Kansas farmer eyed as overseas agricultural attaché by Newsweek
Views of the News notes a 50 year old Kansas farmer, seasoned by 30 years in farming, as a suited yet practical candidate for diplomatic agricultural work abroad. It praises his field talk with Italian, Greek and German farmers, his language effort, and his plain attire reflecting true suitability for the post.
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Kansas
U.S. Foreign Service
Newsweek Magazine
State Department
Levis
Teenagers shine in Chanute high school concert
R B Garvin of 316 S Western urges the public not to condemn teens without seeing their work. He praises the high school musical department directed by Mr Tebow and notes more students on stage than in the audience, highlighting the effort and zero cost to the public.
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the Tribune
Tebow
Chanute
R. B. Garvin
S. Western
This and That by J P H
A collection of wry observations on consumer trends politics and social quirks. The notes poke at AT and T color trends Elsa Maxwell and the Duchess of Windsor a martini icicle remark Harvey Houses and spelling bee fashions while Latin humor and small town quips round out the column.
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Elsa Maxwell Joh
Duchess of Windsor
Chanute High School Prize Winners and Local News
Twenty five years ago Stuart Hoofnagle won the Horace G Clark memorial prize for a walnut day bed at Chanute trade school. The Rt Rev James D Wise visited Grace Episcopal Church and confirmed 11. Pipe work approved for new city water mains on Garfield and Plummer to Support state highway building. A A Slane reports garden potatoes at 60 S Malcolm on May 10. W G Chapman bought two high quality talking machines. Golda Baird to sing In the Valley of Kentucky at the audette. J Marlin Spears begins construction of a residence at 607 N Santa Fe.
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Stuart Hoofnagle
Horace G. Clark
Chanute Trade School
Esther Clark Hill
James D. Wise
Diocese of
Kansas
Grace Episcopal Church
S. Malcolm
W. G. Chapman
Golda Baird
Valley of Kentucky
J. Marlin Spears
N. Santa Fe
Some Men Retire Early That Is to Bed at Night
A humorous column by E Lawson May notes men retire early at around 10 p.m. while wives prefer late shows. It covers routines, TV habits, and a digression on painting projects and a quip about five cent cigars reflecting price changes and public opinion.
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Elm
Marshall
Pompeii
Clips and Quips College Student Humor
A darkly witty request for order and lost items prompts a quip about women bragging of hobbies while men boast of catches. The Lawrence Journal-World frames social curiosity and gendered boasting in a light weekly column.
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Lawrence Journal-World
Pompeii Revisited Through Modern Eyes and Eruptions
Editor E W Johnson recalls Pompeii’s advanced ancient life and its sudden doom by Vesuvius. He notes ongoing excavations revealing daily life foods and fabrics, the censorship of risque art, and tourist fascination with the crater while warning against overconfidence in living cities’ safety.
War Shadows Are Pointed Out To Grandson of Drew Pearson
Editor's note presents a birthday letter to three year old Joe, reflecting on war risks and the drift toward future conflicts. The piece links past generations of Medill family and Lincoln era wartime era to warn of inertia and greed fostering wars. It contrasts domestic religious feuds with progress in science, medicine, and education, urging unity.
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Joe
Potomac
Virginia
Chesapeake
Sea
Joseph Medill
Johnny Rebs
Maryland
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The
Chicago Tribune
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Washington
League of Nations
Worry Clinic tale ends with button versus hook and eye feud
Dr George Crane recalls a Hoosier church feud between button and hook and eye factions. A 45 year old Indianapolis telephone executive, Russell Hirschman, attends a downtown Bible class and relates how younger members formed a larger button church, while the old hook and eye group resisted modern changes.
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Russell Hirschman
Indianapolis
St. John’s Church
South Side
Chicago
Presley
Theounger
Hook & Eye
Practical Faith Versus Obsolete Church Rituals
The writer contrasts unChristian feuds with inherited ritual and urges freedom in faith. Cites Jesus defending Sabbath usage for man and condemns pompous ecclesiastical red tape. Encourages readers to write to Dr. Crane for pamphlets, including return postage.
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Christ
Crane
Hopkins Syndicate Inc
Mellott, Ind
5 000 Mile Missile Technologically Possible
Maj. Gen. Bernard A. Schriever told an Armed Forces Day gathering in Sedalia Missouri that a 5 000 mile range missile is technologically feasible and could determine whether the United States or Soviet Union achieves this capability first. He warned the future of freedom may depend on who perfects such a weapon first.
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Germany
Freedom
Russia
Bernard A. Schriever
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Schriever
Graduations and life milestones marked this season
The piece reflects on graduations from school levels and life stages alike. It notes reunions and the ongoing rise through education, careers, and family roles from infancy to grandparenting, urging continued learning and opportunity.
Building plans amid Garfield street project
A Chanute woman hid her husband’s teeth after he bit his nails. Del Womack is building a new home on South Garfield. The item opens with a humorous quote about atheism and adolescence and invites readers to ask about building problems.
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South
Garfield
Missile Atlas test launch envisioned in Cold War era plan
The article notes remarks by a commander of the Western Development Division of the Air Research and Development Command describing a model Atlas missile. He outlines a test scenario projecting a launch to 500 miles above the earth, reflecting early Strategic Defense ambitions amid rising Cold War tensions.
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Air Research and Development Command
Television Log Highlights From Saturday and Monday Listings
A dense, OCR style schedule lists TV programs across Saturday and Monday with channel numbers and show names including Caesar's Hour Gale Storm Hey Jeannie Jackie Gleason Gunsmoke Whirly Birds People Are Funny and more. The entry catalogs morning to late night airings and many gaps.
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Jackie Gleason
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