Mama on safari a self sufficient dotty drama in Africa
Robert C. Ruark recalls Mama on safari in Africa. He portrays her as fearless in travel yet comically insecure, chasing avocados and pate de foie gras, battling insects, and posing as official photographer while navigating tents, dhows, bazaars, and hotels from Mombasa to Tanganyika.
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Mama
Idoas
Aly
Melille
Nairobi
Matissa
Rover
Kenya
Tanganyika
Nuall Beach
Mombasa
Mawingo
Nanyuki
Sindbad
Malindi
Elephant
High Bush
Madam Barna
Calcutta
Question on legality of former penal board member
Topeka reports Sen. John Murray questions whether Vernon Barrow served illegally on the State Board of Penal Institutions after the 1955 confirmation was delayed. An Atty. Gen. opinion said a vacancy exists if the Senate fails to confirm a governor’s appointee, requiring a new appointee, but Barrow remained in place until July 26, 1956 when he became a parole officer.
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State Board of Penal Institutions
John Murray
R . Leavenworth
Atty
John Anderson
Senate
Anderson
Murray
Vernon Barrow
Penal Board
Barrow
Fred Hall
Period questioned salary legality in 1955 to 1956
Murray questioned the legality of paying his salary for the period from 1955 through July 16 1956 and whether all actions of the penal board in which he took part were illegal and void. The exchange raised questions about legality and authority in the board's actions.
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Murray
Anderson
Penal Board
Kansas electrical contractors launch new engineering scholarship
The Kansas chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association will give 500 dollars annually to the KU Endowment Association for two 250 dollar scholarships. Two Kansas high school senior boys entering engineering at KU next fall will receive the awards, with a reaward for the better student in 1958-59 and future freshmen eligible if they pursue electrical engineering and maintain a B average. The Welland Canal between Lakes Ontario and Erie spans 27 5 miles.
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Kansas
National Electrical Contractors Association
Kansas University School of Engineering
House Agrees On Interest Proposal Inactive State Funds
The House State Affairs Committee backed a plan to charge 1 percent interest on 80 percent of about 70 million dollars in inactive state funds held in banks. It would yield roughly 500 thousand dollars yearly, with 15 million dollars allowed for active accounts and a 60 day withdrawal notice after 12 months. The remaining 20 percent would be callable without interest.
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Topeka
House State Affairs Committee
Damage suits filed against City of Tonganoxie
Two suits totaling 17 500 filed in Leavenworth County District Court against the City of Tonganoxie for property damage. Nick Marel seeks 13 000 for permanent damage and drainage changes caused by street grading. He claims market value loss 8 000, water course damage 3 000, and access elimination 2 000. Harold Steffen seeks 2 000 for market value loss, 1 500 for water course damage, and 1 000 for access elimination.
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Leavenworth County
Tonganoxie
Nick Marel
Harold Steffen
Paper Firm Advances Boxed Goods from Kansas to California
The Lawrence Paper Co. grows from scrap to finished corrugated boxes and jars. Innovations include corrugated Mason jars, asphalted shipping boxes, a cream box with a spill spout, and peach lugs. The plant employs about 350, runs 24/7, and earned a 1.68 million dollar payroll. The firm houses a mill, a box factory, and offices with modern amenities.
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Iowa
San Francisco
Coatat
Irving Hill
Ball Bros
Unil
United States
Kansas University
Jayhawk
IBM
Harley Yoder
C. Hesse
Ihose Sales
John Crown
Crown
Col Lawrence
Martin Jost
Lou Hammer Ie
Déan Cain
Roy W. Rogers
Ace OO Ie
Lawrence Paper Co
Kansas Industrial Development Commission
Apa
Wellsville Vote Set for Fluoridation Equipment
Wellsville citizens will vote on Monday on fluoridation equipment for the city water system. The City Council called a special election with polls open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the fire station.
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Wellsville
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Doagi Quan
Adams
AP _Newsleaters
House
Gorstrach
Paret
Roger White
Justin Hill
U. S. Fish and. Wildlife Service
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Hornberger
Lawrence National Bank
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Maas
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Olson Plumbing & Wiring
Owen Sneegus
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Cooper- Warren Mortuary
New Hampshire
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