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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1955
Page
2
Editorial view traces journalism from craft to profession. Leon Nelson Flint, longtime guiding spirit of the University of Kansas journalism school, dies after decades shaping students and the field. His wit, wisdom, and social consciousness leave a lasting influence on reporters, editors, and the occupation.
A 1955 stock market plunge is described as driven by psychology more than statistics, seconded by a bold front page mishap and editor anecdotes. The piece mocks dog choices, mentions illness phrases, and notes women’s fashion conundrums at beaches and pools last summer.
A summary of century old notes mentions Ottawa hosting a grand Odd Fellows meeting 15 years ago, 13 Franklin county men joining the National Guard, 10000 wooden nickels planned for Hallowesia, Burglars taking 400 to 500 from Forester Dry Goods 25 years ago, and local residents like Mrs. Swanson in Kansas City. It also recalls 50 years past when Rich Kean built a buggy shed near Peoria and William Davis and Will Chenoweth undertook building projects on Main Street and Fifth/Ash.
In a reflective home scene a nonholding uncle recalls nerves about holding a baby, fearing drops and mishaps while praising the infant’s smiles and the family’s care. He notes others’ comfort with the child and endears himself as the baby’s cautious uncle.
An oddity almanac notes vest revival as New York stores favor the three piece suit and double breasted styles for men. It mentions beaver coats, seaside signs of fashion shift, and hints at broader trends affecting clothing and daily life.
Arthur M. Godfrey, TV star, paid a $500 civil penalty to settle a complaint of careless flying. He denied any admission of guilt through his attorney. The CAA said the charge arose from his DC3 approaching an Ozark Air Lines DC8 too closely near Aurora Illinois on September 7 after takeoff from Midway.
Kempton Phillip McFarland, 76, of Chase, died of a heart attack Tuesday night. A former Rice County state representative, he served in the Legislature from 1942 to 1952.
Dr George W Crane extols wife bargain hunting as America’s richest domestic sport. He argues shrewd shopping saves money and pleases the family, noting ads offer free coffee and discounted meals while contrasting free-market abundance with Iron Curtain shortages.
Schedule listing shows TV programs with a quiz segment titled Miss Brooks and a 9:00 start time. Other entries include a 8 and 9:00 paternity labeling, with brief program codes and times. The readable line notes 9:00 start for Quiz Miss Brooks.
In Elkhart Kay a two truck collision 24 miles north of here last night killed Eu gene Howard Bitner aged 16 son of Mr and Mrs Jim Bitner of near Manter Kansas. The other truck driver Glenn Cantrell of Ulysses Kansas received cuts and bruises. Bitner's two brothers Joe 14 and Don 12 suffered minor injuries.
A note observes that pronghorn antelope can run at speeds from 20 to 30 miles per hour with ease, illustrating their remarkable sprint capabilities.
Entry shows the Ottawa Herald Evening Except Sunday masthead with editors and staff roles listed and payment rates for mailing options. Names include W Harris Don Huls Guy Snedaker Don Shipman Rovrard Mondrey and roles for editor managing editor business manager and advertising manager. Subscription rates appear for daily and mail options unclear due to OCR errors.
A listing of daily programs across stations WDAF KMBC WDAP and KNBC for Wednesday October 6 and Thursday October 7. Shows include On the Go Town Talk Boxing Amos and Andy Fibber McGee and 21st Precinct with fan clubs and national news updates.
A car overturned 15 miles west of Phillipsburg killing Harold Peterson, 35, of Almena, and injuring another man. In Lawrence, Kansas, John Traylor, Kansas’ lightest 1955 roster member at 155 pounds, leads the Jayhawks with 85 rushing yards on 14 carries after two games, including two 20-yard scamper against TCU and Washington State.
Rep Errett P Scrivner returned to his Kansas City Kansas office after a twelve thousand mile tour of Southern Europe and Northern Africa. He said uprisings in Morocco require action to protect American servicement and families. He noted rioting left no US injuries and urged safe shelter at American installations if unrest grows. He also found Spain Italy and Portugal bases developing smoothly and economically. He planned district meetings this fall to discuss issues with constituents.
Washington Senator Carlson says invited by the American Dental Assn to speak in San Francisco on October 18 as a Nixon substitute. He spoke after a 30 minute talk with Nixon on farm problems noting drought in Kansas and urging grain releases for livestock. Carlson backs a two cent system for wheat and predicts congressional action next year to ease surpluses. He cites bond saving campaigns and urges starting today.
With the opening of school the sounds of children are crossing city streets walking to and from school. Many of these children are walking alone for the first time. Always be watchful for them especially in school areas AAA Safety Feature.
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