph Arrington, Mrs. R. G. Harms, Merle McLain, Otto Schroeder, Norris Johnson, and Frank Peine among others.
Feature editor Ralf Hardester lists writers directors and producers for various programs. The Academy says Jerry Lewis’s status depends on his network. Arthur Godfrey begins a two week vacation March 19 with Peter Lind Mayes hosting Godfrey’s show and Ethel Merman set for a dramatic role on March 25. Studio One plans Tale Of Saint Emergency on March 26 and Jackie Gleason story Pontius Pilate may be staged as a Matinee Theatre piece. Marge and Gower Champion develop a TV series. The Most Beautiful Girl In The World contest idea could award 230000 dollars to the season winner. NBC eyes Hiram Holliday as a potential Wally Cox series. CBS plotting Queen Of The Sea with Dorothy Ford and a trained seal. Actors' Equity questions weekly seal fish quotas. Jerry Lewis declines Emmy emcee duties March 17 as celery salt confusion surfaces. June 5 show noted with Best Single Show nominations.
The text presents a devotional prayer praising God the Father through Jesus Christ. It emphasizes belief in the Son for eternal life and asks for guidance to lead others to salvation, expressing gratitude and faith.
A dense listing of radio programs across stations KMBC WDAF KTJO and others for Tuesday evening. Includes News, Talk, Music, Comedy, Playhouse and a late night lineup with Mornings for several programs, notable names like Morgan Beatty and Groucho.
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