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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1955

Page

2

Static world keeps peace from lasting long

Editorial argues global hotspots flare due to population pressure economics and rivalries. It notes tensions from Quemoy to Goa and Cyprus to North Africa while contending lasting peace requires universal voluntary authority, a four word premise that history would deny.

China Quemoy Matsus North Africa Greece Turkey Cyprus Great Britain Egypt Israel India Goa Ecuador Peru

Not Educational BYp sports note about a convertible

The piece hints at a sports convertible's limited use in pursuing education while acknowledging its cornering at speed 70. It implies a contrast between mobility and learning, offering a whimsical take without naming people or places.

Backyards, Gaza Strips, and Wilt the Stilt Headlines Mix

A fragmentary column itemizes a wide range of notes from culture and sport to local history. It mocks December prep, cites Wilt the Stilt as a Kansas freshman, and recalls past local events including a Salina girl’s mishap, a cop bite incident, and church cornerstone plans, with brief mentions of agricultural shifts and unions.

Would Have Been A Charming Car Crash

A near miss on a highway would have produced a spectacular crash involving a speeder, a turner, and a slow driver. The observer notes the danger of speed in a slow zone and the risky left turn from an outside lane, yet the anticipated collision never occurred.

Pavement Plate Proposes Global Crowbar Disarmament Scheme

The Pavement Plate writes to Eisenhower and Bulganin proposing a humorous disarmament plan. Nations would disarm each other by sending thousands of crowbar wielding crews to destroy military assets. In six months no weapons would remain, then the wrecking crews could be disarmed. The note ends with a jest to turn Moscow’s War Office into a vodka bar and the Pentagon into a hot dog stand.

New York Eisenhower Bulganin Russia United States Texas Bearhead Eaglefoot Pegasus Ruth Washington Nema Moscow War Office Pentagon

Israel Cultivates About Million Acres with 250000 Irrigated

Israel manages roughly one million acres under cultivation with around 250000 acres receiving irrigation. The figures reflect the scale of farming activity and irrigation coverage within the region.

Israel

High School Diploma Value Urged By Deaf Education Leader

William J. McClure, superintendent of the Tennessee School for the Deaf, urges students to stay in school for diplomas. He recounts speaking at Gallaudet College style, notes sign language use, lip reading, and sound amplification. He cites a $10,000 lifetime job-insurance advantage of a diploma and outlines a selection process stressing education.

William J. McClure Tennessee School For the Deaf National Research Council Carnegie Institution of Washington D. C Washington Gallaudet College For the Deaf Supt. McClure Gallaudet College I. Q The Hopkins Syndicate, Inc

Educator Hun Sworn In as Under Secretary of HEW

Dr Harold C Hun, former Chicago and Kansas City school superintendent, was sworn in today as under secretary of the Department of Health Education and Welfare. Secretary Folsom administered the oath in a ceremony.

Washington Harold C. Hun Chicago Kansas City Department of Health, Education and Welfare Folsom

Subscriptions and Rates From Local Publication

Subscription rates by mail within the trade area list one month three months six months and one year. Outside area rates appear cluttered but indicate higher costs with multiple durations. The page also names editorial and advertising staff and shows scattered monetary figures.

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Television Programs and Schedule Update

Place the Face and Arthur Murray air in 9:00 slot with 15 and 8:36 9:45 10:08 shown. Waterfront Weather and KC at Bat listed in the evening lineup.

Arthur Murray Waterfront Waterfront Weather KC At Bat

Radio schedule listing for KMBC and WDAF

A dated broadcasting grid lists programs for KMBC and WDAF across September days. Entries include On the Go Show Time 6:50 PM Morgan Beatty at 7:00 PM and Dragnet at 7:80 PM, with notes for Suspense and radio music, plus a Wednesday 14 schedule.

KMBC WDAF Morgan Beatty

Workshop Patterns by Ruth Wyeth Spears

Pattern item describes a graceful stand for a chair side use. White pine recommended with fine finish. Readers receive tracing lines for parts plus assembling and finishing details. Send 25 cents for pattern 440 or $1.25 for five standard patterns and the shown design. refunds offered for unused patterns. Ottawa Herald Pattern Dept Bedford Hills New York.

Ottawa Herald Pattern Dept Bedford Hills New York

Water Board Seeks Secretary as interviews proceed

The Kansas Water Resources Board interviewed candidates for its executive secretary post led by chairman C. Thomas who would not disclose names. At least four candidates were questioned today with more possible later. The panel also reviewed budgets of agencies collaborating on water problems to align activities. Invest in U. S. Savings Bonds.

Topeka Kansas Water Resources Board C. ¥. Thomas Thomas

Marilyn Shape Increases Speed In Supersonic Flight

Washington reports the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics has achieved a 25 percent speed increase beyond the speed of sound by reshaping the fuselage. The slimmer section at the wing junction, nicknamed coke bottle and wasp waist, known as Marilyn Monroe, was designed by Richard T. Whitcomb. The design is in use on two supersonic aircraft.

Washington National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics NACA Richard T. Whitcomb

Four Die In A Home Fire In La Porte City Iowa

Four people die in a northeast Iowa house fire Monday in La Porte City. Bert Smelser 57 a railroad laborer and his children Glen 5 Donna 8 and Michael 10 perished in the blaze. The mother Faye 36 awakened the others after a kitchen oil stove exploded. Three other children Glens twin Gene 14 Joan 14 and Ralph 12 escaped but suffered severe burns.

LA Porte City Iowa Bert Smelser Glen Donna Michael Faye Gene Joan Ralph

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