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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1955

Page

2

Drinking Aboard Planes Sparks Regulatory Debate

Air carriers across the United States have liberalized in flight drinking, offering cocktails before meals and serving ice in place of confiscation. Regulators note authority gaps among federal agencies and states, raising questions of who should police in the skies. International law complicates the issue, with debates over airspace rights beyond 16,000 feet and potential UN involvement.

United States Kansas Skyliner Dars Kansas City Denver United Nations Heaven

Saving Football Players Teeth and Other Nonsense

This health column notes that some sports players injure teeth and mentions cleats, while a humorous aside mocks the idea of a perfect home life. It also cites a 25 years ago item about revolutions, and jokes about church membership, education costs, and parental status in college life.

Local notices reflect decade-spanning community updates

Auld Lang Syne recalls 15 years since Dr. O O Wolf left Hutchinson for the state fair admissions post. 25 years ago Mothers Congress Club met at St Paul A M E parsonage with Mrs. William Enyard hosting. 50 years back Cedar Street home improvements by W L Roseberry and farm sales at Centropolis amid regional activity. Willis Bunyan and Harley Sullivan traveled to Kansas City for Darby boiler works jobs.

O. O. Wolf Hutchinson Mothers Congress Club St. Paul A.M.E. Parsonage William Enyard Willis Bunyan Harley Sullivan Kansas City Darby

Freaks in Carnivals Dwindling Says Advance Man

An advance carnival manager notes fewer oddities are available for shows. He recalls plentiful freaks in the past including tattooed and skeletal acts, but medical advances have reduced such displays leaving only a few. Jo Jo the dog faced man is mentioned as a historical example and memory.

Carnival Jo-Jo

New Habits Would Indicate Us Is Going On The Rocks

HAL BOYLE notes shifting American drinking trends from tall drinks to drinks on the rocks and imagines a cultural shift. He cites dental health warnings for children, fashion clout around bow ties, and a salmon migration study showing scent guides spawning fish.

New York Columbia University Dental Authority Almanac Nature Study Dept James A. Larsen University of Wisconsin Larsen

History Made On Pikes Peak Summit Flight Record

COLORADO SPRINGS Colo History was made yesterday on the 14100 foot summit of Pikes Peak Two helicopters landed in separate flights for the first time First a Cessna CH1 piloted by Jack Zimmerman of Wichita conducted an altitude evaluation test for Cessna and the Army The Kansan landed and took off several times flying Army officers from Ft Carson around the peak Later a Bell 4762 settled on the parking lot at the top Hersey Young owner of a Denver helicopter service was the pilot Frank Horn was a passenger.

Colorado Springs Colo H Pikes Peak Jack Zimmerman Wichita Cessna Army Ft. Carson Hersey Young Denver Frank Horn

Average American spends 31 cents a year on matches

A brief historical note reports that the typical American budget for matches averages 31 cents annually. The figure highlights frugal household practices and domestic utility costs in the period.

Contests a Stimulating Pastime by Dr Crane

War veteran Terry J seeks perk for mind through prize contests. Dr Crane promotes psychological farming by taking action today to look forward to winners. He cites personal wins and urges multiple entries, rule reading, vivid details, and practical experiences to boost morale.

Terry J

Television Programs Featured in ABC Lineup

ABC presents a varied slate including Barty Show Doug Edwards Julius LaRosa News Disneyland MGM Parade Playhouse and News Caravan. a mix of entertainment and public affairs airing across the channel with scheduled performances and reports.

Barty Show Doug Edwards Julius LaRosa

Richmond Weekend Visits and Local Notes

News from Richmond reports Mr and Mrs Keith Wallis of Wichita visiting his mother Mrs Winnie Cunningham over the weekend. Kenneth Cunningham and Mr and Mrs Steve Hoelscher are mentioned, with Hoelscher recovering from major surgery at Garnett hospital. Arnold Roecker returns from a week of vacation. The Tapley Community meeting opens the season at the schoolhouse Thursday evening with sandwiches bananas and coffee. Mr and Mrs Carl Manlove of Garnett spent Sunday with Ed Anderson.

Keith Wallis Wichita Winnie Cunningham Kenneth Cunningham Steve Hoelscher Garnett Hospital Arnold Roecker Tapley Carl Manlove Garnett Ed Andersons

Subscription Rates by Mail in Trade Area Summary

Subscription rates listed for mail orders in and outside the trade area. One month rates shown at two dollars in area and one dollar outside. Three to six months and annual terms follow with figures obscured by OCR marks.

Antenna Thieves On The Loose In Local Warning

Local advertisement warns homeowners about antenna theft of signal strength through broken wires or misplacement. It promises quick detection with modern equipment and expert know how to restore loss, noting improved picture clarity and low cost with impressive results.

Telegraph listings on air schedule for KMBC WDAF WDAP

A fragmented radio and television schedule shows KMBC and WDAF programs with times such as 7:00 7:30 and 8:00 PM plus features like On the Go News Dr Sixton and McGee and orchestral broadcasts for Thursday Sept 18 detailing a lineup across stations WDAP KMBC and WDAF including news and music blocks.

KMBC Newa WDAF Morgan Beatty F.B.I Showtime Dr. Sixton Renae WDAP McGeea

Doctor Up Canned Beans For Homemade Flavor

A quick kitchen hack to upgrade canned baked beans. Stir in maple syrup catchup Worcestershire sauce and finely diced onion then heat thoroughly for a richer, more homemade tasting side.

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