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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1956
Page
2
Editorial explains the extensive effort behind Ottawa's Herald, noting 935 news stories totaling over 17 000 words in a typical issue, 57 local pieces, 38 AP or syndicated items, 474 ads, and 200 man hours of staff work to deliver 6 400 daily subscribers, plus 25 carriers.
The Democrats predicted a farm revolt against the Eisenhower administration to swing rural voters in the upcoming presidential campaign. Early promises faded as primaries showed farmers discontent but little support for a swing to the Democrats, leaving Eisenhower's popularity largely intact.
Major Earle oversees a new pay car being fixed in Ottawa machine shops for L L and G railroad convenience. Ottawa Musical Association elects officers with Charles H. Topping as president and J H Chandler as musical director. The smoking car No 11 is the first fully repaired Ottawa car, newly painted and garnished. A new saloon in Ludington House named the Senate, with a brieflike flavor of Senate chatter and local commerce. Jonas H. Cook promotes groceries at low prices.
A Wichita resident reports a stolen fishing rod and lawnmower while discussions of school library bans in Louisiana provoke thoughts on censorship. The piece teases shifts in travel costs and air service, laments vandalism in schools, and hints at political questions about dollar bills and Roosevelt’s image.
The trade reports a swing back to long ago items like mah jongg, shaving mugs, and player pianos with buggies making a revival. Quill pen makers expand to ink pots, while dime novels return with modern prices and nostalgia fuels interest in retro fashions, toys, and pastimes.
A Hopkins Syndicate piece argues teen behavior stems from personal choice, not parental control. It contrasts dominant versus persuasive parenting, warns of advertising pressure on campus youth, and urges leaders to guide youths away from cigarettes and alcohol while fostering self reliance.
A devotional note emphasizes speaking with humility before God, numbering our days, and following the Holy Spirit. It quotes James 4 15 and the Lord s Prayer, urging obe dience to God s will and attendance at church next Sunday.
Tampa report notes a nest of rattlesnakes under H. W. Carpenter's house that resist all efforts by officers and hunters. They used rifle fire, a water hose, digging near the nest, and banging the stairs with timber, but the mama rattler and brood remain under the front steps.
Senator Douglas introduces a bill requiring government disclosure of handling employee welfare and pension plans. He cites annual contributions exceeding 6.8 billion dollars and says a subcommittee found grave abuses and many opportunities for abuse, though most programs were run honestly. Also notes Monmouth Park used over 2000 gallons of paint for the 1955 racing season.
A fragmented listing shows KMBC WDAF and related stations airing a mix of news, music, shows, and special segments through May. Notable items include Grand Ole Opry, Walter Winchell segment, Town Meeting, various hour blocks, and several church and campus features with scattered times and host names.
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