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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1956
Page
2
Ottawa voters are urged to approve a 770000 bond for a flood protection system including levees flood works and upstream reservoirs. The plan aims to prevent flood damage improve water supply stabilize river flow and raise real estate values by reducing flood risk cited as key city gains and a small share of the 542 million damages from 1951.
New Yorkers spent 27 million last year on taxis amid traffic jams. Cigarettes with filters rose to 20 percent of sales from 1.4 percent in 1952. Montgomery Ward has not opened a new unit since before the war. Newspaper circulation reached a record 56.1 million. Modernist homes clash with surroundings. trees like TV antennas are needed to set them off. The widow of a traffic death winner was awarded 150000 in damages. The Times’ Margaret Truman engagement story stirs reporterly feelings. British tea ritual once standardized. consequences lingered. Fred Allen’s death noted amid late life TV panels. Ed Wynn and Bert Lahr face unemployment. Phil Silvers finally found success after 25 years. A successful comedian in this
An annual San Juan Capistrano swallow report notes the first flock arriving exactly at 6 a m on St Josephs Day. Birds settle under the mission eaves and begin summer nesting teaching hatchlings to navigate home, ensuring tourism and regional lore remain intact.
A friend of ours has recovered from his brogue, as the Senate spent more than a month debating and amending the farm bill before acting. It will take six more weeks for them to figure out what they have passed.
Auld Lang Syne recalls a 15 year old contract renewal with C A Novak of Ottawa to run the pool. Arbor Day planned with ceremonial plantings. Henry Dehn of Quenemo noted in town 25 years ago. A blizzard forecast impact on Kansas. G L Hettick traveled to Horton today. Dr W H Webster and E A Stewart of Baldwin were here 50 years ago. W M Lambkin built a cyclone cave at 1109 N Poplar. Priscilla club met with Mrs Phares Day. A protest by 29 residents against Cedar street curb and guttering from Fourth to Ninth was filed.
New York writer Relman Morin profiles Martin Lerman, a 25 year old oil firm owner with a bold plan to drill for oil on Zante, Greece. He left college at 21 to pursue oil there, securing Greek government leases and American embassy help, while learning the language and courting officials. He hopes to marry when busy years allow.
Emporia W S H Coffman, retiring after 28 years at El Dorado High School, is named Kansas physical science teacher of the year. It marks the first such sword recognition for Kansas.
Dr. George W. Crane recounts Bud the dog’s loyalty to Grandpa Miller for eight years and the deep sorrow at his death. The piece argues dogs form unique bonds with humans, often protecting and grieving with their owners even when treated poorly, and notes Grandpa’s upcoming plan for a new canine companion.
The Kansas Association of Physical Science Teachers plans to establish the award as a yearly honor, with the group aiming to present it annually in recognition of exemplary science education work.
Brief notice outlines roles including editor publisher managing editor advertising manager and mechanical superintendent in the trade area, indicating organizational staffing.
Local station listings show a dense grid of programs across KTJO KMBC WDAK WDAPF and WDAF for Tuesday March 27 and Wednesday March 28. Highlights include top of evening blocks, news, comedy, drama and music with shows like Dragnet Tonight and X Minus One plus campus news and public affairs segments.
Letter writer argues flood relief is wasteful and costly, urging restore old river channel to avoid taxes and bridge removals. He claims decades of floods prove the river’s behavior and warns higher taxes burden the poor. Mail editor notes include signature H F Morris 523 North Hickory. The note ends with an aside on magnets tracing origin to Magnesium and a Turkish city.
A short devotional prayer reflecting on compassion and service to the community. It cites Luke 19 with a plea to know the things that make for peace and asks for God’s guidance to embody love, diligence, and neighborly care within the city.
A roasted pork accompaniment suggests halved bananas spread with butter or margarine and topped with hot cranberry sauce. Bake in a moderate oven about 15 minutes. Use canned whole cranberry sauce broken up in a small saucepan atop the stove.
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