Editorial: Redistricting Maze and Federal Rulings
A panel of three federal judges rules Kansas senatorial districts unconstitutional for population variance. The piece argues for a three-step redistricting plan: five equal congressional districts, each split into eight state senatorial and then three representative districts, potentially reducing House members by five to improve equity and coherence. It warns of timing before 1966 elections and notes concurrent suits on congressional districts.
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Kansas
House
Mae Craig Retires After Long Washington Career
Reporter Mae Craig retires at year’s end after 33 years in the capital. She became a Washington institution on Meet the Press and in Maine papers, noted for penetrating questions, a keen mind, and trademark hats.
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Washington
Mae Craig
Mae
Franklin Roosevelt
Portland
Maine
Smorgasbord, church notices, and local history in Chanute
Twenty five years ago in Chanute swedish families held New Year’s Eve smorgasbord at the E E Lofgren home 417 N Forest with thirty eight guests. A Mexican Baptist mission opening service was held at 202 W Mulberry with Pastor Manuel Martinez. Mrs Vesta Moore hosted the Art and Merit club luncheon honoring former member Mrs Scott Moore.
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Chanute
E. E. Lofgren
N. Forest
Mexican Baptist Mission
Mulberry
Manuel Martinez
Pearl Griffin
First Baptist Church
Raph Toland
Grant Avenue Church
Vesta Moore
S. Grant
Art and Merit Club
Scott Moore
Winslow, Ariz
Alva McLaren
G. J. Drennar
R. C. Johnson
E. L
Rivers as Birch Sympathizer Honored in South Carolina
A bronze bust of Rep. L Mende Rivers, chair of the House Armed Services Committee, stands on a seven-foot granite shaft on Rivers Avenue in North Charleston. The article notes Rivers defended the John Birch Society and praised founder Robert Welch, amid political fights over Birch ties in both parties.
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House Armed Services Committee
John Birch Society
Robert Welch
Rivers
South Carolina
Robert E. Lee
Pierre Beauregard
Rivers Avenue
North
Charleston
S.C
To Your Good Health Overweight Girl Advised To Change Habits
A 14 year old girl weighs 130 pounds and is urged to start weight control now rather than later. The doctor explains that excess calories become fat and outlines a 5 to 7 percent dietary reduction plus exercise. Readers are offered two leaflets, Lost Secret of Reducing and Calorie Chart, by mail.
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Dr. Molner
B.J
60 Species of Trees In Kansas Woodlot
Waterloo Kansas AP reports Indiana teacher John W. Riggs began planting trees near here in 1885. With USDA grants and Luther Burbank’s guidance his 40 acre arboretum now lists 60 species including many nonnative oaks and exotic species such as basswood loblolly pine Port Orford cedar river birch Chinese chestnut and Japanese honeysuckle.
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Kansas
Indiana
John W. Riggs
Nere
Kansas Prairies
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Luther Burbank
Hank Deutsch
Riggs
Roger Riggs
Hutchinson Junior College
C. W. Riggs
Port Orford
New Mexico
Kentucky
Rivers praised Birchs society in 1961 speech
A 1961 Rivers speech was cited by Republicans as praising the John Birch Society. It contrasted his defense of the group with later calls for less government, while noting Lockheed funded a monument and a nearby Air Force contract. The piece cites a secretive setup and mixed reactions among officials.
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Washington
South Carolina
Saint Stephen
L. Mendel Rivers
Rivers
John Birch Society
Robert Welch
Lockheed Aircraft
North Charleston
Lockheed
Television log highlights across Kansas City stations
Broadcast listings for KVOO WDAF KCMO KOAM KMBC KODE WIBW Chanute with daily morning and afternoon lineups. Prime time includes The Virginian Lost in Space Patty Duke The Big Valley and variety shows. notes note News Weather Sports and local programming blocks across Wed and Thu schedules.
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the Virginian
Patty Duke
D. Kaye
Patty Duke Show and I Spy Top Tonight TV
Patty Duke Show on ABC at 7 features Pattys control tests after her parents attend a convention. I Spy on NBC at 9 stars Lew Ayres with Culp Cosby and Nuyen in color as a jungle doctor under pressure from Communist forces.
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Patty Duke
ABC
Ross
Patty
NBC
the Tiger
Lew Ayres
Southeast Asia
Robert Culp
Bill Cosby
Frances Nuyen
Questioning medical options beyond surgery
A reader asks about non surgical methods such as back braces traction or other physical means to address pinching. The reply notes these methods can be successful depending on the case.
Weekend not followed by Monday quips list
A string of light captions from multiple papers offers wry observations on weekends, moods, scents, football season, winter behavior, and bathing suit humor. Each quip reflects local tone as a brief editorial style snippet from Garden City Telegraph, Barnes Chief, Coffeyville Journal, Emporia Gazette, St. John News.
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Garden City
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Guiding Light
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