Power of Computer In Topeka Sparks Cautious Tone
A Topeka report reviews a $1,667,000 computer error that left 30,000 income taxpayers undercharged. The writer cites risks of overreliance on machines, warns that input mistakes magnify, and argues for preserving human oversight while embracing benefits and labor savings of digital records.
The Distaff Side A Satirical Grocery Tale
A playful essay riffs on food myths and health scare headlines. It references spinach iron folklore, banana smoking, prunes as electricity, and eggs cholesterol note while noting a New Yorker piece on carotene and a Omaha Steaks offer of six sirloin steaks. The tone is humorous and commentary driven.
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Omaha
Odd Bits and Insights From Hal Boyle’s Mailbag
A collage of Hal Boyle observations on debt collection in China, postwar Japan’s growing stature, rising calorie intake, blood supply in hospitals, and sleep’s impact on performance. It weaves quotes and trivia from Theodore Bikel to Arnold Toynbee, with curious notes on Cleopatra and Jesus Christ.
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New York
Theodore Bikel
Buddy Hackett
James Cagney
Arnold Toynbee
Cleopstra
Crime research clash stalls Johnson crime bill debate
Washington notes Rep. Celler backs a crime research measure but balks at authorizing it in the anti crime bill. Rep. Scheuer pushes a separate plan with a new assistant attorney general role, while J Edgar Hoover and Rep. Rooney oppose. Republicans push the Scheuer idea, and Florida power interests seek an interstate commerce exemption before Senate action.
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Washington
Mandy Celler
Eer
Brooklyn
J. Edgar Hoover
John Rooney
Celler
Johnson
James Scheuer
New York
Bronx
Scheuer
Justice Department
Hoover
Robert F. Kennedy
Rep. Scheuer
Ramsey Clark
J, Edgar Hoover
Ramsey
Robert McClory
Ilinois
Judicia Committee
Federal Power Commission
Florida
Spessard Holland
George Smathers
Florida Power and Light Company
Jensby
Florida Power and Light
Power Commission
Senate Commerce Committee
Republicran
Frank Lausche
Ohio
Howard Cannon
Las Vegas
Nev
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
Norris Cotton
New Hampshire
Thruston Morton
Winston Prouty
Bob Griffin
Florida Public Service Commission
Benjamin Fuqua
Florida Power
Richard Mack
Miami
Channel 10
McGregor Smith
Fuqua
Mack
FPC
Kennedy
Jos Swidler
Lee White
Warren Magnuson
D-Wash
Terms of subscription for Garden City and surrounding counties
Subscription terms state prices by delivery method and region. In Garden City the charge is $1.55 payable to the carrier in advance. Carriers in other cities charge 30 cents per week. Mail rates list $12.00 per year for Finney Lane Scot Wichita Greeley Hamilton Kearny Grant Hatkell and Gray counties, and $15.00 per year elsewhere.
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Wichita
Greeley
Hamilton
Kearny
Grant
Hatkell
Gray Counties
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