Hoover Commission revival eyed by party leaders
Republican and Democratic senators expect a fresh look at Hoover Commission reports during the 1953 session. Some privately doubt Congress will diverge from prior reorganization stances, while others urge extending the President's power to submit plans. Senate committee notes Congress has acted on about 90 percent of the recommendations.
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Humboldt High School Project Opens for Public Inspection
Humboldt East building remodeled and expanded at a cost of more than 366,000 will be open for public inspection Sunday afternoon. Three floors of the old building remodeled and a new fire-proof wing added. The larger wing houses a gymnasium with 1,200 seating. The smaller west wing houses a modern vocational agricultural center with a slaughter room an industrial arts shop and substantial classrooms. Another addition is a multi-purpose room with kitchen and dining facilities for 150 persons.
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Christmas Santons Brought From Europe At New York Book Shop
In New York the Guild Bookshop stages an exhibit of santons and creches from Europe. Richard Lang, who plays Christ in Oberammergau, crafted a Bethlehem stable scene. Some creches await placement until January 6 per European custom. Joan Pierrepont notes santons mirror Christmas trees in America as centers of family and church celebrations.
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Moscow Press Attacks Officials Over Dressing Up Reports
The Moscow press condemns officials called win dressers for padding reports and misrepresenting factory output. Several officials faced trial for sending fictitious production figures. A factory director claimed 100.8 percent of monthly plan, but actual output reached 732.9 percent, with inferior goods produced. he was sentenced to five years.
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Rubber costs cut in Penang Malaya say US Rubber official
An American upplier executive from United States Rubber Co cites high rubber costs in Malaya Penang and praises modern chemical and agricultural research as a potential salvation for the rubber industry. He notes United States Rubber Co shipping latex in concentrated form yields higher sheet rubber prices.
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Cave Entertainers Visit to Sign Cafe Acts in Missouri
An article notes Rudy Turilli visiting Missouri to sign cafe entertainers for an IP help long tour at the Cavern. It mentions beboppers might energize the venues and offers a Christmas subscription to the Journal by mail or carrier. It hints at plants and animals having ancestral connections.
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Santee ACUDA steam marathon eyed by Life Magazine
Wes Santee race at Tonganoxic to Lawrence attracts Life Magazine interest though holiday press load delays coverage. Acacia president Farrel Schell notes no date change, but a rematch possibility exists if Santee races again, with talk of future indoor season prep and potential Life coverage.
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Unbeaten Phillips Oilers face Denver Central Bankers on road
The Phillips Oilers AAU basketball team on a 12 game streak embarks on a six game road trip into the Rocky Mountains and Pacific Northwest to meet Denver Central Bankers and Peoria Caterpillar Diesels. Coaches Tom Scott and players Clyde Lovellette and Chuck Darling are highlighted as top performers in this feature preview.
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Education Tops the List for KU Grad Degrees
The University of Kansas awarded more graduate degrees in education than any other subject. More than 26 percent of 4,899 total graduate degrees since 1952 come from education. Dean E. Anderson notes many graduates come from other areas. education degrees peaked at 487 in 1930-39. Degrees include MA, MS in Education, MEd, MMEd, Specialist, EdD, and PhD.
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County CROP Drive Ends With Shortfall on Goal
Dough Rural Overseas Program fund drive netted 2505.56 dollars, treasurer Fred Bremer said today, nearly 895 dollars short of the 3400 dollar goal. Some workers have not turned in funds yet and he expects about 200 dollars more. Money will buy dried milk for overseas needy, equaling 76 barrels instead of the planned 100. Lawrence residents contributed 1841.64 dollars and rural residents 663.92.
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Wichita Man Killed in Fredonia Crash
Wichitan Emmett Parker, 29, of Wichita, was killed in an auto wreck near Fredonia in Greenwood County Friday night. Companion Jimmy J. Pemberton, also of Wichita, was seriously injured. Parker drove and apparently lost control, striking a bridge abutment on Highway 6.
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