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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1955
Page
7
Editorial argues WWII loosened enlistment dental standards, leaving modern Army recruits with poor teeth. Despite high civilian dental care, the Army reports more dental work for new conscripts than in 38 years, signaling nutrition and food processing weaken chewing.
A compact, opinionated column riffing on politics and daily life. The piece riffs on Congress salaries, Nixon’s Caribbean trip, historical figures, rising restaurant prices, and spring signs, ending with a wry image of Eisenhower’s Pennsylvania farm as a picnic spot for Congress.
The writer predicts an abundant crabgrass crop this summer, aiming for a yard with pure crabgrass and no bluegrass. They note crabgrass requires work, dislike dandelions intruding, and anticipate every year bringing a different crabgrass variety. Heat is not a problem, and the curb appeal hinges on diligent removal of competing grass.
A cluster of short items: Charles Bloomer of Rantoul planted an early potato watch fifteen years ago. Hugh McDonald of Williamsburg shopped in Ottawa today. Sadie Steele plans to seek re election as register of deeds. Walter Pleasant of Ottawa, an attorney, was named to the state tax commission twenty five years ago. Burglars stole a safe from Taylor Oil at Wilson and Main. Farmers fear early crop damage from recent cold. J B Cramer of Wellsville visited yesterday, Robert Stewart returned to LeLoup, and Jessie Bird left for Oklahoma yesterday.
NEW YORK The surprise capture of the Remagen bridge across the Rhine ten years ago is hailed as a stunning feat in military history. Eisenhower honors 12 heroes who crossed first while debates raged over the best Allied plan. Bradley favored a Rhine crossing that would pocket the Ruhr. others warned the bridge would upset the big plan. American troops seized the bridge, then reinforced the bridgehead and helped shorten the war. The engineers who kept the crossing under fire are remembered. the German major who failed to destroy the bridge was executed. The Remagen story remains a turning point and a caution about wartime decisions. The Weather Bureau hurricane warning service dates back to the Spanish American War.
Dr L W Hess, a leading psychologist, notes that among five sample chapters from a college psychology text, Chapter XVIII Psychology Goes to Church received the most votes from upperclassmen, beating topics like personality improvement and public platform. The result suggests strong interest in morality and church involvement among contemporary college youths despite assumptions about delinquency.
TOPEKA The House approved 108 to 0 a resolution setting March 16 for bill introductions and March 18 for consideration of measures. Appropriations unaffected. Senate must approve for deadlines to take effect. If approved, session could end by March 31 with adjournment target cited by leaders.
The notice lists subscription prices for Ares and Trade Ares by mail. Rates include one month three months six months and one year options. Pricing appears in mixed language with some typos but conveys the structure of monthly and multi month terms.
A dense listing shows a nightly slate of films and programs across channels. Highlights include Hopalong Cassidy at 6:00 p.m., Dragnet and Lone Wolf features, sports news segments with Doug Edwards and Dinah Shore, Jane Froman and Phil Phog Allen appearances, and late-night blocks featuring The Lone Wolf and News for You with Weather and Passport to Danger.
A dense list of March 19 television slots and shows across multiple stations. Entries cover morning to late afternoon programs including The Morning Show, Search for Tomorrow, The Guiding Light, Love of Life, and regional anchors, with times ranging from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Also noted are station references and guest mentions, plus brief community notices embedded in the page.
A fragmented radio schedule lists various stations KMBC A WDAF and EMBC with scattered program titles and times including news boxing entertainment and tax items. The entry interleaves names such as Perry Como Dinah Shore and Garroway with mentions of income tax and boxing, creating a cluttered listing of broadcasts and segments.
A rooming house fire in San Rafael California early today left three dead and eight injured. About 35 residents occupied the building. Robert Lindell 19 arrived from work around 1 am and woke residents as the fire spread. Five people fled by jumping from upper floors including Mrs Eileen Ryder 42 who jumped with her two year old baby in her arms.
Paul Butler, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, said Harriman of New York may be the Democratic presidential candidate in 1956. He added Harriman would not be harmed by Tammany Hall support from New York City's Democratic machine.
An airplane piloted by W. Hoerman of Manhattan Kansas crashed shortly after takeoff in a garden plot on the north edge of Orrick. His son Gene Hoerman age 21 and Lester Q. Cofield, about 45, also from Manhattan, were injured and taken to a hospital at Excelsior Springs. Cofield's injuries were described as dangerous.
Great Bend Kansas report says Joseph Gabriel aged 78 was burned to death yesterday when his clothing caught fire while raking leaves in his yard. He lived in the Albert community northwest of Great Bend.
Community notes tell of the thirty ninth wedding anniversary of Mrs. Eva Schmitt and Mrs. Carrie Hoyle with gatherings in Ottawa and nearby towns. Family visits include Scott, Ottawa residents, and Cook County kin. The Methdist church quarterly conference at Union Chapel lists attendees, and many Ottawa residents attend funerals and celebrate birthdays.
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