Kansas History Deserves More School Emphasis
The Junctuan City Union argues Kansas history is neglected in schools as Kansas joins the Bicentennial celebration. It urges the State Board of Education and Legislature to push stronger Kansas history teaching, noting famed figures and events, and asks how current departments view the issue.
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Kansas
Jim Lane
Governor Harvey
Arthur Capper
John R. Brinkley
Mary Ellen Lease
John Brown
Quantrill
Stapelton No. 1
Fred Funston
Lewis and Clark
Mine Creek
Flint Hills
Union
John J. Ingalls
Glory
Massachusetts
Plymouth Rock
Virginia
Kansas State Board of Education
Texas
Kansas Department of Economic Development
Junctuan City Union
Distaff Side and Odd Tom Cats in Cold Weather
Me Distaff Side recounts a small row of humor and neighborly oddities. Ted Ludwig’s small grocer sign aside, three non residents, tomcats, shelter in the garage among sleeping cats, while a reader shares a distasteful but humorous misread about a theater aspirin tablet that turned out to be plant food fertilizer.
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Ted Ludwig
Andy Erhart
Chicago
Why drug use seems normal to today’s youth
A staff psychologist argues that youth imitate adults and are bombarded by advertising for pills, tobacco, and alcohol. He notes most prescriptions now target psychoactivity and tranquilizers, and that parental use correlates with higher youth illicit drug use, urging fresh suggestions.
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Area Mental Health
Gary L. Viterise
Not come to destroy but to fulfil the law quote
A brief note cites Matthew 5 17 that Jesus did not abolish the law or the prophets but fulfilled them. It emphasizes the importance of knowing both Old and New Testaments for understanding scripture.
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Jesus
Capitol Budget Battles and Bearded Senators
State Budget Director James Bibb faces agency budget requests in a yearly clash described with humor and grit. The piece recalls DIM Director Dr. Robert Haines and Sen. Robert Bennett, noting Bibb’s blunt method, beard lore, and wartime habits. It also touches on colored phones, Topeka sales pitches, and a Safety Council price list for traffic deaths.
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Topeka
James Bibb
Bibb
Division of Institutional Management
DIM
Robert Haines
Dr Haines
Airlines search carry on luggage to curb hijacks
Art Buchwald notes most airlines now inspect carry on bags to prevent hijackings. He calls the policy commendable but points out resulting embarrassing situations.
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Washington
Lynn Dickey Ready to Return for Oilers Next Season
Houston AP reports quarterback Lynn Dickey, sidelined by a dislocated hip in August, is walking with a crutch and aiming to play for the Oilers next season. A physician says his odds of returning are nine in ten as he regains weight and starts running in February or March for Oilers camp.
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Houston
Lynn Dickey
Houston Oilers
Tne
Oilers
Dickey
Kansas State University
Boston
Colorado name origin tied to river in Spanish
The term Colorado stems from the Spanish word for red and was first applied to the Colorado River. The name reflects the river’s vivid hue as observed by early explorers and settlers.
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Colorado
Réd
Colorado River
P.L. 480 Sales Influence the U.S. Market This Year
Rod Turnbull explains that Public Law 480 sales will shape the grain market in 1954 despite flat volumes. Domestic use and exports are high, with concessional sales and grants feeding world needs. USDA notices show planned purchases by Pakistan, Morocco, Brazil, Portugal, the United Arab Republics, Yugoslavia, Greece, and others, as the program shifts toward market-driven donations and credits.
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Kansas City
U.S
Congress
United States
P.L
P.L. 480
Kansas City Board of Trade
Pakistan
Morocco
Brazil
Portugal
United Arab Republics
Yugoslavia
Greece
Canada
Soviet Union
China
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
USDA
Commodity Credit Corporation
CCC
Gulf
Atlantic
Pacific
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Banker's Concern
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Kansas History Neglected
Sen
James B. Pearson
Senate
Washington D.C
Robert Dole
Keith B. Sebelius
Longworth House
Washington, D.C
Garden City Telegram
Christman Vases
Fred Brooks
John Frnsler
le Roy Allman
The
Telegram Publishing Company
Garden City
Life’ Magazine
Bible Thought
Capitol
Leroy Towns
Robert Berrett
Bennett
Corporation Commission
Southwestern Bell
National Safety Council
Art Buchwald
Playboy
Harry
George Rowney
Reader’s Digest
Marshal
Arlene Francis
Marshals
Rod Turnbull
Eugene Sheffer
Calmander
Andrews
John — Vishnu
Han Whelm G. Be
Simmer
Ats
Cryptoquips
BKWG
Zinisywkilt
King Pa Syndicate
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