Ottawa flood control plan promises economy boost
The Army Engineer flood control project for the Marais des Cygnes brings big economic promise to Ottawa and surrounding area. Two early plan projects Ottawa channel improvement and Pomona reservoir seek about 16 million dollars in federal funds, underscoring the need for bond approval to cover the city’s share for right of way, levee system, flood walls, and drainage remodeling.
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Ottawa
Army Engineer
Marais Des Cygnes
Congress
Otlawa Channel
Pomona Reservoir
Army
Undecided Majority Bymp But Nixon Tops GOP Polls
A pithy summary of a Republican poll showing Nixon as the preferred choice for 1956 among Republicans, with only 34 percent backing the VP. The piece notes strong gains by undecided voters over McCartney and Dirksen, plus light commentary on TV, Eisenhower, and pop culture figures.
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Nixon
McCartney
Dirksen
County corn husking winner named in 1940 event
Auld Lang Syne 15 years ago Cecil Vining of Richmond won the 1940 county corn husking contest. Ottawa University defeated the Burlington town team 42 to 0 in a football game played here. Sidney Watson was injured in a fall from a horse.
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Cecil Vining
Richmond
Ottawa University
Burlington
Sidney Watson
Do-it-yourself ELM Lights the Way in Simple Tasks
A humorous piece by ELM about mastering basic home fixes through simple steps. It recalls rolling a hose and replacing lighter flint, portraying the DIY mindset and the recurring joke of returning the coin to the wife after each small repair. The narrator notes not to attempt unfamiliar tasks.
Century of the fringe man and the push for uncommon
New York observers critique the Century of the Common Man, arguing society rewards popularity over knowledge. The fringe man seeks approval, mimics trends, and shuns genuine culture, while true insight comes from individuals who dare to be uncommon and develop real expertise.
Liberace on Ed Sullivan and Disney’s Corky Series
TV Today and Tomorrow reports Liberace is scheduled for the Ed Sullivan Show on November 6. Walt Disney previews Corky and White Shadow, with Buddy Ebsen and Darlene Gilles, as ten Mickey Mouse Club episodes. Jack Webb plans Dragnet only after 55 more episodes. Terry Moore, Raymond Massey and Ann Harding lead The Late George Apley TV adaptation. Dinah Shore named Woman of the Year by Bnai Brith to be honored November 19. Jeanne Crain stars in Campbell Playhouse adaptation She Knew What She Wanted. Love Lucy to spoof Person-To-Person. Steve Allen’s Hollywood return stalled by Jayne Meadows’ Broadway commitment.
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Liberace
Ed Sullivan
Walt Disney
Corky and White Shadow
Buddy Ebsen
Darlene Gillespie
Mickey Mouse Club
Jack Webb
Dragnet
Terry Moore
Raymond Massy
Ann Harding
George Apley
Dinah Shore
Hollywood
Jeanne Crain
Campbell Playhouse
Steve Allen
Jayne Meadow
Lil Ol
Broadway
Journalism Stimulates Thinking by Dr. George W. Crane
Dr. George W. Crane argues journalism should provoke thought rather than seek total agreement. He cites quotes about debate and self examination, notes his Bible teaching style for teens, and challenges readers with a humor test based on Job 2 11.
Television Programs and the Call for Honest Journalism
The writer argues for humor in TV and urges critical thinking about tobacco, alcohol, and vivisection issues. He defends scientific truth against public campaigns and criticizes opponents while inviting readers to request a psychological booklet from Dr. Crane.
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Crane
Talent search on Garry Moore show and Broadway venues
Garry Moore launches a talent search with a weeklong spotlight on performers at The Broadway Palace and The Village Vanguard in Greenwich Village. A Cuban televised music festival from Havana marks NBCs first live outside-continent pickup, beamed to a plane between Havana and Miami for Nov. 13 telecast. Brad Crawford plans Highway Patrol filming in 20 states to capture local color. Lauren Bacall eyed by CBS for The Day Lincoln Was Shot. not implying Bogart will star. Bing Crosby rehearses Long Ways Ahead for High Tor in color, with March Jubilee production.
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Garry Moore
Broadway Palace
Village Vangard
Greenwich Village
N. Y
Havana
Miami
NBC
Brad Crawford
Highway Patrol
Lauren Bacall
CBS
Lincoln
Bogart
Dept
Bing Crosby
High Tor
March
Red Cross Allocates 40 Percent to Military Personnel Aid
The Red Cross dedicates forty percent of its budget to assistance for military personnel and veterans. This emphasis reflects ongoing support as wartime or peacetime needs dictate resource distribution. The policy highlights the organization’s focus on service members and veterans within its fundraising and program framework.
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The
Red Cross
Ottawa Herald Evening Except Sunday header and staff
The Ottawa Herald listing shows the editor publisher Don Hulse and managing editor Pon Shipman along with advertising and mechanical staff. It details subscription rates for trade area by mail one month two dollars, three months six dollars seventy, six months seven, year one dollar. outside area rates one month ten dollars, three months thirty dollars, six months eight dollars, one year ten dollars.
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Ottawa
Rae
Quy” Snedaker
Don Hulse
Dsesesseros
Pon Shipman
Aanager
Howard Hoadley
Radio Schedule Highlights Local Stations 1940s Era
A fragmentary listing of radio programs across KMBC WDAF WAP KTJO WDAR WDAP WDIA WDAP WDIO WDAT stations. Programs include news, classic comedies Amos and Andy, Dragnet, Suspense, music blocks, and game shows like $64,000 Question.
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Tilt
KMBC
WDAF
WDATF
Morgan Beatty
Kmbc—Shaw
Globe
Henry Taylor
Godfrey
WAP
Glenn Miller
WDARF
Land of America
Amos and
Andy
WDAR
KMBCC
KMBCU
KTJO
Glenn Muller
KRTIO
WDAP
KTIO
WDAT
Point Four At Home Sparks Frustrated Rural View
A Franklin county farmer's wife rebutts an editorial in OS TAWA Herald arguing farming methods are fine but finances cripple farm families. She cites rising costs for tractor parts and supplies, volatile milk and egg prices, taxes, and the strain of keeping up with credit, urging understanding of rural hardships.
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the Herald
Point Four
Ostawa Herald
Franklin County
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