Fastest reader in America scans pages for clues
Hal Boyle profiles Wd Haupt, a Yonkers based clipping expert who reads up to 20 000 words a minute for Luce Clipping Bureau. He flags 8 000 names and products daily while working with 400 editors, and even helps the FBI check security while noting the risk of daydreaming. He remains sharp, wearing the same glasses for 18 years and enjoying reading on the way home from work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haupt
Luce
Drum
Asme
Publishing Volume High in Russia By Peter Edson
UNESCO figures show Soviet publishing surges in 1955 with over 54 000 titles printed and more than a billion volumes produced. Russia leads in translations led by Lenin Stalin Tolstoy and Gorki. English and Spanish outputs rise in free nations. US outputs reach 703 million volumes in 1954.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Peter Edson
NER
Washington
Unesco
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
U.S. Information Agency
Arthur Larson
Unesco Courier
Japan
United Kingdom
Western Germany
U.S.A
U.S
US. Information Agency
Middle East
Soviet Union
Radio and TV Programs Listings by Station Time Slot
A dense, OCR filled schedule lists WDAF KMBC WREN KFKU stations with April 5 6 7 program blocks. It enumerates news, music hour, orchestral and drama features, and late night shows across multiple stations and time slots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WDAF
KMBC
San
Wren Kfku
KPKU
IWREN
Maric
Wkmbuc
WDAP
Calvyacede
Spore
KMBUC
Nevw
Dilson
WDA Sparta
Just Fine Muasle
Wren Scurty
Re Fell
WDAFN
Embl
Wdap—Grane Die Opry
Wren
Newa
Ohenior
Ly Pica Dale
Gathods
N. Embit
WOAF
Portland Grapples With Teamster Probes Fallout
Portland faces a damaging wave of publicity from senatorial investigations into the Teamsters union and city officials including an indictment of the mayor. Citizens push efforts to redeem civic pride while noting Portland helped expose past union violence and fearing the city is branded as a “hot town” by crime coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teamsters Union
Portland
Ore
Karl Mundt
Oregon
Ance
Wall Street Journal
Dorothy McCullough Lee
Terry Schrunk
Big City
Kansas Times Severs Oil and Gas Severance Tax Passed
After years of debate the Kansas Legislature approves a 1 percent severance tax on gross proceeds from oil and gas. The measure aims to raise about four million dollars annually to balance the budget. Governor George Docking signs the bill, viewed by observers as politically strategic for his 1958 re election bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
George Docking
Docking
Lawrence
Goys
Knowland Critics Eisenhower While Weighing 1960 Run
Senator Knowland remains a steady critic of some Eisenhower programs while offering a rationale for supporting the President. He cites duties to align Senate views with the White House unless deeply principled, has called for budget cuts and a tougher stance on Poland and Israel, and hints at a future White House bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sen
Wifeliam Fife Knowland
Senate
Eisenhower
Knowland
Look Magazine
White House
United Nations
Poland
Israel
Egypt
Russia
Hungary
Nathan F._ Twining
United States
U.N
Arcades Proposed to Revitalize Salina Street Fronts
Salina contemplates arcades on Santa Fe Avenue to create passageways and display spaces across long blocks. Lawrence shows a renewed downtown model with private financing and city legal help, while development depends on property owners willingness to convert blocks. Chief Crow Agency leader Robert Yellowtail, a longtime advocate, is highlighted for his forceful, decisive style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Lawrence
Hke
Salina
Onisha Workd-Horali
Robert Yellowtail
Crow Agency
Mont
Congressional
Quiz Q A Answers From a History Page
A quiz item set asks which nation is largest Muslim country Pakistan. whether the US mints foreign money. location of the Golf House Library and Museum in New York City opened in 1951. and a biblical legend about rosemary’s blue blossoms linked to the Virgin Mary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pakistan
United States
Golf House
New York City
Bible Wisdom Emphasized on Principled Understanding
A compact reflection cites Proverbs like get understanding above all else. It urges readers to seek wisdom in all pursuits and value discernment alongside knowledge for prudent living.
Lawrence city faces garbage strike and civic notes
After three days without pickup the city council funds street department and general fund for about 60 days to resolve sanitation options. Obituaries note John Skie 61 died at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Lawrence merchants plan to resume summer free fireworks at the stadium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Skie
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Lawrence
Henry Hood
George Wood
Eastman Kodak
Wayne Powell
Tannya Sue
Eleanor Marie Youngberg
Lawrence Lions
Leavenworth
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Avery Hea
Hal Boyle
SA York
Wd Haupt
America
Yonkers
Brigher
Robert
Omaha
Ak-Sar-Hon
Bureau of Reclamation
Bureau
Yellowtail Dam
V. I. Lenin
Joseph V. Stalin
Tolstoy
Gorki
RADIO
Novelv
Kgmo ‘Tv
Michkey Mouse
Laurel de Hardy
Three Star News
Annia Oakley
Playhouse of Stars
Calvacads
Pierson
ALU
Osuies Studio G
Bowlie
Mote
Bengal Lancers
All Power
Roy Rogers
The
Buccaneera
Jackie Gleasin
Perry Como
Gale Semin
Unesar
Lawrence Welk
Hieydeannte
Georgé Gubet
Milton Data
Ray Anthony
Cowtown
Christophers
Addi
M. UO
Christian Science Heals
Church Bn Home
Dr. Hudson
Lassig
Potlack
Benny Ed Ak Boy
Ludliscyan
Steve Allen
Wee Ted Mack
Boh Hang Gi
G. EB
Asho
Alfred Hitchcock
Loretta Youn
Lita of Riley
David Niven
Star Theatre
James Marlow
Geneva
Mae
Formosare
Yaltan
Stalin
State Dulles
Matsu
Quemoy Islands
Formosa
Red China
Old Home Town
Wayne McCoy
Chamber of Commerce
I. J. Meade
R. B. Stevens
T. J. Sweeney
George Hedrick
A. B. Weaver
Quill and Scroll
Lawrence High School
John Chandler
Mildred Amend
Ross Barton
Hazel Rice
Virginia Hosford
Catherine Penner
Iveta May Fetters
Virgie Ella Fox
Virginia Detler
Maxine Miller
Virginia Jo Moore
Jean DeForrest
Hazel Lefman
Bonnie Jean Daniels
Samuel Erickson
Earl Woodford
Beta Gamma Sigma
Walnut Grove
Bridgettes
Charlies Laming
Tonganoxie
Pi Kappa Juambola
Katherine Kaull
Evelyn _Bwarthout
G. Criss Simpson
William Howie
Helen Stockwell
Massachusetts Street
Hugh Means
Strong
K.U
Charles Godfrey
North Lawrence
W. C
Billy) Markham
Baldwin
State Highway Commission
Louis Kreeck
Farmers State and Savings Bank
T.V
Radio & TV
Montgomery Ward
Bird TV
Mass
Lawrence National Bank
Limerick
Kenneth Vinyard
Mgr
Round Corner Drug CO
Mel Fisher
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