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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1956
Page
2
The piece argues for a speed limit of 60 to 63 mph on the new Turnpike. It notes speed as a major cause of accidents and says while the four lane road reduces hazards, many single-vehicle crashes occur from excess speed. It supports a 40 mph minimum and urges a reasonable top limit to prevent hazards.
A St. Joseph cab driver is killed by a rifle shot while talking to his girlfriend after a passerby fires from darkness. The confessed killer, a troubled young man, fled with a rifle after claiming “troubles.” The piece condemns the system for failing to prevent such tragedy by sterilizing the parents, both inmates of Missouri insane asylums.
A satirical column mocks royal gossip and current affairs with puns about baldness in the Duke of Ederburgh’s circle and college football amateurism. It quips on political figures, rumor flow, Halloween, and currency colors, ending with a quip on the meaning of “in the red.”
A Midwest town imposes a 10:30 p m curfew for children under 16 with fines for violators. The column notes past 9 p m curfews and shifts in behavior as communities consider youth hours while aging residents reflect on late night routines and media.
The Ottawa Community Chest is within 3000 of its 20000 target as volunteers canvass the city and residents contribute. Seventeen local agencies rely on gifts to fund essential activities next year, and shortfalls would reduce funding for all. Citizens are urged to continue generous giving to ensure full quotas for the year.
The Missouri Pacific railroad sought permission to discontinue the ticket and freight agency at Imes Station east of Ottawa. Ottawa BPW Club president Mrs Ralph Curby and members attended a Kansas City district conference in Kansas City. Prof. Edgar D Kerr of Ottawa University was ill with influenza. Harold Liggett reported unusually large walnuts north of Scipio. Minnie Maude Macaulay, Ottawa University dean, spoke to First Baptist Sunday school about her world trip.
Miss Edna Shoger of Dunn's store visited her home at Princeton for a few days. Miss Anna Lingard of Princeton returned from a visit to New Mexico. A jolly party was held by members of Mr Masters hundry school class of the Baptist church. Present were Eleanor Shiras Martha Hill Myrtle Monroe Sarah Brand Mollie Filson Agnes Mitchell Irene Henderson Ruth Lawrence Grace Daniels Louise Dawson Winifred Spencer Edith Shultz Lucille Barker and Charity Bird.
Dr. George W. Crane argues parents should charge grown children for board and room even if wealthy. He says paying $50 monthly discourages sponging, fosters independence, and prevents unfair advantages in relationships. Readers may write for Crane’s psychological charts.
The United Nations approves a statute creating a world atomic agency after two years of talks sparked by President Eisenhower. The Vienna based agency opens for signature Friday and takes effect when 18 nations ratify. Major powers among those expected to participate.
TV program changes disrupt accuracy for Thursday Oct 23 and Friday Oct 26. Listings show channel shifts NBC CBS KMBC WDAY WDAF KTJO FM and various news sports and music segments with incomplete details and fragmented times.
A fragmented OCR schedule shows radio and program blocks for WDAF KMBC and related stations. Entries include talk, news, boxing, orchestra, sports, and church segments with times like 9:30 and 10:00, plus late night listings and a church note for next Sunday.
The Lane M A F circle served dinner at Lane Methodist church on Thursday. Various local families and guests are listed visiting or staying with relatives in Lane and nearby towns. Notable mentions include hospital discharges, young people's events, and social visits among White, Landers, Hettler, Porter, Sut ton, Brownlee, Higdon, Luther, Byers, Potter, Day, and Kennedy families.
Pleasant Valley notes list visits and dinners among residents and neighboring towns. Names include Mrs Lucy Mauile, Vertice Wilson, Henry Fiehler, Carl Scott, Harold Archer, Russell Robe, Mrs Juanita Benham, Livine Everett, F B Weidner, Marie Broer, Earl Broer, Otto Spitzil, Eugene Whiteacre, Nellie McAvey, Bertha Farrell, Lucil Coffman, Pete Wiseman, Jack Phillips, Pearce, Momer Matile, Kate Brophy, Robert McAuley, Topeka Coffman family, and others with gatherings in Ottawa Baldwin Drexel Topeka.
A reader from Dulehmaid Ice Cream at 408 S Main argues the town should adopt a definite garbage pickup and proper disposal plan by burying waste rather than current inadequate service. The writer, George R Dunkin Jr, calls for prompt and efficient garbage service and criticizes existing arrangements over five years in the restaurant business.
The Soviet Pravda accuses President Eisenhower of an irritated reply to Premier Bulganin's note on ending nuclear weapons tests. It prints Eisenhower's letter from last Sunday and a three column Observer commentary.
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