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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1956
Page
2
Editorial explains the annual Ottawa Community Chest fund drive seeks $20,000 to support 17 activities in the city. It notes not all groups were included, all requests were reviewed by the board, and contributions will fund worthwhile causes.
Citizens of Larned advocate designating Fort Larned as a national monument to secure federal funds for renovation and operation. The 1864 to 1868 fort, 5 14 miles west of Larned, hosts nine well preserved buildings and has been championed by Rep. Clifford Hope. Support from Western Kansans urged to preserve this historic site.
A political row erupts over funeral flowers for Frank Nixon after his son’s vice-presidential renomination. California florists accuse Nixon of harming the flower business and say he is ungrateful for gifts to the Republican convention. The dispute heads to the national florist group as tensions rise.
A homeowner reflects on surviving a hot season with mixed advice from books on cooling and diet. They used fans, avoided excess cold foods, and noted air conditioning yields comfort but can feel claustrophobic. The article blends practical tips with humorous observations on sun, breeze, and cooling strategies.
A proposed November constitutional amendment would tax motor vehicles at license time, drawing sharp opposition from the League of Municipalities and county officers. They fear revenue shifts to state treasuries, but the piece argues for tax simplification and broader reform over parochial resistance, condemning the officials’ narrow stance as hindering a unified, efficient tax system.
A Chicago neurosurgeon argues the average person cannot react quickly enough to drive modern cars yet suggests not restricting car manufacturing. The column questions smoking and aging fashions, notes there are about 40 million cars, and muses on highway inefficiencies and political figures Ike and Adlai visiting a national plowing contest with little new for implement makers.
Dr George W Crane explains gradual mental growth from early childhood to adolescence using Ronny D a 22 year old game story and Binet tests showing how perception and reasoning develop with age He notes stages in understanding shapes origination and bodily origins and ends with a satirical jab on modern household devices and a spoof on a Christmas-like bank window.
Local sports page highlights Perry Como bowling and Buccaneers event lineup with broadcasts across KMBC WDAF and related stations. Baseball games listed at 8 and 10 pm with news and variety shows throughout the evening schedule.
A southwest town group staged a circus with ten cent admission. Ottawa's school census lists ward enrollments totaling 1 049 with districts 1st through 4th wards and District 20. Enrollment at Ottawa University is 290 and Baker 480.
In Topeka the primary expense reporting deadline passed with some candidates still not filing statements with the secretary of state. State office and multi county district candidates must report primary expenditures within 30 days after the election, Aug. 7. The period extends to 50 days, with 10 days for notification and another 10 days for compliance. Attend church next Sunday.
Local business pages tout used cars as reliable value with low mileage and long service. Trade with trusted Ottawa dealers for guarantees and factory service. Community Chest drives begin October 8 with events around October 16. Open house for 1937 Fords on October 8. Fresh Idaho Prunes featured in groceries with a free canning folder. Gas service round-up promotes modern gas ranges. Bank celebrates 86th anniversary. remodeling planned before 87th birthday. Furniture store liquidates stock for a new store opening. New building for Production Credit Office set near Hickory. Hewitt Chevrolet notes 1957 models in Kansas City, with cars arriving October 19.
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