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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1956
Page
2
Editorial veteran labor columnist Riesel who was blinded by a hooded attacker urges a congressional inquiry into the labor movement’s underworld. He favors trusted lawmakers and union leaders to lead a serious, bipartisan investigation to root out gangsters and strengthen labor and America.
California autumn fashion centers on casual wear with neckties optional and mismatched coats. Highlights include bold stripes on sport shirts, shawl collars, corduroy to block wind and rain, low button cardigans, metallic threads, pleated sport fronts, and hats with narrow brims. Convertible shirt collars may extend wear. observers warn of Liberace like pleated fronts.
A collection of wry, observational snippets on politics, labor, defense, culture, and social rituals. The piece riffs on Ike era politics, automation’s impact on skilled labor, parental thresholds, driving frictions, and light social fashions, with satirical notes on gender spaces and gossip.
Ada Travis, an 80 year old Phoenix widow and clergyman’s widow, writes that mental and spiritual work lifts her spirits and keeps her moving. She describes teaching a Sunday school class in the morning and addressing an 80 person high school group at night, after which she feels better the next day.
Rev James Chew returns from eastern tour and will preach at the Congregational church next Sunday. Soldiers from the county urged to attend the Lawrence reunion with Missouri and Kansas representation. Ada Travis praised for character, family ties to Ft Wayne and Chicago ministers. Advice on staying active after 65, urging Sunday school teaching and outreach. Local improvements at a billiard hall display renovations. James Pendergast sustains a hand injury in the machine shop. Dr. Gilley treats. Strawberries reported as season arrives, with celebratory tone about harvest.
A humorous 1956 travel sketch from Connley’s Creek North Carolina explores two Southerns’ famed traits. Grits are corn ground and cooked, not mined, with country ham and red eye gravy. Southern womanhood is linked to warmth, hospitality, and less aggressive flirting, per locals and two young women.
A dated plea urges maintaining activity in old age with daily walks and a pedometer to avoid a sedentary life. It blends humorous social commentary on regional stereotypes and a signoff request for Dr. Crane pay charts, reflecting period cautionary advice and self help ads.
Last minute program changes render inaccurate channel and time entries across NBC CBS ABC and local stations May 23 24. Highlights include Eddie Fisher Patti Page Rosemary Clooney Mickey Mouse Captain Kangaroo World Turna game shows news and various film nights with partial listings and placeholder times.
A fragmented page lists May 29 programs across WDAF KMBC KTJO and others. Entries include dinner music broadcasts, news blocks, campus news, jazz, variety shows, and late night entertainment with hosts such as Morgan Beatty and Tommy Dorsey, plus listings for new ads and public events.
TV Guide previews George Gobel’s second feature So There You Are shooting in July by RKO with script by Goodman Ace. Desi Arnaz to visit Cuba this summer, his first back in 21 years. Viel Rodman gets Noah’s Ark role for TV. Jack Benny forms J and M Productions to produce his projects. Tennessee Ernie Ford to replace Ford Theater on NBC in fall. Jane Wyman seeks pace change with more singing and dancing. Mary Stuart’s impending motherhood storyline teased for Search For Tomorrow.
A religious reflection quoting Mark 15 30 and offering a prayer praising Jesus. It emphasizes seeking strength from God to endure trials and to be upheld by divine power in challenging path. The text presents a prayer for guidance and support through difficult journeys.
New York reports higher retail coffee prices as major brands raise wholesale costs up to four cents a pound. The move follows producers increasing listed prices Monday amid ongoing market shifts.
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