Dial tone arrives as town bids farewell to voice with a smile
Editorial champions the new dial telephone system in Ottawas as the old “voice with a smile” fades. The piece notes the Sunday switch at East 2nd Street and 7th and Main, urges readers to adapt to five digit numbers and direct distance dialing, while praising the system’s efficiency amid nostalgia.
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East 2Nd
Southwestern Bell Telephone
7Th and Main
New York
Los Angeles
This And That A reflective view of tax law and world events
A condensed column notes a sweeping new federal income tax regulation with many changes, prompting debate on closing old loopholes. It also touches on letters to the editor about roses and hips, Hoover’s salary, Russia’s cold war stance, a millionaire’s misfortune, and local anecdotes about a Detroit-area teamster and a bride. Plus 25 years ago items about Ed Allison and Ottawa University students and staff moves.
Prayer for Today and Fellowship in Christ
A devotional note thanks God for Christian fellowship and asks for service through time and talents. The prayer seeks unity and guidance in Jesus' name, praising fellowship and asking for strength to give what one has to Thee.
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Peter
Jesus Christ of Nazareth
Jesus
Debunking Rh conflicts and medical myths in Dear Dr. Mother
Readers inquire about blood type Rh compatibility and pregnancy risks. The doctor explains Rh negative mother with Rh positive father risks are low, largely preventable, and that major dangers are avoidable with proper care and testing. The column also covers distinguishing psychotic and neurotic behavior, thyroid influence, diabetes heredity, and measles danger.
Television Schedule and Programs List by Channel
A dense OCR of a TV grid lists Channel 4 NBC CBS ABC and others with times and program names. Entries include 9 Buccane, 12 Funtime, 6:20 4-Serial, Mickey Mt, Gordon Ey ocak, Bite News, Sports, News, The Bob Hope Show, Trackdown, Walt Disney, Destiny, Boxing, Playhouse, Theater, Westerns, Perry Mason, Lone Ranger, and many weather and news segments across multiple stations. The fragment shows a wide mix of children's shows, dramas, variety hours, and movie blocks interleaved with news and weather updates.
Cure by love and kindness in Formosa school for exiled Chinese Reds
An Associated Press report describes a unique reformatory near Taipei that aims to cure Communist beliefs through love and belonging rather than coercion. In a three year program, inmates receive political instruction, vocational training, and family life, with gradual release if instructors deem change genuine.
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Reds
Four Road Projects Allocated On US 69 Near Fort Scott
Buford Shankel, chair, announced four road projects for U S 69 after receiving word from Jack L. Goodrich, fourth district highway official. One project covers a 10 mile stretch north of Fort Scott to Fulton. the highway office, moved from Fort Scott, will reopen around January with a nine person staff.
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Fort Scott
Buford Shankel
Jack L. Goodrich
Parsons
Fourth District
Shankel
Fulton
KOFO Saturday Schedule Segment List
A lineup of radio times including News Summary at 9 30 and 10 30 KOFO Serenade noon Almanac and Farm Program, with 11 00 Bulletin Board Around Town and 11 35 Saturday Serenade, plus 12 15 Farm Program and 1 00 KOFO Karavan.
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Mkta
Wihr
Kofo Komment
KOFO
Peoples Exchange
Kofo Karavan
Bporta
Kofo Komment'y
Sundown Serenade
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Ime Mareles
Jinn
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Powel
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