Hoaxers Roam London Big Ben Pranks Admired by Tempers
Hal Boyle notes British pranksters target Big Ben and Westminster Bridge with daring stunts while police monitor the humor and danger. He recalls past capers at Oxford Lincoln College and a West End hoax involving a circular statue. A report on how authorities handle irreverent tricks and the public works surprise.
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Scotland Yard
Anis Son
Prrvarlilly Circus
Theney
Department of Public Works
Education funds urged as enrollments rise at Kansas University
Dr. Wilson Compton of the Council for Financial Aid to Education warns that college enrollments are set to double in ten years and operating costs exceed 3 billion dollars annually. He notes gifts have risen but says sustained funding is needed to educate six million students, with Kansas University expecting 17,000 students by 1967. Contribute to the Greater University Fund to help the university meet future needs.
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Wilson Compton
The
Council For Financial Aid To Education
Mission
Compton
Rock
Kansas University
Lawrence
Greater University Fund
Greater University
Public service limits questioned in school board case
A reader argues that a city rule barring anyone with ties to vendors from school board service eliminates many honest citizens. The piece questions whether part owners and suppliers to schools should be barred, warning safeguards must not become an obstacle to public service.
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John Chaney
Chaney
Calculated Risk of Spring Pranks at KU and K State
Last March there was doubt among Kansas University and Kansas State students about punishment for vandalism and panty raids after joint campus edicts. A Baker University incident showed the policy would be enforced promptly with suspensions for those involved, signaling stern action for any spring mischief.
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Kansas University Ynale
Franklin D. Murphy
5. U
James McCain
Kansas State
Murphy
McCain Bothi
K. WU
Baker University
Zorority
Ke Vein
Minister and criminal souls in murder debate
Mrs. William E. Craddock of 831 Ky. St. voices a church and state view in the Journal-World letters section. She weighs the minister who killed a man to save his own life against the criminal’s life of crime, arguing both possess eternal souls and deserve consideration in divine judgment.
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Journal-World
William E. Craddock
Becks noisy stand at union hearings yields little
James Marlow reports from Washington on Dave Beck, head of the Teamsters, who invoked the Fifth and Fourth Amendments at a Senate investigation. He spoke at length while offering few answers, prompting Senate questions about potential contempt and the risk to his testimony.
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Washington
Dave Beck
Teamsters Union
Beck
Senate
Congress
Fragmented notice from Nebraska school context
A garbled OCR item mentions a Nebraska teacher and students in a class setting with references to a groom and a wedding. It reads as a damaged social or local notice, with unclear actions, names, or dates.
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Nebraska
Comment on Earthquakes and Midwest Courage
The piece compares San Francisco tremors to Midwest tornado fears, noting earthquakes can strike suddenly. It lauds resilience of San Franciscans and Midwest residents as they face natural dangers without panic, urging calm and preparedness.
Blair House Official Residence Since 1942
The Blair House has been maintained as the official residence for visiting dignitaries since 1942. The text references questions about official guest houses and mentions states considering changes to voting age, with garbled examples including Romes Georgia and Kentucky.
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United States
Blair House
Romes
Georgia
Kentucky
Today's Bible Verse From Kings 19 44
A fragmentary biblical verse references a message from the God of hosts. The reader is urged to seek the word in the book of Kings, chapter nineteen, verse forty four, noting archaic phrasing and transcription errors.
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Fey of the
Berd
Early Ike Response Shapes Israel Policy
Washington correspondent Peter Edson reports on President Eisenhower's approach to Middle East tensions as Israel's leaders weigh Gaza and Aqaba, with Ben Gurion recalling debates over Jewish homeland plans. The piece links U.S. stance in Paris to Israel's frontier decisions and potential reactions if Egypt reopens hostilities.
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Peter Edson
Washington
Woashington
von Fiscaterd
TLP
Europe
Ben Gurian
Fusenhower
Palestine
Ben Gatien
Gurion
Enhower
Ben Caspion
Tsaeli
Gaza Strip
Aqaba
Enhua
Israel
Ben Gurion
Egypt
Gulf of Aqaba
Ainister
Aire
Golda Meir
United Nations
Speech and Drama Festival draws Kansas high schools to KU
Old Home Town notes Kansas social scenes and local events. Four dozen high schools will be represented at the Speech and Drama Festival at the University of Kansas. Local officials report recent deaths Earl Hobson and Mrs. J Eva Hill. Community happenings include bridge luncheon prizes and club entertainments. A new township spelling winner Mary Katherine Beinhardt will advance to county competition. The City Commission approved purchasing land for a new water plant site for 8100. An altered high school commencement plan will feature three senior speakers. Local notices include charitable ads and a loan firm promotion.
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Kanas
Douglas County Draft Board
Earl Hobson
Farmers Union Coop
Baldwin
J. Eva Hill
North Lawrence
Malcolm MacLaren
Atchison
William Rowlands
Oscar Rumsey
Grace Robertson
Dudley Deay
Virginia Wolf
Lila Vaughan Gentry
Mary Katherine Morman
Bernard Morman
Junior Zinn
Pat Green
Clifton Brizendine
Cecil Green
Ronald Eugene Zinn
Miller
Date Cook
Bobby Joe Green
Wayne Deay
Billy Ray Robertson
Reno
Mary Katherine Beinhardt
Lansing
Gertrude Noehring
Josephine Fugate
Ruth Boyles
Frank Strong
Mary Strong
Childrens’ Mercy
Kansas City
Mercy
Mall
Philadelphia
Douglas County Farms
Better Realty Co
Toperma
Radio and TV Listings From a State Copy
The document presents a dense, OCR filled radio and television schedule for a state copy. It lists numerous stations such as WDAF KM BC and KOMO TV with multiple programs across hours, including news weather and sports. The fragmentary text names shows like Captain Kangaroo Today The Price is Right Three Star News and regional broadcasting blocks reflecting a busy broadcast day.
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Wdaf-Tv
Kmbc TV
Komo-Tv
Pune
Star News
MyNews
Sports
Star Sports
Phor Allen
Sergeant Preston
Inah Shore
Rob Cummings
Danrk Jules
Mick Tubitee
Y—Bragnet
Choiee Thomas
Ratge
Chi
Arry Moore
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Polfh Simons
Mayer
Ernest Pontius
Leo Bller
Simons
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire
Kansas
Douglas
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Hal Boyle
Big Ben
London
Westminster Bridge
Britain
Oxford
Lincoln College
Fruehaut Trailer Corp
Robert FL Kennedy
Fruehaut
Berk
Barth
Kennedy
Beck New
Bin
Beek Sary
Bi MaClellan
Dunia
Uf Saar
Ujye
Ober
James Marlow
Sen. McClellan
D-Ark
Fida
Francisco
la Vivinesseo
Nea
San Francisco
Mid-West
Lowa
Courteyside
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr
Meir
John Foster Dulles
Mrs. Meir
Eisenhower
Paris
Old Home Town
RADIO
Gan Wis
Thurstan
Morgan Heater
Fkority
Thorgar Heatey
Yeuth
Strine
Dianathys
Toeetr
Brooks w—Wronbie
Pather
Anernit
Mappy
UWO
Guste & Hardy & Fi
Three Mine
la Oakley
Pahari
Crossroads
Adis
Lawrence National Bank
Mase
F.D
Don Miller
T.V
Radio & TV
Montgomery Ward
Geo Vt
Carl Moore & Son
Wellsville
Bird Ee
Parsons Jewelry
Joe Schelbar
Nick Schelbar
G.A.C. Finance Corporation
Jayhawker Theatre
Massachusetts Street
Viking
Norris Bros
Mel Fisher
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