Fire Prevention Week Emphasizes Drought Fire Risk in Ottawa
Editorial notes Ottawa observance of Fire Prevention Week follows a major blaze that destroyed an outbuilding and damaged others. With two months of dry weather grass leaves and tinder become highly flammable. Fire Chief Gilli land urges care with trash fires and raking away dead grass and leaves from buildings. Residents must inspect homes and businesses to reduce fire hazards and prevent losses.
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Ottawa
Harry Gilliland
Fire Department
After All Annual Thought on Seasonal Change
An essay on preparing for winter by swapping summer items for cold weather gear. The narrator notes practical steps like moving closets, bringing up window coverings, and planning tasks while humorously warning of spousal reminders. The piece reflects on flora, fauna, and the shifting estate as summer ends and autumn deepens.
Ottawa High Leads Northeast Kansas League Standings
Ottawa High School tops the Northeast Kansas League after two league wins among nine teams: Ottawa, Lawrence, Rosedale, Topeka, Atchison, Leavenworth, Olathe, Wyandotte and Argentine.
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Ottawa High School
Ottawa
Lawrence
Rosedale
Topeka
Atchison
Leavenworth
Olathe
Wyandotte
Associated Press Dispatches
Jack Sharkey
Primo Carnera
Ebbets Field
Brooklyn
Sharkey
M. H. Forester
J. W. King
Ralph Curby
F. R. Bennett
S. F. Harris
Billy Priddy
Frank Priddy
Rantoul
Manta Elder
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Osage City
West Valley School
Princeton
J. F. Barr
Fern Davidson
Beauty spot hopes fade as seasons bring change
A fragment notes optimism about next year with plentiful water for grass and flowers to create a beauty spot, contrasting hopeful spring promises with later disappointment as events unfold. The readable lines hint at seasonal cycles and unfulfilled plans.
Unpleasant Memories and Light Week Notes
This column surveys cultural remarks and social quips. It mentions a new transatlantic cable promising clearer conversations with Europe and jokes about naming a new ship after Mussolini. It also critiques parental responsibility in juvenile delinquency and the uncertain destination of recent college graduates. It notes Honey for Breakfast Week starting October 28 and includes playful observations about a 210-pound high schooler, the band, and a minister’s invocation.
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Europe
London
Brightest Star On Broadway Seeks Irish Farm Dream
Siobhan McKenna, the brightest star of the current drama season, dreams of retiring to a farm in Ireland after an anticipated Hamlet role. Off-Broadway acclaim for her St Joan has critics calling her the greatest Joan of the century, with plans to one day return to Ireland to be near her son Don.
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New York
Siobhan McKenna
Miss McKenna
Phoenix Theater
Bernard Shaw
Joan
Dublin
London
Manhattan
Paris
Siobhan
Shivvawn
Hollywood
Eisenhower
Somerset Maugham
Katie Hepburn
Galway University
Abbey Theater
Lady Macbeth
Charlie
Hamlet
Sarah Bernhardt
Ireland
Don
Cold Sweat Produces Success by Dr. George W. Crane
A reader asks about overcoming introversion to pursue a sales career. The columnist argues cold sweat signals stepping out of routine and outlines advantages of sales work, including job security and a broad client base, with cautions against abandoning established customers. He advises pursuing opportunities with preparation and offers a booklet on sales psychology.
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Clark K
Clark
Charles Kendall
Milwaukee
Calways
Crane
Hopkins Syndicate
Mejott
Ind
the Hopkins Syndicate, Inc
Social Security tax questions and 1940s policy notes
Letters from readers discuss if hiring a maid triggers Social Security tax and whether a widow can claim benefits from a late husband’s work. A.P. Newsfeatures notes many self-employed workers lacked coverage then. Greece shifts from malaria devastation to becoming a rice and wheat exporter.
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A.E.W. Pillston
No Increase In Shoe Prices
ST. LOUIS The nation's largest shoe maker International Shoe Co says prices will stay practically unchanged for the spring selling season. Stable material costs and a two year wage agreement with unions allow holding prices at current levels.
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St.louis
International Shoe Co
Siobhan McKenna Dreams Of A 40 Acre Farm And Horses
Siobhan McKenna, nicknamed Siobhan MecKenna, discusses future plans and money ideas. She critiques actresses for frivolous spending and envisions a 40 acre farm with horses cows and a few fattening bullocks to pay bills while allowing some gambling on horses. She dislikes swimming pools and pigs but embraces a rural life.
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Miss McKenna
Siobhan MecKenna
Colleen
Friday Night Radio Schedule Highlights and Gaps
A compact listing shows hourly Friday programs across KMBC WDAF KNBC WDAP WLAF and WLAF including news, sports, music, boxing, jazz, and weather. Notable entries include KMBC News at 8, WDAF Boxing at 8, KNBC Show Time at 7, and a late 10 00 KMBC Decision segment, with multiple monitor and think programs interspersed.
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Mnnel
NBC
CBS
ABC
Andie Fisher
Annie Oakley
Doug, Edwards
Nong Edwards
Crusaders Crossroads
Crunch & Dish Playhouse
Elizabeth Weat
Winchell
Zane Grey
Suzie Zane Grey
Cramera
Ida Lupine
Performice
Joan Mighty Mouse
Jury Winky Dink
Filho
Stu
Tim Wy
Noy Rogers
Perry Como
N.Y
New York
Hans C. Andersen
Jupiter Industry
Heckle & Jeckle
Life
Bill Bickox
Capt. Gallant
Tims
Hopalong Cassidy
Roy Bean
Steve
KMBC
WDAF
Morgan Beatty
KNBC
Newas
Dilson
Knbc—Winchell
WDAP
WLAF
K.C
KMFEC
Newa
Questions and Answers on Social Security Provisions
Q&A format explains that changes do not raise monthly payments. Data as of June 1955 show 63 plus earn income from Employment 28.6 percent, Retirement benefits 51.1 percent, Public Assistance 18 percent, others 11 percent. Remarriage rules affect divorced spouse benefits after three years. Eligibility at age 62 requires three years nine months to four years of contributions.
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E.G
E. Orange, NJ
E.K
Washington, D.C
N.W
Bridgeport
Conn
Managing Auditor Advertising Manager subscription rates
Advertising rate card shows in trade area by mail options for one month three months six months and one year. Prices listed include 2.00 for one month 3.15 for three months 7.00 or 6.80 for six months and 10.00 for one year.
Garden City to fete Kefauver during Kansas trip
Garden City Democrats plan a big welcome next Thursday for Senator Estes Kefauver. The Democratic vice presidential candidate will stop in the city during a cross Kansas flight and is expected to give a major campaign address after a local party leaders meeting.
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Garden City
Estes Kefauver
Kansas
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