The Awful-Looking Man Who Brought Kindness
A family across from Johns Hopkins Hospital sheltered an elderly patient whose face and illness frightened neighbors yet whose grace and generosity showed deep faith. He slept on their porch, shared fish and oysters from his small means, and left gifts before every visit, teaching acceptance and gratitude.
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Avery objects to Congress dictating daylight time
Gov. William H. Avery said he favors Daylight Saving Time but opposes Congress dictating the time policy for states. He noted the House bill would enforce DST nationwide unless blocked by state legislatures, while the Senate had not voted. Avery emphasized no action from Kansas governors or the legislature is known, and Kansas has never adopted DST.
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Carlson Opposes Agriculture Budget Cuts
Senator Frank Carlson of Kansas challenged proposed Agriculture Department cuts to fund the Vietnam War. He urged protecting funds for agricultural research land grant colleges experiment stations rural electrification loans and school lunch milk programs as essential beyond tax measures.
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Middle Age Is Hard on Cats by Hal Boyle
New York AP columnist Hal Boyle jokes about his cat Lady Dottie growing moody and rebellious as she nears middle age. The feline grows finicky, snarls at hugs, and stages tiny rebellions like vomiting canned fish on the rug, while owner jokes about aging.
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Kansas Republicans vote on recent Congress roll calls
In Washington Kansas members of Congress all Republicans recorded on key votes. Senate passage of a compromise tax adjustment bill: 72 to 5 for the bill with Carlson voting for and Pearson not voting. House passage of the same measure: 288 to 102 for with Ellsworth Mize Shriver voting for and Dole Skubitz against. Daylight saving time standardization bill passage in the House: 292 to 93 against with Dole Mize Shriver Skubitz voting yes and Ellsworth not voting.
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Record game of canasta seeks 120 hour marathon at Mo's Cafe
A dozen teenagers began a 120 hour canasta marathon at Mo's Cafe last Monday. They took turns sitting in, aiming to surpass a reported 115 hour bridge endurance by another group. Parents joined briefly to supervise, with always at least four players present.
Longest Canasta Game Ends After 120 Hours in Oregon
The longest canasta game on record in Oregon concluded Saturday night in Newport. The marathon session stretched to 120 hours, setting a new state mark.
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Newport
Ore
Oregon
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