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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1957
Page
2
Editorial comments on a National Conference on Higher Education survey reveal systematic exam cheating at many large colleges. While students’ sexual morality appears conventional, the piece argues that heavy cheating signals institutional dereliction and potential erosion of citizenship and trust in future customers and workers.
A couple uses an earphone linked piano with room sound cut off to allow a child to practice piano while parents watch TV. The wife plots an alarm clock earphone idea to mute wakeup sounds, hoping the child stays focused on music over drums or TV. The plan is hailed as a brilliant mind’s solution, but concerns about long term reliance on such control remain.
A quirky collection of public affairs quips and social observations. The piece notes three sides to any argument action inaction and reference to committee and jests about press agentry and popular culture. It cites a Kansan named to the Supreme Court and hints at shifts in global blocs.
Auld Lang Syne item recalls Pauline Munsinger ill at home in Emporia and a Sunday movie vote defeat 1984 to 1605. A Chapman baby is born, pigeons escape a Franklin County courtroom, and courthouse staff joke about a divorce. Also referenced are a 50 year snapshot of local crime, commerce changes, university plans to attend a state contest, and a Kilbuck missionary family death in Alaska.
A Kansas temperance letter argues legalized liquor costs taxpayers more than it creates jobs. It cites deficits after 8 years of legal liquor, notes many towns remain dry, and claims prohibition benefits grocers and services while harming police and health services. Names include Mary C. Black, H. E. Shaw, Elliott Barnes, E. V. Lash, Charles P. Knight.
Dublin declares it will crack down on private armies after Eamon de Valera wins a likely third term as prime minister. The IRA has stepped up border raids and attacks amid tensions over Northern Ireland staying under British rule. Parliament meets in March.
About 4000 Kansas Masons are expected to gather in Wichita for the Grand Council Royal and Select Masters Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons and Grand Lodge A F and A M. Armand H Bishop of Parsons grand master will toast at the opening dinner Sunday night. Master Masons Grand Council and Grand Chapter meet Monday and Tuesday with Grand Lodge sessions scheduled Wednesday and Thursday.
Washington report shows the Eisenhower administration urging Congress to raise postal rates to cover a yearly deficit of about 650 million dollars. Postmaster General Summerfield backs a 4 cent first class stamp and modest increases across airmail postcards and various mail classes, urging swift action.
Ernest J 17 asks which path to love is better Dr Crane says earned love built on dates and shared experiences helps couples form lasting bonds He recalls falling for a church girl and notes the danger of instant attraction while offering charts to test suitability for marriage.
Radio segments across stations KCMO WDAF and KTJO FM feature programs from early morning through World Tonight. Notable items include Jack Benny Miss Brooks Philhar monic and Catholic Hour with sports and news interludes. A Dominant Monday schedule shows Bob Sanders Morgan Beatty Robi Q Lewis and Forward March among choir and music slots.
Legal notices from Franklin County Kansas probate court list petitions for estate administration of Minnie May Howell and Charles E Halloren with deadlines for defenses by March 1957. Also includes Maye Halloren administratrix of Charles E Halloren and Frederika Hubbard executrix. notices of final settlement, heirs and asset distribution under will. Also includes Fred Hafer estate notice and Prudential mortgage suit in Ottawa. and election proclamation for Ottawa city primary and general elections March and April 1957.
W C Horne superintendent of Union Pacific Kansas division since 1948 retires. Howard B Jopling named replacement in Kansas City HQ. Division covers lines west from Kansas City to Denver and west/north from St Joseph to Beatrice and Grand Island. Horne started as assistant superintendent in Marysville in 1935 and moved to Kansas City in 1941.
Subscription rates listed for Mail delivery: one month three months six months and one year. The text notes prices of 2.00 3.75 and 7.00 for different durations in the Wa Herald 38 Main area.
William Eugene Morgan 29, an epileptic, was found guilty of murder for shooting 20 year old Richard Skram, a St Joseph Gazette reporter, as he sat in a station wagon on October 18. Morgan admitted the act, despite defense psychiatric testimony of insanity, and received a life sentence.
The USS Saratoga earns distinction as the longest and widest ship, measuring 1,039 feet in length and 252 feet at the extreme breadth. Algeria in North Africa is home to about 9.8 million people, with roughly 1.05 million of European origin, mainly French.
Prayer excerpts invoke scriptural guidance to study and rightly divide the word. The prayer asks God to save from neglecting His Word, prevent drifting, and guide to salvation and dedicated living for the Redeemer's sake.
The city and three board of education members will hold elections with polls open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM at specified ward polling places. Voters in Ottawa, Kansas will cast ballots for school board candidates at locations including Lincoln School Annex, Dennis Auto, Franklin County Court House basement, Carnegie Free Library basement, and other ward sites, with the Carnegie Free Library basement again serving as a vote site for school purposes. City officials K E Andrews and DonalD R Capper certify the notice dated March 9 1957.
State of Kansas Franklin County se. George H Tilcock deceased heirs and others concerned are notified that C P Burrows was appointed administrator on February 20 1957 and qualified. All creditors must present claims within nine months from first publication or be barred. Ottawa Kansas February 23 1957. C P Burrows Administrator BasI W Kelsey Winton A Winter Attorneys for Administrator.
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