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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1955
Page
2
Community concern in Ottawa grows over alleged preferential treatment in drunken driving cases. Citizens seek a county grand jury to examine police court dispositions, clear air on rumors, and restore public confidence in law enforcement.
Good To Ourselves Dodge City unveils a $763,000 city auditorium seating over 3,200, boosting athletics conventions and tourism in western Kansas. The project exemplifies Kansans working together since the war, pooling wealth through taxes and contributions to fund churches, hospitals, schools, auditoriums, parks, and other public facilities across the state.
The item notes Sylph K. A. candidate Sharon Sue Stout awaiting coronation in Kansas City tomorrow night as part of the Queen of the American Roy al event. It mentions light social bits and a bustling pageant mood.
A look back at past local events includes First National Bank of Ottawa’s 70th anniversary, G. C. Robé elected president of the Willkie club, and E. C. Cummings and Gene Price's fishing trip to Arkansas. Also noted are 25 years ago Anna Robison elected president of the county Royal Neighbors, The Commercial State Bank of Waverly closing, Pomona electricity rate cut, 50 years ago Billy Underwood's wild ducks catch, B. N. Barnhart buying South Hickory street lots for a residence, and Mrs. Harvey M. Nagle's return from Kansas City.
The piece compares gendered outcomes at poker to logic, recalls Kansas prohibition history and its repeal, and whimsically asks about Santa Claus opening the Christmas shopping season at a stadium kickoff.
A reader defends sending oversized and novelty mail items like jumbo postcards wooden cards and even coins arguing that as taxpayers they should freely mail anything. The piece criticizes post office handling and the elimination of Householder circular mail while comparing mail gambles to slots and gum machines.
Max recalls a long life with his wife Sarah as he drove taxis in New York. He shares how she remained cheerful through illness, their nest egg, and the family’s two daughters while reflecting on love, loss, and staying healthy.
Dr. George W Crane applauds Mrs. Sheffstall and other mothers who clip his WORRY CLINIC and TEST YOUR HORSE SENSE columns to send to sons and students away at college or in the military. Their letters boost morale and education, reflecting a long tradition of mothers as custodians of culture and morality. The piece urges celebrating mothers every day and promotes his Tests for Good Parents activity.
A fragmented listing shows a local radio schedule with time slots and program names such as KMBC WDAF On the Go 6 30 KNMBC Show Time WDAP Morgan Beatty and Dragnet and Amos and Andy plus a Globe and Jeep themed segment and suspense and music programs from KTJO WAF AMBC and Glenn Miller indicating a busy broadcast lineup for the day.
Radio listings show KTJO Classic Corner at 9 00 and 9 30 with WDAF starred shows including McGee Stars News and Lie or Truth. KMBC features 64 000 Question FBI and Tenn Ernie while KNMBC airs Amies and Andy and Citiz ens melodies appear on KMBC.
TV Today notes Bob Crosby will host Mr. Dixieland with US jazz groups in their native habitats. Lillian Roth stars in The Big Switch on November 9. Bob Hope touts travel by DC-6. Tallulah Bankhead to join Milton Berle show. Garry Moore may co star with Debbie Reynolds in a musical. Perry Como and Pattie Page co star November 2. Marcel Marceau added to Maurice Chevalier spectacular on December 4. Lillian Gish and Joseph Cotten co star. Red Buttons ponders straight dramatic roles in Faulkner's Sound and the Fury on December 20. Omnibus features Fosdick, Saravan, Thurber. Patrice Munsel may star in a telefilm about an American opera diva in Europe shot in Italy. Doris Day courted for telefilm as swimwear firm representative. Merle Miller's The Marriage Day considered for Maurice Evans spectacle. Rusty Hamer explains why they can’t own a dog due to apartment rules. See you next week.
A year-round crew of meteorologists occupies Mount Washington in New Hampshire, the northeast's highest point at 6,288 feet, conducting continuous weather observations and research from the summit.
The Riangs of southeast East Pakistan offer a unique greeting as a form of apology by sticking out their tongues attracting curiosity among observers.
Frank Roatch celebrated his 96th birthday on October 2. A misc shower honored Miss Jama Ross, an October bride. Community groups met for lessons and potlucks, including the Richmond HDA and Ladies Missionary Society. Local families visited relatives in Ottawa Topeka and Olathe. Howard Smith and Charley Moberly hosted guests. a new baby girl arrived Oct 4 at Ottawa hospital.
DENVER The White House announces the postponement of Vice President Nixon's planned November trip to the Near East due to President Eisenhower's illness. Hagerty says Nixon will stay in Washington to attend Cabinet and National Security Council meetings while Ike convalesces. Nixon was also slated to visit Africa.
The text lists subscription rates by mail for various periods and notes staff titles and roles. It includes names such as Harris Don Hula, Guy Snedaker, Don Shipman, and Howard Hoadiey. The fragmentary source also mentions editors and managers and references Ottawa Kansas.
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