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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1955

Page

4

Kansans Debate Sunday Blue Laws and Cock Fighting

In Boeingville a judge refused to enjoin cock fighting, ruling it not illegal cruelty to animals. Friends may appeal to the state Supreme Court, which may weigh a moon related case. Meanwhile the county attorney defends existing laws, noting Kansas bans cock fighting on Sundays but not on weekdays, reflecting the lingering blue laws and old statutes.

Boeingville Friends of the Fowl State Supreme Court Kansas

Fallible musings mix sports and satire in a town column

A fragmented reflective piece riffs on football, coaches, and fans. It cites a “Cadillac” gift joke, Jelke trial testimony, car ad chatter, Billy Graham’s English return, uranium hunter fashion, insurance hail claims, Studebaker Packard losses, marriage debt logic, and a note on free drinks on nonstop planes.

After All Impossible Vocations By Elm

An essay argues bull fighting ranks with dangerous professions like mountain climbing and prize fighting. It cites Patricia the bullfighter in Mexico who was injured, noting risks for women and pondering why people pursue difficult vocations rather than traditional roles.

Patricia Matador Mexico Texas

Ottawa items from dust to drivers and fires

Dust from Western Kansas blew over Ottawa during the 15 year ago era as a cooking school attracted a large crowd at Memorial auditorium. A prairie fire swept the Sand Hills southwest of town 25 years ago. County commissioners named Constable J W Sutherland to round up motorists without 1950 license tags. Various residents including H J Rush in Overland Park, J H Whitsett of Williamsburg visiting Ottawa, and 50 years ago G F Jenkins moved to 311 Walnut with Mrs F D Roben and Hazel Gott visiting from Homewood. William Johnson was in Lawrence on business.

J. W. Sutherland Annex Charley Dunbar Mmes Noah Hutchison Paw Davis R. S. Gault S. H. Foster Amos Lyon Cecil Vining Reid Freese Hayes Johnson Ralph Arrington H. E. Atchison Fred Johnson Winnie Cunningham Oscar Newmaster John iHahn Carrie Wittman Orie Higdon Clifford Carey McClures T. Murl Beal Lawrence Lions Club S. Therese Church Eugene Kratsberg Paola Floyd Robertsons Ottawa Barbara Robertson Jerry Robertsons Allen DeGarmos Lou Lytles Clathe Lee Perkins Bowman Collins W. J. Collins Alfred Rockers Fred Rockers Anna Lickteig Rockers Henry Mersman Albert Eisenharts H.C. Wolfe Herbie Wolfe Glenda Bertha Wolfe Blue Mound Frank Dietrich Raymond Coleman Clinton Katherine Coleman Chris Hermrecks Don Hermrecks Garnet Tam Y Tantrinn

Successful Film Producer Sees Failure as a Spur to Growth

Hal Boyle profiles producer Stanley Kramer, 41, famed for high ambition and mixed box office results. He says failure is fleeting like success, notes timing and promotion matter, and plans to produce about one film a year while treating cinema as art and industry. He recalls The Men and champions inner standards over gimmicks like oversized screens. Kramer acknowledges recent wartime timing issues and the ongoing challenge of balancing art with profit.

New York Stanley Kramer Kramer Hass Hollywood Jestut Stan The Brave Stan Marlon Brando

Ottawa Herald rate card and masthead details

The Ottawa Herald listing shows staff titles such as personnel, advertising manager, mechanical superintendent, and subscription rates for mail across durations. It presents monthly, three month, six month, and yearly rates for in-town and outside area circulation. The snippet reflects publication format rather than a full news story.

Television Schedule for March 30 31 on Channel TV

Broad list of programs across KFEQ TV WDAF WIBW and others for Wednesday and Thursday with time slots from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. highlighting Captain Video News Perry Como Godfrey and Disneyland Disney Christmas shows and Tonight hour plus late night sports and film.

Frontier Theatre Comicclub Studio Kids Are People Captain Public Service Star News Crusader Rabbit Weather John Daly Doug Edwards Kiddie Fisher Disneylana Perry Come Arthur C Godfrey Joan Disneyland Godfrey Frienda Sandman Theatre Sports Club Newa Sports Corner Dinah Shore News Caravan Jane Froman Bud Wilkinson Gene and Wally Groucho Marz Ray Nillane Ford Theatre Television Theatre Playhouse Ford Theater Luz Public Defender Playhouse 9 Sandsman

March 30 Radio Schedule Highlights Across Stations and Programs

A dense listing shows multiple programs across KMBC WDAF and KTJO including news, talk, sports, and entertainment slots. Notable entries include Ernie Tenn Ernie McGee hour, Oscar Awards coverage, Bob Hope and Ame each evening, plus Navy Show and Globe Sports segments, reflecting a busy midweek broadcast slate.

KMBC FBI WDAF Vinal Shore KTJO Globe Sports 21St Precinct Laymen's Groucho Perry Come Amon Andy Truth Or Conseq Ernie Wdaf WDAI KLBC the Whistler Globe-Sporta Bob Hope Rosemary Clooney Clan KNBC Amos Kmbc—Tenn Ernie McGee Art Warner WDAR Newa E.vy.l

Edgerton Burth Kurtz Illness and Local News Notes

Edgerton updates include Kurtz child ill at Reece Hospital Gardner and Red Cross Drive totals of 72.25 from Edgerton. PT A plans, new officers, and a safety talk from Topeka. Local visits, hospital recoveries, a blizzard shutdown, and a VFW card party fundraisers for cancer and Korean orphans are also reported.

Burth Kurtz Fred ‘Kurtz Reece Hospital Gardner Carl Rebman Red Cross Drive Edgerton Rebman Clifford Gillihan J R. Beasley J. R Clara P.T. A Margaret Harbour Otto Abel O’berg Eudora Martin Fesmire James Cordells Will Chaplin Archie *Meeder Martin. Fesmire Ira Eberhart Topeka Carl Peer Raymond Peer Judy Peer Olathe Hospital Judy Jesse Peer Reece Ofa.l. Hunter Melvin Frye Wellsville Cancer Fund Edward’ Frakes George. Freund Ed Squires

Impartial Parenting Called For In Family Advice Column

In a child centered tale Roger aged six questions parental fairness after noticing his father treated him and brother differently. The piece urges parents to be unbiased and discusses the value of open family dialogue and fair distribution of affection, chores and rewards. It promotes self assessment via a trade publication offer from Hopkins Syndicate for rating scales to improve parenting.

Crane Hopkins Syndicate Melott Ind The Hopkins Syndicate Inc

Atomic Power Is Twice As Costly

Washington notes that building the atomic bomb was highly complex while harnessing atomic energy for peaceful use promises even greater challenge. American power consumption tends to double every decade, driving demand for vast new infrastructure and investment despite staggering costs and technical hurdles.

Washington

Atom electricity debated by industry leaders in 1960s talks

A long dialogue with industry officials explores the feasibility and costs of nuclear to electrical power, touching on reactor costs between 40 and 50 million dollars, build times of four to five years, safety concerns, and the possibility of new tech advancing atom energy to cut costs. It notes AEC licensing, security clearances, and government support as industry moves into atomic energy.

United States America AEC Tee Meek Vols Lie Carroll White Ford, Jr Ottawa Albert Hutchison Burlington Noah Hutchison George

Tender Prunes Preparation Note

A brief cooking tip explains not soaking tenderized packaged prunes. Rinse them, cover with water, and simmer until tender. Add a few lemon slices during simmering to enhance flavor.

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