George Seeks Re election For Water Focused District
The No 1 problem is water supply and Congressman Myron George aims to return to Washington. He has represented local interests, championed water supply and flood protection, aided the Verdigris River Toronto reservoir and Neosho River dam planning, and earned broad support as the Republican ticket leader.
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Myron George
Mr. George
Washington
George
Toronto
Verdigris River
Neosho River
Strawn
Ike’s possible 1952 Nomination in San Francisco Sparks Debate
Steps Out Medical reports all indicate President Eis enhower will be in as good shape as ever to accept the GOP nomination in San Francisco in August. If he declines the nomination the convention could be the wildest in history with unfettered delegations. Kansas fighting over delegates shows local politics at work.
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Eisenhower
San Francisco
Kansas
Ike
Off the Azores and the Frozen Moment of War Time
The author reflects on the Azores from a ship, noting volcanic islands, lush terraces, white cottages, and a calm sea. He mentions 260 000 residents and a wartime American Air Force field, where twelve hours were spent awaiting a C54 repair. The piece closes with a dig at aging and youth.
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Azores
Portugal
Always a Contributor But Never in Luck
A letter writer laments chronic losses in contests and promotions noting small monetary contributions yield no prizes. They recall signing at booths and submitting entries without success while contrasting a relative who won a car with minimal effort. The author bets the law of averages will eventually change.
Twenty Five Years Ago In Austin Area Wheat Tops Fields
Frank B. Burris praised wheat as "as good as I ever saw" raised by H. J. Wininger on a sixty acre tract east of Austin, nearly five feet tall with large heads. Chanute reps at a national radio show in Chicago reported improved tubes, new cabinets, lower prices. Gray Nelson Johnson attended the show. Taxes since June 1 totaled 38000, about five thousand less than last year. Stores near summer closing at 5 p.m. daily start tomorrow. post office follows. River project crews tear out concrete north end detour via Petrolia. Vance & Son finished bridge except paint. Fifty years ago Dutch leaves Chanute for Western Portland Cement Co. Meantime doctors Cutler Showmaker attend state dental meeting. Samuels buys Jones fourth addition lot at Main and Lafayette.
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Frank B. Burris
H. J. Wininger
Austin
Chanute
Chicago
William M. Gray
Leif R. Nelson
J. L. Johnson
Gray
O. M. Johnson
C. S. Nation
Petrolia
Highway Department
J. S. Vance & Son
Raymond Dutch
Chanute Business College
Independence
Western Portland Cement Co
W. E. Cutler
J. E. Showmaker
Topeka
State Dental Association
T. N. Samuels
Jones
O. H. Russell
Main Street
Lafayette Avenue
Tommy’s plan for pennies and pins
A mother offers 10 cents for every dozen pins Tommy rescues from the floor to keep her crawling baby from finding them. Tommy says the first 10 cents will buy a paper of pins to scatter around the house.
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Tommy
Ike Makes Himself Clear On Health And Age
Washington reports detail Ike's health and age concerns from 1954 to 1955. The piece traces his private and public statements on not running again, party leaders' differing views, and the pressure to groom successors amid health risks. It notes Len Hall and Nixon's reactions and Ike's caution about self‑renewal and fatigue.
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Ike
Washington
Eisenhower
Republican High Command
Len Hall
Brownell
Republican Party
Hall
Nixon
Sen
George Bender
Ohio
White House
Jim Hagerty
Denver
Gettysburg
Senator Knowland
California
Congress
Dr Crane Advises Adoption For Unwed Mothers
Dr George W Crane counsels unwed teen mothers to seek help from state social welfare departments and maternity homes. He recommends adoption as the long term best option for the child, while urging marriage as a preventive measure and offering his booklet on sex problems.
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Crane
Hopkins Syndicate, Inc
Mellotte, Ind
Attendance Record With Much Travel
Charlayne Stott graduated from Victor Valley High School with a perfect four year attendance despite traveling 57 000 miles to school. She rode 70 miles daily round trip between home in Lucerne Valley and Victorville, totaling 14 250 miles per year over four years.
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Lucerne Valley
Calif
Charlayne Stott
Victor Valley High School
Victorville
Mundt Seeks Swift Action to Plug Security Hole
Sen Mundt predicted rapid congressional approval of a bill to negate the Supreme Court ruling on loyalty and security. He, along with Eastland and McCarthy, proposed measures to remove workers facing security charges, with appeal rights if charges prove unjust. Former Sen Cain supports the critique of the loyalty program.
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Washington
Sen. Mundt
R-Sd
Congress
Supreme Court
Cain
Eisenhower
Mundt
Senate
Invasive Chinch Bugs and Hoppers Hit Kansas Farms
The Associated Press reports chinch bugs and grasshoppers have invaded Kansas and are causing heavy damage to crops. Sedgwick County agent Don Ingle notes his office is flooded with requests for control methods while C. C. Burkhardt of Kansas State College warns that every day counts in fighting the infestations. Both officials recommend sprays and baits to curb the pests.
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Associated Press
Kansas
Don Ingle
Sedgwick
Wichita
C. C. Burkhardt
Kansas State College
Subscription Rates For Wilson And Woodson Counties
An AP republished local news page shows subscription pricing by mail for periods of one month to one year. Rates vary by region including Neosho and other counties, with values listed in dollars and cents.
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Wilson and Woodson
Denver Banker to Host Western States Democratic Meeting
Nan, a Denver banker and Kansas native, will act as official host on Sunday as Democratic leaders from 11 Western states meet with Gov. Averell Harriman of New York.
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Nan
Denver
Kansas
Western States
Averell Harriman
New York
Dam Authority Sues Over Fort Gibson Dam Rights
The Grand River Dam Authority of Oklahoma files a 10 million dollar suit in Washington against the federal government. GRDA general counsel Q B Boydston says the case hinges on the 5th and 10th amendments alleging the taking of Fort Gibson Dam for federal use and contesting state power to develop river resources. Governor Raymond Gary expects potential damages to be owed by the state.
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Oklahoma City
Grand River Dam Authority of
Oklahoma
Washington
GRDA
Q. B. Boydston
Fort Gibson Dam
Boydston
U. S
Fort Gibson
Grand River
Pensacola
Markham Ferry
Raymond Gary
TV Schedule Fragments Mention Carson Liberace and Daytimes
The snippet lists broadcast times and hosts including Johnny Carson and Liberace with multiple daily slots from noon to night. It appears as a partial television guide with inconsistent entries and some errors.
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