Ottawa area needs a new high school says editorial
The editorial argues for a new senior high school on a different site to relieve chronic crowding at Ottawa High School. It notes postwar birthrates surge nationwide, forcing reliance on both current schools for junior high use, and urges Ottawa to plan now for expanded facilities to keep pace with growing enrollments.
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Ottawa
North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Henry Parker
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
After All By ELM Questions And Answers
A quizzical Elms department wire style prompts humorous family life questions about spending on vacations gifts and chores. Answers vary from practical tips to tongue in cheek advice on golf, seating, and dating.
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ELM
Auto race talk and local social notes from Ottawa era
Dr C O Wolf predicts Ottawa race fans will thrill at top speeds with mile times near 1 10. Local families Fallis Jewell Porter travel to Garnett and Kansas City for events. Otis Ogg joins Swift & Co as salesman. At Star theatre Ottawa promotes The Code of the Mounted. Ottawa University Braves prep for Bethany game after a scrimmage with Ottawa High.
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C. O. Wolf
Hutchinson State Fair
Ottawa
A. A. Schabinger
Ottawa University Braves
Lindsborg
Bethany
R. E. Gowans
Ottawa High
Aboard the Shangri-La Landing Signals Officer and Deck Actions
On the carrier Shangri-La four decks up in the air control, workers monitor takeoffs and landings as a destroyer and helicopter hover nearby. The Landing Signal Officer uses paddles to guide a jet in, catching fifth cable with the arresting gear to halt from 150 miles an hour in under 200 feet.
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Navy
Shangri-La
LSOQ
LSO
New Heating Store Draws Attention in Ottawa Area
Auld Lang Syne 83 years ago notes Olin and Cheney opening a heating store in their book shop, featuring a new base burner type. Peter Kaiser's Harness Store advertised buggy whips and horse brushes at panic prices. Deacon Robb's pony team caused a runaway on Main Street, leaving a wrecked buggy. A farmer 15 miles away rushed to Ottawa with bank fears, depositing his money at Peoples National Bank after hours. cashier B C McQuesten helped count out $15.
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Olin & Cheney
Peter Kaiser
Deacon Robb
Main Street
Ottawa
Peoples National Bank
B. C. McQuesten
Teacher Should Love Her Pupils
Dr. George W Crane argues for balancing compassion with long term societal welfare. Lola K a young teacher defends lenient grading while Crane cautions that aiding the unfit can harm future leaders. He cites a Minneapolis case of a developmentally disabled girl and urges prioritizing the survival of the fit to shape America’s future.
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William Wrigley
Lola
Minneapolis
America
Crane
Hopkins Syndicate
Melott
Ind
The
Hopkins Syndicate, Inc
On the Trail Eddie Fleher News Movie Mayveats
Radio listings show Eddie Fleher on air with film notes and weather breaks. Programs include Accent and Matinee segments, with KMBC and WDAF scheduling evening to late night features and election trend reports.
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Eddie Fleher
WDAF
KMBC
Kaibc—Dilson
Morgan Beatty
WLAF
Dilson
Sday
Channel
ABC
NBC
CBS
Jimmie Pierson
Disneyland
Millonaire
Dunninger
Steel Four Fights
Waterfront
Steel Hour
Godfrey Ozazle
Harriet Godfrey
Rosemary Clooney
Godfrey Godfrey
Ford Theatre
Weather News
Kangaroo
Kangaroo Garry Moore
Garry Moore
Godfrey Arthur Godfrey
Godfrey
Bob Crosby
Preston Lone Ranger
Annie Oakley
Bob Cummings
Video Theatre Playhouse
Wire Service Playhouse
Burglar’s Sentence Stayed For Honeymoon Plan
WAUKEGAN Ill A convict burglar James Pampinella 24 of Chicago was sentenced to 2 to 10 years but a stay was granted to allow a nine day honeymoon and wedding plans on Oct 20. Circuit Court Judge Bernard Decker released Pampinella on Oct 29 on $10 000 bond after he learned of the upcoming marriage and sent invitations.
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Waukegan
Ill
Circuit Court
Bernard Decker
James Pampinella
Chicago
Decker
Pampinella
Rainmaking by bonfire in Congo experiment by Dessens brothers
Two Frenchmen Jean and Henri Dessens told France’s Academy of Sciences about experiments in the Belgian Congo where a 5 to 125 acre brush fire on favorable days supposedly forms a cumulus cloud that rains if conditions align. They claimed first rains in a month arrived in four July trials. a fifth was inconclusive due to sudden wind.
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Paris
Jean
Henri Dessens
Academy of Sciences
France
Belgian Congo
Congo
Glass containers dominated U S food industry usage
The food sector consumed 41 percent of all glass containers manufactured in the United States last year, reflecting strong demand and industry reliance on glass packaging across food products.
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U. S
Veteran's Pension Reported By Ray Henry
Ray Henry covers a veteran's pension matters detailing eligibility, benefits, and application steps. The note outlines qualification requirements, monthly payments, and supporting documents needed for claim processing in a concise briefing.
Pension rules for WWI veterans nearing retirement
This notice explains veterans pension eligibility for WWI era veterans, detailing service, disability, and income criteria. It outlines required service, disability ratings, income thresholds with and without dependents, and notes pension amounts for ordinary, age 65, and those requiring aid. It emphasizes VA assessments and income exclusions.
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United States
Veterans Administration
Reset Trial Of Baby's Kidnaper
Mineola New York the trial of Angelo J LaMarca on charges of kidnaping and murdering little Peter Weinberger has been reset for November fifth.
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Baby
Mineola
N. Y
Angelo J. LaMarca
Peter Weinberger
Walrus in Alaska Weighs Up To Three Thousand Pounds
A walrus discovered in Alaska reportedly weighs between 2,000 and 3,000 pounds, highlighting its massive size and potential conservation notes for Arctic wildlife.
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Alaska
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Code of the Mounted
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