This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1956
Page
3
Editorial argues daylight saving creates widespread disruption between metropolitan and rural clocks and calls for a federal, nationwide standard. It notes benefits in commerce and leisure but warns of logistical chaos in travel, offices, and schedules across the country.
A humorous take on odd observations from popular culture and public figures. Notes include Emporis in Kansas as a science hub, a melting phone on a stove burner, J Edgar Hoover on parole leniency, and musings on pennies, parking meters, Girl Scout cookies, and a joke about a baby picture editor. The piece ends with a quip about the Smithsonian collecting termites.
An essay contest on weed control in Kansas addresses farm weeds and methods. It contrasts country and city approaches, noting spraying and plowing, the stubborn dandelion, and the toll on farmers. The piece mocks overly theoretical solutions and urges practical, effective ideas to curb weeds.
Franklin county records show twenty Granges with over 700 members. A Russian colony of about 40,000 passed through Kansas City en route to southern Kansas. The U S Internal Revenue collector visited town as cigar tobacco and liquor dealers worked to raise license funds. A large grist mill machinery for Independence shipped through Ottawa in three cars. R K Crosset plans a fishing picnic on his farm north of Richmonds ford with good Marais des Cygnes fishing. The Pie Eaters met in the Wason building. C W Mullen, former Ludington House clerk, visited town. Talks of organizing a Lodge of Good Templars in Ottawa.
New York commentary notes the shift from the revered yes man to potential nyet men in Soviet rhetoric. A.N. Shelepin condemns hallelujah followers who overglorify Stalin, while praising courage to say no in limited settings. The piece cautions against optimistic forecasts of change.
Discovery of the virus causing the fifth disease in children was reported to the Society of American Bacteriologists. Erythema infectiosum, a red facial rash and body eruption, can be mistaken for measles or scarlet fever. The virus was isolated from secretions of ill children by doctors Georges H. Werner Albert Ketter Philip S. Brachman and Geoffrey W. Rake of the University of Pennsylvania.
The first Congregational Church of Manhattan will host the 101st annual state Congregational and Christian Conference from May 4 to 6. Speakers include Mrs. Mary Fiebiger of Grinnell Iowa, the Rev. Frederick W. Hyslop of Greeley Colorado, the Rev. J. Kenneth Kohler of St. Louis, and Dr. Thomas P. Butcher of Emporia.
Maida R a college sophomore confides suicidal thoughts after a jilting. Dr George W Crane prescribes removing reminders, dating anew, and staying active to shift emotions, detailing a three month recovery culminating in renewed confidence and social engagement.
Radio listings detail KMBC KMBC News WDAF KTJO and KTIO schedules for May 2 including campus reports, dusk entertainment, dinner music, top of evening programs, religious and concert segments. Listings show multiple station blocks with show times and program titles across local stations.
Newspaperman recounts former President Truman praising Alben Barkley as one of the greatest vice presidents. Truman notes Barkley’s knowledge of lawmakers, Cabinet candor, and his service minded death. A caravan of public memories follows Barkley’s Missouri visit and political impact.
A brief listing of topics on Social Security pensions and retirement appears under the banner Security For You. The column hints at guidance and facts to help readers understand benefits and planning options.
A practical breakdown explains insured status for widows, how pensions are based on the husband’s earnings, and how additional earnings affect payout. It covers fully and currently insured criteria, eligibility when there are children under 18, and the limit where earnings reduce the wife's pension by 80 dollars per month. Also notes mailing Ray Henry for guidance and suggests kitchen rack ideas for organizing utensils.
The document outlines widow and children benefits with a maximum $200 monthly for the wife and children, requiring a minimum average monthly earnings of $310. Payments are shared between wife and children, ending if the wife turns 18 or older, or upon remarriage or her own eligibility reaching the widow-amount, with other circumstances noted.
Fitchburg scene reports Albert Joseph 38 of Bellows Falls Vt recounts giving a stranger the keys to his car after a diner encounter and beer desire. The car contained beer and $295 in clothing and vanished soon after, prompting police involvement.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.