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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1955
Page
2
Editorial contrasts US freedom of TV with British government controlled broadcasts. It notes seven hours daily limits, blunted schedules, and Sunday restrictions as demonstrations of democracy in action. The piece also parodies local theater criticism and comments on evolving movie tech and stage faults.
Governor Fred Hall urged statewide support for Dodge City in the race to be named The Cowboy Capital of the World. A ballot by April 15 will decide among Dodge City Oklahoma City and Colorado Springs. Dodge City is cited as the historic Wild West hub and home to Boot Hill Bat Masterson and Wyatt Earp.
A humor filled column notes the Eagle will end soon while readers follow the Dodgers’ opener. Jokes, price tweaks in Oakland barbers, and nostalgia mix with quick takes on Eisenhower’s bursitis, a Lansing atomic plant, and a quiet city election. Older items recall Ottawa sewage work, a Waverly visit, a Penney remodel, and a Harrison township lightning strike.
A humorous critique of two pamphlets on do it yourself projects for homeowners. The writer mocks tips like brush care and garden tool storage, and advocates calling professionals for leaks rather than DIY fixes, noting springtime optimism and practical limits.
A special letter to The Herald argues the current Kansas Legislature may be the most extravagant in decades as local and state bills push up debt and taxes. It notes governor budget proposals, local bond issues, and widespread spending that will affect taxpayers and future tax bills.
A comprehensive Saturday and Sunday TV schedule lists programs on KFEQ TV WDAF KMBC WIBW and others. Highlights include news at 6, westerns Gunsmoke and Hopalong, comedy with Jackie Gleason, Variety shows, cartoons, and local events across channels with time slots throughout March 26 27.
Radio schedule highlights March 27 shows across KMBC WDAF and WDAC WDAP etc featuring Jack Benny Dr Sixgun Miss Brooks Rudy Vallee Perry Como and Boxing broadcasts. Programs include News Weather Sports Tonight Show and late night offerings with Theatre and wrestling segments.
Credit Bureau bulletin lists removals and meter disconnections for the week. Clarence Beckner shifts from 115 N. Locust to 703 I. Rd. Claude Clay-Lorne moves from 848 E. 8th to 907 EF 8th. Ronald E. K. Elliott transfers from 511 N.
Maureen learns her husband Harvey of 35 was tempted by an office romance. The column urges wives to revive marital vitality through diet and provocative but safe tactics. It cites twin beds as a warning sign and promotes a Dr Crane booklet to revive desire and prevent a platonic marriage.
Cedar to 515 BE. 14ith lists residents moving to new Cedar, Viola Holbert shifts from 307 IE. 8th to 603 W. 2nd. Lloyd Wotaling relocates from 114 Poplar. Mrs. R. G. Moore moves to 727 Cypress. Howard McVey from 400 Ash. Frances McEvoy from 511 N. Cedar. Russell Shriver to 230 S. Oak. Harvey W. Stephens to 729 S. Cedar. Earl S. Smith to 404 Ash. F. D. Stevenson to 433 S. Cedar. Robert R. Young to 634 N. Oak. Charles Zook to 745 Tremont.
The notice lists pricing options for subscriptions outside areas with choices for one month three months seven months and twelve months. It presents a simple rate structure likely including equal annualized costs without detailing individual prices.
The Werald reports new subscribers and renewals from Ottawa Princeton Pomona Wellsville Richmond Osawatomie Michigan Valley Melvern Baldwin and Waverly. Named subscribers include Phillip Parrot Lawrence Lundstedt Mrs. William Natzlaff C Riddle Earl Medadden C J Farris Ray Potter Boyd Witcher C W Martin Cecil Houser Raymond Kratz R Edgar Anderson Wilbur Hutchinson L E Dilts Raymond Cobb Cecil Vining Matt Byres Jesse Ellis George Gingerich W A Marshall Mrs J P Sullivan W J Tuttle Earl Brown Andrew Gilli land James Snyder.
Deeds listed include Ross Nichols to W H Miller Jr covering Lots 26-28 Block 118. Alice Weller to E K Weller St2 Lot 42-54 Block 2 Maxson's Add. Estelle Beeler to Kate Robinson Tr SW4 Sec 35 16 19. Al V Lockwood to E E Bruner NW MSEM4 Sec 1 18 20. KE Muckenberry to J C Taylor Lots 19-21 23 25 Block 5 Hambs Add. T J Bivins to Bill B Kyle Lots 9-10 Block 19 Wellsville. A A Peterson et al to A E Anderson Lots 16-18 Block 21 BST. Kate Robinson to Estelle Beeler Tr Lot 7 BST Add. Alfred Harrison to Rodger E Brinker Lots 1-2 Deford's Add. Frank C Mages to Edward Dial NE SEM SEM Sec 25 17 18. Ruth E Adkinson to Lee R Hillyer NE Lot 6 Sec 35 18 17.
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