Ottawa hopeful on new US 50 highway link
Editorial lauds U S 50 bypass approval by the Bureau of Public Roads as a pivotal upgrade for Ottawa. It emphasizes reduced Main Street congestion, improved access to Kansas City, and the potential for industrial growth with two rail lines and a modern highway connecting Ottawa to regional markets. The piece notes a brief readjustment period but predicts long term convenience and economic benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olathe
U.S. Bureau of Public Roads
Ottawa
Marais Des Cygnes
Main Street
Kansas City
Lane reopens Congress bid from prison ward in western Massachusetts
Representative Thomas J. Lane wins renomination in a two to one primary vote in a solidly Democratic western Massachusetts district. He conducted his campaign from a Danbury Connecticut federal prison cell after a tax offense, and his return era marks a dramatic political comeback with potential national implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Lane
Congress
Massachusetts
Lane
Danbury
Kansas
Clifford Hope
Hope
Never-Move-Same: a housecleaning tale by ELM
A light household column humorously argues that fall cleaning is unnecessary in the author’s home. The writer recalls family routines, noting furniture rarely shifts and even major appliances like the radio and TV stay put, aside from the cleaner dusting under items. The piece playfully dismisses spring or fall scrubbing as a social custom rather than a true necessity.
Narrow Minded View CBS rejects Eisenhower plea for community chest drive
The Columbia Broadcasting System refuses to air a brief appeal by President Eisenhower for the annual community chest drive, arguing time would have to be shared with other candidates. The piece asserts CBS’s impartial stance harms a public duty to support the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Broadcasting System
Eisenhower
Tke
CBS
United States
This and That No Yielding in Social Mismatch
The piece mocks shifting attitudes from traditional schooling to global awareness. It argues a 90-hour week would force workers to juggle two jobs, two chickens, two suits, and two cars, implying a paradox where less work time may backfire.
Diet scheme promises 10 pounds in 10 days
A 17 year old, Margaret S., calls from Chicago Union Station seeking rapid weight loss. The piece advises tapering off rather than abrupt cuts, warns of dehydration risks, prescribes a 10 day plan with strict fluid and calorie limits, and promotes a paid booklet from Dr. Crane via The Hopkins Syndicate.
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Margaret S
Chicago Union Station
Hopkins Syndicate
Ind
Car population rise prompts talk of scrappage law
The piece argues 60 million cars could grow to 80 million with little rise in deaths. It calls for scrapping old cars when purchasing new ones. A Hollywood starlet divorces after a husband’s drunken insult toward her acting career and a carpenters’ union protest is proposed. A proposed high school course on appliances is mocked as outdated.
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Carpenters’ Union
Fire destroys hay and tools on Hawkins farm near Ottawa
A fire on Reuben Hawkins farm two and a half miles east of Ottawa burned 30 tons of hay a corn planter and all harness and farm equipment. Only one four year old horse survived with severe burns. Loss estimated 600 to 700 dollars. Ottawa news notes include Osage leader Governor Jo and party en route to Lawrence to meet with Indian Commissioner Hoag. A bowling alley saloon planned for Ottawa and local editor jokes about croquet. A herd of about 2800 Texas cattle expected to arrive November 1 for sale at low prices. Postmaster Earnest reports a fine corn crop. Political chatter grows with much street handshaking.
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Reuben Hawkins
Ottawa
Hawkins
Lawrence
Hoag
The
Republican
Earnest
Forty Years Ago at Forest Park Carnival and Local Notes
A nostalgic look at a Forest Park carnival with names of attendees including Gertrude Flora and Mildred Shugart, plus local happenings: plasterers at Cayot Dry Goods, Eunice and Catherine Brown visiting Ottawa from Chalute, a library plumbing contract awarded to Elder Mercantile in Collinsville, and Dr. H. E. Markham advertising a Shetland pony for sale. Federated church men form a winter club with committees led by W. S. Fallis, plus Ottawa shopping trips by Miss Nina Huderson and Mrs. Frank Stevens and a Princeton visit by Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Billet and Mae Elizabeth.
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Forest Park
Gertrude Flora
Mildred Shugart
Eleanor
Marguerite
Louise Davenport
Reena Moise
Nona Devereux
Phyllis Claypool
Kathryn Dugan
Mary Nelson
Marie Cook
Josephine Igel
Cayot Dry Goods
Eunice
Catherine Brown
Chalute
C. R. Linn
Ottawa
Elder Mercantile Company of
Collinsville
Oklo
H. E. Markham
Federated Church
W. S. Fallis
Gowans
W. S, Jenks
A. C. Carpenter
J. W. Roberts
L, Taylor
George D
Frank Stevens
Pomona
W. L. Billet
Mae Elizabeth
Princeton
Ike Considers St. Louis Trip
White House press secretary James C. Hagerty said today President Eisenhower is weighing a campaign swing to St. Louis. He also indicated a possible visit to the United Nations in the coming weeks as discussions continue on international use of atomic energy for peace.
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Washington
White House
James C. Hagerty
Eisenhower
St. Louis
Hagerty
U.N
TV Guide Style Schedule for Thursday September 27
A dense scanned TV schedule lists programs across channels KMBC WDAF WDAR and more for Thursday September 27 including News Evening reports Sports and film features. Notable items include Sgt Preston Frontier M D Theater and Lone Ranger Quiz Kids and Garry Moore programs with various times and channel notes.
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Dinah Shore
Preston
People's Choice Frontier M.D. Theater Playhouse
Arthur Murray
Ciy
Bob Cumm
KMBC
WDAF
Morgan Beatty
WDAR
Alash Hall
Dorsey
WDAPF
List of Names and Addresses From Route Notes
A cryptic roster lists individuals including D A Yockey and Fred Kissinger on route 2, with Artis Hutchin, Beverly Daugharthy, and others also on route 2 or 1. The fragment references Ottawa and Belza, with multiple route 2 entries and scattered surnames.
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D. A. Yockey
Fred Kissinger
Artis Hutchin
Hearison
Beverly Daugharthy
Pig Pina Britred
Ottawa
Jennie Smith
Mabel B. Ricketts
Mrs."cule
N. C. Olsen
Belza
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George W. Crane
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Hitler
Charlie Chaplin
Francisco Franco
Nasser
Jph
Auld Lang Syne
Ike
NBC
ABC
Frida
Bau Lab
Wilk
Groucho Marz
Dragnet
Weather Playhouse Playhouse
Eparta
Tonigt
Wild Bit Hickock
Bill Hickock
Filcka
Annie Oshley
Wenway Patrol Playhouse
Europe
Crunch
Des Lone Ranger Quiz Kids
San Francisco
Bob Cumminge
Des Climax
Kanga
Kang
Garry Moore
Big Payott
Bob Crosby
Edge of Night
Dr. N. Ventor Theater
Hizabeth
Radio
Kenmbc
WLAF
KMBCE
Dilson
Bob Hope
Boy Hope
KNBC
Kmbc—Orchestra
WDAI
Civita
Jaza
Fim
Margia Fether
Jimmie Pierson
Oakley Annie Oakley
Doug Edwards
Hollywood
Ottawa Herald
Duvall
Edna Mela
Erickson
Emery Bar
Curdy
Charles Goodwin
Goon
Richmond
Wendell
Grant Catterson
Rantoul
G.davis
Williamsburg
R. E. McConnell
Wellsville
Roy E.T. Rodgers
Waverly
Hat. Schaub
Johnjakl D. Carpenter
Paola
Stees Ehaus
Ashley
Ashley Wood
Pry Varna
rhood-Houseken
S. Main
E. 11Th
Ed Snyder
Ernest Finch
Ange
Roper-Glosi-Brolley
Hardwick
the Gas Service CO
Dindustry
Mein
Kas
Ty Bnedaker
Don Hula
Don Bhipman
Howard Hoadiey
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