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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1956
Page
2
Editorial urges caution as Wichita voters backed a 12.14 million school bond issue last August but bonds remain unsold and action postponed awaiting a favorable market. The piece warns delaying construction risks higher future costs and frames the board’s stance against immediate funding as prudent yet potentially costly.
A string of humorous observations on modern behavior includes fans standing for exciting plays, pedestrians apologizing yet behaving badly behind wheels, fear of ladders, destructive acts by youths, hostile reactions to reporters, long drives for generic comforts, distrust of newspapers, flipping radio dials during games, forgetting civic talks, overpriced carnival bets, political hostility followed by handshakes, prizefighting thrills, winter suntans, college pledges, devotion to Elvis and Sinatra, and convention attendance.
A social observation notes narrow views about hierarchy and class while pondering political shifts among Communists and leadership changes. The piece questions travel safety, car ownership, party loyalty, and language in public discourse amid a crucial upcoming election. It also cites a long South American neighbor on television and ends with a rhetorical question about destination and purpose.
Auld Lang Syne chief Bullock reports Ottawa slot machines operate within law after checks across business establishments. The Herald notes post World Series radio returns to Fudy and Graham McNamee is avoided.
Lois G aged 16 asks Dr Crane about candy vending machines in schools. He cites consumer surveys, links to tooth decay to sugar not sole cause, and warns against headline thinking. He urges logic, debating classes, and public courses on reasoning.
New York recalls a quirky column of odd facts for readers with brisk list items. It highlights Lord Kitchener's cat fear, baby birth length, nail growth, word for pleasure from others' happiness, and contrasts about suicide notes. It also notes various trivia on cervical cancer risk, Luther Burbank varieties, naturalized voters, teddy bear origin, tuberculosis, and child height formulas.
Short classified notice invites readers to place Buy or Sell ads in the church bulletin for the coming week. It mentions community church attendance next Sunday and suggests using the Want Ads section for items and services.
Last-minute program changes leave listings incomplete for Monday October 15 with partial times showing 10 09 and 16 30. Channel 30335 notes accuracy cannot be guaranteed and viewers should check local listings for updates.
A fragmented OCR listing radio station programming for KMBC WDAF WDAI KYIBC and others spanning Monday October 13 through Wednesday October 17. It shows time slots from 6:00 PM to 9:39 PM with news shows music hours sports and entertainment. The names B B Dilson Morgan Beatty and Vandercook appear among anchors.
The six month non residence rule limits payments to aliens who leave the United States after January 1. Exceptions include ten years of work or residence, treaty obligations, or citizens of certain countries. Americans abroad can gain Social Security coverage through foreign subsidiaries or religious ministers serving American congregations.
A 21 year old masked police character on the Dallas TV show Confession admitted he could not go straight. Police arrested him after finding a metal piece in his car matching a safe cut from Quinlan Lumber Co.
A simple dish combines bottled mint sauce with cooked green peas and chili poured over crisp greens. Serve as a fresh salad to accompany grilled lamb chops for a bright, herbaceous course.
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