Grave inequity in defense costs and service terms
Readers Digest article by Francis and Katharine Drake argues up to 5 billion dollars a year could be saved by making military service more attractive. They urge higher pay based on skill, better housing, broader commissary goods, and improved livings to curb trained manpower turnover and reflect civilian standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reader's Digest
Francis
Katharine Drake
Digest
Drakes
Navy
Air Force
Merci Airlines
AFL CIO Merger Struggles Highlight Labour Unity Gap
The AFL CIO merger faces long standing differences over craft unionism and industry wide organizing. Analysts say leadership tensions and strategic disagreements delay full integration despite efforts and public reassurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AFL
CIO
Teally
Afl-Cio
Basketball Fever and Amateurs Remember a Classic
A fragment recalls amateur basketball scenes and the fervor of fans and players. The piece mentions a salty observer, Heeza Shinick, watching games with noisy enthusiasm and curiosity about fouls and extra points, reflecting on sports culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shinick
Tory
Mildeza ’Sindick
Fluoridation questions prompt reader concerns
In a letter to the Journal-World, a reader questions fluoridation, asks about fluorite use, and cites concerns about health effects. The writer cites Dr. Charles Dillon and reports claims on fluoride’s impact on teeth and bones, urging scrutiny of benefits versus risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal-World
Canada
Weston Price
Topeka
Clif Stratton
Charles Dillon
Dre-Dillon
Lawrences
Apology to Bonefish Fishermen Turns into Lesson
Hal Boyle writes about visiting Andros Bahamas and insulting bonefish fishermen as a novice. He tries bonefishing with Dave Roberts and Joe, sees no fish, and ends by apologizing to fishermen nationwide for underestimating their sport. He vows never to repeat the boast and jokes about cooking a future catch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andros
Bahamas
America
Andros Yacht Club
Dave Roberts
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Joe
Fresh Creek
Dave
Havana
Barbs on Blood Pressure and March of Dimes Notes
A fragmented column critiques medical routine and notes on the March of Dimes. It references a nurse taking blood pressure and humor about accuracy with a blindfolded patient, hinting at broader themes of health campaigns and public perception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence City
Rose Bowl Debut Date and Related Historical Qs
Quiz items ask when the first Rose Bowl game was played in Pasadena in 1902 Michigan versus Stanford. Other questions cover Eisenhower oath timing, Pompeii age in 79 AD, Colombia’s Pacific and Atlantic coasts, and Delaware and New Hampshire as first and ninth states to ratify the Constitution.
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Pasadena
Calif
Michigan
Stanford
Pompeii
Colombia
Delaware
New Hampshire
Bible Verse Mentioned For All People Prayer
A fragment references a Bible verse about a house or people called to prayer for all nations. The wording is unclear and appears garbled with stray characters and capitalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teaian
TVA System Passes Flood Peril Test
TVA engineers prevented over 3 million dollars in flood damage in January at Chattanooga and Oak Ridge EC installations. Heavy rains raised concerns, but coordinated dam operations kept Chattanooga crest under 40 feet. The program cited as justification for President Eisenhower’s river valley policy and TVA leadership’s future direction.
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Peter Edson
NEA
Washington
Tennessee Valley Authority
Chattanooga
Oak Ridge Atomic Energy Commission
TVA
Tennessee
Kentucky
West Virginia
Virginia
Knonville
Norris Dam
Pickwick
Johnsonville
Clingman's Dome
Clinch
Holston
Reed A. Elliot
Appalachian Highlands
Cumberland River
Alabama
Georgia
Mississippi
Eisenhower
Harry A. Curtis
National Guard
Red Cross
Dixon-Yates
Old Home Town Budgets, Births, Meetings in KU Area
KU reports 8,800 students enrolled while Melvin Molder 74 of Eudora dies of a heart attack en route to his doctor. City events include Elks dinner with 28 attendees, Girl Scout party plans, and a Kansas Senate constitutional convention vote of 25 to 15 against.
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Melvin Molder
Eudora
Elks Club
William O'Dwyer
New York City
Washington
Topeka
Girl Scout Organization
Lloyd Gaines
Ray Kirkpatrick
Helen
Barbara Harris
Earlene Kay Brokman
Phyllis Lowmany
Bobby Smith
Danny Graves
Kansas Senate
Army Co. M
K.U
F. Fe, Jones
South End
Mass. St
Walter Johns
Scott Holloway
Aera
The
Della Shhraeder
Minnie
Arthur
Fritzel
B. M. Howard
Bery May
Television and Radio Schedule Highlights for February
A dense listing outlines WDAF KMBC WREN KFKU and others with programming across multiple stations. Entries include news, test programs, game shows, cartoons, dramas, late-night movies, and a mix of children’s and family fare such as Mickey Mouse Club and Captain Kangaroo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WDAF
KMBC
Wren Kfku
WDAP
Wren
Tello- Test
Kmbu—Sporia
Wdaj
Morran Beatty
WEAP
Kflrlu
WRENS
Maret
KMBCH
Guy Lombardo
WDA
Wreba
CMBC
Newas Wren
K.F.K.U
KMGEC
Jaz
Nocturna Wren
Martin Block
Mickey Mouse Club
Somial Fh
Three Star News
Sky King
Three Star Sports
Warner Bros
T1o
Farm Report
Ramecog
K. C
Garry Moore
Orfams
the Daily Word
Whizzo
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Audit Bureau of Circulations
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Esa
Pte de the Rex Nav
Hal Boyle
Hal
Troost Lake
Kansas City
Faye Tonvin
Murrow
Chattam Hooga
Old Home Town
South Park
C. C. Carl
Kinkoy
Ruth Stoland
Josephine’ Marshall
Pi Beta Phi
W. C. Stevens
Chester Shore
Austin
Shiller Shore
Price
Charles Holmes
Hope
Wiles
Redbook
R. C. Manley
May Gardner
RADIO
Wdaf- 1
Nmau-Tv
Kcomo-Tv
PoMartnes
Toby
Oye Story Theatre
Barly
Markle
Mickey Mouse Clib
Laurel & Hardy
Gohlens
Sb Tire
Phage
Riley
Preston
Dim Tane Bengeri
Dingh Shore
Crarie Tihiten
Smfi
Ford
Fabiano
Monte
Luis
Soilie & Tate
T.V
Montgomery Ward
Bird TV
Hornberger
Green Brothers
G.A.C. Finance Corporation
Jayhawker Theatre
Massachusetts Street
Viking
Prescriptions
Round Corner Drug CO
Mel Fisher
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