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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1955
Page
2
The piece argues that Kansas truckers push the legislature to replace the ten mile use tax with higher license fees. It contends the shift hurts non commercial motorists and highway users, noting revenue may stay flat but tax distribution worsens. It urges the governor to veto.
A collage of quips and notes touches on language quirks, Library of Congress holdings reaching ten million volumes, car hood failures and helmeted protection, Lent and Easter timing, uranium’s lure, U S Asia policy, Walter Winchell’s pay and network ties, and the Eisenhower and Truman libraries shaping historical memory.
A personal essay on living without a car, noting the daily grind of walking to work and events, the relief of fresh air, and the humor in comparing walking to riding horses. The narrator laments long walks, imagines a six block limit, and hints at letting his wife use a bus next time.
A 15 year past note recalls Harry T. Jordan announcing candidacy for county treasurer. An Easter tour theme touched schools this week. Hutchinson’s George Sproule bought the Cozy Theater. A remonstrance with 43 signatures opposed Maple street resurfacing between Second and Seventh. County commissioners awarded Dr. George W. Davis a one year health officer contract. Spring temperatures returned to the region. Cornish returned from Chanute business. George Piersol added a porch at Third and Maple. The Hotel de Hoss stable on South Main was sold by S. A. Hester to his sons C. M. and Scott.
Plans are developing for Franklin County Dairy Day to interest all dairy producers and consumers. An open house will tour local dairies from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon with donations and prizes for dairy-related activities, followed by an afternoon program at Memorial Auditorium featuring Loren Gafke and Elizabeth McCartney. Secondary notes discuss insect control and county-wide efforts to protect crops from chinch bugs and hoppers using targeted sprays and measures.
Friday dinner guests from Ottawa included Sue Ann and Philip with Donnie and Mrs. Horne. Sunday brunch featured Donnie Horne and family. Funeral attendees for Mrs Hazel Hay included many Hay and Way relatives from Newark Topeka Merriam Osawatomie and Ottawa. Marl Hartman of Ottawa spent weekend.
A dense guide of TV programs across multiple stations including KMBC WDAF and WDAF channels. Highlights cover Westerns, dramas, variety shows and news blocks with numerous time slots from afternoon to late night featuring actors like Mickey Rooney and Rita Hayworth era staples.
A Sunday lineup lists KMBC and WDAF broadcasts with music, drama, mysteries, and public affairs. Notable items include Sherlock Holmes, Gene Autry, Fibber McGee, Amos and Andy, Band of America, and a Kinesthetic sports special, with various hosts and times across stations KMBC WDAF and EMBC.
Social notices describe Sunday afternoon visits at the Powers McDowell home with John Mallory Reuben Storrer and the Lancasters. Monday evening hosts were Ola and Ray Powers for Mrs McDowell’s birthday. Nearby guests included George Lindsey Jr. and Arnold Allen families from Ottawa and Richmond, Overbrook, and Richland.
The Bureau of Public Roads estimates Missouri needs 2.53175 billion dollars and Kansas 1.66062 billion for roads over the next decade under the administration plan. Kansas would provide 1.30962 billion with 351 million from the government, Missouri would contribute 1.71315 billion with 818 million from the government, and the nation total highway needs near 101 billion with about 70 billion supplied by states and territories. London reports fresh British election talk as Prime Minister Churchill may step down before campaigning begins.
Analysis argues Jesus relied on oratory over church decor. Dr Peale and Bishop Sheen cited as modern exemplars of virile preaching. Psychologists note clergymen may overuse ritual to raise mood, risking poor open air sermons without strong words.
Frank D. Schroth, publisher of the 114-year-old Brooklyn Eagle, says the paper does not intend to resume publication. The paper has been off the air for 48 days amid a CIO New York Newspaper Guild strike seeking wage parity with Manhattan dailies. Schroth cites inability to afford higher rates.
A 1955 Ottawa Herald item evangelizes uplifting religious experience while warning clergy against ecclesiastical crutches. The notice also lists numerous real estate deeds and transfers in Wellsville and nearby areas, including Anchor Savings & Loan to R H Conner and several lots in Univ Add and Wellsville.
The bulletin lists numerous meter connections dis connects and removals. Names include Ivan Brown Clarence Brannum Harold Baugher I C Bryan Dean Brown Clarence Beckner Mrs Wim Compton Patsy Collins Kenneth Dean Allen Gilbert Clifford Gibson Jeff Hopkins M E Hockenberry Frank Hinkle John Higgins Lawrence Lilly Tom Miller Harold Miller Kenneth Mealman and others with moves to various addresses in Wichita and Pomona Kansas along Cedar Main Poplar 8th and 2nd Streets.
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