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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1955
Page
16
A sales pitch advises reinvesting the present value of an old car into a newer model to gain higher trade in value later. It claims a year or two can bring more economical service and greater safety, enhancing long term ownership benefits.
A list of used cars with brief descriptions and cash prices includes a 1954 Chevrolet 4 door beige top over green at 1595, a 1953 Plymouth 2 door in blue with heater and radio at 1145, and multiple other 1950s models. Notable entries: 1953 Oldsmobile Super 88 four door with Hydramatic priced with $200 savings, 1952 Plymouth 2 door gray reconditioned, 1953 Chevrolet 2 door solid gray with fresh details, 1953 Ford V-8 four door well maintained at 1395, 1952 Chevrolet light gray club coupe one owner, and a 1954 Chevrolet 4 door light green with fresh heater and seat covers priced 1195. Also listed are a red 1953 Pontiac convertible at 1695, a 1953 Chevrolet station wagon priced 1495, and a 1952 Ford Custom Tudor reconditioned with heater and radios.
Classified ad lists multiple used autos from 1949 to 1954 with prices from 335 to 159, detailing models including Ford Chevrolet Buick and Plymouth. Vehicle notes mention low miles, good condition, and trade terms. Contact H. D. Smith Used Cars at 426 N Main or phone 988.
Government fraud charges against 89 private Catholic schools in Argentina dash hopes for an early truce between church officials and President Perons regime. The Education Ministry accused schools of defrauding the government of over four million pesos. In Buenos Aires, reports of talks between Peron and Cardinal Capello suggested a possible settlement, but the new charges overshadowed those negotiations. A separate incident in El Paso, Texas, saw a B50 bomber crash during landing, killing one airman and injuring four others.
House committees operate under a new code designed to protect witnesses and curb one man probes. The resolution requires at least two members on subcommittees receiving evidence and lets witnesses hire attorneys. It also requires opening statements naming the investigation subject and permits closed sessions to bar defaming or incriminating evidence unless approved, a move critics say will hamper investigations.
Gen James A Van Fleet, returning in civilian clothes, appeals for information on missing or captured men from his Korea unit. He hints his son Lt James A Van Fleet Jr, a B26 pilot reported missing after a 1952 flight, may still be alive. Official lists show 10,634 missing or captured.
Paul V. McNutt aged 63 former Indiana governor and ex envoy to the Philippines died in New York at his Fifth Avenue apartment about 8 30 this morning. He had been flown home from Manila two weeks ago interrupting an around the world cruise with his wife and daughter Louise. Cause of death was not disclosed.
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