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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1956
Page
2
A century ago America had 32 million mo shides and 3.3 million miles of roads. Over the past decade highway mileage grew and traffic rose, cutting passing speeds and raising hazards. By 1965 vehicle use may hit 81 million. hundreds of millions are spent on improvements yet jams persist. Congress delays tolls and a highway bill amid election nerves.
A collection of opinions on politics travel taxes and public life with light sarcasm about Washington farm policy the circus housing boom in Miami and Republican quirks plus a wry hook about Margaret Truman and a hypothetical grandfather figure.
The column notes cap fashion reappearing in parts of the country as younger men drive sports cars and hats clash with the look. It recalls 1900s knickers and buckled stockings, and predicts other old styles may return, from bright vests to double breasted coats and possibly celluloid collars, though limits are doubted.
Fifteen years ago the Grand Coulee Dam in Washington, the world’s largest, was completed. J. L. Malott applied for a permit to build a new house at 426 11th. Five decades ago Oklahoma statehood neared reality as George Miley began two porches on Tremont street.
Edward R Murrow plans a home interview with Admiral Byrd for the television special. Equipment issues arise as the crew negotiates a Boston maid who blocks access to two rooms and a house with painters and a ghostly atmosphere. Murrow notes ad lib approach keeps the show natural and Yogi Berra quips about cameras.
In this fragment the Wa Herald lists holiday references and trade area notices. It mentions the editor publisher managing editor advertising Klunage and a mechanical supervisor, with figures such as 2.00 3.75 1.00 3.0 and a line noting 40,00.
Beth G. 23 engaged to be married seeks advice about her fiancé in debt to many. Dr. Crane urges breaking the engagement, calling “squaw men” spongers unfit for marriage. Emphasizes caution, self-reliance, and ready to protect future children and home life.
Television program listings show last minute changes affecting accuracy. Schedules include channels such as Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 9 Channel 18 NBC CBS ABC and programs like Billy Mickey Mouse the Brasé Farly Show Early Show News Flicka studi Weather and Kids Corner. The listing mentions specific time slots and programs including Cartoon News and Mr Wizard with various local station names KMBC WDAF KNBC and others.
A historical listing outlines a radio schedule with segments across stations WDAF KMBC KNBC suggesting a mix of news music and shows. Programs include Grand Ole Opry Jubilee Dixieland Hour Walter Winchell Opera and a KC hour. The entry reflects a mid century radio guide with times and program names.
The Foreign Office said Britain has secret reports of a considerable number of Egyptians under military training in Poland. About 200 Egyptian officers and NCOs are reportedly being trained in land, sea, and air operations at a Soviet base near Gdynia, including radar, submarines, and artillery use.
In a grand Karachi ceremony, Pakistan was declared an Islamic Republic. Maj. Gen. Iskander Mirza, until yesterday governor general, sworn in as the republic’s first president as the nation of about 80 million people charts a free association with the British Commonwealth.
New books at Carnegie free library include The Quiet American set in Saigon during the French struggle with international tension. My Brother Adlai reveals Adlai Stevenson through his sister Elizabeth Stevenson Ives. The Interpreter's Bible Vol 5 offers King James and Revised Standard texts for preachers and students. Rings Around Us recounts Ernestine Gilbreth Carey’s account of her own marriage. Amy Vanderbilt's Everyday Etiquette answers common social questions from readers and media programs.
Buenos Aires prepared high military rites for Maj. Gen. Eduardo Lonardi the anti-Peron revolt leader who ruled briefly after ousting the Peronist regime. Lonardi 59 died in Buenos Aires Central Military Hospital after a cerebral hemorrhage following ill health since his ouster. He had been treated in the United States last December for high blood pressure and had sworn in September 23 as provisional president before resigning in a subsequent coup that brought Maj. Gen. Pedro Aramburu to power.
The text centers on gratitude for Jesus obedience unto death on the cross and the triumph of Easter. It reflects a prayer asking guidance to choose God's will when paths diverge and closes in the name of the Saviour. The excerpt quotes the Gospel of John and submits a prayerful Easter reflection.
Lonardi's government and a chief leader in the Army-Navy revolt against Peron. Opponents charge he would not rid his regime of reactionary holdovers from Peron's days. Funeral services will be held at 1g a.m. Saturday at Chacarita cemetery in western Buenos Aires. Buy U. S. Savings bonds.
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