Ottawa South loses bid as I-35 bypass moves west
The Kansas Highway Commission on Wednesday extended I-35 from Ottawa to Emporia for federal aid on a 6.1 mile Emporia bypass costing about 2.1 million dollars. The plan secures 90 percent federal funding, while Ottawa South and the surrounding southeast Kansas communities face future highway prospects and funding debates. The piece argues that organized squeaking by regional groups can influence funding, but warns such pressure may strengthen rivals for highway dollars.
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Ottawa South
Highway Commission
Kansas
Bright brisk Christmas in Bermuda amid ships and crowds
Bermuda on Christmas Day enjoys sun and wind with sailors from a carrier group idle on shore. Bermudians celebrate with dawn services, communal eggnog, and gatherings that spill into the night, while visitors gauge a struck docks scene and shifting plans for Boxing Day.
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Bermuda
Twenty Five Years Ago Rural electrification line completed soon
From Tribune Files Twenty Five Years Ago a new one mile addition to the rural electrification network will be finished shortly. Earl A. Pearce at the municipal plant said the line goes southeast of town to power a future radio beam transmitter planned by the federal government on the Charles Beck farm near Rural school. Memorial Lawn cemetery improvements resume as a WPA project with water lines and hydrants to care for the park.
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Parable of the Leaven Hidden in Three Measures
A verse from Matthew 13 33 describes the kingdom of heaven as leaven hidden by a woman in three measures of meal until the entire batch is leavened. The parable illustrates pervasive growth from a small, hidden source reaching all.
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Kingdom of Heaven
Correcting a Tribune Style Quiz on Language
The quiz covers proper plural subject agreement and omission in a sentence, pronunciation of illusive, misspelling among_temperament, definition of impenetrable, and circumvention meaning. It ends with a prompt for a word beginning with p.m.
22 Firemen Killed In U S During The Year
New York AP reports the International Association of Fire Chiefs tallied 22 U S firemen dead in the year ended November 1, with 2,475 injured across more than 600 fires.
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United States
International Association of Fire Chiefs
Fresh Air And Sleep Habits In Health Q&A
Dr Molner answers reader questions on personal air exposure and sleeping with windows closed. He notes ventilation matters are personal but warns against over-tight houses, endorsing some fresh air through cracks or louvers. He discusses coffee for teens, pasteurized milk versus raw milk safety, and lupus and shingles management.
McNamara and Long Clash Over Taxes in Senate
In a portrait of political contrast, Senator Patrick McNamara and Senator Russell Long, both Democrats, share a common stance on some issues but diverge sharply on taxes and policy. McNamara, a tall Irish American from Michigan, led fights for clean elections, education aid, and aid to the aged, while Long, son of Huey Long, wields influence as Finance Committee member. Their rivalry shapes debates on oil tax loopholes, Medicare, and fiscal strategy as they vie for control of the Public Works and Finance agendas.
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Legislative Battle Ahead On Oil Field Unification
Topeka AP reports a legislative clash over a proposed Kansas law to empower state agency unitization of oil field pools and lease integration. Supporters say it will spur investment and orderly development. opponents, mainly small producers, fear loss of rights as pooling and spacing rules could apply where overlaps exist. The bill, approved by the Legislative Council committee, seeks to extend authority beyond current voluntary agreements.
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Weekend TV Guide Snapshot From Local Stations
A dense schedule listing Friday through Sunday programming across KOTV KODE TV WDAF KOAM stations. It details hour by hour offerings including comedies Westerns dramas sports and news across multiple channels with numerous shows like Rawhide Sing Along With Mitch Donna Reed Gunsmoke Bonanza and Ed Sullivan among others. The guide preserves period tone and reflects the era’s broadcast lineup and timing.
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Meet the New Senators
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Thief Steals $300 From Daytona Beach Firm
Officials at a Daytona Beach insurance company report a $300 cash theft on Tuesday. The loss is not insured, and police are sought to locate the thief.
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Daytona Beach
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Clips and Quips Obituaries: editor notes over details
A reader suggests adding the family physician with the funeral director in obituaries while another column laments social patterns guiding girls from teddy bears to wolves, reflecting local humor and concern in Hays and Blackwell/Oklahoma papers.
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Puritan Stocks Punished Small Investors Joke
A Parson's Sun quote frames Puritan folkways by asking what kind of people faced stocks punishment. A student cheekily answers small investors, reflecting on historical social discipline and public shaming.
Righteous Indignation Defined by ParsonS Sun
A brief reflection from the ParsonS Sun contrasts righteous indignation with the displeasure of others. It notes inner wrath as a personal stance rather than outward temper, framing moral response over public heat.
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Chanute Tribune front matter and subscription rates note
The Chanute Tribune of Chanute Kansas lists publication details and staff roles for Dwight McCreight and others. It shows subscription pricing by mail for Neosho and surrounding counties, with rates for yearly, six month, three month, and one month terms in various regions.
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