Flood control plans debated by Reed and Pick in senate hearing
Kansas senator Reed and Army Engineer Maj. Gen. Lewis Pick testified on flood control policy. Reed pressed for smaller dams and broader conservation, while Pick defended large dam concepts. They debated Missouri plan revisions and the shift toward multiple small reservoirs versus a single big dam on the Kansas stream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranator Reed
Kansas
Lewis A. Pick
Army
Senate
Middle West
Pick
Reed
Army Engineers
Missouri
Caceola
Tuttle Orsa Kaneas
Bins
Kire
Kaw Valley
Silver Lake
Junction City
Our Turn on Winter Weather Across the Ocean
The piece contrasts American resilience with European conditions. It notes Americans are better fixed to endure winter and that Europe faces a milder winter but needs a good crop year. It mentions Kansas wheat snow and cold, and the idea that Americans can help by supplying food and shelter. It stresses preparedness and morale amid zero weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Atlantic
Kansas
Prelude to Progress Atchison Express Office Removal Hopes
The Atchison Globe notes progress as the old railway express office, an add on to the former union station, rises in status and the shuttering of the unused building renews hopes for tearing down the old station though no decision has been made. The piece frames Atchison as typical of Kansas towns where old structures must be removed before new construction can proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison Globe
Railway Express
Union Station
Atchison
United Nations route for U S aid rejected
Senate rejected Aid Henry Wallace plan to place American aid for Europe under United Nations control for disbursement. The proposal opposed direct U S funding to governments and faced criticism that handing funds to international bodies undermines national sovereignty and may repeat past disbursement issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wallace
Europe
United Nations
Senate
Mr. Wallace
Kansas sales tax surplus poses new legislative problem
The Kansas sales tax has grown from a 10 mil lion-dollar-a-year levy in 1937 to more than 30 million dollars annually. Lawmakers face distributing unexpected revenues and may reallocate funds to satisfy various beneficiaries. Voter pledges that the tax would ease other levies are recalled, suggesting discussion on honoring that promise. Harry Woodring’s Europe trip remains mysterious, possibly linked to a Truman mission. The Supreme Court reinforces church-state separation in schools, while Cripps warns Britain of grim times. Democrats consider Eisenhower for president, even if it means crossing party lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Harry Woodring
Europe
Truman
Absiene Reflector Letter Critiques Voting Practices
A Friendly City Absiene Reflector critiques election logistics suggesting ballots may include deceased names and absent residents, noting favors to Tendergast candidates and government guidance. The piece questions fairness while discussing adopting a new sizing system for children's clothing based on measurements from 6000 youths.
Review of world tensions and Cold War cautions
In a column weighing the intensifying Cold War, the author urges cool calculation to avoid a hot war while warning that communism threatens Western Europe. The piece endorses Marshall Plan economic rehabilitation, a western European unity, and vigilance against Soviet expansion, noting Czechoslovakia’s fate as a turning point.
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Oy Dewitt Mackerdg AP Pereigsewe
Anak Lersary
Beste Marabell
Acd
Europe
Asia
Western
Conchoslovaka
Czechoslovakia
Finland
Russia
Arma
Italy
Red Yugoslavia
France
Barbs and puzzles from a quirky column
A quirky column spins anecdotes about an Indiana girl swallowing a door key and escaping lockjaw, a Tennessee youth trapped in a phone booth during a call, and an offhand medical remark about businessmen working too hard. It ends with a social nod about how grouches could avoid crowds by staying away.
Old Home Town Hosts Linens And Birth News
Mrs Caryl J Dodds and Mrs F D Walters hosted a luncheon for daughters Miss Helan Dodds and Miss Virginia Walters. Mrs Sam Kelnall gave a linen shower for Miss Virginia St Clair. Dr and Mrs Wenfield Jones announced the birth of a daughter yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caryl J. Dodds
F. D. Walters
Helan Dodds
Virginia Walters
Sam Kelnall
Virginia St. Clair
Wenfield Jones
Twenty five years past birth and local club scene noted
A 25 year old birth is celebrated for Mr and Mrs G N Robeon with Kathryn McCal as a former. the community counts over 200 club women and more than a dozen literary clubs averaging twenty members each. Local figures include Mrs Eltis and others. Paola and Hesper visits are mentioned along with journalistic notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Friends In Council
Orphana
Ladion Snaleside
Ee Dunham
Paola
Frank Blechel
Eudora
John Woodward
Hesper
Court House
Charles Hildebrandt
Council Grove
J. M. Harper
Eeiy Arma
City Still Pays Civil War Debt in Frederick
Residents face three years left to repay a $200000 Civil War debt incurred in 1864 to save the city from Confederate troops. Banks funded the loan, with refinancings and bond issues over decades. City records omit exact remaining principal and total interest, but a city official estimates $360000 in interest paid to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Dubal A
A. A. Nicodemus
Fredjebt
Park College to Inaugurate Malott Zwingle March 31
Malott J. L. Zwingle, named sixth Park College president at Parkville Missouri, will be formally inaugurated in ceremonies March 31. Chancellor Deane W. Matott of the University of Kansas will speak at an inaugural luncheon marking the ceremony midpoint. Zwingle, ordained since 1928, earned degrees from Tennessee and Cornell and has served in Tennessee schools, UT, and as a regional USO director during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Zwingle
Park College
Parkville
Deane W. Matott
University of Kansas
Zwingle
Park
Presbyterian Church
University of Tennessee
Cornell
Tennessee
USO
Inaugural Luncheon And Services At College Event
Chancellor Malott will speak at the inaugural luncheon attended by national educators and college alumni and friends. The event continues with formal inaug ural services in the chapel. President Zwingle belongs to the American Association of University Professors, the American Personnel association, and the Phi Delta Kappa and Pi Kappa Phi fraternities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malott
Zwingle
American Association of University Professors
The
American Personnel Association
Phi Delta Kappa
Pi Kappa Phi
Community Notes From Eudora Social Circle
In Eudora gatherings, neighbors hosted potluck suppers and shared gifts at new homes. The Ladies Auxiliary discussed fundraising and hospital visits, while the monthly community club meeting featured softball player attendance and officer elections. Families from nearby towns joined Sunday activities and plays at local venues.
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Paul Reish
Kokomo
M. Hy Cox
Harrie Hale
Gardner
Adna Calleh
Kas Waroiker
Carerm Gerstenberger
Tans Waeida
Ralph Lehoude
Ran. Donald
Talend Lawson
Eudora
Sam Nein
Del
Bert Xels
Leavenworth
Steven Oldham
Larry
Topeka
Sire
Nets
Sra
Floyd Brocca
Betty Rose
Ality Hall
Pinyere An Quente
Tendany
John Karnaler
Harold Daughterty
Allen Westerhouse
Clyde Smith
Kannan City
Martin Abel
Larry Shotz
Wayne Harry
Lawrence
Gosdlet
Methodist Church
Walter Wilson
Weaver
Mien
Evelyn Cooper
Carl Neis
Clark Pringle
M. Setters
Kansas City
Miss Cooper
San City
Pringle
Setters
Mro
Arthur
Sam Neia
Arihur
Fiied Rivers
Jand
Junier Nels
Delbert Seis
Lawrence Memorial
Mea
Delbert Nets
Legion Auxiliary
Wea
Winster General Hospital
Topekin
Anita Stad~i
Elia Gerstenberger
Mra
Jesesit Grimmer
Clara Grondidier
Emma Mercier
Margaret Hagee
Baldwin News Visitors and Birthday Note in Topeka
Mrs. William M. Batch and Mrs. J. E. Meiser visit Topeka this week to see Mrs. Ratch’s daughter and her husband Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Mount Johnny of Edinburg Texas with guests Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Tunin. Mr. Ruchtry, a former Baldwin resident, recently celebrated his birthday anniversary. Mrs. Earl Yo e returned to her post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam M. Batch
J. E. Meiser
Topeka
Sire Ratch
Robert C. Mount Johnny
Edinburg
Tex
A. E. Tunin
Ruchtry
Baldwin
Earl Yoe
Baldwin Newsmix Of Weddings Deaths And Gatherings
Local items note engagements and weddings in Baldwin with Betty Houton and Wilfred Lyle Thompson set for Easter at First Methodist. Religious Emphasis Week events include sermons by Dr Eugene Frank and Dr Le La Miller. Death of Dean Howells brother Dean Howe reported. Baldwin residents plan attendance at services and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tal
Ber Eon
Mabel
At Weastemeyer
First Methodist Church
Westemayer
Guy Carl Elis
Cameron
Betty Houton
Wilfred Lyle Thompson
Kansas City
Firat Methodist Church
Baldwin
Ray. Carrol MecLaughlin
Fellowship Hall
Eugene Frank
Washington Avenue Methodist
Frank
Abuind
Dean Howe
Sarrs Hamete
Birmingham
van Nues
Calif
Panerat
Emporia
Irvin Greee
Barnells
Howell
Einude
Riverside Tailoring Class Series Concludes With Meeting
Riverside residents attended the fifth and final meeting of a tailoring class series hosted by Mrs Ben Kuwing. Attendees included Miss Dorothea Schirouder and several others. A birthday list for March was read, and games, ice cream, and cake were served at a Russell Wiley home gathering.
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Menth Dera
Riverside Howe
Theshone
Ben Kuwing
Dorothea Schirouder
Francia Plackwout
Clyde Kampehroder
Jack Kelter
John Richardson
Kawing
Wen Milv Hell
Kanan City
Varian Robertson
Russell Wiley
Wella
Carl Milter
Mary Marz Owen Mitchell
Stanley Hudie
Danny Wiley
Clarrix Springer
Jim
J. Bo Er
Burdick
Mexico
Tia Juana
San Diego
Los Angeles
Calif
Woof Brink
Radio Programs Air on Kmec 108 and WREn to REFRU 10
Radio listings detail evening programs across stations KMBC WRA N E d er and WDAF with reports from BC and WOAS Pro. It notes schedule blocks including news newscasts and entertainment like Life of Riley and Ford Theater. Local community mentions include the Nunemaker and Springer families, Shrine Hospital visit, and a Mardi Gras trip to New Orleans and Miami.
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Marsh
Eee
Var Teh
Wren—Eimer Davis
WDAF
Tisvwe
Wren
Tukon Burrows
Life of
Riley
KMRC
Mr Ace and
Jana
Truth Or Conseque Ren—Ganghunters
Brush Crech Fuller Air
Udy Canova
Eugene Nunemaker
Bismarck Grov
Clarria Springer
Mra
Clyde Kampachroeder
Cloyd Douglas
Line Wrurf
Sunday Cuesta
Linepringer
Mary Springer
Sontay
Rhdie Hucene Springer
Shrine Hospital
St. Louia
Velma Wales
Helen Koehler
Liberty
Iinds
Wesley
Albert
Frank Brine
Pebenars
Miani, Fla
Lamis
KMBC
New York
WPAF
Mane Wren
Muabe Wren
SO Wren
Senate Kmac
Eileen Farrell
Fone
Ana Wdaf
Ford Theater
Ato Kune
Charme Wren
MMC
Curtis Archer
Rutico
Ronald Colamas
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Recabilcates
Lebes
Bomber Audiversas
Europa
Supremes Court
Sir Stafford Cripps
Britain
Churchill
General Eisenhower
Presidential
Reflector -Chronicle
Tr'endergast Gang
Washington
Burletin
atill—Topeks State Journal
Hal Cochran
G. N. Robeon
Robson
Kathryn McCal
Merle McKinney
Mrr
Mire. FM
Tidrow
Eltis
X Press Cox
Sakh. Logan
Frederick, Md
Baldwin News
Riverside
Rexall
Beaman Beaman
N. T
Hanna's
Ham
Gustefson
Fok Aga
Reusch Watch Repair
Mass
Berry Tours
Baren Tour
Bermuda
Breamahip
Erviess
Downs Travel Service
Alabama
Kanone
Wright
Magnavox
Lawrence National Bank
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