Storage Needed for Neosho River Water in City
Views urge expanding storage beyond two low Neosho River dams. Congress authorized Burling ton and Cottonwood reservoirs to secure a local reserve for five years, urging exploration of a Santa Fe park lake concept to pump and store river water for drought periods.
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Defense officials urged to explain Boeing plant location
The Parsons Sun questions why a Boeing guided missile plant is located in California rather than Kansas. It argues California faces manpower, utility, and water shortages and sits on a vulnerable coast, while finished products are to be shipped to Florida. The paper notes California’s political influence and voting trends as part of the debate.
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This & that by J P H
A chaotic humor column mocks language quirks and social views. It cites misread letters from San Francisco and laments shrinking names while satirizing modern society and outdated gender ideas.
Plan to organize National Guard artillery unit approved
The executive board of the American Legion approved a plan to form an artillery unit of the National Guard and to coordinate with federal and state authorities for establishment here. CHS students chose Blue Comets as the school team name by a vote of 268 to 214 over Trojans. L. E. Stump was elected commander of Abe Lincoln camp No. 83, Sons of Union Veterans, succeeding Watson Stewart. A Christmas tree with lights was set on Main Street with Old Santa visiting Saturday night for children under 15. Leonard Schmutz and Stanley Roberts will visit from Manhattan for Christmas. Damages of 125 dollars were caused when a Willys six sedan overturned into a ditch near Bunker Hill school, after a side-swipe by a state highway department car driven by E. H. Bradley. no injuries reported.
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Old Cures Recalled During Needle Age
A staff member recovering from hospitalization recalls old home remedies for colds and aches. She cites lard and turpentine hot on the chest, flannel binds, hot sage tea, horehound candy, hot toddy drinks, hot milk with black pepper, and honey and lemon for sore throats, noting today’s doctors use different methods.
The Worry Clinic on Fathers Time and Love
Dr. Crane argues that parental attention matters more than wealth for child happiness. He cites a Chicago anecdote where four fathers boast gifts to sons, but a fifth gives time monthly, showing love and presence trump future riches.
Pearson Exposes Secrets from Drew Pearson Biography
The column recounts Drew Pearson’s secretive past as a hard-hitting muckraker who exposed tax-fixer Grunewald and influence peddler Maragon. It notes his role in freeing Cardinal Stepinac and pressuring officials, while hinting at a quieter, principled personal side.
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Birthday Cake Refusal Sparks Pillow Strategy
Johnnie aged nine hosts a party then asks for cake. His mother refuses a second piece, allowing a small under pillow treat. Later the boy naps with the pillow on his stomach. An exchange between an American and a Dutchman touches on taxes and colors, ending in humor about taxes and stars.
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Extortion Plot Foiled In Kansas City Arrest
Leonard Milgram, retired Milgram grocery executive, was targeted by James Clark who demanded 8500 in unmarked bills. Police from Kansas City and Johnson County grabbed Clark as Milgram met him at a downtown tavern after multiple threatening calls. Clark claimed money was for sending his wife to visit relatives in Iowa.
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Crop Values Rise Slightly in 1956 Total
The Agriculture Department reports 1956 farm crops valued at 18.973 billion dollars, up from 1955’s 18.575 billion. Corn leads at 4.571 billion, with cotton and hay following. California, Illinois, and Texas head by state values.
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Hearing on Neosho County warrants authority issued
The State Commission of Revenue and Taxation will hold a hearing January 3, 1957, in Topeka at 9:00 AM on the Neosho County request to issue warrants for unforeseen expenses totaling 5000 dollars beyond the current budget. The hearing invites public participation or evidence in affidavit form. CC H. Pruitt, Chairman. P. W. Kyle, Clerk.
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Kansan Is Sentenced On Counterfeit Charge
Stewart Eugene Ray of Baxter Springs Kansas was sentenced by U S District Judge Delmas C Hill to three years in prison after pleading guilty to counterfeiting. Ray was charged with passing counterfeit $10 bills in Baxter Springs and Galena on June 16.
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Lee Chanute Kans paper circulation and rates notice
Evening publication with post office entry date March 3 1879 and notice of circulation by the Audit Bureau of Circulations and Associated Press. Rates for Neosho Allen Wilson and Woodson counties by mail monthly quarterly half yearly and yearly pricing listed for domestic and outside four counties.
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New Sooner Lodges Opened to Negroes
Oklahoma city officials ordered the five new state lodges opened to Black patrons after a threat of civil rights litigation. The State Planning and Resources Board required lodge operators to comply with the Supreme Court ruling on discrimination, following pressure from J. J. Simmons Jr. of Muskogee, regional NAACP representative.
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Car Crash on Harbor Freeway Ends Upside Down
Los Angeles police report a woman driver, Carrie Washington aged 27, lost control on the Harbor Freeway. Her car crashed through a guard rail, plummeted 30 feet, and landed inverted. She expressed frustration at breaking a fingernail and was booked on suspicion of drunk driving.
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Television schedule snippet with daylong lineup
Friday television guide fragment lists daytime and evening shows across networks, including Today Good Morning Captain Kangaroo Ding Dong Garry Moore Morning in Joplin The Price Is Right Home Welcome Neighbors Morning in Joplin Strike It Rich Tic Tac Dough Valiant Lady Love of Life It Could Be You Search for Tomorrow Guiding Light Today s Farm and Home News Cartoons News Movie Matinee and various serials games and sports segments with times spanning early morning to late night.
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