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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1956
Page
2
Editorial notes that advertisers paid 14 million dollars for convention ads on the three networks but got little return. TV offered gimmicks and extended speeches that failed to engage a 1956 audience, with conventions still rooted in 1886 tastes. The piece urges a complete re-run for committees to learn what not to repeat.
A shoe shiner, earning a fair wage with tips, lives simply yet satisfies. He borrows to fund a yearly west coast trip, pays it back, then plans another journey after fishing and social chats with townspeople. He smiles often, enjoys life, and worries little.
A brief column by Iph notes that even at 30 mph a crash into an immovable object can be deadly and that safety belts and other protections may not prevent serious injury in such an impact.
Dr Crane argues psychology has natural appeal to students but faces hostility from colleagues who push heavy science. He cites professors' inferiority complexes, warns against overtechnical jargon, and notes universities reforming curricula to nurture interest. The essay urges engaging teaching and critiques outside advisement.
A past-65 retiree in Tucson staged a bold daylight robbery at a loan company office seizing $1000 to stay active. The incident highlights unusual crimes committed by seniors and raises questions about motive and security.
Merchants push fall inventory as Ottawa anticipates influx of eastern goods. The Great Indian Variety Circus performs September 19 with a native brass band, praised by spectators. Fire at Early Carder drug store in Quenemo causes 19000 in damage. Police arrest seven men and five women in a large East Bottoms raid. Crops are too far advanced, yet farmers hail recent rain. Franklin County fair rebounds with 3500 attendees after a day’s halt.
A jumble of facts notes that marriage and relationships are linked to a shortage of marriageable men. The piece cites varied items from a study on coronary events to births, mail, and anecdotes about public figures, all suggesting social trends rather than concrete causes.
J Yerkes, Topeka park commissioner, was appointed Saturday to take over October 1. The job pays 7500 dollars a year. Herald Want Ads get results.
A fragmented item from The Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates and publishing details with garbled text. The piece references trade area pricing, monthly and yearly mail options, and mentions entities such as the Chinese Nationalist government and Formosa in an unclear context.
Last minute program changes obscure full accuracy in Channel 4 5 9 18 listings for Monday September 6. The grid spans NBC CBS ABC CBS with Mickey Mouse Bar None News Tyco Kid News and various features including Playhouse Theatre Alfred Hitchcock Weather Sports and Evening News across stations KTJO KMBC WDAF and surrounding guides.
A fragmented listing shows multiple stations with times and programs including campus news entertainment sports and baseball updates. Names such as KTJO KMBC WDAF KNBC and KTIO appear with varied programs from news to music and talk segments.
Congress expanded Social Security to include more farmers by extending coverage to those who actively participate in rented farms or who earn 600 to 800 dollars in gross farm income. The reform also standardizes how farmers report net earnings for future benefits, with tax timing set by April 15 1957 for many new entrants.
TV Guide’s feature notes Frank Sinatra likely guesting on Dinnah Shore’s first hour long show on October 5. Producers’ Showcase schedules Jack And The Beanstalk for November 12 with a towering 26 foot giant. Gordon MacRea will host NBC’s cry show starting September 20, with Cagney Bennett Colbert and Shaw featured. Omnibus debuts Sunday nights on ABC with top names. Murphy says Ingrid Bergman may not appear on Sullivan’s show. Ed Murrow and Walter Winchell mix guest appearances. Burns reports deaths and escapes. Perle Mesta considered for CBS’s The Perle Mesta Story.
Fire stripped a Dodge City home early yesterday killing two elderly men. Two others escaped after a divan burst into flames late Saturday night, residents said they doused the flames and went back to bed. The blaze started in the living area and quickly spread through the residence. Fire crews were called to the scene and began investigations into the cause. Local authorities described the victims as longtime residents of the area. Burn injuries were reported as the cause of death for both men.
A farmer may report net earnings up to 4200 dollars annually or choose based on gross income. If gross is not more than 1800, two thirds of gross income are reported as net earnings. If gross exceeds 1800 and actual net is under 1200, report 1200 as net earnings. Regardless, Social Security tax applies to reported net earnings. The new optional method takes effect Jan 1, 1956 with first payment due soon after. Ray Henry in care of this newspaper invites inquiries with return envelope and fee.
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