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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1958
Page
6
The piece laments public ignorance of intellectuals and politicians while praising entertainers like Elvis Presley. It argues Americans admire entertainment figures more than scholars or lawmakers, fearing living intellectuals and elevating them only after death.
New York discusses whether the egghead will rise as America’s hero in the space age. The piece argues optimism is premature as Americans still value charm and brawn, not brains, in national heroes. It notes many prominent professionals remain little known to the public.
Reports from Richmond area include hospital surgery at Anderson County Hospital, a March 27 Methodist community supper, and a film screening of None Goes His Way Alone. Social events feature a birthday celebration for Mrs. Keller, a clothing girls style revue, and Berea Boosters demonstrations at the Chamber of Commerce. The high school plans a three act comedy Take It Easy, and the county Music Festival on March 28 will feature band numbers, glee clubs, mixed chorus, and additional school performances.
Early morning fire at Broadmoor Hotel stables near the Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, caused $175000 in damage to 40 horses and killed one horse and one dog. Fire unclear in origin. stables to be rebuilt. Local clubs report meetings and community notices amid the incident.
PARIS The Folies Bergere, famed symbol of Gay Paree, reopens after a three month suspension due to repeated strikes by performers unions. Director Paul Derval mounts a show with 100 dancers, 1,500 costumes and 40 sets, at a cost of 200 million francs.
Local organizers announce the 2nd annual Shrine Search for Talent Show, inviting community members to purchase tickets and compete for the first prize. Hosts promise diverse acts and turning points for performers in town.
The 41 Notable Books of 1957 have been announced by the Public Library Association division Notable Books Council. Arthur H. Parsons Jr of Baltimore notes these works are worthy of note rather than the year’s best, selected for merit and ability to spark readers locally and internationally. Thirty seven libraries contributed to the process and many titles are held by the library, with interlibrary loan available for others. Included titles are The Price of Power Agar Death The Family Ages On the Trail of War.
A fragmented list of authors and titles spans genres from history to fiction. It reads like a catalog of literary works and notable names across periods, with partial phrases and possible OCR errors interwoven. The piece presents a bibliographic collage rather than a coherent narrative or event.
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