TV Question Producer Astounded
Dr. Bergen Evans, Northwestern professor and creator of questions for the $64,000 Question, says reports of dishonesty astounded him but notes he will reserve judgment. He cites producers screening contestants and recalls their efforts to manage weak topics and ratings, including hiring Randolph Churchill as an English expert.
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New York
Bergen Evans
Evans
Northwestern University
Sir Winston Churchill
Randolph
Humboldt City Attorney Honored by Kansas League
Humboldt L T Cannon city attorney since 1915 received a diamond studded service pin from the League of Kansas Municipalities at its Hutchinson meeting for 40 years of service. Le Roy Wright presented the award. Cannon’s long tenure begins after his 1909 marriage to Bessie Henrichs.
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League of Kansas Municipalities
League
Hutchinson
Leroy Wright
Cannon
Humboldt
Bessie Henrichs
Princess to Wed Heir of Shimazu Line
The 20 year old princess will wed Hisanaga Shimazu 25, a descendant of a medieval lord, in a formal royal match reported from London. The article also notes UK political shifts with Lord Carrington named first lord of the admiralty and Lord Selrick reassigned, while Hugh Gaitskell faced a taxi mishap over a no parking offense. A drought-fueled fire threatens cattle in Southern Rhodesia.
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Lord Carrington
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Lord Selkirk
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Eader
Her Majesty
Oyn
House of Commons
Bell Restored Rings Again at Pratt Church Anniversary
A neglected church bell in Pratt, idle for 43 years, has been mounted at the north side of the Methodist Church to mark the 75th anniversary of the church. Originating after the 1895 fire, the bell survived near scrap during World War II and was bought for 15 dollars by J J Roll.
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Bernard Tinkler
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Chanute
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Georgia Barricklow
Ralph Cox
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Veteran Irish actor Barry Fitzgerald recovering after brain operation
Dublin AP dispatch reports Barry Fitzgerald aged 71 is out of danger following an exploratory brain operation at a Dublin hospital. Dr. D K O Donovan says there is no danger and he is progressing as expected.
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Edna Edges Galesburg In Gridiron Thriller
In a Four-County League clash Edna defeated Galesburg 28 to 26 as time expired with Galesburg driving to the Edna 10 yard line. Jim Peterson starred for Galesburg scoring three times including a second quarter 20 yard reverse and a 3 yard final quarter run. Dave Peterson added a fumble return for a score and Galesburg connected on two extra points via passes. Edna led 15-13 at halftime despite being outgained in rushing 179 to 161 and outgained through the air 78 to 35. Next Friday Galesburg plays Midway at 1:30. Dr Anna J McKaey, longtime Wilson College president, noted as the institution's first female president in its 90-year history.
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Galesburg
Jim Peterson
Dave Peterson
Don Trout
Larry Carson
Midway
Newsprint Ink Tax Case Moves to District Court
Four weekly and two daily Kansas newspapers file action in Shawnee County District Court seeking to set aside a 2% tax on newsprint and ink. The case challenges Revenue Director Kirchner’s regulation, arguing the tax should apply to paper sales, not inputs, with about 350000 dollars in annual taxes at stake.
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John Kirchner
Kirchner
High Court
George Docking
Chanute Tribune Pg
Barton Griffith
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Old Revenue and Taxation Commission
Kansas
Ceramic Tile Advertisement by Caldwell and Son
Caldwell and Son present ceramic tile options at 201 S. Santa Fe with Ph. 160 for orders and inquiries. Local display showcases tile varieties for homes and businesses.
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Caldwell & Son
S. Santa Fe
Oregon Medical School performs rare separation on twins
A 17-man surgical team at Oregon Medical School Hospital separated 3% month-old twins Jeanett and Denett Stubblefield born June 29 in Parma Idaho. Doctors said death would stem only from a postoperation infection. The girls were joined at the chest and abdomen from breastbone to navel.
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Denett
James Stubblefield
Parma
Idaho
Ronnie Burns Sued Over Beverly Hills Café Incident
Actor Ronnie Burns son of George Burns and Gracie Allen is named in a $56,000 civil suit filed by Beverly Hills residents against Burns and others. The Kavanaughs allege Burns was intoxicated and attacked them on Sept 30, seeking $10,000 for injuries and $46,000 for facial scarring and damage to belongings. Additional defendants include Sunnie Lee Small and David Shane with restaurant proprietors also named.
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Los Angeles
Ronnie Burns
George Burns
Gracie Allen
George A. Kavanaugh
Beverly Hills
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Kavanaughs
Kavanaugh
Sunnie Lee Small
Las Vegas
David Shane
Attractive Housewife Sets Swim Record
Greta Anderson, a 31 year old Long Beach housewife and former Danish Olympic swimmer, set a new 22 mile cross water record from the mainland to Santa Catalina Island in 11 hours 7 minutes 39 seconds. She broke the previous mark of 15 hours 4 minutes set by her protégé Joanne Florentine.
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Avalon
Santa Catalina Island
Calif
Greta Anderson
Joanne Florentine
Twin Separation Termed a Success
Portland doctors report the separation of the Stubblefield Siamese twins a success for the first time. A spokesman for the University confirms the delicate operation proceeded without immediate complications and marks a milestone in separated conjoined twins care.
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Portland, Ore
The
University
4000 Workers Laid Off in Kansas City Steel Shortage
About 4000 people in the Kansas City metro area were laid off due to a steel shortage. The figure excludes 3263 steel workers in the area who are currently on strike.
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Kansas City
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