Foreign Journalist Reassesses U S Women on Visit
A Yugoslav journalist in Washington recounts his panel impressions of American women. He notes initial misperceptions, later praise for their morals, and comparisons to European norms. He shares reflections on household roles and cultural greetings learned abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Qwaa
Avas
Danilo Lekic
Lekic
Lekics
Belgrade
Franja Knebls
Djuka (George) Julius
Julius
Politika
Yugoslavia
Thast
Chicago
Policing Twist In Compton Job Application
In Compton California applying for a police job is framed as an offense. The city’s economy minded department uses standard booking forms for applicants and fills the violation space with Police applicant to fit the required facts.
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Compton
Calif
Obscured Patient Addresses Dotted Across Memorial Hospital Notices
A fragment lists multiple patients and addresses associated with Memorial Hospital in De Soto Sunflower Overland Park and nearby towns. Names include Paul Earnhart, El mira Hatcher, Dorothy Bond, Oscar Miles, Joan Simmons, Nora Harris, Charles Glasscock, Anna Arnett, Dorothy Sannin and others. Several entries mention babies born to mothers at various streets and towns. The text displays dismissals and ongoing patient notes with scattered street addresses and locality labels.
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Paul Earnhart
DeSoto
Elmira Hatcher
Lecompton
Dorothy Bond
O. St
Oscar Miles
del. St
Joan Simmons
Sunflower
Nora Harris
Perry St
Charles Glasscock
Elm St
Anna Arnett
University Dr
Dorothy Sannin
Max Willer
4Th St
Marriage Licenses Issued In Probate Court
Marriage licenses issued in Probate Court include Charles F. Scanlon 24 of Lawrence and Billie R. Loflin 22 of Fredonia with John Mason 26 and Katheryn M. Hayes 21 of Kansas City.
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Charles F. Scanlon
Lawrence
Bildie—R
Lawrence Centennial Horse Show Crowds Cheer Young Rider
About 3,000 spectators watched the final Lawrence Centennial Horse Show. Wynona Rose failed to win in amateur five gaited after a shoe issue, while Gay Miner drew crowd support in equitation for her skill with Val Jean. Ann Maddox won Top Honor in the class.
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Lawrence
Wynone Rose
Gay Miner
Wichita
Gay
Drowning at local pool claims Waddell boy life
Hod son and three doctors failed to revive the Waddell boy at the pool as Pearson 14 helped pull him from the water. The tragedy prompted a fund for the family and paused horse show entries related to the boy. Funeral plans and survivors were not available.
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Solem
Hodson
Waddell
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Zimmer
Koelling
Pearson
Overland Park
Jimmy
Funk-Cooper-Warren
Lexington
Glen Allen Yoder
Yoder
J. P. Yoder
Prospect Ave
Journal-World
Tulip Bulbs Multiply Under Cobalt Radiation
University of North Dakota scientists told a biologists meeting that a single tulip bulb exposed to cobalt radiation may produce up to four blooming plants at once rather than one. Cobalt 60 was used in the experiments in Atlantic City New Jersey.
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Atlantic City
N. J
University of North Dakota
Woman Sues Over Husband Card Game Loss
In Sacramento a woman sought $8540 from recovery of her husband’s gambling losses. Judge Ralph McGee ruled against her, saying agreeing would permit all husbands to reclaim gambling debts.
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Sacramento
Calif
Ralph McGee
Helena Towne Found Dead in Barn at Towne Farm
Coroner rules death a self inflicted act after Helena Towne 61 was found hanged in a barn on the Towne farm southwest of Lawrence. Husband James Toyne reported despondency precedents. daughter heard activity that morning. Body taken to Ramsey Funeral Home with services planned for Thursday. Survivors include husband four daughters and three sons.
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Baldwin
Lawrence
L. K. Zimmer
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
James Henry Toyne
Rumsey Funeral Home
Paul Reid
Memorial Park Cemetery
Dorothy Root
Topeka
Martha Faler
Mary Ann DaPyrato
Fairfield
Evelyn Toyne
James Toyne
Alvin Toyne
Oakland
Calif
Sidney Toyne
Edith Henik
Yuma
Otto Luckan
Whale Dash Under Golden Gate Bridge Amazes Spectators
A giant whale surged under the Golden Gate Bridge for about 30 minutes. Onlookers on the bridge watched the creature spout and flip its tail, estimating its length at over 40 feet while it remained roughly 200 feet below in green water.
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San Francisco
Golden Gate Bridge
Deaths and Funerals Mrs May Thomas of El Cajon
Mrs May Thomas of El Cajon California died Monday at Mercy Hospital San Diego formerly of Lawrence She is survived by her husband H D Thomas daughter Esther Burns of Long Beach sons David and Don Thomas of El Cajon sisters Louise Badger of Lawrence Geneva Snell of Denver and Phillip Haycraft of Tulsa brother George Kirby of Denver and four grandchildren Graveside services set for 11 a.m Thursday at Oak Hill Cemetery
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May Thomas
el Cajon
Calif
Mercy Hospital
San Diego
Lawrence
H. D. Thomas
Esther Burns
Long Beach
David Thomas
Don Thomas
Ed Cajon
Louise Badger
Geneva Snell
Denver
Phillip Haycraft
Tulsa
Okla
George Kirby
Denver, Colo
Oak Hill Cemetery
Mary Grace Greenleaf Dies at 80 in Kansas City
Mrs. Mary Grace Greenleaf aged 80 died Saturday in Kansas City Missouri where she had lived the last 15 years. Born in Lawrence she previously lived in St. Louis and was a member of the Second Church of Christ Scientist in Kansas City. Survived by a niece and two nephews. Funeral services were held yesterday in Kansas City.
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Mary Grace Greenleaf
Lawrence
Kansas City
St. Louis
Second Church of Christ, Scientist
Walter F Wilmoth 59 dies in Kansas City
Walter F Wilmoth aged 59 died yesterday in Kansas City Missouri. He was born in Lawrence and served in World War I as a city patrolman and later as paymaster for a freight line. Survived by his wife Hila and two sisters, the service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mellody McGilley Eylar Chapel with burial in Pleasant View Cemetery Shawnee.
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Walter. F. Wilmoth
Kansas City
Lawrence
Westport Presbyterian Church
Hila B.wilmoth
Harry H. Craddock
Harley Shoemaker
Ventura
Calif
Mellody- McGilley-Eylar
Pleasant View
Shawnee
Mrs Ida Hackney Rites Held In Olathe
Mrs Ida May Hackney 81 died Sunday at County Convalescent Home. She formerly lived in Olathe moved to Lawrence about 30 years ago. She belonged to Eastern Star at Olathe and the First Presbyterian Church. Survived by son W D Hackney Stockton California a brother A J Cripe Pittsburg and five sisters G A Selby Hermosa Beach California Charles Loud ermilk Girard NL H Pearle Meyer Los Angeles Charles Abbey Dallas Texas W V Skinner Mission: funeral services were held Monday at Julien Chapel Olathe with burial in Olathe Cemetery.
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Ida May Hackney
Olathe
Lawrence
Eastern Star
First Presbyterian Church
W. D. Hackney
Stockton
Calif
A.J. Cripe
Pittsburg
G. A. Selby
Hermosa Beach
Charles Loudermilk
Girard
H. Pearle Meyer
Los Angeles
Charles Abbey
Dallas
Tex
W. V. Skinner
Julien Chapel
Cemetery
Market at a Glance Shows Wheat Strength and Mixed Cattle
Kansas City market report notes Wheat very strong with mill buying and strong cash markets. Corn and oats firm or mixed while hogs and steers show steady to modest declines. Produce prices include eggs at 60 cents and butterfat around 38 to 43 cents per pound with various poultry and cattle quotes across KC markets.
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K. C
Kansas City
Beltsville
K.C. Cash Grain
N. Y
USDA
Wall Street Gains Fueled by Steels and Aircraft Stocks
A buying boom in steels and aircrafts lifted the market in late trading as blue chip stocks rose. Douglas Aircraft gained about six points while many issues increased one to three points. Volume ran near year highs at roughly 2.7 million shares, well above Friday’s 1.98 million.
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Wall Street
New York
Douglas
Van Fleet Arrives in Manila for Four Day Fact Finding
Gen James A Van Fleet arrives in Manila as President Eisenhowers envoy for a four day visit to assess the Philippines role in the anti Communism effort. Officials promise continued support while the trip highlights regional strategy and coordination.
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Manila
James A. van Fleet
Eisenhower
Philippines
Kansas professor attends two Washington juvenile meetings
Miss Esther Twente of the University of Kansas returns from Washington after two meetings on juvenile delinquency. She attended a Health, Education and Welfare session and a Committee on Training and Personnel Advisory to the Children's Bureau. About 400 professionals joined the event led by Mrs. Oveta Hobby. An ermine is a stoat in winter.
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Esther Twente
University of Kansas
Washington, D.C
Department of Health Education and Welfare
Children’s Bureau and Public Assistance
Oveta Culp Hobby
Health, Education and Welfare Department
Drunkenness Fines Hit Oklahoma Man in Police Court
James Edward Wallace of Nowata Oklahoma was fined 15 dollars for drunkenness. Clarence Blevins of Meredith Hotel received a 20 day suspended jail sentence and six months probation on a similar charge. More than 58 000 tourists visited Turkey in 1953 including 1000 Americans.
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James Edward Wallace
Nowata Okla
Clarence Blevins
Meredith Hotel
Turkey
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George W. Knight
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Leslie Haynes
O. Wright
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
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Arthur Hobson
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Lee's Summit
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Journal-World Photo
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Golden Gate Whale
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