Economics Facts Not Taught In Schools And More
New York columnist HAL BOYLE collects curious life facts from blindness tests to school economics. The piece notes glaucoma awareness gaps, a long Manhattan surname, historic self service dining, and energy from sunlight. It blends trivia on society, history, and daily life.
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Hal Boyle
New York
National Society For the Prevention of Blindness
Katzenellenbogen
Manhattan
Lucy Halcombe Pickens
Jane Pickens
U. S
Slight Daniel's Lead For Texas Governor
In Dallas County and key counties supporters of U S Daniel and Yarborough watched canvassed runoff returns. Unofficial tallies show Daniel 698125 votes and Yarborough 694578 a 3547 lead for Daniel. Daniel’s percentage stands at 50.12. Bureau head Robert Johnson said no further report until Saturday unless county figures change the lead.
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Dallas
Texas
U.S
Price Daniel
Ralph Yarborough
Texas Election Bureau
Daniel
Yarborough
Robert Johnson
Ike's Health To Be Issue In 1956 Campaign
The Democratic National Committee distributes its 1956 Fact Book noting Eisenhower health will be a campaign issue. It covers leadership attitudes appointees agriculture taxes small business public power and the so called giveaways. It cites Eisenhower's June operation and cites ileitis as serious per Risk Appraisal.
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Washington
Democratic National Committee
Eisenhower
Walnut George Markley Visits Kin in Chanute
Walnut George Markley of San Jose California visits aunts Mary Markley Mrs J L Moore Walnut and grandparents Mr and Mrs John King and other relatives at Chanute. Vesta Bowman Independence guest of her mother Mrs A J Bowman and Garland. Roy Rowe El don and Earl Bird family guests in Mound City. Mr and Mrs J C Siems hosted Mr Siems sister Mrs Walter Miles Tulsa.
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George Markley
San Jose
Calif
Mary Markley
J. L. Moore
Walnut
John King
Chanute
Vesta Bowman
Independence
A. J. Bowman
Garland
Roy Rowe
Eldon
Earl Bird
Mound City
J. C. Siems
Mr. Siem
Walter Miles
Tulsa
Carolyn Harding
Washington, D.C
Herndon
Arthur McCray
Harriman, Tenn
William Morgan
Sky Smith
Walter Behrhorst
Fred Kennedy
Chicago
Kennedy
Neosho Valley
Lillie Noland
Lloyd Sands
Sands
Harold Smith
Erie
Smith
Legion
Wichita
Richard Puckett
N. B. Puckett
Ernest Puckett
Girard
Felix Dowling
Thelma
Colorado
Paul
Floyd Houdasheldt
Bessie Pearson
Douglas, Wye
Kansas City
Leonard Jacquinot
Kansas
Oklahoma
Kennedys
Gene Cox
Ozarks
Donald E. Markley
Topeka
Kenneth Jacquinot
C. W. Goodinson
Ricky
Fred James
Arcadia
Jane Kirby
Carl’s Junction
John Wadsack
Leroy Puckett
Veil Tredway
Many Kansas residents visit relatives across states
A flurry of social visits and travel notes from Walnut and nearby towns recounts extended family gatherings. Cousins, siblings, and parents in Concordia, LaHarpe, Girard, Arcadia, and Garnett share trips to Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Colorado with cars and long weekends.
Ten Thousand Years Ago Hunters Roamed Prehistoric U S
Archaeological note recalls humans in North America 10 000 years ago pursuing camels and other megafauna guiding understanding of early migration patterns and subsistence strategies in the region.
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The
United States
Alabama Voters Race Over School and Segregation Amendments
Voters weighed how much they would sacrifice public school, park, and housing integration to preserve segregation as Amendments 2 and 3 aimed to block civil rights attacks. About half of Alabama’s 850000 registered citizens were expected to vote with turnout for Black voters limited. The measures include a Freedom of Choice plan to permit segregation and possible abolition of public schools in favor of private schooling.
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Birmingham
Alabama
Chanute Tribune Highlights August 28, 1956
Local edition recaps Tuesday events in Chanute and surrounding areas with community notices, brief updates, and notices from schools and churches. Highlights include civic announcements, upcoming events, and brief sports scores from regional teams.
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The
Chanute Tribune
Public Parks Sale Pushes Segregation Policy Amendment
A legislative amendment would allow cities and counties to dispose of public parks, playgrounds, swimming pools, or housing projects if needed to maintain segregation. The measure focuses on authorizing transfers to keep public facilities segregated.
Joe Smith Receives Small Votes in Texas Runoff
Joe Smith, once suggested as a Republican vice presidential nominee, drew one vote for governor three for lieutenant governor and one for state representative in Texas Democratic runoff primary held Saturday in Austin.
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Austin
Tex
Joe Smith
Texas
Tribune by Carrier Price Highlight
The notice reiterates a weekly carrier rate of 30 cents for the Tribune edition delivered by carrier. It emphasizes affordability and regular delivery service to readers.
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the Tribune
Advertising is Your Guide to Safe Buying
An advisory note explains how advertisements can help consumers shop wisely and avoid scams. It highlights checking credentials, comparing prices, seeking written terms, and reporting suspicious offers to authorities for safe purchasing practices.
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