Tent Stake King Has a Complaint
New York columnist Hal Boyle tells of Rocky Johnson of Kansas City who, owning 7,700,000 tent stakes, complains he cannot unload them. Surplus government stakes bought cheaply after a war era, now clog markets and force odd uses from camp stools to salvage plans as he seeks buyers to clear the unwieldy stock.
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King George VI in poor health amid royal duties
London reports King George VI, in poor health, completed a thirteenth year on the throne while still performing royal functions. Buckingham Palace said the royal family would not mark a public celebration as Attlee and ministers visited him. A naval salute was fired in Hyde Park to mark the anniversary. The king, treated for a circulatory ailment, is expected to attend events next Tuesday and his grandchild, born November 14, was christened at the palace.
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Prince Philip
Kansans Named Rhodes Scholars Across Nations
Twenty three Kansas residents earned Rhodes Scholar status, with W Thad Marsh of the University of Kansas cited as a top candidate. The report lists multiple names from Kansas and beyond, highlighting the selection process and international study abroad opportunities at Oxford.
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England
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Arsb. Com
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Odie
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Africa
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Afudente
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Rod
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Minn
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Iy Taegan
Carey
Hutchinsen
Urd
Worte
Corie Carey
Denver Univ
Emory
Iny An Lege
Hugh
Assembly Skit Impresses High School Audience
Janitor close presented program at Liberty Memorial High School with an improvised night of humor. Jack Brand as master of ceremonies announced the playful “Dust for Fun” act while Margaret and Ann Nelson led a junior class effort including Riding Hood and other roles.
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Personal notes on tools and industry dulling trends
A speaker remarks on buying 70 000 steel files to sharpen saws and notes that few people are sharpening saws this year. The casual aside highlights labor in tool maintenance and a shift in demand for sharpening services.
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Lawrence Journal World notices and transportation details
Lawrence Daily Journal-World reports a meeting involving Mrs Sarah Burnell and Edward Krave with others at the Hall of Mrs Souse SC 1230. The group discusses transportation arrangements to Lawrence and confirms schedules for Friday and evening practice sessions.
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Conch
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Ip Lawrence Sarurnay Aliertinn
Erne Hman
Edward Krave
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Lawrence
Souse
Bowling Notes and Standings From Tuesday Night Results
In a rough recap of the bowling night, Mer Mack led with a high score at 178 while Channel Sanders and Morgan Mark performed well in a close competition. Charston’s team, Channel Sanders, and others showed strong frames as local players from Journal Worlds and Mo contributed notable individual scores. Larraine Wilson paced her squad with top marks, and the overall team standings show tight competition among the participants.
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Charlton
Renee Hi Twee
Southwretenn
Marriotts
Larraine Wilson
Jeang
Phiagh
Tao
Haskell Varsity Defeats Junior College Team
The Haskell Varsity squad defeated the junior college team in a home game, with notable performances by Mayer and Viners. Scoring and minute details appear unclear, but the final score reflects a solid Haskell win on their home floor.
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House of Magic Show At KU Sparks Electric Show
Genepal Electrics presented the House of Magic show at the University of Kansas with students and Lawrence residents watching. Hoverman, a Brown University electrical engineering graduate, demonstrated devices including glowing tubes, a silcone “hully,” and a wireless light trick. The audience enjoyed stroboscopic wheels and a trained train voice command sequence.
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Veom
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Hower
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House OF Muncie
Ray Verbitis
Citation for Capper Farm Bureau honors retiring Kansas Senator
The Farm Bureau Federation plans to honor retiring Kansas Senator Arthur Capper after 30 years in the Senate. As retiring chairman of the agriculture committee, he will attend the Atlantic City session of the farm bureau to be praised for his long service and leadership.
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Farm Bureau Federation
Kansas
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Eudora Social Group Notes January Meeting Plans
The community club details December and January gatherings at local homes and venues. Names of attendees include Mr and Mrs Herman Behr Thenybers, Mr and Mrs Clarence LoMn, Doris Ann, Herman Dolisack family, and others. Events feature dinners, dances, and a church committee meeting led by Mrs Milfred Ent with several members credited.
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Frank Sommer
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Mary
Reading Club Dinner at the Generals Home
The January meeting of the reading club was held at the home of Mrs Geral Greadilies with a 7 o clock dinner. Members present included Mr and Mrs Segree Gerstenberger, Mr and Mrs Pred Rothterger, Mr and Mrs Leyonburr, Mr and Mrs oeena Care, Fuller, Lawrence, Mr and Mrs Erwin Kenge, Mr and Mrs Ho Wowtant, Mr and Mrs Jay Mise, Oscar Lo Me and Mrs William Minter, and Miss He ine Bosts. Prizes were awarded to Loukhviz Henriette Scard Ray Miller and Fritz Rehberger. The next gathering is planned as a luncheon at Ye kamp oof Mrs Hewin Rares with Christmas gifts.
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