Wheat and Graduate Weekend Editorials noted drought impact
The editorial discusses severe drought and freeze damage to Kansas wheat, especially in the western half, warns that national wheat reserves may fall below desired levels, and calls for full consideration of Sen. Frank Carlson's proposal to increase wheat acreage allotments. It also offers congratulations to graduating seniors and expresses hope they help improve the world for future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eekend
Frank Carlson
Campaign Honesty Today and Tomorrow Energizes Schools
The U S Junior Chamber of Commerce launches a nationwide drive titled Honesty Today and Tomorrow to curb cheating in schools. It urges local civic groups to act for ethical classroom conduct and notes the movement's Boulder Park Tulsa address for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce
Boulder Park
Box 7
Tulsa
Okla
Reflections on 1884 fashion shortages in the West
A Southwest Kansas column notes readers’ weariness with skimpy trends amid a looming material shortage. It cites a New York Evening Post fashion overview of spring dresses with russet Vigogne, bowing silhouettes, and full lower skirts, plus Paris gowns in royal blue and gold, detailing trimmings, bodice styles, and the era’s bouffant back fullness.
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Barbara Oringderff
New York Evening Post
Kansas
Paris
Silesia
Oil Taxes in Vietnam War Fight and Light Bulb Probe
Treasury experts say closing oil tax loopholes could finance the Vietnam War without tax hikes, as 20 top oil firms paid little in 1964. The piece notes depletion allowances and other tax gimmicks, plus a separate probe by Rep. Brooks into why standard bulbs last only 750 hours despite longer lifespan options.
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Johnson
Treasury
U.S. Treasury
Atlantic
Marathon
Richfield
Sinclair
Sunray
George E. Allen
Allen
LBJ
Brooks
Big
General Electric
Westinghouse
Sylvania
Champion
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