Time Zone Boundary in Kansas Sparks Reader Outcry
A Kansas reader criticizes the Department of Transportation for keeping the time boundary in Mountain Time across western Kansas. The letter argues the zigzag line splits counties and cities, ignores state wishes, and should align with county borders for a straight north to south division. The writer contends western Kansas has supported Central Standard Time and urges time zone enforcement reflecting state preferences.
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The Leg Method and Other Quick Readings
A British tester linked leg shapeliness to intellect, now U S researchers say photographs reveal a woman's background and suitable occupations. The piece notes many quick evaluative methods from leglines to smoking styles and lemon juice, suggesting everyday judgments replace formal testing.
Public Pulse thanks Garden City for pageant support
Frink Wickliff of Shawnee Mission Miss Kansas 1966 writes to Garden City praising the community for its hospitality and the Garden City Telegram for extensive coverage of the 1968 Miss Garden City Scholarship Pageant. He notes the importance of local press and community backing to the event’s success.
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Dodd Suppressed TV Violence Reports Revealed in Senate Files
Drew Pearson reports that Senate Juvenile Delinquency Subcommittee files show networks pushed violence for ratings, blaming TV for crime. Documents claim networks control content and place profits over public duty, with calls to expand FCC powers and curb gore. U.S. crude oil reserves are listed at 1.3767 billion barrels.
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Students Overcrowded by Role Models Says Buchwald
Art Buchwald jokes about college life and media myths shaping expectations for students. A Midwest campus visit yields a wary student named Ronald Hoffman who navigates parental pride, misperceptions about dorm life, and imagined coed complications amid a satirical look at youth culture and the sexual revolution.
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Golf circuit brag turns to nod from Larned report
Three weeks after boasting of a South championship flight finish in Ellinwood I report I played in the third flight at Larned and did not win. Of the trio one man won the last flight, Andy OH and a strong Eagle story from Broadmoor are noted. Watch on channel 13 Saturday and Sunday from the Stoner Stores expanse.
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