John Redmond dam action advances flood control plan
Editorial credits Myron V. George for pushing House approval of Neosho river flood control via John Redmond dam. It notes a break from prior policy denying new starts and expects construction to begin pending final approvals, signaling regional water resource stability and economic support.
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John Redmond Dam
Myron V. George
House Appropriations Committee
Neosho River
Senate
Andy Schoeppel
John Redmond
George
House Public Works Committee
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Sharp Eyes and Odd Juxtapositions in a Humorous Column
A satirical piece skews public life and politics through quick quips about taxes, golf, extradition, consumer fixes, strikes, travel nuisances, and a local minister’s view on Hell being air conditioned. It weaves disparate vignettes into a single humorous stance.
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Hell
Rand Hoarded Money Reflections on Hidden Cash and Heirlooms
The column notes wealth hoarding anecdotes including Jim West who hid 290000 in silver in a Houston mansion and 22200 recovered from a mattress in Hammond before Gold Reserve Act seizures. It discusses hoarding as hobby and the family fights that follow such treasures, with a judge remarking on large sums left behind.
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Jim West
Houston
Texas
Hammond
Louisiana
Secret Service
Clayton Rand
Sputnik
Flowers Delivered for National Shut-in Day in Chanute
In Chanute today three local greenhouses delivered flowers to shut-ins as part of National Shut-in Day proclaimed by the National Florists Delivery Association. May Truitt prepared lists of recipients, and the initiative marked a community observance effort.
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Chanute
National Florists Delivery Assa
May Truitt
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Delivery Association
Southern Kansas Division
Santa Fe Railroad
Ozark
Clips and Quips A compendium of light country items
A collection of humorous snippets and social observations from various papers. Jokes about a butcher, business jargon, gadget aversion, a Western social quip, and a witty divorce remark reflect small town wit and daily life.
Biddle Known Best On De Gaulle Cooperation
Washington columnist Drew Pearson notes Anthony Drexel Biddle, former tennis star and adjutant general of Pennsylvania, as the American most capable of winning De Gaulle’s friendship and encouraging U.S.-French cooperation. The piece also touches on Biddle’s past as Eisenhower aide and mentions other Washington society anecdotes.
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Washington
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Pennsylvania
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Worry Clinic Case Shows Jealous Husband's Paranoia
Dr. Crane outlines a case where Ted B.'s father accuses his wife of affairs and shows signs of impotence linked to masculine menopause. The piece notes the man’s negative thinking, testosterone injections not helping, and lists symptoms including false accusations and risky behavior. It ends with advice to the wife and a booklet offer.
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Ponce de Leon
Crane
Hopkins Syndicate Inc
Mellott, Ind
Newspaper notice and republication rights statement
Published evenings except Sunday and entered as second class matter at the post office at Chanute Kansas under the act of March 3 1819 The Associated Press is entitled exclusively to the use for republication of all the local news printed in this newspaper as well as all AP news dispatches of above
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Associated Press
AP News
Attempts to Jam Missile Tests at Holman Air Base
The Air Force reports repeated failures to jam the Mace guided missile during testing from Holloman AFB New Mexico to Wendover AFB Utah. The 650 mile range jet powered missile uses the new Atran guidance system eliminating ground control.
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N.M
Air Force
Holloman
Wendover Air Force Base
Utah
Atran
TV Schedule Highlights for Six States Listings
A dense, ad like listing outlines the weeknight and late night television lineup across stations KOAM KOTV WDAF KODE. It covers time slots from 6:40 a.m. to midnight with a mix of dramas game shows news and entertainment programs featuring hosts and performers such as Pat Boone Liberace Garry Moore and Bob Cummings across multiple channels.
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Meet McGraw
Whirleybirds
Bob Cummings
Red Skelton
Light of Life
Fe Agent Ther
Guiding Light
Guiding Light Te .m
Liberace
Sun Up
Four States
Richur
CBS News
Kitty Foyle
Garry Moore
Plastics Gain in Markets as Sales Climb
The plastics industry reports 1958 sales steady or up to 40 percent above 1957 in some firms as demand grows in automotive heater housings and packaging. Plastic pipe sales rise from 2 million pounds in 1947 to 58 million in 1957. projected at 60 million pounds for 1958. SPI cites two years of R&D and production gains fueling the trend. A Chicago exposition will showcase results in November.
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Society of the Plastics Industry
SPI
Society
Chicago
Plastics in Diverse Industries Gain Ground
Remarks from industry firms note plastics expanding into appliances automotive and other sectors. Erie Resistor cites metallizing plastics aiding acceptance. Newark Die counts more missile program work and civilian inquiries. A L Hyde highlights new design capable of molding complex parts at lower cost boosting sales.
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Erie Resistor
Erie
Newark Die Co
Newark
N.J
A. L. Hyde Co
Grenloch
Bomarc Test With Missile Launched From Cape Canaveral
A Bomarc missile test over the Atlantic is described as successful. The Monday launch adds to a series aiming to place the ground to air interceptor in service. More than 40 Boeing missiles have been fired from the Air Force center as the program progresses. The missile is designed to seek and destroy enemy aircraft up to 300 miles offshore.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
Atlantic
Air Force Test Center
U. S
Cold Alberta Worker Fears Frosted Lungs In Open Air
An Alberta man working outdoors endures extreme cold by limiting breaths to avoid frost damage to his lungs, highlighting harsh winter conditions and personal risk in the land.
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Alberta
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