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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1955
Page
5
Editorial notes Detroit's surge in 1955 car production has flooded Wichita with 12 dealers selling new models, many from nonfranchised sellers. Gray marketers buy surplus stock at near cost and offer discounts, helping buyers now but risking a weakened dealer network and potential loss of trusted, franchised outlets.
A humorous column notes an income tax examiner finding books in order, and the piece laments state and federal help trends for local projects. It jokes about journalists, dandelions, and old- fashioned spirit, plus a quip on speeding and bread winners in modern life.
A columnist riffs on publicity stunts by firms and film makers, noting TV game word puzzles with presidential initials and a cigar photo contest to attract free press. The piece contrasts savvy publicity crews with papers anxious to print engaging, front page material, citing Gone with the Wind casting debates and the Man of Distinction pose.
A 19 year old in Hollywood served time after a bungled attempt to kidnap the young singing star Judy Garland. The report notes that many fish died in the recent severe cold spell and cites four new chickenpox cases in the city.
A lively profile of Gisele Mackenzie, star of The Hit Parade, detailing her talents in singing, dancing, piano, and violin, her Canadian roots, personality, and appeal. The piece blends personal anecdotes, tastes, and hopes for Broadway while noting public fascination and comparisons to Helen Hayes.
A reflective essay describes an impromptu three week road trip by Bill Allen and a friend from Henry County. They drifted through Oklahoma and Texas with no fixed plan, enjoying freedom from tension. The piece urges Martha like homemakers and busy executives to try a carefree weekend vacation, echoing a biblical contrast between Mary and Martha and praising spontaneous travel.
The text notes a Springfield Illinois house now owned by the state. It mentions a 1472 foot TV tower in Oklahoma City claimed as the world’s tallest structure by its users, and compares it with the Empire State Building. It also states lentil was among the first plants domesticated by humans.
Fragmented OCR shows Ottawa Herald masthead with subscription rates by mail and durations. Mentions farms flats and individuals Guy Snedaker Bhipman Howard and Huane AL Eduut Editor with scattered price figures and period terms.
Channel listings and program blocks for KFEQ TV St Joseph KHOMO TV Kansasity WDAF TV and others detailing shows from morning to late night on Wednesday March 5500 p.m. through 11:00 p.m. including Captain Video Perry Como Lassie Dragnet Gunsmoke and The Lone Ranger with station numbers and time slots across multiple channels.
A dense list of radio and TV time slots across stations KMBC KMBO WDAF KTJO WDAP and others for Wednesday through Thursday, naming hosts such as Morgan Beatty, Roy Rogers and Rosemary Clooney, plus programs like News, Globe, Sports and The Whistler with times ranging from early morning to late night. The page resembles a local broadcast log with program titles, host names and station identifiers.
Funeral services for Edmund Mills Perkins were conducted at the Richmond Community church with Rev. Paul Davis officiating. Interment followed at Richmond cemetery while many relatives and friends attended from Kansas and Missouri towns.
A dense list of visits, travels, and family news from Ottawa and nearby towns. Neighbors and relatives stop by, attend funerals, and share greetings while legal notices and estate matters appear amid community chatter. Highlights include transfers, hospital updates, and regional travel glimpses.
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