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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1957
Page
2
The editorial notes that cigarettes cost 25 to 27 cents locally after federal and state taxes and a recent state tax increase. It argues tobacco taxes should be uniform across products, cites an 8 percent wholesaler discount on tax payments, and contends the legislature benefits a small group by preserving this discount while raising revenue, totaling about 2 million annually.
A humorous tale about a man with a hangnail and his wife using scissors to cut it off. His purchases of new shoes hats and dresses follow mishaps with scissors and ongoing costs. The wife reveals more hats, prompting reflections on money and inflation in a small town.
A compact collection of witticisms and reflections on civic duty churchgoing and politics. Comments touch on public meetings law a loan note about illness a bass fishing metaphor a Baltimore painting chimpanzee and Nixon’s Africa trip with implied political stakes.
It was announced all Ottawa University faculty would return for the next term with the same pay. They will continue the practice of returning 10 percent of salaries to the board to aid the university, part of which funds student assistance.
Eva Bartok, born in Budapest, defends her Hungarian identity amid stereotypes. She stars with Dean Martin in MGM’s Ten Thousand Bedrooms, expects another film, and may launch a TV series Forever Eva about a Hungarian girl in America.
Arlene a 17 year old high school senior seeks guidance on resisting her boyfriend's sexual demands. Dr George W Crane cautions against premarital sex citing health and social risks, urges moral weighing, and suggests literature for teens.
Last minute program changes disrupt full accuracy of listings for Monday March 25. Schedule includes game shows news segments and local broadcasts with stations KCMO WDAF KTJO FM and WDAF Symphony. entries show times and program blocks but some icons and names are uncertain in the OCR.
Radio KTJO FM schedules show morning and evening segments across KTJO KCMO WDAF and WNDAF including News Sports Entertainment and Biography features. Programs list music theatre and specials with hosts Robt Lewis Morgan Beatty and Bob Sanders among others.
A Daily Worker report notes a setback for the liberal faction as the national administrative committee orders a sharper ideological struggle against prominent defectors. The move signals rebuke to the Daily Worker and Mainstream over Howard Fast's recent split from the party.
Local page lists headline teasers and market figures with a series of numbers for commodities and rates. The stream shows entries like 85 2.00 3.75 7.00 1.00 3.00 6.50 10.00 alongside brief locale references.
The Social Security Administration is busy with a flood of claims after Congress changes. Offices added 3000 permanent staff and seek temporary help. applicants face 10 to 12 week processing. Citizens are urged to phone for urgent inquiries, bring complete documents, and avoid frequent visits or calls to speed up the system.
Some 45,000 Oklahoma landowners receive a dividend from the Redman Land Co which sold tiny plots as souvenirs for 2 each. The company was paid 8.12 by the State Highway Department for right of way along U S 281 near Anadarko, about 10 percent of a one acre plot.
Postwar Seattle native Dave Beck rose from laundry driver to head of the Teamsters union, building a 1.4 million member power base and a Seattle real estate empire. He pursued investments with union funds and faced Senate racketeering scrutiny while insisting on contract discipline and fighting for terms. Beck’s life spans humble beginnings, tough interunion battles, and a controversial blend of labor leadership and business interests.
A devotional prayer praising God and seeking divine guidance. It asks for awareness of God’s power and care, gratitude, unwavering trust, and strength through the Holy Spirit, ending in Jesus name.
Mrs Judson F Lee reflects on debt and obligation across American history. She urges personal accountability to honor patriots from Lexington to Korea, pioneers, scientists, and public servants, by civic service and charitable acts that improve living, education, and welfare for future generations.
The plant known as skunk cabbage gets its name from a strong odor released when bruised by snow and ice during early spring, signaling its seasonal emergence.
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