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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1956
Page
2
Chicago editorial argues the police and fire committee backed a measure to fine hitchhikers up to 200 dollars. It claims the ban is unenforceable and compares it to futile efforts like legislating against excessive mince pies, noting dangers to drivers and riders alike. It insists the public will ignore the ban and urges reconsideration.
A columnist notes that music transcends borders with a Latin birthday chant and Russian party songs, then shifts to smoking habits in 1955. Citing Pope Pius XII’s 80th birthday, it observes smiles as a universal connector, then discusses cigarette, cigar, and pipe use rising in December and overall 3 percent more cigarettes than the prior year amid Christmas spending.
A critique argues wrestling has decayed from legitimate sport to theater burlesque. It notes Texas Rules and crowd-driven gimmicks, emphasizes actors’ performances over athletic competition, and praises the move to stage burlesque at Folly Burlesque in Kansas City as fitting and permanent.
A quirky column notes lukewarm city enthusiasm for a convention, mentions Who's Who expansion, debates a movie star pace, and mocks headlines. It also jokes about Britain's hangman, juvenile reform, a typo in a stenographer’s letter, and ordinary springtime hints.
Auld Lang Syne era notes report the Boy Scouts in Franklin county arranging a spring rally for next week at the local junior high school gym.
New York essay argues the common bore, though disliked, holds civilization together by forcing people to mingle. It distinguishes two bore types, notes hostesses dread galloping bore, and suggests memorable bores endure in memory as social fixtures.
Case Q-395 Mary M a 50 year old neurotic housewife fears dying a blood clot death and worries about losing her mind. Cranes analysis links guilt about sex and menopause to psychosomatic illness, urges facts over superstition, and notes autoerotic avoidance. He offers a booklet on Sex Problems in Marriage.
A broadcast grid lists Saturday and Sunday airings across stations KTJO KMBC WDAF and KMBC, detailing dinner music news talk and various hour blocks. Notable entries include Walter Winchell Dinah Shore Grand Ole Opry Jubilee and Hour of Decision with basketball and news segments.
Advertisement for pattern 4616 Misses sizes 12 to 20 with a princess silhouette. Includes fabric yardage for size 16 and complete illustrated instructions. Order by mail from Anne Adams pattern dept The Ottawa Herald New York with name address zone size and style number.
Snedden 67 Beloit was killed in Smith Center Kansas yesterday when a brick wall of an old schoolhouse he helped raze toppled on him. The article notes Bremen port is 54 miles from the sea.
Prayer requests deepen faith and commitment to God through Christ. The text includes a Bible verse from 11 Timothy 1 12 and a closing prayer asking God to increase faith and make lives a constant testimony to belief in Thee.
The Herald notes a rising over-65 population from 3 percent in 1900 to 14 million today, quadrupling while overall numbers doubled. Most of the elderly lack substantial personal income, with three-fourths earning under $1,000 annually. Congress plans a wide survey as House appropriations members age into their 70s. A. E. Stewart, 721 Olive St.
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