Rural Development Plan Faces Threat of Cutbacks
Washington reports on the US Rural Development Program begun in 1955 to raise living standards in backward counties. It cites examples in West Virginia Ohio Oklahoma North Carolina and other states. Despite a 2 million dollar yearly budget criticism from Rep Whitten urges shifting funds to salary hikes. Senate action could restore funds though program faces liquidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Evson
Washington
United States
Lewis County
W.va
Choctaw County
Okla
Monroe County
Ohio
Watauga County
N.C
Eisenhower
U.S
Aas
Fisenhower
House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee
Jamie L. Whitten
D-Miss
Whitten
Senate
Radio and TV Listings From June Broadcast Schedule
The page catalogues station lineups for WDAF KMBC WREN and others with daily show tags, times, and program names across news, sports, entertainment and cartoons. It notes specific broadcasts such as KMBC sports, WDAF News, and WREN Night Watchman along with early morning and late night segments.
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WDAF
KMBC
WREN
KPKU
WDAK
KMBL
Newa Wren
Morgan Healte
WTAF
KMECH
ATS
Orioles
KSMBU
KMHO
Tello
Morgan Beatty
WDAP
K_F.K.U
WDA
Chuck Ennis
Tig
KMAU
Byu-Wdaf
Kato Dilson
Claaste
Three Star News
Sky King BU
Ford Theatre
State Trooper
News
Sperts
Weather Girl
Star Theatre Theatre
Cross
Tonight
Jimmy Dean
K. C
Garry
Moore Shaw
Arthur Godfrey
Elizabeth Jai
Mias
Brooke
Tennessee Hirnie
Matines Theatre
Deb Crosby Shaw
Seeray Stern
All-Star Theatre
Imarty Shaw
Doug Edwards
Sergeant Preston
Propla
Frontier
Dragnet
Caode
Men of Anapolis
Crusader
Sportsirl
Nyoh-Star Theatre II
Pansport
K. C. Sportlight
Startiog News
Late Shiow
The Plucky Dutch as Valuable Neighbors in Wartime Aid
Basil L. Walters lauds the Netherlands as exemplary allies and good neighbors. He notes WW II losses, Rotterdam devastation, and the 1933 floods, yet highlights Holland's prosperity, health, cleanliness, and cooperative spirit toward visitors and allies.
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Rotterdam
Indonesia
Holland
Walters
Teen-Age Music and the Myth of True Love
The piece critiques teen age songs that claim adult worlds mistreat and misunderstand youths. It notes repeated themes of puppy love versus real passion, and predicts many romances mature with time. It suggests adults rarely sympathize but understand later when they have their own teens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juliet
Junior
Global concern over nuclear tests and Asian impact
The piece argues widespread worry about continued nuclear tests. It notes Asians, especially Japanese, feel singled out and used as guinea pigs by testing nations. Experts warn atmospheric contamination could affect the world, urging international control as the sensible remedy. An aside mentions workers' coffee breaks and productivity.
City Government Debate Echoes Over County Lines
Readers weigh in on the switch from mayor council to a commission manager system in Lawrence. George M argues the city has advanced under current leadership, criticizes past management, and urges broad support for petitions. The note also commends Jim Wigglesworth as city manager and praises the Journal-World for balanced coverage.
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City Government Matter
Journal-World
Lawrence
Cetera
East Texas
Jim Wigelesworth
Sovreign Peepul
George M
Ky. St
RED Cross
Douglas County
American Red Cross
Bill Hough
E. A. McFarland
Harald ©. Fisher
Frances Correa
Petria N. Twente
Marcella Wolfson
Katherine S. Mitchell
Nina Griswold
City Panhellenic Council
George Docking
Martha Peterson
K.A
Charles Banning
Merril Henry
Lottie Anderson
John Mettners
Loring Dalton
Don Phelps
K.U
American Federation of Teachers
John Ise
Granada
van Johnson
June Allyson i
Patee
Errol Flynn
Edward G. Robinson
John Garfield
Ida‘ Lupino
Lee Remick rises as Kazan's latest discovery
At 21 Lee Remick gains notice after Kazan signs her for five more pictures following her debut in A Face in the Crowd. The Manhattan-born actress trained in ballet and learned acting on the job while portraying a naive Arkansas baton twirler who captivates a film idol. She seeks a skilled teacher to hone her craft.
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New York
Lee Remick
Faféy
Elia Kazan
Lee
Kazan
Mfr
Manhattan
Pye
Arkansas
Andy Griffith
Palm Ave
Auto trade underpins Leavenworth economy
Auto dealers hosted a city meeting revealing the industry’s $3 million yearly in new and used car sales, supporting over 200 jobs with about three quarters of a million in payroll. Including service, repair, and parts, the total impact could double or triple, with new auto business building worth nearly $600,000 since World War I.
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Leavenworth
Heln
Tleares
Ledwermworth
Picnic and Circus Sparks in The Man Who Carried The Torch
In a fragmented note filled with whimsy the piece contrasts enduring summer rituals. It recalls long drives and golf, childhood picnics with a circus, and a divorce tied to an attempted arson. The tone blends humor with odd social observations from a period newspaper page.
Quiz Q and A Rivals Classic Facts and Figures
A reader supplied quiz round covers history and symbols. Questions include the Black Hole of Calcutta casualties, cross forms, hummingbird eggs, Mata Hari’s real name Margaret Zell, Montcalm and Wolfe at the Plains of Abraham, and how a congressman at large is elected by statewide voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mata Hari
Margaret Zell
Canada
Plains of Abraham
Bible Verse: Man Ought Always to Pray and Not Faint
A brief devotional note emphasizes Luke uses the phrase to encourage persistent prayer. The verse urges steadfast faith and endurance in prayer through daily spiritual practice.
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Luke Tit
KU Alumni Week Highlights and Wartime News 1917
The column recalls University of Kansas events from 1017 and 1917. It notes gatherings at Mrs George Docking and other hostesses, exhibits at Watson Library, Fraser Hall antiquities, and a 50 year teaching milestone for M W Sterling. National Registration Day details for 1917 are included with a Civil War veterans parade.
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K.U
Prairie Acre
Blake Hall
Watson Library
Lawrence
Dyche
Fraser-Wilcox
Fraser Hall
Fowler Shops
Fine Arts
Chemistry
Haworth Hall
Marvin
M. W. Sterling
Oread Training School
John Holmes
Oread
Ida May Polson
Arthur Allen
Navy
Army
National Guard
J. M. Challis
Atchison
Frederick Funston
South Park
Veterans Drum Corps
Charles McCurdy
Spot Cash Grocery
Saturday Evening Post
League of Curtis Salesmen
Nellie Beamer
Garland Luniveth
John Beamer
Buffalo
Kas
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Buesel
NEA Service, Inc
W. C. Simons
The
Wolf Company
Sixth and
New Hampshire Streets
Kansas
Dymatt
Douglas
Malelaexhare
Postoffice
Lawrence Am Close
Associated Perens
Audit Bureau of
Associated Presata
Chia
RADIO
Wdaf-Tv
Mac TV
Al“Owsm
U. S
Basil L. Walters
Knight Newspapers, Inc
Hal Boyle
Sam's
Nettie M. Wismer
J. F. Schubert
Agnes A. Murray
W. R. Terrell
Karl M. Krelder
John P. Peters
G. E. Manahan
M.D
Frances Leekron
Barbara Burnett
H. C. Brinkman
Phillip $. Commons
Wildlife
Walt
Calcutta
Old Home Town
T.V
Bird Lafe
DOB
Lawrence National Bank
F.D
Channel 9
Paul Coates
America
Ace
Gerald Mohr
Christopher Storm
Vienna
Kmbc-Tv
Kansas City
Randy Stuart and
Alan ‘Ale Jr
Biff Baker
U.S. A
Biff
Loulke Baker
Europe
Biffs
Randy Stewart
Alan ‘Hale
Uncle Sam
Bife Baker
U. SA
Meas
Round Corner Drug Co
Mel Fisher
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