The Berlin Wall and the red defiance myth
The piece argues that anti communist myths inflate belief in communist invincibility. It notes West Berliners visiting East relatives worsens Western respect for the wall, while East Germans resist its barriers. A guard kills a youth trying to flee, stamping the venture with a brutal communist signature.
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Berlin Wall
No One Should Live in Los Angeles Threats and Farce
A satirical collection notes an elderly man’s potential rise to power, a Casper youth chased for purse snatching by Detective David Wolf, and a gag about erasing stains with salad oil. The piece pivots through political jest, crime quips, fashion tips, and a quixotic view of Chou En-lai touring Africa as a salesman.
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Los Angeles
Notable, notional notes on world affairs and daily life
A collection of sharp observations on international politics and domestic quirks. It notes UN membership totals with Kenya and Zanzibar, critiques pay of dues, and dismisses a Rose Bowl Parade viewing. The piece weaves satire on communism, media, and hospital routines with Shakespearean nods and gentle humor about a friend waking during nursing shifts.
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Kenya
Zanzibar
United Nations
Wheat crop in Neosho county expected small next year
Agricultural experts predict the smallest wheat harvest in years as Kansas farmers reduce acreage by about 28 percent this crop season. Neosho county planting drops from 70 000 to 50 000 acres, County Agent Lester Shepard notes. Plan to discuss Kansas job insurance law at a Senior High School meeting links to 400 500 unemployed in Chanute eligible after January 1.
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Daily Bible Verse Inspires Joy and Peace in Belief
The God of hope fills readers with joy and peace as they believe, allowing abundant hope through the power of the Holy Spirit, reflecting a Romans 15 13 sentiment suitable for devotional contemplation.
Merry Go Round Base Closings Bring Squawks
Washington column by Drew Pearsons associate Jack Anderson argues against closing more bases. Johnson’s plan targets Ft Totten and Ft Slocum on Long Island and other sites, sparking GOP objections from Steve Derounian Frank Becker John Wydler Seymour Halpern.
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Jack Anderson
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Ft. Totten
Long Island
N.Y
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Ft. Slocum
Kennedy
David's Island
Long Island Sound
Steve Derounian
Frank Becker
John Wydler
Seymour Halpern
New York
Redcoats
Red Men
Clips Quips Show Clever Wordplay in Local Column
A Coffeyville Journal quip notes that some men stay afloat because wood floats and ends with a playful nod to Santa Claus facing a big problem, reflecting a lighthearted local humor item from the paper.
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Coffeyville Journal
Differences Between Edema and Dropsy in Health
The article explains edema and dropsy as the same condition with edema the modern term. Causes include faulty circulation heart disease kidney failure glandular issues menstrual cycles and certain drugs. Treatments range from diuretics and heart-supporting therapies to addressing the underlying kidney or heart conditions.
Sleep Machine Devil's Work
AP column warns of a Soviet dream device that could force sleep on people in two hours. It envisions a future of 22 hour days, overwhelmed GIs and students, and society driven to sleepless subversion with late night knock warnings.
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Humanity
George
Boy's Gift: Scientific Toy Appeals to Junior
Parsons Sun notes a request to give Junior a science toy both engaging and operable by his father, while the Atchison Globe questions women’s intuition and jokes that wives ask many questions.
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Junior
Parsons Sun
Atchison Globe
Local newspaper rates and staff listed in late 1940s note
The item lists department managers including John Hovorka in advertising and Dwight Wallingford in news, with staff such as Ronald Bayer and Mrs Leland Lowe. It notes publication as second class matter, Chanute Kansas, and mentions audit bureau membership and AP rights. Subscription rates show annual $8.00 and shorter terms for neighboring counties.
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John Hovorka
Dwight Wallingford
Ronald Bayer
Leland Lowe
Ben 8B. Nicholas
Dorsey Osborn
Television Schedule Highlights for Monday Evening
A dense TV log lists KOAM and channel 12 listings from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. including To Tell The Truth, Ive Got A Secret, The Lucy Show, Wagon Train, Danny Thomas, Andy Griffith, Sing Along With Mitch, News, Tonight, and late-night offerings such as Hootenanny and Tonight Show. It also shows morning and daytime blocks with programs like Captain Kangaroo, CBS Morn News, Today, Tournament of Roses Parade, Sugar Bowl, and Rose Bowl related coverage. The page reflects a regional schedule with multiple channels and color designation.
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Jaimie McPheeters
Lucy
States
Donna Reed
Ben Casey
Dick van Dyke
Weather Vane
Weather
Johnny Holmes Snow
King
Odie
Captain Kangeroo
Cbss Morni News
Pete
Gladys
General Hospital
Mid-America
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Loretta You
Daily water intake and glove use in household chores
The letter discusses maintaining a reasonable daily water intake to aid waste removal and considers whether rubber gloves used for washing dishes can be reused for other chores like painting. It notes soap and water between tasks, and mentions arthritis treatments including S. L. salts and gold injections, advising decisions with a physician. A leaflet on leg cramps can be obtained by writing to Dr Motner.
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