Penny Penny Passes. Legacy Of A Steadfast Kansan
Myrl Penny, longtime Lawrence resident and former Kansas University student, died after four decades of community service. He was renowned for his vision, public involvement, and strong Christian character. Penny’s steadfast stance and moral courage left a lasting imprint on the city and his exemplary life serves as a model for younger generations.
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Myrl Penny
K. U
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Warning on Weed Sprays Pros and Dangers
The article reviews so called miracle weed sprays, noting they kill weeds effectively and out root incomplete digging often fails. While safe for grasses, sprays can harm flowers animals and humans in high exposure. Experts urge careful use especially with wind low, thorough washing after application.
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Inwa
O’borden
Traffic Light Woes At 7th And N Streets Prompt Changes
Drivers urged to use caution and courtesy to ease rush hour jams at 7th and N, with parking issues near the Post Office complicating traffic flow. Inside lanes misused by left-turning traffic create delays. city planning markers promised when weather allows.
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7Th and
N. H. Sts
New Hampshire
New Mampeshire
Fehis
Plastics Industry Emerges As Major Material Force
A historic surge in plastics since World War II places the industry among top raw materials. In 1958 production topped two million tons annually, with sales near $60 million and growth of about 40 percent in two years. By 1960 output may reach $90 million, signaling bold progress for building trades and broad adoption of plastics as essential, basic materials.
Ike Looks Undecided On Slam Bang Fight For Budget
Eisenhower appears unsettled over a bold push to defend his budget and programs as Congress risks trimming funds. Confusion within the administration and opposition from Republican leaders complicate his plan, with Treasury officials proposing cuts while the President downplays them.
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White House
James Hagerty
Foely
Sen. Knowland
California
Senate
Hep. Martin
Massachusetts
House
Poison in Yogurt Myth Says History Warns
Hal Boyle reports on poison as a murder weapon, citing Dr. Osiris and Dr. Theodore Onlus from Michigan Medical Bulletin. The piece traces ancient and modern poisoners, notes women historically deadly, and highlights recurring use of familiar poisons across eras.
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Theotore
Onlus
University of Michigan
Medical Bulletin
Osiuis
Osiris
Menes
B. C
Nazi
Germany
Venice
Economic shifts ripple through the Arab world amid Cold War strains
The text notes tensions over budget cuts urged by Secretary Weeks and the effect on U S policy in the Arab world. It highlights diversion in diplomacy tied to Moscow and Egypt's tilt toward the Soviet bloc as Suez era events influence regional alignments. The piece implies broader regulatory concerns affecting the Commerce Department and international leverage.
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Suez
Egypt
Soviet move on Suez canal strains Moscow London ties
The Soviet Union uses a public exchange with Britain and France over the Suez issue to signal Arab nations that Russia is a trusted ally in hard times. It urges renunciation of force while pressing for Soviet aid to Egypt, aiming to destabilize the region, undermine the Eisenhower Doctrine, and test Arab loyalty amid promises versus deliveries. Egypt likely welcomes Moscow’s stance despite doubtful Russian reliability.
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Fort Worth
Soviet Union
Moscow
London
Suez Canal
Russia
Britain
France
Egypt
Middle East
First U S president by VP succession was John Tyler
John Tyler became the 10th president via vice presidential succession, marking the first time the office passed that way. The Sierra Leone dollar holds significance as the first coins to bear the word dollar on the coin itself. Several churches including the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America and the Methodist Church have voted to ordain women.
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Nero
John Tyler
The
Sierra Leone
Presbyterian Church In
United States of America
Methodist Church
Barbs Dimes and Wool Bathing Sults Reported
A garbled clipping jokes about small change and wool bathing, mentions a Michigan store robbery of dog food, and notes a doctor saying age affects mental condition with aches and pains implied.
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Vice
Michigan
Ea 4
Path of Diplomats Passes GOP Kitty
Washington report notes 63 percent of American ambassadors abroad are career officers, with 15 top noncareer picks in 1953 only six remaining. It outlines donors who funded ambassadorships and lists replacements in Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Cuba, France, Honduras, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Pakistan, Portugal, Switzerland, Thailand, Uruguay, and the United Kingdom, detailing post changes and donor amounts.
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Peter Edson
Washington
John Foster Dulles
Foreign Service
Truman
Eisenhower
State Department
GOP
Belgium
Fred M. Alger
Michigan
J. Clifford Folger
Folger
Brazil
James S. Kemper
Ellis
Briges
Canada
R. Douglas Stewart
Livingston Merchant
Cuba
Arthur Gardner
France
C. Douglas Dillon
Dillon
Amory Houghton
Honduras
Whiting Willauer
Italy
Clare Boothe Luce
Luce
John D. Zellerbach
Zellerbach
Ama
Luxembourg
Wiley Buchanan
Norway
Corrin Strong
Frances Willis
Pakistan
Horace Hildreth
Maine
Portugal
M. Robert Guggenheim
James C. H. Bonbright
Switzerland
Willis
Henry J. Taylor
Thailand
William J. Donovan
Max W. Bishop
Uruguay
Jefferson Patterson
Patterson
United Kingdom
Winthrop W. Aldrich
John Hay Whitney
Whitney
Local notables celebrate graduation and community life in Lawrence
Lawrence mass graduation caps a record class of 1,400 at KU as Rita Bidinger and Charles Macey are named queen and king of Hobo Day High School festivities include staff raises of about 250 dollars and several club events Miss Margaret Kirchhoff and Miss Eleanor Klein host a luncheon for Mrs George Kirchhoff Jr. Local residents relocate homes and new leases appear in Douglas County oil and land developments loom with plan for future drilling.
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C. B. Russell
Vt. St
H. P. Jones
Russells
H. H. Stephenson
Crescent Rd
Stephensons
Lawrence
K.U
Rita Bidinger
Charles Macey
R. C. Manley
E. M. Paxton
D. O. Weatherbee
Alvin Dahlene
Clifford Anderson
Edward Letteridge
Kansas Ciy
Obie Lucas
Baldwin
South Park
Margaret Kirchhoff
Eleanor Klein
George Kirchhoff Jr
Margery Dalton
Lena B. Funk
Helen Rhoda Hoopes
Women's University Club
George B. Reineke
Shawnee
Douglas County
Register of Deeds
Kansas
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Kansas Defense Council
W.R. Stubbs
Colonial Dames of
Topeka
W. B. Brownell
Peter Emery
Wot. Chalkley
Jerry Simmons
Olga Thudium
Simmons
Hovey J. Hanna
Rhode Island Street
Fenton Baker
Jelt
San Antonio
Radio and TV Programs Listings Across Stations May 2 3
A fragmented radio TV grid lists program times and station call signs for KMBC WDAF WREN KMRC KMRU and others. Entries include news shows sports games Card Dodgers baseball One Man family and various entertainment programs across May 2 and May 3 schedules.
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KMBC
WDAF
WREN
WRN
Tello
WDAT
Morkan Beatty
WDAR
KMRC
KMRU
Yankeva Bivide
WDAP
K.G.U
KMDC
WNDAF
Tello‘Teast
Morgan Beatty
KMI
WIFA
One Man's Family
Wien
PKU
KABU
KMEC
Kmec. Qe Curie
WDA
Alusie
WARR
Ows
WRUN
ALU
Kemibc
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Hal Boyle
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Ragusa
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Naples
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Gop Kitty
Republican Party
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Mickey Mouse Club
Edwards
Star News
Keeny Star
Aeather
Tabiah Shore
Preston
Anpolia
Scotland Yard
Star Theatre
Weshk. CO
Sportlight
Federal
Sindls & News
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Jiming Dean
Aptitt Kangaroo
Tolay
Blickey
Daily Word
Mulloon
Misa Brooksens
al Dayote
Hal Crosby
Ce ‘Omedy
Tina
Ali-Sae
Mather
Margie
Mickus
Three Star
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Phe
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Lawrence National Bank
Mass
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Bird TV
Baia Vi Saii
Castleton and
Minton
China
Elring
Masa
Pepperidge Farm
Stowits Rexall Drug Stores
Sth and
Book Nook
T.V
Radio & TV
Montgomery Ward
G.A.C. Finance Corporation
Jayhawker Theatre
Massachusetts Street
Viking
Corner Drug CO
Bel Fisher
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