Portrait of a Jesus Christ as apocryphal figure
A lavish, archaic description presents Jesus as a virtuous, divine offspring of God, praised for healing the sick and raising the dead. The portrait emphasizes extraordinary beauty, serene blue eyes, and noble manners, marked as apocryphal text attributed to Prblius Lentulis in Tiberius era writings and Saint Anselm’s eleventh century note.
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Jesus Christ
Asert
Prblius Lentulis
Tiberius Caesar
Saint Anselm
Canterbury
There's Glass at the North Pole
Drew Pearson reports from Sondrestrom Greenland and Thule noting American bases in Greenland, 1000 troops supporting bombers, Danish courtesy, and a North Pole flight by Col Frank Ellis. He describes Arctic conditions, land and sea ice, and a lighthearted note on crossing the Pole with a message bottle tradition.
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Drew Pearson Sondrestrom
Greenland
Arctic
Labrador
Goose Bay
Air Force
Pearson
Sondra Strom
Scandinavian Airlines
Los Angeles
Stockholm
Thule
Arctic Circle
Frank Ellis
Covington
North Pole
South Pole
Colonel Ellis
Equator
KU Presents Einstein Bust at University of Kansas
Chancellor Murphy accepts a bust of Albert Einstein presented by KU Endowment Association for the International Geophysical Year. Epstein created the slightly larger than life portrait, placed in Malott Hall after the Sigma Xi lecture. Epstein, 75, is known for bronze busts including Eisenhower, Stevenson, Hemingway and Frost.
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Lawrence
Franklin D. Murphy
University of Kansas
Albert Einstein
K.U. Endowment Association
Jacob Epstein
Malott Hall
Physical Science
Finstein
University Museum of Art
Epstein
National Art Foundation of America
Eisenhower
Stevenson
Hemingway
Thornton Wilder
Robert Frost
Frank
Lloyd Wright
T. S. Eliot
Memorial Union
English Department
Fruit of the Spirit list in Galatians 5 22 RSV
A verse from Galatians 5 22 in the RSV Bible lists the nine fruits of the Spirit as love joy peace patience kindness goodness faithfulness gentleness and self control
Garden City Telegram Advertises Mechanic Services
Garden City Telegram notes an advertisement for mechanics and related services. The listing mentions business activity and available work, reflecting local commerce and employment opportunities.
Prayer for Christmas Christ in Our Hearts
A brief prayer asks that the Christ of Christmas dwell in hearts and not be crowded out by earthly cares and human festivities. It cites John 1:11 12 RSV and centers on receiving and believing in his name to become children of God.
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Paul
Christ
God
Frank von Christierson
Trinity Community Presbyterian Church
North Hollywood
California
Rayer
Worry Clinic Comics Okay by Dr George W Crane
Comic strip column by Dr George W Crane discusses dangers of press censorship and defense of free speech. References to local alderman Nicholas Bohling and YMCA story illustrate concerns about printed page control and free expression.
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George W. Crane
Nicholas Bohling
South Shore
Chenet
Streets Sign Names Grow Longer as Quest for Decorum Expands
A Chicago reader comments on a survey showing street names average seven letters, notes longer names like Wyldhaven and Magnolia reflect urban tastes, and argues censorship of comics distracts from broader youth issues such as taverns gambling and drafting. He defends reading comics and urges parental example over bans.
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Chicago
Queen
Walter
Wyldhaven
Frost Woods
Briar Cliff
Magnolia
Young Girl Avoids Jury Duty With Card
Debbie Lynn Colson of Pineville Kentucky wrote to Sheriff J J West asking to be excused from jury duty claiming she is seven years old and in third grade. Her appeal cites her young age as the reason she cannot serve.
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Pineville
Debbie Lynn Colson
J. J. West
Naked man arrested after car heater claims
In Omaha a naked man was arrested early after driving through a suburb. He told officers the heater would not turn off, so he removed his clothes. police found no heater fault. The Chanute Tribune notes a danger in the Near East being closer than half a century ago.
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Omaha
Near East
Chanute Tribune
Christmas 1956 Reflections Amid Holiday Busyness
A Concordia Blade-Em column reflects on Christmas 1956 amid busy times and a lack of festive ideas. The writer notes recent family joys including a new baby, lists modest holiday preparations, and voices a simple wish: Merry Christmas to readers.
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Hill City Times
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Ealet
Mechanicss Bupariaien Leat Commercial
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Gerden
Finnsy
Forth
Wichita
Grealey
Hare Ale
Garden City
Ke 'An
Glasa
Washmeton Post
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Scouts
Nick Carter
Atchison Globe
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Canyon
John Burns
Concordia
New York
Mte
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Scioness
Woltobali
Patterson
Bonnie Chapman
Scott City
Santa
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