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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1957
Page
2
An Air Force warning that a single hydrogen bomb could wipe out a naval task force leads to the grim view that the Navy’s era is ending. Radar screens, jet planes, and atomic weapons shift future warfare toward air power and submarine support, with bombardiers able to strike from ten miles up.
Arkansas Senator McClellan suggests adding a right-to-work provision to a civil rights bill to derail it. He argues the logic both sides could apply to race and union membership, noting Kansas efforts and business opposition. The piece ends by calling out politics without logic.
This item notes that Republicans and Democrats in the coming year should consider popularizing actions by tailoring payments to individual convenience. It also previews New Girl in Town opening in New York, likely setting a high theater seat price of $9.20 for the first nine rows on Friday and Saturday nights, a charge some find outrageous yet optional for buyers.
A daily columnist notes the ease of saying nice things to others and forlornly wishes the Christmas spirit could endure year round. He recalls a 34th birthday of his column, pop culture nods, and remarks on a child quiz show winner and March to March price rise, closing with a desiccated drought image.
A devotional prayer recalling the biblical praise Well done good and faithful servant and asking for renewed life of service Our Father grant that this day we begin anew and be willing to sacrifice and help others carry their burdens through bravery and strength Amen.
Clips and quips from the Junction City Union note a local cat named Presley. The Altoona Tribune comments on widows, redefining a widow as a woman who no longer finds fault with her husband.
Eleven Franklin County students were announced among KU graduates led by Robert Fredeen Vida Hayward Imogene Hill Richard Kaiser Howard Larson Edmund Williams Fred Nordstrom Robert Wilson Ruth Thompson Dorothy Pierce Gertrude Casto Also noted were Mrs John J Pinney and son Thomas released from Ransom Hospital F J Miller ill Billie Marie Harding recovering from scarlet fever Vandals ripped tulips at 434 S Maple Ottawa rail accident injures Harry Jones Knee injury from train drag Ottawa youths show bowling interest as town has one alley.
The Ottawa Herald presents subscription rates for trade area and outside trade area. Rates shown include by mail one month 85 cents, three months 2 dollars, six months 3.75, one year 7 dollars for trade area and one month 1 dollar, three months 3 dollars, six months 5.50, one year 10 dollars for outside trade area.
Channel listings show NBC 5 4 On The Trail and Mickey Mouse Bi3 13 Little Margie at 8 45 New B30 sports segments followed by Annie Oakley and Mela sporta choices. Public notices remain unclear.
Channel listings show a CBS lineup with show times including Howdy Doody Mighty Mouse Fury Winky Dink Susan's Show Captain Gallant Tex Hangers Farm Hour Cartoon K v True Story Big Top Detective Lone Ranger Buffalo Bill Jr Theatre and other 9 ABC Mid America Channel 9.
Radio listings for Friday May 3 show a sequence of programs across KCMO WDAF and related stations from 6:00 p.m. through 9:35 p.m. including news, talk, serials, boxing, and sports, with a Sunday morning block featuring Easy Melodies The Christophers family worship and World Concert Hall plus news and weather updates.
Mrs Harold Maley spent early week in Topeka. Mrs Treadwell spoke at PTC meeting on rheumatic fever in children. Grades 7 8 earned attendance awards. Officers elected: McClure president Vanek vice president Monroe secretary Booker treasurer. Last day of school dinner planned for May 28. Various local visits noted including Bradford and Overbrook. Daily Vacation Bible School planners listed. 4 H meeting details and activities described.
Recital of Rev Joseph J a 42 year old clergy man who laments not lasting in pulpits despite education. The piece offers HR lessons for effectiveness in sermons focusing on engaging listeners with text stories humor and parishioner examples. Follow up promised.
Mr and Mrs Calvin Young and children of Abilene visited relatives in Quenemo area including Mrs Alta Kiekel and Bob. Detroit visitors Rob ert Matthews and Mrs Bill Matthews stayed with Pearl Matthews and Everett Walker. Harold Bryan called on Bert Craig in Melvern. Alberta Gragg joined Herschel Gragg and Karen for a Gas, to dine with Mitchell and C C Wantland’s family. Wantl and plans sale and move to Clinton Mo. Don Irey to replace Wantland at Hughes Grocery. Lt Dick Logan and wife welcomed son Richard Gordon II. Various relatives visited in Winchester Emporia Topeka Michigan Valley Hickman Mills and other towns. Florence Windette and Sadie Neill attended Konorado operetta in Winchester.
A large crowd attended the senior play Dummy at the school house last Friday evening in the Princeton area. Social visits included Mrs Jim Haggard and sister Mrs Shields of Ottawa at Mrs Nora Witt’s home.
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