July 4 Appeal urges Americans to reflect on freedom
The Theodore Roosevelt Centennial Commission calls all Americans to review and renew commitment to freedom on Independence Day. It stresses individual responsibility, cites Roosevelt quotes on democracy, and urges thoughtful reflection on America’s heritage and global example.
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Theodore Roosevelt Centennial Commission
America
Washington
Jefferson
Lincoln
Theodore Roosevelt
Teddy Roosevelt
Alaska becomes 49th state shocks Texas readers
Amarillo Daily News front page comments gauge Texas reaction after Alaska’s admission as the 49th state, ending Texas’ claim as the largest. Editors note Texans may boast but acknowledge Alaska’s huge size and the enduring “Lone Star” pride.
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U.S Senate
Alaska
Texas
U. S
Jilly
Daniel
Amarillo Daily News
Wes Fazard
Radara
Washington
Be Here to Recall and Prevent July Fourth Accidents
Officials warn of 411 arsons and numerous road mishaps during the upcoming holiday weekend. They urge individual caution to reduce injuries and fatalities, noting the need to remember the dangers as the long weekend approaches.
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Famies
Jack's Straws Every Boy Runs Away Once
Column humor by Jack Zimmerman on the rite of passage when a boy plans independence. A parent’s restraint and encouragement guide the escape, with two real runaways and returns as lessons.
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Jack
Jack Zimmerman
Moe As
Mr. Big
Clumsy Handling of Captured U S Soldiers by East Germans
AP analysis notes East German authorities mishandled nine American captives after a helicopter landed in East Germany. US officials label the move blackmail to force recognition of East Germany, with Russia denying direct responsibility and returning prisoners to East Germany. The piece contrasts this with China’s Nationalist government dealings.
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James Marlow
Associated Press
Washington
Dulles
United States
Seth
Suany
East Germany
Sowet
Bern
Seymour ‘Topping
Whoa
Ican
Russia
Chiang Fai-Stek
Formosa
China
Student advised to focus on specialty over broader studies
A doctor urged a medical student to concentrate on his chosen specialty rather than pursuing extensive theoretical and cultural subjects. The physician warned that expanding study areas could hinder progress in core medical training and practical expertise.
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Rockefeller Brothers Fund
Rlt
Schol
Firaman
Reconstruction plans ARILL Rasum Inland Abilene Street project
A 40 acre tract has been purchased to reconstruct a Main Street section as it appeared in 19th century boom days. The Abilene corporation, chartered as a profit entity, names Henry Bo Jameson as president and director, with the Abilene Refractor as its organ.
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Arill Rasum
Abilene Tonto, Inc
Henry Bo Jameson
Edictarelike Abilene Refractactor
Anticle
Lets Adams Do Job Again Face of White House Struggles
President Eisenhower shields Sherman Adams from a full public clash while Adams bears the burden of his own defense and weighs whether his continued usefulness as chief of staff remains intact. The piece notes Nixon’s lone public defense of the President and the staff choices shaping Adams blame or shield.
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Joseph Alsop
Washington
Eisenhower
Adams
Sherman Adams
White House
Roger Robb
Bernard Goldfine
Goldfine
Harris Committee
Louis Strauss
Robert Openheimer
Congress
Sen
William Knowland
Adams Kierbelf
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Harold Talbott
Eiisenhower
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Old Home Town Notes Highlight Local Births and Alumni
A collection of brief, era spanning items notes a new daughter for Mr and Mrs Charles Stough Jr named Sarah Margaret. a 50 year Hart family reunion in Tecumseh including Mrs Stella ilson of Lawrence. moves of Mr and Mrs William Jennings Bryan Turner to 817 Tenn St and then to 811 Tenn St. KU athletes cleared to play after Big Seven Conference clarified junior college eligibility. historical mentions include Glenn Cunningham’s Chicago AAU wins, Tenney’s death, Harold Fisher becoming Lawrence superintendent, and 1918 Fourth of July decorations and wartime meat shortages.
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Charles Stough Jr
Sarah Margaret
Samuel Hart
Ola Hart Dumtier
Tecumseh
Stella Ilson
Lawrence
William Jennings Bryan Turner
Bill
Deane Malott
Kansas
Marvin Small
Tom Sears
Gene Sherwood
Jack Eskridge
Don Fambrough
Chicago
Glenn Cunningham
Soldier Field
Wo Tenney
Massachusetts
Unitarian Church
Harold Fisher
Esther Sanders
Lone Star
South America
U. S
Barnim and Bailey Circus
Bible Verse Reflection Cited From Jeremiah 38 4
An old-style note presents Jeremiah 38 4 in a paraphrased form urging mercy and protection for the people rather than harm. The brief verse-centred item echoes a theme of compassion over force within a biblical quotation.
The Lyons Den On Film Wars and Risky Bets
Leonard Lyons recounts Hollywood wars and failed projects from Red Badge of Courage to Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. He notes volatile production tensions, shifting careers, and risky bets that shaped postwar cinema with producers directors stars and changing public taste.
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Dore Ichary
Leonard Lyons
Hollywood
Gottfried Reinhard
Picure
Dldot
Andean Coaster Turns 50 Linking Quito to Guayaquil
Hal Boyle notes Ecuador marks 350th anniversary of the Andean Taller coaster, a 287 mile rail line between Quito and Guayaquil built by Archer and John Harman with British funding. The route climbs to 26 000 feet, zigzagging through tunnels and bridges, reducing travel time from six hours to about eight and a half hours.
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Quito
Ecuador
Andes
Guayaquil
Pacific
Eloy Alfaro
Elow
Archer
John Harman
Archer Harman
Quito al Tam
Agrive
Riobamba
Urbina Pass
Riobiniba
Gurges
Huigra
Nariz del
Chandian
Guayaduil
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Dolph ‘'Sisnons
Associte
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Aderineme
Leo Buller
Wuisieess
Bimonus
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Caine
Jes
Omar Douglan
Cnayti
Sear
Buster
MacArthur
Little Brother
L.B
Old Home Town
Jeremiah
Lyons den
Audie Murphy
Hell
N.Y
John Huston
Lilli
Edwin Knopf
Charles Walter
Helen Deutsch
Knopf
Heala
Stephen Vincent Benet
RKG
Harold Rome
Josh Logan
MGM
Albert Hacker
Frances Goodrich
Jack Cummings
Stanley Donen
Hawketts
Howard Keele
Jane Powell
Ohnny Mercer
Gene de Paul
Michael Kidd
Sidney Franklin
Mrs. Miniver
Greer Garson
Walter Pidgeon
Mrs. Miniever
Miniver
Hal Boyle
Larry Allen
Feral Boyle
Latacunga
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Ambhato
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