Toll Road Surge Dims as Toll Financing Reaches Turning Point
News Record editor Waldo Bowman reports a survey showing new toll roads less viable, with most profitable corridors already built. The 256 mile Kansas Turnpike may be last of its scale. economic, political, and regulatory factors curb future toll road projects nationwide.
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Waldo Bowman
Kansas University
Kansas
News-Record
Medifan-Toll
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Theaters Face Profit Pressure and Student Attendance
The report notes U S film venues rely on concessions as ticket receipts lag by about 2 percent in the six months ending March 3. Lawrence theaters remain buoyant due to KU student activity and family friendly appeal, though concerns over student rowdiness persist. Moscow radio claims two new post offices opened at the North Pole to handle mail to exiles in Siberia.
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Moscow Radio
Soviet Union
North Pole
Siberia
Hospital study on baby sound recording sparks staff role debate
A hospital weighing baby sound recording equipment faces a broader clash over staff roles. Critics warn the plan could replace nurses with digital jockeys and reveal private habits, while supporters argue it helps capture the first cries and improve care.
World Today: Dulles Brothers in High Government Roles
James Marlow Washington III examines how Allen Dulles heads the CIA while his brother John Foster Dulles runs the State Department. Secrecy surrounds the CIA, with limited congressional knowledge and delayed public disclosure. The Hoover Commission reviewed the agency, praising effort but urging more transparency. The NSC remains the pivotal policy body. The piece closes with a humorous, unrelated aphorism about birds and stale bread.
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James Marlow Washington III
Central Intelligence Agency
Allen W. Dulles
John Foster Dulles
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Marlow Democratic
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Bible Verse Refusal to humble self questioned in Exodus
An item presents Exodus 10 3 asking how long one will refuse to humble themselves before God. The verse prompts reflection on submission and obedience within the religious page.
Women Find Life A Hobby Itself Says Hal Boyle
In a column quoting Dr. Abraham Altshuler a Detroit psychiatrist the piece argues that women view life as a hobby while men drain energy from constant work. It notes women juggle domestic chores and broader interests and suggests longevity may favor women due to curiosity and engagement.
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New York
AM. Altshuler
Detroit
Raekes
Altshuler
Questioning of Congress Investigations In Postwar Era
Federal Judge Keech orders acquittal in the perjury case of Alda J. Teardi, ruling Congress inquiries acted as a legislative tribunal without legitimate purpose. The decision centers on the misuse of congressional investigations to seek perjury charges rather than merits of Teardi evidence, raising concerns over civil liberties and the reach of military justice after war.
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Maj. Holohan
Richmond B. Keech
Army
Alda J. Teardius
Jude Keech
Ieardi
Tria
Congress
Mr. Ieardi
Keech
When a Legislature Substitutes for a Court of Justice
A reflection on legislative bodies attempting to act as courts, using subtle methods that mimic judicial functions. The phrase suggests concern that lawmaking assemblies may stray into adjudicatory roles, potentially undermining independent justice.
Quotable Quotes From Park Merchants and Phrases
A collection of brief, witty lines about baseball season park vendors offering peanuts and popcorn, a comment on poker hands and value from bargains, a joke about sending a son to college as a subtracting machine, and a quip on marriage curbing flattery.
Two Cabinet Officers Killed on Ship Princeton in 1844
On February 28, 1844, during a trial run of the warship Princeton with President John Tyler and the Cabinet aboard as observers, a gun exploded killing Abel Upshur secretary of state and Thomas Gilmer secretary of the Navy. The text also notes an International Rescue Committee claim about people fleeing Communist countries, stating one person escapes per minute.
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Rinceton
Princeton
John Tyler
Abel Upshur
Thomas Gilmer
Navy
Flower Arrangements Turn Political in Floworama 1956
Washington columnist presents a humorous test titled Floworama 1956 by Wesley Heights-Spring Valley Garden Club. The pieceimagines flower centerpieces for guests like the Japanese ambassador, Grace Kelly and the Prince, the First Lady, Christian Dior, Noel Coward, Princess Margaret, Ezio Pinza, Anne Lindbergh, and Ed Murrow, weaving protocol and politics into whimsical floral choices.
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Roson
Washington
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Spring Valley
State Department
Monaca
Grace Kelly
Prince
Christian Dior
Community leaders elected and sworn in in Lawrence
Richard Johnson named State Farmer by the Future Farmers of America. City Council swears in new members led by Harold Fisher with Dr. H. E. Eustace as president. Council opts for one way traffic in downtown alleys. Honors Convocation at K U names Don Alderson as Honor Man. Nora Waln spoke. Evelyn Swarthout to solo with the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington. H W Hargiss named district Civilian Production Administrator in Topeka. William McGrew dies after a heart attack, longtime Hearth Tea Room operator. James Melton to perform on the concert circuit. Kaw Valley Potato Show set for early November. tour scheduled for June 8 and 9. Institute of Banking reports 50 graduates under Profs Taggart and Axe. Ray Sears to move to Independence. Edward Garich to replace him at Crown Drug. Music club hosts all American music program at Mrs. W. B. Dalton’s home. Mrs. Verner Smith chairs. silver dish given to Mrs. M. Wilhelm, moving to Ohio. Lawrence Reading Club meets at Mrs. Walter Thiele’s home. Miss Elizabeth Austin among campus poets in Best College Verse 60. Dora Lockett of Anthony votes as one of university’s most beautiful women. Mrs. F. W. Cowper elected president of Women’s Missionary Union. Mrs. W. J. Baumgartner and Mrs. G. F. Matftett elected to other offices. Baby party hosted by Mrs. William Frowe. weighing babies as mothers attend. First Spiritualists’ Society of Lawrence to meet at Sunshine Band Chapel. Socialist Party members plan gathering at City Hall Sunday afternoon. Felidaes Supt C. R. Hawley visits rural schools. only palon eight months remain.
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Richard Johnson
W. M. Johnson
Future Farmers of America
Harold Fisher
H. E. Eustace
Robert Haggart
John Selig
Carl Graeber
Roy Bushey
R. E. Burgert
R. B. Stevens
Don Alderson
K.U
Nora Waln
Evelyn Swarthout
Dean
D. M. Swarthout
National Symphony Orchestra
Washington, D.C
H. W. Hargiss
Topeka
William Melvin McGrew
McGrew
Ruth Quinlan
James’ Melton
Kaw Valley
Institute of Banking
Joseph H. Taggart
Leonard Axe
W. E. Decker
George Dunkley
Georgiana Graves
A. D. Kolterman
Ray Sears
Crown Drug Co
Independence
Edward Garich
W. B. Dalton
Verner Smith
M. Wilhelm
Ohio
Lawrence’ Reading Club
Walter Thiele
Elizabeth “Austin
Dora Lockett
Anthony
Kan
Misa
Ethel Keeler
Liltian
Wolf
Lawrence
F. W. Cowper
Woman's Missionary Union
W.J. Baumgartner
G. F. Matftett
William Frowe
George Jr. Angendorphe
Roscoe Husted
Esther’ Love
Shearer
Phyllis Marie -DeWitt
William Eugene
Eleanor Frye
Society of Lawrence
Sunshine ‘Band
Massachusetts Street
Socialist Party
Broadcast Schedule Highlights for Capital Area Stations
Radio and TV listings show WDAF KMBC WREN KFKU presenting News at various times on Monday April 30 and Tuesday May 1. Programs include News, Weather, sports, variety shows, classic reruns, and children's cartoons across WDAF KMBC WREN KMBC and related stations.
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Musia
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News
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