Imperfect Instruments and Landon Nominations
The piece discusses Alfred M. Landon's rising momentum as a Republican presidential contender, detailing the Kansas governor’s emergence from local mentions to inevitable nomination. It notes public oratory skill, party records, and the Cleveland convention’s revelations shaping the race, with brief references to Kansas wheat prospects and the Queen Mary’s foggy voyage.
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Pan
London
Alfred M. Landon
Cleveland
Landon
Landon telegram seen as unusual political document
Governor Landon’s telegram before the convention is likely to be remembered as an unusual political document. It impressed the convention and the nation, showing sincerity and courage and a desire to avoid ambiguity at the outset. He presents an open, fair platform and denies unknown or concealed views.
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Landon
Hamilton Speech Praised at Republican Convention
John Hamilton’s handling of the London candidacy before and during the Republican convention earns praise from radio commentators and writers for masterly performance, with emphasis on his speech and merit amid the Kan constraints.
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John Hamiltons
London
Hart Merit
Local People and Summer Plans Across Town
Old Home Town residents plan summer in Santa Fe and Missouri meetings. Walter Kagi to Chicago for work after graduating in electrical engineering. Several weddings and moves noted including Ruth Evelyn Kaub and Beulah Quinn Gowell. School duties shift as teachers enter summer programs and faculty assignments unfold.
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Anna M Jing
WE. Tenney
Sante Fe
N. M
Yenney
Li Wilson
H.W. Narramore
Harry
Helen Mateel
Ens
Narramore
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Finch
George Ford
Excelsior Springs
Lester Flory
York
Map Co
Flory
S. Hill
Kansas City
Cans Allen Harve
Harris
Harris Is Now 4 Theanineton
Sel Fowles
North Platte
Mro
New Hampshire
Bacon
Waship
States Patent Office
George Washington Univ
Oread High School
Miss Teachin
Will Te
Kate Daum
University of Iowa
Chicago University
Iown
Lizzie Sheldon
Lawrence
College of the of Bethany
Topeka
Bowersock Theater
Lady Windemere
Aon
Ernest Ronald Mevng
Bert Lytell
Utmed
Poor Pa by Clalpe Callan
A fragmentary rural note describes a prize beauty leaving Jim and his salary rise on the same day, with garbled lines about family and fortunes. Names and specifics are unclear, reflecting damaged OCR text from a local page.
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Clalpe Callan
Jim
Masi
Jims
Lawrence Today in History and Local Notes
Twenty five years ago a Lawrence couple Frieda Daum and Dr Harold C Urey wed in Kansas City and she resumes work in Spokane while he plans a Tacoma home. Capper runs for governor as heat prompts coatless sermons. Boy Scouts plan weekly hikes and honor director Gurney Cross. two families endure an accident and a small wedding on Connecticut Street with plans for summer travels.
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K. U
John H. Kelsey
Lawrence
Stimpson
Edwin F. Stimpson
Wheeler-Osgood Lumber Mill
Tacoma
Frieda Daum
Harold C. Urey
Baltimore
X. F. Daum
H. FE. Wolfe
Topeka
Spokane
Wash
Capper
Kan
Arthur Capper
Daily Capital
Farmers Mail
Andrew Belin
Furston
Belin
Spaulding
Lr. Anderson
Usgcia
Sanborn
Gurney Cross
Cross
Missouri
Dorothy Power
Roy Power
Brayton Plains
Mich
Hess
Fortieth anniversary items and college closes noted
Fortieth anniversary notes from Triday June 12 mention Miss Rebecca Heming leaving for the Taratangua Assembly in Ottawa with her mother and Mrs Major Win. Ware visiting in Kansas City. Robert Morrow and wife, once Terence residents now in El Reno, are seen as old friends here. C J Moore travels to Osage Kan to edit the Otoga Herald at Has Closed. The Central College at Enterprise has closed its doors after a brisk start, criticized as an unnecessary mushroom college. A special Leavenworth train for Ti ners departs Union Pacific depot at 8:0 a m, offering visits to Soldiers Home and other attractions. The FLA council honors Mrs Flora Crum with a leather upholstered rocking chair after a speech by Mr Todd Sweeney. Ernest Robinson tops his class of sixty and secures a Brockley hospital appointment in Philadelphia.
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Rebecca Heming
Teachers” Institute
Ottawa
Major Win. Ware
Kansas City
John Brimham
Bullene
Robert Morrow
Terence
el Reno
Ohi
C.J. Moore
Oteze
Kan
Otoga
Enterprise
Lane University
Ey Hamlet
Union Pacific
Sih
Leavenworth
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Government Fort
Korman
Crum
Ernest Robinson
Brockley Hospital
Philadelphia
Robinson
Gypsy Weather and a Mystery in the Tower Room
Hope Joris isolates herself in her room amid fear and grief, while Dirk and Mary piece together clues about her estrangement from family, rumors of a ghost, and the troubling presence of Rupert. Dirk plans to notify Hope’s father as doctors prepare to visit and assess her condition.
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Hope Joris
Rupert
Ruy
Meureonia
Hopertin
Tark
Hope
Mary
Dirk
Mister Rupert
Mistery Rupert
Exer
Ince
Noca
Collision on Highway 59 Near Lawrence No Injuries Reported
Vehicles driven by ALM Jetbers of Coffeyville and dr EL Rumes bury of Ottawa collided late last night on AS So highway 59 south of Lawrence. All occupants escaped injury according to the sheriff s office. Also mentions a Sales Tax Produces Columbus Ohio and an odd retail phrase.
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Coffeyville
EL Rumesbury
Ottawa
Lawrence
Sheriff's Office
Plans For Party By Macy Graham Bonner
Quacko discusses Mrs Fine Duckling and her admiration for Mr Quacko. Mrs Quacko remains proud yet pleased while avoiding details. Willy Nilly contemplates his next task as the scene shifts.
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Macy Graham Bonner
Quacko
Mante
Fine Duckli
Mrs. Fine Duckling
Mr Quacko
Mrs. Quacko
Quacko Hosts Surprise Party For Busy Friend
A whimsical exchange hints at Mrs Quacko planning a party to honor Mrs Fine Ling, described as very busy but likely to attend. Willy Nilly agrees plans should begin soon to fit everyone in.
Fragmented New Deal Era Snippets and Local Oddities
A jumble of clipped items recounts political rhetoric about the New Deal, shifts in policy since March, and talks of protecting workers from foreign competition. Local curiosities follow, including a mystery well in a town, a sign-post arrest mix-up, a Denver man’s car theft charge, a preacher planning his own funeral, and a humorous garble about an officer and a suspect describing hair.
The Pattern of Life Conflicts in Young Pilots
A study discusses how youth exuberance and pride give way to experience and responsibility in pilots. It notes the shift from physical perfection to defect and from ambition to cautious judgment, with economic pressures and family duties intensifying inner conflict. The culmination is functional disability, suggesting social solutions beyond medicine.
Fragmented read: unclear text on caation and lens occupancy
Readable fragments describe an unclear situation about a caation surviving amid other terms and mentions Lens. No clear entities or actions emerge from the distorted OCR snippet.
Dairy Tour Set Across Douglas Shawnee Counties
A county 4-H dairy tour unfolds Tuesday in Douglas County and Wednesday in Shawnee County. Led by Extended Dairy Specialist Seath, the event visits multiple farms including Martin, Wiggins, Ambrose Birds, and Harton, with dairy judging, fittings, and breed demonstrations. A noon lunch is planned at Six Lake with judging demonstrations by Mostey.
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Douglas County
Tuvetay
Dune Lt
Shawnee County
P.M. Seath
Extensioe Miryiin
Planet Air Farms
Martin Farm
Willow Springs
Martin Miler
Dim Wiggins
Aasen
Ambrose Birsey
Harton Farm
Bi Springs
Foi Shawnee
Six Lake
Dnstraction
Mostey
Aviators Neurosis Noted by Dr. Armstrong
Edited for the New York Academy by Dr. Iago Galdston discusses a psychoneurosis seen in aviators. The study screened pilots for constitutional fitness and gave periodic examinations to identify functional disturbances caused by psychological pressures.
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The
New York Academy
Iago Galdston
Armstrong
Armstyenkc
Kansas University Cheers Landon Alumni Honor
Chancellor E. J. Lindley of the University of Kansas sent a telegram to Alf M. Landon, an alumnus of KC, praising his achievement and expressing pride in the state and alma mater. The 50,000 strong KU family, scattered across the region, offered best wishes.
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Lindley
University of Kansas
Alf M. Landon
K. UL
E. 1
Campaign Photo Saved for Governor Race Prize
A large image of Governor Alf M Landen from the 1954 campaign was saved by Dr Edward Bumgardner who brought the Landen picture to the Journal World office this morning. Several copies circulated statewide and those who saved them now face valuable prizes.
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Alf M. Landen
Journal- World
Edward Bumgardner
Landen
Journal-World Office
Rees
Little Miss Lawrence Contest At Granada Theatre
Sixty entrants in the local junior bathing beauty revue will appear on the Granada stage at 9 Sunday night. Three out of town judges will select 30 from the group for a $1 prize pool. The 50 finalists return next Thursday for the title “Little Miss Lawrence of 1956” with six winners, including a loving cup for the top prize and other prizes for the runners up.
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Granada Theater
E. Schwahn
Dormitory site decision near Kaw University gift
Location for the new Kaw University dormitory funded by Mrs. J. B. Watkins remains undetermined after discussions involving Herbert Hare of Hares and Hare architects and Chancellor Lindley. An official site announcement is expected soon.
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University of Kaw
J. B. Watkins
Lawrence
Torday
Herbert Hare
Hares and Hare
Kansas City
Watkins
Eri. H. Lindley
Radio Programs and Orchestras Across June Listings
A fragmented radio guide lists WATJ and WRE programs with the Phil Levant Orchestra, several bands, choirs, and soloists. It mentions Melodies from Bilmore Oregon and Oreck, plus ensembles like Cummins Orchestra and Sileke’s res. Sunday features church choirs, news segments, and various musical acts.
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Orch
Ja Sturn
Bilmore Oreky
Intsfield
Oren
Fiove Orth
Vallee
Creh
Oreh
Pp Orenestra
Nos Orch
Baritane
WDAF
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