Evidence Points to Prosperity in 1957 Despite Inflation Fears
New York reports economists expect 1957 to set fresh records with higher GNP and robust consumer buying. Inflation is seen as the main risk, though price rises may be moderate. Government actions on credit, wages, and fiscal policy are explored as buffers to rising costs.
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New York
Eisenhower
Congress
Federal Reserve Board
L. L. Colbert
Chrysler Corp
Department of Commerce
F. W. Dodge Corp
New Year's Greeting From Pasadena Announces 68th Tournament
Pasadena prepares for a mass crowd as the 68th Tournament of Roses unfolds with the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl. Sixty three flower covered floats traverse a five mile route through a city packed with spectators and grandstands. An ancient iron blade, judged 5,000 years old, was found in an Egyptian pyramid.
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Pasadena
Calif
Four feared drowned in Michigan lake mishap
On New Year’s Eve two cars vanished after ice broke on Houghton Lake. John Whorley of Lansing reached shore to report one car sank. the second carriage carried three, including Albert Sohn. About 300 volunteers searched the 20 000 acre lake for Arthur Klatt Mrs Klatt and Doreen Butler of Lansing.
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Hqughton
Eak Tich
Michigan
John Whorley
Lansing
Houghton Lake
Whorley
Albert Sohn
Sohn
Arthur Klatt
Doreen Butler
Violence in Lecompton's Saloon Duel of 1850s Era
A century ago Lecompton, then the Kansas Territory capital, saw a noisy scene at the Virginia Saloon. Keeper Locknane and boarder Sherrard clashed over board payment, plates flew, and Locknane threatened to shoot Sherrard. Moore and Sherrard's ally carried revolvers as the clash escalated with exposed eyebrows and ringing gunfire. The episode unfolds with bystander danger and a tense chase through the saloon, reflecting the town's fraught politics between pro and anti slavery factions.
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Lecompton
Douglas County
Kansas Territory
Virginia
Keystone Cops
Locknane
Sherrard
Mr. Sherrard
Moore
Kansas
New Kansas Map Puzzles Lawrence Residents
A Rand McNally atlas map shows Lawrence as a rail hub with routes through Kansas Territory, Topeka and Indian Territory. The 1876 context includes Custer, Cody, Tilden and Hayes, while Lawrence’s growth centers on KU’s new building later Fraser Hall. Wichita and Dodge City rise in size elsewhere.
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Kansas
Lawrence
Kansas Pacific Railroad
Kansas Midland
Topeka
St. Louis, Lawrence
Custer
Little Big Horn River
Montana
William Cody
Fifth Cavalry
Samuel J. Tilden
Rutherford B. ‘Hayes
Hayes
White House
Kansas University
Fraser Hall
Leavenworth
Atchison
Osage City
Hutchinson
Cowtown
Wichita
Dodge City
Community urged to protect Lawrence elm trees
Lawrence entomology expert Dr. Robert E. Beer warns drought and disease threats endanger hundreds of elms. He outlines a plan including tree health, pruning, and mid April DDT spraying to curb bark beetles and prevent a Dutch elm disease epidemic. He urges community cooperation to safeguard the American elm urban canopy.
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Lawrence
Robert E. Beer
Kansas University
Kansas
Beer
Europe
New England
Denver
Kansas Entomological Commission
Beers
Christmas Notes From Osawkee and Nearby Families
Readers share holiday visits among the Osawkee area, with relatives from Omaha Emporia Topeka and Bloomington. Families gather for meals and parties, while church and Legion groups hold festivities and send greetings, as residents recount travels and guest arrivals during the season.
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Ruben
Colton
Cult
Dorothy
Iishie
Ura Neekin
David Nicklin
Omaha
Gusaint
Arth-Myers Old
Lanes Summit
WSECS
Vehareh
T. Edmonds
Hostess Group
Kenneth Lewton
Bloomington
Ind
Ronald Larson
Kansas Power and Light Co
IGQF
Rebekahs
Leavenworth
A. W. Johnson
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Bud Adams
Ant
Lawrence Elm
Pete's
America
B. P. O. Elks
Fred Frey
Oskaloosa
Kharnes
Eid
George Aroretedd
Bethel
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Wichit
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Bert Hague
Valley Falley
Hagge
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Presen
Patrick
Mamie Eisenhower
Say
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McLouth
Miosts
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Lowell
Bremerton
Wash
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Ft. “Meyers
Fla
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Beatrice, Neb
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Clay Center
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Graruiview, Mo
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Douglas County Building and Loan
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