Modernizing Post Office With 2 Billion Loan Plan
Senator Johnston of South Carolina, head of the Post Office Committee, argues the postal service is antiquated but should not raise rates. He proposes borrowing 2 billion from the Federal Employees Retirement Fund to modernize and mechanize the department, aiming for self funding through future savings. He warns pension funds could object to such investment if savings fall short.
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Johnston
South Carolina
Post Office Committee
Department
Post Office
Paris to Paris Again Through France’s Scenic Veins
A traveler recounts a slow, scenic drive from Nice to Paris via Antibes Cannes Avignon Vienne Lyons Saone and Burgundy. They savor restaurants such as Vendome Point and La Poste, visit chateaus and cathedrals, observe crowds in rain, and end with a welcoming Paris hotel clerk and a nostalgic homecoming.
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Paris
Nice
Antibes
Cannes
Frejus
Avignon
Rome
Rhone
Clips and Quips: Freak in the Family
A fragment notes a quirky line about a family anomaly described as a freak. The brief hints at domestic tension or embarrassment within a household.
Will You Be Mine Weighs Gentle Romance Between Tommy and Girl
Dialog hints at a growing affection as Willie returns home. Tommy declares devotion and willingness to face any challenge for love. The girl responds with a hopeful question about his true feelings, signaling budding romance.
West Sixth paving contract awarded to D E Minton
A contract for three blocks of rock asphalt paving on West Sixth was awarded to D E Minton. He told city commissioners construction would start by next week. An Altitude Petroleum employee, C D Hoff, was treated for a minor leg cut from an emery wheel at the plant yesterday and returned to work. L F Ellis left for Emporia to attend the Big Four Santa Fe picnic. Fred Irwin of Santa Fe at Newton returned after a week of temporary work here. Billy Winkler visited grandparents in Fort Madison Iowa. Mrs Myrtle Hall departed for a Ozarks trip. Mrs Georgia Wells returned from a business trip to Kansas City. Fifty years ago Edgar Meeker injured at his aunt’s home near Thayer by falling onto barbed wire. he is recovering. Civil engineers arrived to survey Ash Grove Cement site north of the city, employed by Hunt Engineering Company which built most local plants.
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West Sixth
D. E. Minton
C. D. Hoff
Altitude Petroleum Plant
L. F. Ellis
Emporia
Fred Irwin
Santa Fe
Newton
Billy Winkler
W. A. Moon
Fort Madison
Myrtle Hall
Ozarks
Georgia Wells
Kansas City
Edgar Meeker
Thayer
Corps of
Civil Engineers
Ash Grove
Oriental Flu Bug Recalls Spanish Influenza of '18
A historical account warns the Oriental flu may spread in the United States as scientists pursue an anti flu vaccine. The piece recalls the 1918 Spanish influenza outbreak, its deadly impact on civilians and military camps, and the overwhelmed health care system.
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E. Lawson
United States
The
Public Health Service
U S Looks to Australia For Rocket Testing Grounds
Discussion reveals U S plans to lease the Australian Woomara desert range for ICBM testing due to space limits at home. The proposal ties Australian access to the use of modern American atomic weapons and possible cross border air routes, amid Latin American concerns over missile tracking and safety. President Eisenhower jokes about economy and pork barrel veto during breakfast briefing.
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Drew Pearson
Washington
United States
Australia
Woomara
Defense Department
Western Hemisphere
Florida, Capes
South America
Florida
Equator
Rio de Janeiro
Montevideo
Buenos Aires
Across the Atlantic How to cross the ocean
Traveler notes compare ocean travel by ship and air with Queen Mary at 30 miles per hour and a 154 hour Southampton to New York voyage versus a 132 hour New York to Paris TWA flight. The piece cites Lindbergh’s air route as best for speed and lists country flavors for color.
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New York
Atlantic
Southampton
TWA
Paris
Boston
Shannon
Ocean
Col. Lindbergh
London’s Big Ben and St Pauls Stand Amid Rebuilding
Londoners glance at Big Ben as it keeps time despite past bombings and damage. The Financial Times plans a six story office near St Pauls while rebuilding the skyline. In Dublin a Nelson statue remains amid Irish independence and pride, with locals noting British heritage’s lasting presence.
Dr Crane on change from homosexual to heterosexual love
In case V-317 Tom T a 31 year old man admits same sex attraction and seeks change. Dr George W Crane prescribes dating an opposite sex partner, practicing romantic motions, and learning to enjoy companionship, claiming love is a learned habit. He cites progress from initial resistance to a fulfilled heterosexual life resulting in marriage three children. A booklet offering more details is advertised.
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George W. Crane
Tom T
Dr. Crane
Tom
Hopkins Syndicate Inc
Mellott, Ind
Congressmen Debate Economy Amid Presidential Remarks
In a tense exchange President Eisenhower pressed members of Congress on national spending while GOP Rep. Leon Gavin of Oil City Pennsylvania defended legislative powers. The president questioned aid cuts vs a $100 million Allegheny River dam appropriation.
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Congress
GOP
Leon Gavin
Oil City
Leon
Ike
Allegheny River
Congressman Gavin Questions Civil Functions Bill Speech
Congressman Gavin reacts to a question about his stance on the Civil Functions Bill on the House floor. He pauses during breakfast to address the issue and notes the district’s position. The exchange underscores political debate over the measure.
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Gavin
Allegheny
Television Schedule Chaos Reflects Daily Lineup
A dense list shows programs across the day including Soldier of Fortune West Point Story Blondie Captain Gallant Captain Kangaroo Howdy Doody Mickey Mouse cartoons and various westerns with scattered times and show titles interleaved, indicating a busy, fragmented TV grid from morning to late night.
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J.p.h
Rhone Valley
Vienne
Monsieur Point
France
Lyons
Saone
Macon
Chateau St. Jean
Burgundy
Yonne
Saulieu
Hotel de la Poste
Avallon
Napoleon
Sens
Fontainebleau
Orly
Chum
Willie
Tommy
Spain
U.S
Pearson
White House
Pennsylvania
Fulla
Kank Tr Ars
B. Hughes Star Roltelplanc
Calif
Tangier
Denmark
Austria
Ireland
East
West Berlin
London
Italy
Edinburgh
Holland
Sweden
Switzerland
British Isles
Big Ben
St. Paul's Cathedral
St. Paul’s
Old City
St. Paul's
London Financial Times
Peter Galliner
Financial Times
Lord Nelson
Dublin
Paul T. Brennecke Agency
Automobile Insurance
Bob Allen
Bidg. & Loan Office
Chanute Tribune
Chestnut & Finley
Wilson-Johnson Mortuary
Floyd L. Johnson
Fred L. Johnson
Chanute Building
P.O. Box
Chanute, Kans
Main & Santa Fe
Soldiers of Fortune
Mr. Adams
West Point Story
Zane Gray Theatre
Blondie
Crossroads
Eut,ry
Ope Wren
Lone Ranger
Captain Gallant
Country Journal
China Smith
Dizzy Dean
Leo Durocher
Blades the Travelogue
World Report
Paris Precinct
Koam-Tv
Kotv — Channel
Tulsa Church
On the Trai
Heckle and
Jeckie
Wdaf-Tv
Kode-Tv
Look
Eye On
Camera
Washington Report
Christophers
Living World
RFD
Oral Roberts
Bill Hicko
Roy Rogers
Lewis Meyer
Aeea
Mr. Wizard
Rae
American Forum
Annie Oakley
Julius LaRosa
Sheena
Dan Tempest
Frontier of Tarth
Mystery Theatre
George Sanders
Meet the Press
Gale Storm
Bowting
SRO Playhouse
Face the Nation
Dr. Hudson
Jackie Gleason
George Gobel
Circus Boy
Guy Lombardo
Burns and Allen
Lasele
Grand Ole Opry
Steve Allen
Crunch and
Den
Lawrence Welk
Men of Annapolis
Star and Story
G.B. Theatre
Alfred Hitchcock
Loretta Young
Ida Lipino
NTA
David Niven
Philco
Pioneer
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