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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1955

Page

2

Editorial on the Ohio turnpike and national highway finance

The Ohio 241 mile turnpike opens allowing seamless cross country travel from Indiana to Washington or New York, with plans to extend to Chicago and Boston. While toll roads prove utility and financial soundness in dense regions, western areas with sparse population render further turnpikes marginal and private funding unlikely to span plains, Rockies and deserts without federal support like that proposed by Eisenhower.

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Beautiful Ohio and the turnpike dream prose

At midnight last night 241 miles of Ohio Turnpike opened to travel. Ohio will be remembered by motorists as the 3.5 stretch between India via and Pennsylvania. A coffee chat reveals a dream about a picnic in Bermuda shorts. The piece muses on parking, gambling laws, a hi fi car feature, and growth in business with profits after taxes.

Ohio India Pennsylvania

After All Travel Commentary On Modern Travel

ELM discusses the allure of flying despite storms and a near miss. He contrasts plane safety with frequent motor car crashes caused by careless driving. The piece argues pilots are cautious and weather aware, while many crashes stem from drivers misjudging signals, speed, and situations.

Ottawa Market and Local Happenings Snapshot

A Tidbits style note from Ottawa reports wheat at 68 cents on the local market. It mentions Miss Nola Morgan of Richmond visiting Ottawa, G. C. Robe repainting the north side of his First and Main building, and several antiquated items from years past including two Rantoul men arrested for liquor, a St. Louis vs. Athletics World Series opening game reference, and local violin lessons planned by G. Meek at Baker University.

G. C. Robe First Main

States without water shortage problems now total three

A nationwide AP survey finds only Idaho Mississippi and Rhode Island reported no water shortage issues while communities from Grand Rapids to Phoenix face growing needs. Legal disputes over riparian and first-come rights, plus urban sprawl and drought, stress supplies across California Colorado Arizona and New Mexico. Officials warn supplies may exhaust within centuries as groundwater declines accelerate.

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Kansas City Fund Dinner Draws Western Delegations

Kansas City preparations for a $100 a plate fund dinner next Thursday night reported Friday to be stronger than last year. Western Missouri chair Harry Gambrel cited expected delegations from Springfield Joplin and St Joseph. Speaker will be Rep Charles A Hal rack of Indiana former House majority leader.

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Tribute to Oil Industry in Kansas

Jeff A. Robertson of Overbrook steps down as Kansas Corporation Commission member and chairman. He receives a surprise tribute from the Kansas oil industry at a hearing opening attended by attorneys and industry men. Robertson thanks them for courtesy during his tenure as chairman.

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Fear Of Inheritance Drives Breakup Ends In Marriage

Theresa T a 22 year old weighing 85 pounds faced fear of her father’s alleged insanity. Dr George W Crane explains inherited mental illness is not supported by science after discovering her father died of syphilitic insanity and Theresa recovered after reassurance. She returns to health and marries Paul.

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Television Schedule Highlights From October

A historical listing shows programs across NBC and local channels with Football World Series and Zoo Parade among offerings. Included are dramas studio shows, variety acts, and news blocks scheduled through the week ending October 5 with channels WDAF KMBC and KBMC referenced.

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Driver Charged With Homicide After Highway Crash

Frank Barnes a 17 year old Hutchinson youth was charged with negligent homicide for a highway death in which Clifford Collins 17 also of Hutchinson died. Barnes car reportedly ran a stop sign on Highway VI south of Cheney causing a collision with a car driven by Ray Dillon Jr Hutchinson grocery chain executive. Barnes remains hospitalized and the charge awaits his release.

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Bond Granted in Kidnap Case for Bryant and Milam

Greenwood Mississippi reports Roy Bryant and John Milam freed on $10,000 bond after charges of kidnaping the 14 year old Chicago boy they were charged with kidnapping. The men had been held on murder charges but were found innocent of killing.

Ottawa Herald subscription rates and masthead details

The Ottawa Herald lists internal masthead information including editors and staff like F. Harris, Don Rus, Guy Snedaker, Don Stipeman, and Howard Hosdley. It provides subscription rates for in and out of trade area with monthly, three, six, and annual options, indicating mail delivery terms and status as a local newspaper.

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