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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1955
Page
2
A national magazine prints that Harry S Truman’s two volume memoirs will captivate readers. The first installment covers his initial 18 days in the White House and presents a humble yet self assured president. The work is described as a frank report rather than a complete historical history.
Broad, disjointed reflections on dictatorship risks, military discipline, Hollywood origins of terms, restaurant gimmicks, industry jargon, and nostalgic travel comforts. The piece combines satire with cultural anecdotes, mentioning Fort Leonard Wood, dictators, and streamliner travel in a loose, composite editorial voice.
A scattered summary of old town notes: air ground school classes to start next month, the first killing frost of the season hit the area, workmen dig a basement for a Coca Cola plant, 25 years ago C T Cummings Jr planned an indoor golf course at Memorial auditorium, city buys a new bookkeeping and billing machine for water and light, Barney Oldfield the famed racer visited Ottawa, plus old items about new harbors, Hugh A Holmes driving to Miami County, and James Moore of Norwood visiting.
The author notes National Dog Week prompts questions about why dogs are kept as home pets. He recalls good and nuisance dogs and argues dogs cause headaches, mess, and cruelty in some households, though acknowledges dog lovers exist. He blames people for dog problems and calls National Dog Week celebration foolish.
Broadway actor Arthur Kennedy and his wife keep Smerdley the ocelot at their home in Connecticut. The wildcat, from Peru, roams the house, attends jam sessions, watches sports on television, and growls to change programs. Smerdley has claws trimmed with veterinary help, and the Kennedys report mixed feelings from children and pets as they consider keeping him.
Two older children discuss hypnosis and its power to alter attitudes beyond awareness. Examples include misidentifying Coke as water and imagining a bear as a threat, suggesting hypnosis could speed brainwashing. The piece notes post hypnotic suggestions and psychosomatic links, urging readers to await tomorrow’s case.
Gov Fred Hall appoints David W. Pansing 31 of Washington DC as executive secretary replacing Mack Nations who has held the post since Hall’s inauguration. Nations returns to his Kansas newspaper publishing business at Kinsley and will assist until October 20.
Fragmentary OCR shows subscription rates and staff credits for The Ottawa Herald Evening Except Sunday. Names listed include editor Don Huls and business manager Don Shipman with management by Guy Snedeker and Howard Hoadley. Rates appear in multiple unclear lines for city and outside mail plans.
New York reports progress in heart disease control. Rheumatic fever, formerly a leading cause of heart valve damage in children, is being prevented with prompt penicillin treatment and long-term drug therapy. Simultaneously, high blood pressure, a major killer, now has a growing list of drugs and therapies that help many patients manage the condition.
The Early Show features snow news and weather updates from S2t. Preston with program highlights and upcoming segments for the early edition.
Readable radio grid shows Sept 7 and Sept 9 listings with time slots for KMBC WDAF KNBC WDAYF and others. Programs include News On the Go Show Time FBI Quiz Bowl Groucho Amos and Andy Tenn Ernie Orchestra and various serials and musical programs.
Rep. Avery suggests the Eisenhower brothers as possible Republican presidential timber should illness keep the President from running again. The Abilene-raised siblings include Milton Eisenhower a university president Arthur B. Eisenhower a Kansas City banker Earl D. Eisenhower a LaGrange newspaper man and Edgar N. Eisenhower a Tacoma attorney.
Dist. Judge James P. Coleman ordered the money found in 17 slot machines at the Elks club impounded until a disposal decision. The state seeks to apply the funds to the county school fund. A similar case is pending in Riley County.
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