Move Independence Day to the first Monday in July
An editorial argues shifting Independence Day to the first Monday in July to avoid business disruption. It cites economic costs and absenteeism when July 4 falls midweek and suggests honoring the Declaration of Independence with a fixed Monday observance rather than the date. It notes Congress moved many holidays to practical days for long weekends.
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El Zarape showcased in Exploring Kansas Restaurants column
The Wichita Eagle and Beacon features El Zarape at 12th and Fulton in Kathleen Kelly’s column, the final piece in a 35 part series soon in booklet form. Phyllis Garcia, white haired owner and chef, reflects on five years at the helm and her family of seven sons and three daughters.
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Wichita Eagle
Beacon
Kathleen Kelly
Kansas
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Manuel) Garcia
el Zarape
Pepper plan gutted as broadcasters push back ad ban
Jack Anderson reports that the House Crime Committee weakened Chairman Claude Pepper's proposed ban on drug ads from 8 am to 9 pm after intense pressure from broadcasters and the pharmaceutical industry. The draft’s strongest passages were removed, reducing protections for children.
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Claude Pepper
D-Fla
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William Keating
R-Ohio
Charles Rangel
D-N.y
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Rangel
New York City
Les Whitten
Midwestern Music and Art Camp At University of Kansas
Garden Scott students at Camp Garden Scott and Camp Rene Renick along with two junior high students from 14 states attend the Midwestern Music and Art Camp at the University of Kansas. KU faculty teach in art studios with campus facilities. campers take studio classes in basic artistic concepts using new media like photography filmmaking light shows light modulators and transparencies.
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Davis
Wiliam Jacka
Scott City
University of Kansas
K.U
The $100 Window and Its Cast at the Tracks
Jim Bishop recalls Eddie O Donnell who ran the $100 window at Jersey and Florida tracks. The piece paints a portrait of bettors, big and small, including Colonel E R Bradley and Saul Silherman, and notes O Donnell's life, losses, and the curious characters who crowded his window.
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Jersey
Florida
Eddie
E. R. Bradley
Frank Hague
Jersey City
Lough
Johnny Malone
Eddie O'Donnell
Licensing plan for debt collectors rejected in Kansas
A Topeka committee rejected a plan to license debt collectors under a proposed debt collection act. The panel will study the bill further, with a decision expected after continued talks. Lance Burr, head of the AG office Consumer Protection Division, argued licensing should not rest with his office. He cited bad billing, harassment, and false statements by collectors as issues the law could address.
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Lance Burr
Consumer Protection Division
Attorney General's Office
Attorney General
Burr
Houses Higher Because of Materials by Woman CUNNIFF AP
AP News analyst notes rising home prices tied to material costs and reports first quarter profits for building products up 64 percent on 27 percent sales gains. Forest products profits doubled, while industry-wide bad debts approach six billion, with banks and finance facing high write‑offs. Health care grows as second largest US industry with earnings rising from 17.9 to 335 billion in the period.
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New York
F. W. Dodge
Dodge
Forest Products Group
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Dun & Bradstrest
U.S
Savings and Loan Associations
Bank and Trust Companies
Mutual
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Public Pulse on Civil Liberties and Looking at Women
A reader from Oklahoma argues for stricter limits on perceived harassment, defending a right to look at women in public spaces. He condemns bouncers and owners who police gaze, calls for teaching private club etiquette, and asserts it should be a civil liberty to stare without insult.
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Oklahoma
United States
Raysore
Johnson
Tim
Crossword by Eugene Sheffer ACROSS and DOWN clues mixed
A dense list of crossword clues and partial answers, featuring Across and Down prompts with numbers, names, and categories such as Ethiopian, Anthem, Maize, Glacial, Nautical, and more. The garbled text includes references to players, surnames, and miscellaneous terms, resembling a puzzle page with scattered entries and unclear solutions.
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Tron
Juan
Sunrise
Neighbor
Tenn
Tom
Nautical
Tommie
Hair Pad Seaver
Mets
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Slowman
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Wallach
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