Hope Is Not a Candidate editorial weighs Hope for governor
The column rebuts talk of Cliff Hope entering Kansas politics. Clymer hints, editors cite Hope’s past remarks denying any run. Hope emphasizes retirement to Western Kansas and Garden City, urging end to speculation and avoiding embarrassment to a gentleman intent on leaving public life.
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Flint Hills
Rolla Clymer
el Dorado
Clymer
Ed Abels
Lawrence
Hope Himelf
E Dorado Times
Associated Press
Hope
Congress
Frank Motz
Hays
Kansas
Garden City
Great Plains
Recognition For Wheat Signals Policy Reform
The article notes political indifference to wheat votes and praises Sec. Benson for convening Herb Clutter and key wheat figures in a Washington policy meeting. It argues wheat needs special treatment due to unique growing and disposal issues, and hopes the Agriculture Department finally recognizes this.
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Sec. Benson
Herb Clutter
Holcomb
Council On
Benson
Department of Agriculture
Community Christmas thanks from Garden City Police Chief
Mitch Geisler Chief of Police expresses sincere appreciation to groups and individuals who aided less fortunate residents of Garden City for a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
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Garden City
Mitch Geisler
Police
Scientists Asked To Oppose Segregation In Meetings
The American Association for the Advancement of Science in Atlanta received a request from the Council for the Advancement of Negroes in Science to adopt a resolution refusing to meet in cities practicing segregation. Cael Wolfle, administrative secretary, disclosed the development today.
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Atlanta
Cael Wolfle
The
American Assn
Science
Council For the Advancement of Negroes In
New York
Man Uses Coin Trap to Nab Pocket Thefts in Pierson
In Pierson Michigan Alton Petrie a small hardware store operator found cash missing daily from a leather pouch. He marked coins and enlisted merchants to watch for them. Three boys were caught and confessed raids totaling about 25 dollars.
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Pierson
Mich
Alton Petrie
Prior to Atlanta Meeting Opening in 1953
The note refers to the opening of the Atlanta meeting that had been scheduled for 1953 and discusses preparations or expectations ahead of the event.
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Atlanta
Garden City Telegram Header and masthead fragment
Reading shows a fragmented newspaper masthead with staff roles and Associated Press rights statement. Includes city and counties of Garden City area, and pricing details for subscriptions, suggesting an issue header context rather than a full article.
Dixon-Yates probe pay dirt lurks in Kefauver files
The Washington sneak peek reveals Budget Director Hughes and AEC chief Strauss denying Wenzell’s role in Dixon-Yates. Memo notes and interoffice chats show Wenzell met with Strauss and Hughes about TVA and the First Boston financing, with officials denying involvement amid Senate investigations.
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Washington
Budget Bureau
Kefauver
Dixon- Yates
Senate
Tennessee
Kilgore
West Virginia
Kefuver
Dixon-Yates
Adm
Lewis Strauss
Atomic Energy Commission
Rowland “Hathaway” Hughes
Adolphe Wenzell
Admiral Strauss
Kuhn, Loeb
Herbert Hoover
TVA
Wenzell
First Boston Company
EB. J. Donnelly
Donally
Strauss
ABC
Hughes
New York City
Donnelly
Edgar Dixon
Middle South Utilities
Canady
Wenzel
Dixon
Paul Miller
First Boston
James, L. Grahl
The
National City Bank
Hathaway
Sen
Sister Hill
Alabama
Senator Hill
J. L. Grahl
Carl Schwartz
AEC
Schwartz
Year 1955 Brings Prosperity and Laughs Across The Nation
A reflective look at 1955 notes peak income and widespread prosperity from the common man to institutions. It cites falling pork prices, booming loan offices, a $64,000 quiz show, and notable cultural moments including Churchill’s retirement and Truman’s Nobel bid. The piece highlights humorous nominations and the year’s general optimism.
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New York
Alabam
Iegan
Republican Party
Winston Churchill
Harry S. Truman
Santa Claus
Sata
You
Ford Foundation
Johnny
Geneva
Prayer and guidance from The Upper Route reflection
A devotional excerpt invites readers to awaken in prayer and seek God's counsel. It emphasizes fasting, resisting temptation, and relying on the power of darkness overcome through Christ the Redeemer. The prayer concludes in Jesus name, Amen.
Russell Doctor Appointed to State Alcoholism Panel
Topeka Governor Fred Hall named Russell physician Dr W J Pettyjohn to a four year term on the State Commission of Alcoholism. He will succeed the present chairman Dr Karl E Voldeng. Wellington asked not to be reappointed.
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Topeka
W. J. Pettyjohn
Russell
Fred Hall
State Commission of Alcoholism
Pettyjohn
Karl E. Voldeng
Wellington
Moisture Shortage Still Harms Kansas Crops
Snow melt encouraged wheat rooting in northwest Kansas but 1956 crop conditions across the state show continued moisture deficit. Agencies report light total seed loss from drought, cold, disease, or pests, while wind erosion risk rises with ongoing dry weather and calls for substantial rainfall statewide.
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Topeka
Kansas
Federal
State Departments of Agriculture
Murder charge may follow fatal accident in Vinita
Craig County Attorney L O Thomas said he plans to file murder charges against Vinita rodeo performer Alford Jerome Wildermuth 27 after a Christmas day crash that killed Earl Vincent Case 30 his wife and their infant daughter Peggy Jo. He will wait 2 3 days to see if Wildermuth survives before filing.
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Vinita
Okla
Craig County
Atty
L. O
American Sergeant Missing in East Berlin
U S officials say Army sergeant M. Sgt. Mike Kliman of Brooklyn New York disappeared in the Soviet sector of Berlin after an automobile crash. He was last seen being removed from a hospital by Communist police following the accident during a Christmas visit to Berlin.
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Berlin
Paris
U. 5
Army
Mike
Kliman
Brooklyn
N. Y
Crossword puzzle clues and hidden quote from Sheffer era page
A dense crossword list from Eugene Sheffer with horizontal and vertical clues, including references to Edith Wharton works, classical figures, and cryptic entries. The page embeds a cryptogram and a note on yesterday’s Cryptoquip solution, indicating a broader syndicated puzzle feature.
Distaff Side and a Curious Gift Mystery
A quirky note about a child made gray glop lamp at school and a mystery book with a gold named card reading J Kardrager. A Christmas tale twist has Dumdiddy as Baby Jesus explained by a child. Parents share how daily news helps them feel connected to the world.
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Santa
Dumdiddy
Babyesus
Beanie
Stevenson and Warren Prove Popular With Labor Voters
The Machinist union paper reports Adlai Stevenson and Earl Warren as top choices among labor leaders for presidential nominees. It polled 151 union presidents, including all AFL-CIO affiliates, on labor appeal.
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Washington
Adlai Stevenson
Earl Warren
the Machinist
International Assn. of Machinists
Afl-Cio
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