Kansans OK Purchase of TB Hospital Building
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled the sale of the tuberculosis hospital building at Norton to the state was legal and proper. It upheld no law was violated in the transaction, noted the insurance company received its reimbursement, and stated Wes Roberts incurred no illegal act. The decision ends political disputes and confirms state title to the building now used by the state.
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Radio and TV listings for May 9 and 10
A dense, era style schedule lists KMBC, WDAF, WREN, and other stations with program times, shows, and host names. Entries cover news, concerts, dramas, game shows, cartoons, and films across local radio and television, noting morning through late night segments and notable personalities. Some lines reference sports, weather, and special features, reflecting a full broadcast day across multiple outlets.
Kremlin Ends Soviet Friendship Pacts With France and Britain
The Kremlin annuls Soviet friendship pacts with France and Britain after Britain and France ratified the Paris agreement for West German rearmament. The action follows threats made months earlier to deter ratification and raises questions about the pacts as one-track pawns in a broader Soviet strategy against Western powers.
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France
Britain
West Germany
Rusia
Reworking Historic Ground Kansas Centennials Mark Bicentennial Plan
A review of Kansas history is underway as cities and counties plan centennial events this year. The State Historical Society aids an ongoing effort to recover overlooked details from Territorial era. The push aims to enrich communities ahead of Kansas bicentennial celebrations during the next century.
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Kansas
St Johns editor denies socialist trend in country
Clelland Cole of the St Johns News states no socialist trend exists and argues the nation has long passed the boundary line. He says people are increasingly insisting on more, as reflected in papers, broadcasts, and conversations with the next person they meet.
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World Today Indefinite Polio Vaccine Halt Sparks Debate
Dr. Leonard Scheele urges stopping all anti polio vaccinations for an indefinite period to allow thorough review of vaccines from five manufacturers. Five million children vaccinated since mid April. 52 polio cases with 44 linked to Cutter Laboratories. Scheele says four manufacturers’ vaccines are trustworthy. Cutter remains suspended pending causation assessment.
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Leonard Scheele
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Jonas Salk
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Oddities Almanac and Homefront Notes Parade
Hal Boyle surveys quirky trends from a Fifth Avenue “doe jar” to dog fashion and a fresh look at Mrs. America. Almanac items cover animal crackers for Rover, canning money, tree planting growth, and a cheeky statue of Liberty data. A light column on salaries, prayers at menus, and Gina Lollobrigida measurements rounds out a playful cultural snapshot.
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Bernard
Rover
Questions Raised Over Polio Vaccine Testing Methods
Officials from the National Institutes of Health say the government relied on manufacturers protocols and samples rather than testing each vaccine batch due to urgency. The text discusses possible causes for 42 polio attacks among vaccinated children, noting uncertainty about whether any vaccine batches caused harm and proposing several theories without confirmation.
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Barbs And Gossip From The Sewing Circle
A writer laments gossip origins in gossip networks from a sewing circle and a long standing habit. The piece notes today’s prices and a father should pass the hat for cigars. A man who disassembles his car or his watch is contrasted with a boy who did so to learn how things work. A clerk in Michigan inherits $7,000 amid urban chatter and stubborn stubbornness.
Atlantic Ocean's Deepest Point Dawned in 1954 Record
Two French naval engineers set a new diving record in 1954 by plunging 13,187 feet into the Atlantic Ocean about 120 miles west of Dakar, French West Africa, expanding exploration depths.
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Bible Verse Nothantering for the Present Joyful Grief
A short devotional note reflects on Hebrews 12 11 urging acceptance of present difficulty as training for righteousness. It comforts readers with the promise that discipline yields peaceful growth, aligning believers with God’s purpose and joy through steadfast endurance.
Congress Pay Hike Faces Demands and Delays
As of May 1 President Eisenhower sent 145 requests to the 84th Congress, only 30 acted. Despite some approvals including postal raises, most proposals stall in committees. With adjournment looming on Aug 1, critics cite Democratic delays, though Senator Walter George supports several measures. Many programs, from health to education and defense, face erosion or expiry by June and July, leaving little time to justify a $7500 annual pay raise for Congress.
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Old Home Town Notes From Local District Court Clerk
John Pat Callahan appointed field director for the American Red Cross in the Pacific area. Vv. E. Day marks the third anniversary of Sunflower Ordnance Works construction. Mrs. F. W. Malone to return home after visiting Mrs. E.R. Elbel. Salem and Lindell visit Ernest Richards family in Lake Charles La. Henry Flory announces birth of a son on Tuesday. Lifting of curfew allowing midnight entertainment announced. A mis cellaneous shower honors Miss Helene Dean about her June wedding to George Olson of Glasco. Mrs. D. H. Spencer and friends attend Kansas Council of Religious Education in Topeka. Mrs. Fred Borland in Topeka. Lawrence and Topeka friends hold dance near Lecompton with midnight lunch. music by David Martin and Will Howe. C. J. Lavin and Jean Lavin assist in court dances. Roy Desking, Charlie Owen injured from scaffolding while church work. Rahskopf mill recall noted. Mrs. Felix Niemeyer hosts birthday party for Elizabeth. WCTU annual banquet at 745 Locust St. membership contest ends in tie with 24 new members. total over 60. Poll tax collection begins. exemptions listed for men over 50 and city fremen. Presbyterian Church class members entertain High School Girls class. list of names provided.
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Rose Pierce
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New Barn
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Charlie Owen
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Elizabeth
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Albert Pine
Presbyterian Church
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Outdoor cooking rivals golf for leisure boom
A spread on the rise of outdoor cooking notes 120 manufacturers exhibiting in Chicago, 18 million dollar sales last year, and aims for 30 million. The piece quotes a industry spokesman claiming outdoor cooking is as popular as golf, with enthusiasts pursuing flavor and fitness while risk of larger waists grows. It ends with quips from Augusta Gazette and Great Bend Tribune.
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