Interstate highway funds hinge on new financing plan
Blessed by mineral wealth this region faces an economic tug of war over the interstate highway program. The multi billion road effort stalls for lack of funds unless Congress provides new financing. The program was to be paid by special taxes but last year amid recession funding restrictions were lifted and road builders were sent ahead. Congress now has two alternatives in keeping the program moving.
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Congress
Interstate road funding showdown spurs inflation debate
The piece weighs two paths for road financing as the President proposes a higher gas tax to fund road projects or a waiver of restrictions to tap the public treasury. It notes impacts on cement asphalt and oil sectors and expects unusual local interest as Congress decides on roads.
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Congress
Bible Verse Reflection
A brief note presents a verse from 2 Corinthians advising that sparing sowing yields sparing harvest while generous sowing brings generous returns. The message emphasizes personal conduct and generosity.
Obituary humor aside and other small town quips
A collection of light notes and jokes from a columnist includes a mock obituary for an advertiser in arrears, a quip about dentures at a dentist convention, and playful comments on Oregon jail fines and Alaska statehood. It also mentions Morse code and Eskimo heating, blood fines in Miami Beach, and a Mother's Day tale about a local woman and her many grandchildren.
Frisky French perfume Trapeze draws wary notes
Clips and quips show a new perfume imported from France named Trapeze with a cautionary line danger in every drop. The column also relays punchy regional chatter from Emporia, Hays, and Cherryvale about conventions, social quips, and local humor.
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France
Emporia Gazette
Smoking and lung cancer link questioned by 1930s study
A seven year American Cancer Society study finds about 89 percent of lung cancer victims were long-term smokers averaging two packs daily for 12 years. It notes women smoked less and questions the timing of cancer development while urging caution about drawing firm conclusions.
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American Cancer Society
Martin and Osa Johnson aim for home by watermelon time
The Johnsons plan to travel from Nairobi to Chanute by air to England and then to New York by ship in their Africa expedition. Walter F. Meier, grand exalted ruler of the BPOE, will visit Chanute Elks Lodge en route to the state convention in Pittsburg. Charlies D. Cunningham notes the visit. Local market reports show sour cream 28 cents to a buyer amid price disagreements. A group of six seniors will receive high school diplomas together. A. S. Lapham elected board president with C. P. Swank as VP and J. R. Tye as clerk. superintendent H. S. Myers reappointed with a $150 raise. McQueen and Jeffers receive a carload of pianos, the largest shipment here.
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Commies Aim to Dominate World at Geneva Talks
James Marlow analyzes the Geneva foreign ministers meeting, noting Soviet restraint and strategic bargaining. He cites Andrei Gromyko pressing to seat East and West German representatives as full participants, boosting Soviet propaganda while shaping Western concessions.
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Herter Defers to French Diplomat at Geneva Conference
Washington reports Secretary of State Chris Herter will let French Foreign Minister Couve De Murville speak for the West at the Geneva conference, a move critics call a mistake while Khrushchev seeks a summit and possible New York ties emerge with the Soviet Trade Fair.
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Financial Storm In New Seaway Traffic Jams
Ocean ships entering the St. Lawrence Seaway face delays and losses due to lingering ice and berth shortages. At Welland Canal a 50 ship backlog set a record, with shippers estimating millions in losses. Cleveland and Chicago saw smoother operations, while Detroit and Buffalo ports struggled with shallow harbors and space limits.
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May 19 Television Schedule Reads Across Multiple Shows
A dense listing shows daytime to evening programs across networks. Notable entries include The Price Is Right I Love Lucy and The Guiding Light with a mix of game shows, dramas, and cartoons outlined for the Wednesday schedule.
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Four States
Lacy
Seaven
Guiding Light
Miss Brooks
Melody Matinea
Chanute Tribune details and publishing staff notes
The Chanute Tribune lists staff roles at Chanute Publishing Company including Ernest Jonnason as editor and publisher and department managers for advertising news offices circulation and mechanical services. It notes publication evenings except Sundays and post office classification and AP association affiliations. Authorities move to fix ship unloading delays and Canada bans ships lacking canal handling gear from the Welland Canal.
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Welland Canal
Crash Cripples Far Out Number Traffic Deaths
A college coed Betty Z aged 19 was in a severe auto wreck during a holiday trip. Two male passengers drank beer, sped, and lost control, crashing into a tree. One boy died on impact while the other recovered. Betty woke from a coma with IQ like a 3 year old and will require lifelong care and possible institutional living after her parents pass.
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Betty Z
Betty
I.Q
Polio versus auto crash imagery in safety campaigns
A psychologist argues that showing crippling injuries in ads may deter speeding and drinking more effectively than death statistics. He notes polio headlines and crippling ads, urging stronger campaigns that depict lifelong injuries to influence weekend driving behavior. He cites a predicted 450 deaths and thousands of injuries over a three day holiday, suggesting safer messaging.
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National Safety Council
Betty
Christmas Season Injury Rates Highlight Public Safety
Authorities urge caution during the holiday period as injury rates rise in busy shopping centers and travel hubs. Officials emphasize road safety campaigns and prompt medical help to reduce severe outcomes.
Women League Pushes for Milk Date Containers
In Baltimore the Women's Civic League urged city dairies to date milk containers. They distributed undated containers with the warning This milk is undated. Will you take a chance and drink it? City Council unanimously backed the women.
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