Kansas legislators weigh cigarette tax to fund schools
Editorial notes Kansas lawmakers consider raising the cigarette tax from four to five cents per pack to forecast about 2.6 million dollars in extra revenue for education. It argues smokers would bear the cost, while non-smokers would ride free, benefiting schools and staff. A National Observer view cites nationwide pressure for government or medical action against cigarettes as a health risk.
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Kansas
The
National Observer
United States
England funds anti smoking drive with cigarette tax
England began an anti smoke campaign last fall using tax revenue for nationwide education. Tax supported vans tour the country with lung samples and posters distributed to schools and health departments, though cigarette sales remain legal.
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England
Britain
Singapore Then and Now A Vision of Raffles Island
The piece recounts Sir Stamford Raffles 1819 purchase of Singapore for 8000 Malayan dollars and a 5000 gift to secure the deal. It describes the island’s strategic harbor, urban growth, mangrove swamps, villas, British installations, and a crowded yet orderly tropical landscape with schools, gardens, and development potential.
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Singapore
Sir Stafford Raffles
Manhattan Island
Johore
Sir Stafford
East India Company
East Indies
Europe
Far East
Britannia
Minneapolis
Tropics
Chanute dig out from April snow as water rises
Tribune Files recalls April snow in Chanute with sun aiding melt and Neosho river valley flood risk. Northbound trucks begin arriving while residents plan spring clean up and a local family welcomes a newborn daughter. Navy visitor and local travel noted amid community updates.
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Chanute
Neosho River
Iola
Kroger
Clarence W Moody
Ottawa
F. A. Trump
Eugene McFarland
W. Main
Herschal R. Ewing
Herschal Ewing
S. Edith
US Navy
Syphilis Not Hereditary but Can Be Congenital
Dr. Molner explains that syphilis can be congenital if present in the fetus, though not inherited. He contrasts congenital versus hereditary, notes the germ must be present in pregnancy, and urges early pregnancy care and treatment to protect the fetus and reduce infant deaths.
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Joseph G. Molner
M.D
Caribbean National Forest
Puerto Rico
Television Log Highlights by Channel and Time
A concise rundown lists programs on WDAF, KOAM, KOTV, Channel 12, Channel 4, Channel 7, and Channel 6 with a focus on scheduled shows and airtimes across stations.
Immigrant Roots Behind Crown Empire Money Tale
In a Chicago probate court dispute, Mrs. Dora Stern challenges Henry Crown over stock in Material Service, alleging her Latvian immigrant family helped start Crown’s firm. Crown, owner of the Empire State Building and a major stake in General Dynamics, denies the claim, saying no shares exist. The case traces back to 1938 when Material Service stock was issued and later questioned in 1959.
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Washington
Illino
Chicago
Henry Crown
Material Service Corporation
General Dynamics
Dora Stern
Lake Michigan
Crown
Empire State Building
Rock Island Railroad
Hilton Hotel
Material Service
Dora
State of
Illinois
City Hall
Henry
Sol Crown
Griever
Kahn
Advantage for Middle-Aged By HAL BOYLE
In this HAL BOYLE essay middle age is praised for contentment and steadiness. It contrasts youth's reach for goals with older patience, noting desire to savor life from a calmer vantage point. The piece frames aging as a shift from ambition to measured enjoyment and nostalgia.
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Hal Boyle
New York
M AP
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Tribune
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Calif
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Toolie
Sringe LY
Dr. Mother
Armstrong Theater
Yancy Derringer
Pete
Gladys
Canis
Ernie Ford
Ben Jerrod
Loretta Young
Daddy
Mr Magee
Walter Cronkite
College of the Air
Fair Exchange
Perry Mason
Hazel
Clain Kaengaroe
the Nurses
Bell Telephone Hour
Merry-Go
Drew Pearson
TFX
John McClellan
Arkansas
Pearsop
Midwest Office Supply
West Main
RCA
East Main
Willian
Penney
Paris
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