The Banks of the Republican River and the Tittle Creek Dam
Preparations for a revival of the Tittle Creek dam project are under way with support from Rep. Scrivner and requests to Rep. Avery. The piece argues floods threaten river cities on plains counties and discusses the dam program's broad aims to retain surface water, reduce erosion, and protect flood plains, noting geologists view floods as natural phenomena while self protection remains limited.
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Tittle Creek
Scrivner
Kansas City
Avery
Topeka
Rogram
Plains
States Push State Control At Governors Conference
Washington action drew governors from across the nation to press for more federal grants while shifting unemployment and defense burdens to states. They balked at a gasoline tax funding for long range roads and challenged direct vaccine distribution plans. Governors urged decentralization as Eisenhower counters with local control emphasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eisenhower
Eisenhwer Administration
White House
Averell Harriman
New York
G. Mennen Williams
Michigan
George M. Leader
Pennsylvania
Leader
Ray Gary
Oklahoma
Hugh White
Mississippi
Orville Freeman
Minnesota
Ezra Taft Benson
Radio and TV Listings for Saturday and Sunday May 14–18
A dense schedule listing KMBC WDAF WREN and others with hourly program blocks. Entries include news casts, plays, variety shows, country music, soap operas, and sports features across multiple stations and cities.
Outstanding Graduates at Kansas University Leave Honor Open
Kansas University will not name a single outstanding graduating senior this spring citing a large field of contenders. Officials say awarding none avoids unfairly excluding deserving seniors while keeping the option open for future years when a clear standout may emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas University
K. 1
Small Towns Face Growth Versus Quality of Life
The piece discusses whether small towns should pursue industrial growth or preserve the quality of life that makes them good places to live. It notes industrial expansion occurs even in previously unlikely areas while farm trade remains a local backbone. Headlines hint at rain and politics, with debate over Ike's presidential candidacy unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonganoxie
Longanoxie
Ten Years and What Editorial on Germany
The letter discusses German nationalism and Nazism as a religious movement, contrasts past leaders with today, and argues for measured German rearmament under Western Christian influence to restore balance and peace. Mrs. Wm. F. Craddock signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal-World
Hitler
Germany
Europe
West Germany
Wm. F. Craddock
States as Lobbyists Comment on TVA Funding
Morgantown editorials discuss Tennessee lawmakers allocating 350000 to lobby for maximum federal benefits for the Tennessee Valley Authority. The piece suggests other states may follow, creating state ambassadors to Washington to secure federal subsidies.
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Morgantown
Wo Va
Tenessee
Union
Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA
Washington
Tennessee
Kansas City stadium prices spark public debate
Prices at Mo Municipal Stadium for fans at Kansas City A’s games prompt public outcry and lively talk. An official survey finds prices comparable to other major parks, though still high. Critics press on bring in outside food and drink bans while officials urge balancing business success with customer happiness.
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Kan
U5ty
Kane
Kansas
Municipal Stadium
Starlight Theater
Concession Prices Spark Fan Debate At Stadium
The column argues concession pricing shapes goodwill and attendance at games. Readers weigh whether high prices force fans to choose between enjoyment and budget, noting differing city attitudes and comparing rail dining to park offerings.
Verse from Psalms 32 5 Trust in thee not confounded
A Bible verse from Psalms 32 5 encourages trust in the Lord and assures that those who rely on him will not be confounded. The line emphasizes faith and divine support in times of trouble.
New Books Display At Lawrence Public Library May 16 21
The May 16 to 21 display highlights literary figures and contemporary writers. Notable entries include Washington Papers Selected by Saul K. Padover 1955 a portrait of George Washington. Sir Walter Scott by Hesketh Pearson 1954 a vivid recreation. Tree Of Culture by Ralph Linton 1955 tracing human history. An Autobiography by Edwin Muir 1954 praised for language. Collected Poems by Edith Sitwell 1958 with early and later verse. A Solitary Slayer by Gay Wilson Allen 1958 a study of Walt Whitman. Books may be reserved.
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Lawrence Free Public Library
Washington
Saul K. Padover
George Washington
United States
Walter Scott
Hesketh Pearson
Pearson
Tree of Culture
Ralph Linton
Edwin Muir
Muir
Edith Sitwell
America
Gay Wilson Alton
Walt Whitman
Barbs Etiquette and the Spring House Cleaning Quip
A witty piece discusses etiquette and hustle with sayings about pie restraint speed and luck. It notes many quips tie to behavior and timing. The jokes hinge on practical hints about restraint and effort in daily life.
Public Quiz Q A Highlights White House Hospitality
The quiz covers who started the custom of serving many White House guests Mrs Mary McElroy sister to President Arthur. It asks how many breeds exist in the setter family three English Irish and Gordon. It queries the Pan American Union in Washington maintained by twenty one republics and the United States plus twenty Latin American nations. It asks when Congressional representation returned for Southern states restored by 1870.
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White House
Mary McElroy
Chester Arthur
Pan -American Union
Washington, D. C
United States
Congress
Union
Notable 1950s Fiction Mixes Lives Across Continents
A collection of 1950s novels and translations highlights Gauguin’s life in The Gold of Their Bodies, South Africa’s Great House, Spanish colonial intrigue in The Cross And The Sword, supernatural tales in Nine, and murder at a country estate in The Estate Of The Beckoning Lady.
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Charles Gorham
Gauguin
Kate Thompson
South Africa
Manuel de Jesus Galvan
Enriquillo
Robert Graves
Columbus
J. B. Priestly
Mr. Priest- Ty
Margery Allingham
Albert Campion
Margaret Culkin Banening
Inglia- Fletcher
Flora MacDonald
Carolina
Local Heroes and Community Notices from Town Ledger
First Lt Maurice Knott received the silver star for gallantry near Oss enc berg Germany. Lone Star hosts open house for 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Ulrich. Mrs Lucy Givens of Wichita visits niece Mrs George Docking. Donald J Elkin visits his parents from Cleveland Navy base. Commencement at University High School includes seniors Justin Arndt through Austin Turney Jr. Kansas beat Oklahoma Aggies in Stillwater baseball. G R Shultz runs for first district commissioner seat. Karl Kreider hosts guests honoring I J Stockwell. Mrs Edmund Gibbs heads Dallas visit after Burnett family. Montgomery Ward store set to open. C L Voorhees manager EF Jones and Harvey A Jatmore named. Representative candidate from 11th district Republican bid announced. May Fete on McCook Field draws 2000. Gleaned car incident on Tennessee Street injures two women. no injuries reported. Arthur Olson Axel Olson Ed Anderson travel to Kansas City. Alpha Chi Omega pledges Gertrude LaCoss and Vinland attendees at WCTU institute. Frank Stanwix loses eye to a whip while driving.
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Maurice Knott
Ossenberg
Germany
W. H. Ulrich
Lone Star
Lucy Givens
Wichita
George Docking
Donald J. Elkin
Cleveland
Ohio
Navy
W. F. Elkin
University High School
Justin Arndt
Darlene Barlow
Lewis Bayles
Bruce Cooper
Stephen Ellsworth
JoAnn Fralick
Eric Ericsson
Marjorie Graham
Marshall Gorrill
Julie Gubera
Harold Hixon
Thomas D. Hutton
Wilbur Jeffries
Richard Kirchhoff
Mary Klooz
Lucile Mahieu
Betty Moorman
Roger Orley Olmsted
Marian Osmond
Eugene Tait
Billie Joe Porter
Gene Homer Terry
Austin Turney Jr
David McCreath
Topeka
Kansas
Oklahoma Aggies
Stillwater
G. R. Shultz
Lawrence
Grant Township
Karl Kreider
Bridge
I. J. Stockwell
Carlsbad
N. M
Edmund Gibbs
Dallas
Tex
W. W. Burnett
Montgomery Ward
C. L. Voorhees
Ef, P. Jones
Harvey A. Jatmore
R.U
McCook Field
Tennessee Street
Galen Gorrill
Margaret Stubbs
Jeannette Wagstaff
Arthur Olson
Axel Olson
Ed Anderson
Kansas City
Alpha Chi Omega Sorority
Gertrude LaCoss
George Smith
Fred Cutter
K. Funk
Franklin Rist
Vinland
Wctu Institute
Frank Stanwix
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New Hampshire
Telephona
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Just Fine Music
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Wdaf—Travel Bureau
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Irge Dien Derby
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Walter Winewell
Sanmy Kay
WDAP
Paul Harvey
Gane Autry
Newacast
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Eede
Wdaf-Tv
Roe TV
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Komo-Tv
Rowlin
Molen
Horace Heidt
Hollywood
Imogene Coco
Texas Star Theatre
George
Ray, Bolger
Damon Runyan
Ib ‘the Whistler
Invitation Playhouse
Washington Review
Home Buyer's Guide
Vanamela
Royal Playhouse
Captain Gallant
Annie Oakley
U.S.A
Sunday Film Theatre
Laasie
Neva
Mr. Peepers
Heart of the City
Television Playhouse
Walter Winchell
G. BE. Theatre
Drew Pearson
Frod Cummings
Arthur Godfrey
Sheilah Graham
Horne
Ric
Tennesserine
Guidine Light
Kitchen
Road of Life World Report
Ramper Boy
Nathleen Carter
Robert YW. Lewis
Robert Q. Lewis
M—Winklerter
McLisvestock Markovi
Tainklerter
Faro
Jed Stark
Mariner O
Hawkins
Beighter Jay
Mr. Sweeney
Pinky Lee
Liret
Robert Montgomery
Ike
China
Old Home Town
Ontv
Ae Ames
Aaserien
Channel 4
Royal Crown
Parsons
Joe Schelbar
Nick Schelbar
Gereral
Channel 13
Wibw-Tv
University Glee Clubs
Strong Auditorium
Nan Noyes
Strong
All Modern Music
Lawrence High School
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