Water rights and irrigation wells data hit bottleneck
The article notes scarce irrigation and pumping information in Finney and 20 southwest Kansas counties. It cites Guy Vincent’s count of 2818 installations with 211 vested and 249 appropriated in Finney, plus the caveat that installations differ from total wells. The state faces a data bottleneck as it seeks adequate water legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finhey County
Guy Vincent
Division of Water Resources
Kansas
Finney
Vincent
Why Exempt Kansas Teachers Association Property
The Kansas State Tax Commission removed the Kansas State Teachers Association building and its personal property from the tax rolls citing a constitutional exemption for educational groups. The piece questions the move as a broad policy shift that could widen unequal tax burdens, noting unions and professional bodies vary in tax treatment and that exemptions affect other taxpayers.
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State Tax Commission
Kansas State Teachers Association
Teachers Association
CIO
Kansas Press Association
Chambers of Commerce
Oxford Honors Missouri Farm Boy Harry Truman
Dr Harry Truman from Missouri, a farm boy with no college funds, received the highest non graduate honor from Oxford as deans praised him as a true ally and a model of simple courage. Lord Halifax, the chancellor, lauded his speech and writings in a dramatic, unusual career finale.
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Missouri
Oxford
Lord Halifax
Harry Truman
Harry
British and South African ambassadors fête Queen Elizabeth birthday
Washington society gathers for a garden party hosted by British Ambassador and Lady Makins and by the South African Ambassador and Mrs John Edward Holloway on Massachusetts Avenue. Diplomats, Cabinet members, and reporters attend as the hosts mark the Queen’s birthday and Holloway’s new post. Margery Elspeth Alice Ewing and Alice Joyce Wingate receive Queen’s Birthday Honors.
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Jane Eads
Washington
Toses Bloom Capital Society
Queen Elizabeth
Lady Makins
Massachusetts Avenue
John Edward Holloway
South Africa
London
Cabinet
Congress
Social Washington
Makins
Holloways
Margery Elspeth Alice Ewing
Alice Joyce Wingate
Ambassador Makins
Order of the British Empire
Garden City Telegram Publisher Notes and Rates
The Garden City Telegram staff lists editors and departments and announces subscription rates. Daily and weekly mail options are offered to viewers across Finney and surrounding counties with yearly prices set at seven seventy-five dollars within state and eighteen dollars outside.
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Garden City Co
Finney, Lane, Scott
Wichita Greeley
Hamilton
Haskell
Gray Counties
Kang
Kanaas
Garden City
What Day Was Jesus Born
A London author sought the weekday of Jesus birth. Hugo Dunn-Meynell of Finders Limited led a team to the Bible for clues, suggesting Jesus was born Wednesday or Thursday midnight. The firm handles odd, legal tasks for a fee, with clients ranging from hotel beds to anomalous requests across the globe.
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Hal Boyle
New York
London
Hugo Dunn-Meynell
Britain
Mr. Knowledge
Dunn-Meynell
Finders Limited
Jesus
America
Prayer and Humility in the Upper Rooms
A brief prayer invoking willingness to humble before God to receive His love and the Holy Spirit. It asks to become instruments of divine love and to honor Jesus Christ, ending with Amen.
The Stories of Liam O Flaherty Review in The Telegram
The Telegram summarizes Liam O Flaherty’s book The Stories of Liam O Flaherty, noting 42 tales across 400 pages. It highlights primitive life, dramatic climaxes, and strong character portrayals, with praise for artistry in most pieces and some weaker initial stories. The piece mentions editor Viv vian Mercier and Devin Adair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liam O! Flaherty
Vivvian Mercier
Devin Adair
O’flaherty
Disloyalty and Security Firing in Government Policy
A Danver Post analysis discusses how loyalty and security firings blur the line between suspected disloyalty and legitimate security concerns. It cites Senator Cain and Rep. Rees urging clearer procedures and safeguards, arguing Americans deserve a clearer picture of government disloyalty distinctions and handling.
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Danver Post
Edward H. Rees
Kansas
Rees
That Season Once Again
In Kansas this campaign season a young attorney general candidate promises to initiate legislation to stimulate housing for aged citizens. The piece notes the season of kissing babies and politicking, mocks broad terms, and ends with a quip that Dr. Brinkley and Johnny Boy are not touring.
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Parsons Sun
Kansas
Dr. Brinkley
Johnny Boy
Floods threaten East Pakistan as dams breach loom
Across East Pakistan heavy floods force residents to bamboo rafts. In Commilla area troops work to repair a breached Gunti River embankment as water menaces homes. Meanwhile in Tokyo nine climbers who scaled Manaslu receive a hero’s welcome. In Lima Prado claims victory in a tight three way race while Belaunde disputes results.
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Dacca
East Pakistan
Commilla
Gunti
Tokyo i
Mt. Manaslu
Himalayas
Manaslu
Nepal- Tibet
Mt. Everest
Lima
Peru
Manuel Prado
Fernando Belaundo
Prado
Beaudely
Hernando Lavgalle
Manek Odria
Restoration Party
Burned in Match Play at Columbus Gas Station
Two boys, Robert Fletcher age 8 and James Plunkett age 10, dropped a book of lit matches into an underground waste oil storage tank at a Columbus gasoline station. The fumes ignited, causing an explosion that sent hot oil 20 feet, burning their faces and arms to third degree. The blast apparently extinguished the fire with no other damage reported.
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Columbus
Ohio
Robert Fletcher
James Plunkett
Crosswords by Eugene Sheffer and cryptoquip clues
A dense puzzle spread includes many numbered word clues across horizontal entries from 5 to 53 with themes like bohemian river and European animals. Also features a cryptoquip teaser and a Saturday solution hint, presenting a wide array of wordplay for solvers in a single page item.
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New Zealand
Mohamme
Hing
Byndicate Dan Aaint Cryptoquips Abor Ybinveh
Crowd around a Liberal campaign and local life notes
A Liberal scene blends politics and small town life with a visit by Jay Berryman to a Lions Club meeting, John Crutcher speaking at a farm talk, and Munici pal Band concerts in Stevens Park. The column also mentions family routines, retail staff, home construction, and Christmas tree upkeep.
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Liberal
Jay Berryman
Lions Club
Congress
John Crutcher
Stevens Park
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