Western Kansas editors dodge beauty contest judging
In a humorous piece from Scott City News-Chronicle and other Western Kansas editors, John Boyer and Rollie Jacquart discuss dodging a July 4 beauty contest judging due to prior experiences. The column recalls editor adventures, presidential era images, and a playful dream about Agriculture Secretary appointment. Also notes buffalo viewing plans and Weatherford’s weather predictions amid light town banter.
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Kansas
John Boyer
Scott City News-Chronicle
Fred Wall
Sec
Benson
Red Spider Mite
LeRoy Allman
Dighton
John
Boyer
Gardenland
Rollie Jacquart
Sublette
Rollie
Washington
District Soil Meeting Sets Kansas Farm Talks
Kansas farmers will hear about the new federal soil bank program with a session in Manhattan and a two day gathering of agricultural agency representatives. County meetings follow in Beloit Hutchinson Topeka Iola Garden City and Colby with contracts to participate coming soon.
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Manhattan
Federal Soil Bank
Kansas
Ben C. Keifer
ASC
Beloit
Hutchinson
Topeka
Colby
Iola
Garden City
Keifer
Syracuse Democrat in Race for State Senate
A Syracuse Democrat, Joe T. Kucera, filed with the secretary of state for nomination as state senator from the 37th district. The district covers 12 counties in the southwestern part of the state, currently represented by Sen. C. L. Huxman of Sublette.
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Syracuse
Joe T. Kucera
Secretary of State
Ofice
Kucera
Sen
C. L. Huxman
Sublelie
Month of Diamonds and The House of Diamonds
A compact item notes two works or notices connected to diamonds. Referencing Dick s and page markers 162-3, it hints at a feature or ad segment within a period publication. The exact content is unclear but centers on diamond themed items or titles.
Fairground Rumor Denied By County Board Chair
Dale Fry, chair of the Inney County Fair Board, refuted rumors that facilities at the fairgrounds were closed to the Calf Ropers club. He said no eviction occurred or planned and that a proposed use agreement has been sent, inviting club representatives to discuss terms. The letter aims to establish a workable rental fee and facility upkeep rules as ropers use the grounds about three times weekly in summer. George Martin, president of the Calf Ropers, was unavailable for comment.
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Inney County
Fry
Fair Board
George Martin
Calf Ropers
Local Scouts Paint Airmarkers in Western Kansas
Wing Scout Troop No 12 of Garden City joined several teams on state air marking day. supervised by Anne Waddell and Lucille Dienst of the 99er's women pilot group they painted five airmarkers in Wright Ford Stott City Garden City and Dodge City roofs carried the marks for aviation safety. Scouts Ann Clark Nancy Smith Mary Lee Weldon Sarah Wharton Judy Krebs Carol Tasker Jeanette Jones led by Theme Magaras.
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Garden City
Anne Waddell
Lucille Dienst
Women Pilot Organization
99Er’s
Kansas
Wright and
Ford
Stott City
Dodge City
Ann Clark
Nancy Smith
Mary Lee Weldon
Sarah Wharton
Judy Krebs
Carol Tasker
Jeanette Jone
For Dad electric ravors watches dens lighters Palmer Jewelry
A brief catalog-style notice listing items including electric ravors watches dens and lighters offered by Palmer Jewelry with the catalog code 184-2t.
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Palmer Jewelry
Senators Hike Foreign Aid Bill Boosts aid to 4.5 billion in Senate panel
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted 9-5 to raise the foreign aid bill to 4.515 billion, adding 715 million over the House figure and restoring 100 million to the President's discretionary Asian development fund. The panel also increased European defense funding and warned that full Senate action could change the outcome.
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
House
Congress
Senate
Administration
Sen. Bridges
Yugoslavia
Finney Farmer Seeks State Post
Victor Haflich, Finney county farmer, filed as the Republican candidate for state representative from the 115th district. He seeks a second term after serving Finney county in 1953, and is the second candidate to file, with incumbent Dale Saffels seeking the Democratic nomination. Haflich heads the Kansas Council on World Affairs and the Finney County National Farm Loan association, and has long ties to Baptist groups and Ottawa Ghivdeelty. He has lived in Garden City since 1924 with My and their seven children.
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Victor Haflich
Finney County
Wday
Haflich
Dale Saffels
Hatlich
Kansas
Chuckle Live Promises Ease If You Save Within Your Means
A lighthearted editorial urges readers to live within their income to avoid financial worry. It mocks extravagance and emphasizes prudent spending as a guard against economic stress. The piece blends humor with a practical reminder to budget and save for stability.
Eastern Colorado Faces Drought Collapse Threat to Ranching
i Drought drains water holes and grass as dry winds scorch eastern Colorado. Officials fear the financial structure built on livestock will collapse without aid as cattlemen liquidate herds amid low prices. State director Booth plans a broad survey to locate relief, while the Colorado Cattlemen's Assn. notes heavy herd liquidation and moves to mountain pastures.
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Denver
Colorado
Leavi‘t Booth
Farmers Home Administration
Esterday
Booth
David G. Rice
The
Colorado Cattlemen's Assn
Bevans Confined to Hospital for Treatment
Garden City college athlete Jerry Bevans was confined to St. Catherine hospital for treatment of an abdominal complaint. Nine months earlier he entered the same hospital for a broken neck from a college football practice mishap. The physician said his condition is good and the confinement is mainly for rest.
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Jerry Bevans
Garden City College
St. Catherine Hospital
Jerry
Kansas fugitives to stay in South Dakota
Rapid City report states that two Kansas jail fugitives were sentenced to prison terms totaling 44 years. Chester Albert McIntire of McPherson received 29 years, Henry Eugene Wunder of LaCrosse drew 15 years. They pleaded guilty to armed robbery grand larceny and flight from the law in South Dakota.
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Rapid City
D. W
Kansas
Chester Albert McIntire
McPherson
Kas
Henry Eugene Wunder
LaCrosse
South
Dakota
Office Races Near Deadline in Finney County
Filing for the August primary closes at noon Wednesday as Finney County congressional and township races shape up. Contests include county clerk with Vincent Beckett and Ralph Burt, sheriff with Harry Reed and Earl Robinson, and state representative with Victor Hafich challenging incumbent Dale Saffels. Party breakdown shows Republicans 10 and Democrats 9, with several township posts yet to file.
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Finney County
Vincent Beckett
Ralph Burt
Harry Reed
Earl Robinson
H. P. Winger
Garden City
Fienry Giesaking
Arthur Drussel
Ivanhoe Valley
Jane Collins
Donna Stadford
Ruth Towles
Ray H. Calthan, Jr
M.C. Schrader
Ros
Bart Robinson
Ruth Ruckel
G. Mae Purdy
Dale Saffels
Victor Haffich
Ralph Haffich
Comemissioner
H. L. Harrs
J. M. Concannon
Garden City Township
Henry Giesaking
Ivanhoe Valley Township
Arthur Durssel
Highway Bill Nearing a Vote in Congress Over Toll Roads
Senate and House conferees reached agreement to allow toll roads as part of the interstate system with federal aid for approaches. Gore noted it may be unlikely they finish the bill today. The plan would let toll roads bridges and tunnels be added where they fit standards. Federal funds would cover 90 cents of every dollar spent on the system.
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Washington
Senate
House
Sen
Gore
D-Tenn
DeAnn Hatcher Shows Steady Improvement
Auto accident victim DeAnn Hatcher remains serious but is showing slow and steady improvement reports her brother Dick Hatcher. She is semi conscious after injuries near Chickasha Oklahoma Tuesday afternoon. One girl in the car was killed and Georgia Hatcher stayed with her daughter.
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DeAnn Hatcher
Dick Hatcher
Hatcher
Chickasha
Okla
Georgia Hatcher
Miss Hatcher
Harvest Progress Boosts Kansas Wheat Yields Across Counties
Weather remains favorable as Kansas wheat matures from south to central and eastern counties. State offices report adequate corn combine supply and ongoing culling, with Harper Kiowa Sumner complete, Comanche 50 percent, Seward 40 percent at 20 25 bushels per acre, Ford up, Hodgeman slow. New field offices open at Ulysses Grant Lincoln Sheridan.
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Kansas
State Harvest Labor Control Office
Daily Bulletin
Harper
Kiowa
Sumner
Comanche County
Seward County
Ford County
Hodgeman County
Ulysses
Grant County
Lincoln
Lincoln County
Hoxie
Sheridan County
State reinstates fired employee with back pay
The Kansas State Highway Department rehired Charles J. Arbuthnot, a 72 year old Lebanon motor vehicle inspector, with back pay to April 30 after CEO Frank Harwi fired him for alleged noncompliance. Arbuthnot denied the charges and said the dismissal was for political reasons, appealing to the State Civil Service Board before a hearing was canceled. He expressed relief that the dispute ended, criticizing political decisions by Gov Hall and Camp.
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Topeka
State Highway Department
Civil Service
Frank Harci Jr
Charles J. Arbuthnot
Lebanon
Arbuthnot
Harwh
State Civil Service Board
Fred Hall
Hall
Camp
Oil Lease Bids Sought in Hugoton Field Parcels
Approximately 320 acres of federal land in Finney and Stevens counties within the Hugoton field are offered for oil and gas leasing. Bids via sealed submission to the U S Department of Interior Bureau of Land Management Cheyenne Wyoming are due by 2 p m August 7. Parcels include 180 acres of 12 25 32 and 160 acres of 1 35 39 with separate bids required for each parcel.
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Hugoton Field
Finney and
Stevens Counties
U. S. Department of Interior
Bureau of Land Management
Bureau
Land Management, Land Office
Cheyenne
Wyo
Fugitive Hunted Near Emporia After Car Theft Chase
A fugitive, who abandoned a stolen 1956 Chevrolet during a highway patrol pursuit, was hunted today in the area east of Emporia. The car, reported stolen in Wichita, was left near the intersection of U S Highways 508 and 75 early this morning.
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Here
Wichita
Another Fort Riley Soldier Dies in Crash
Fort Riley soldier Francis X. Starr, 32, died when his car left U.S. 40 and crashed into a transmission pole, authorities said in Junction City.
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Junction City
Ft. Riley
Francis X. Starr
U.S. 40
New York Subway Strike Ends After Massive City Tieup
New York's subway system, paralyzed by a nine hour wildcat strike, returned to service as 27 motormen including 25 Motor Men's Benevolent Assn. officials were suspended. Rival union leader Michael J. Quill warned of a possible even larger walkout as transit chaos forced buses taxis and cars to shoulder the load during record heat.
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New York
Fom
Michael J. Quill
Transport Workers Union
Quill
Motormen’s Benevolent Assn
New Jersey
Connecticut
Motormen's Benevolent Agsn
Mike Quill
BMT
Three on Board Deny Airport Funds Talk
Three members of the State Park and Resources Authority deny any discussion of airport funds for state parks. The Civil Aeronautics Administration tentatively allocated 332 500 each for Eskridge Leavenworth and Oswego parks. Thompson says the Park Authority applied. others say no approval or park sites have been decided. The board has been stalemated since last January over a dispute with Thompson. Money has not been granted and land titles plans and project specifics are required before payment.
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Topeka (S
State Park and Rescuces Authority
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Eskridge
Leavenworth
Oswego
J. Ed Thompson
Parsons
Embatted Park Authority
Park Authority
W. V. Butcher
CAA
Airports Division
Kansas City
Thompson
Russell Townley
Russell
Kelsey Petro
Topeka
Ray Dillon Jr
Hutchinson
Dillon
Gagel
Lenexa
Townsley
Fred Hall
Hall
Butcher
Kliesen Family Returns Home After Memorial Day Smashup
Joan Kliesen and her parents Mr and Mrs Larry Kliesen arrived at their Garden City home recovering from injuries in a one car crash near Pittsburg early Memorial Day. Joan is regaining use of her left leg and fingers of her right hand, according to Mr Kliesen.
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Joan Kliesen
Larry Kliesen
Garden City
Joan
Pittsburg
Steelworkers Reject A New Wage Proposal
NEW YORK The United Steelworkers rejected an entirely inadequate wage and contract proposal from the Big Three steel firms. President David J. McDonald said workers face only a five cent per hour increase in take home pay this year.
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New York
United Steelworkers Today
David J. McDonald
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