City buys downtown lot for parking and cuts price
Lawrence city officials report a 20066 under court price private purchase for a New Hampshire Street parking lot. Condemnation was avoided as owners agreed to 26000, leaving 2066 saving. Two more downtown parking sites planned to ease crowded streets and encourage private lots. City officials praise careful budgeting and cooperation with property owners.
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New Hampshire Street
Lawrence
Seventh
Vermont Streets
Cities Service Oil Company
Kaw River Bridge
South Park
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Radio Programs on KMBRC and KMBC Listings Highlight Busy Kansas Schedule
A dense page from Lawrence Kansas radio listings dated September 9 1959 shows a crowded network of programs across stations WREN WDAF KMBC KMBC and KMBRC including news weather soap opera segments light entertainment and music. Notable items include WREN Break the Bank at 12 0 WDAF Hollywood News and Big Sister on KMBC plus Western Echoes Folk Songs and The Lone Ranger across different hours. The guide also lists Beulah Truth or Consequences and Beulah again with various local and national shows and a later daily wrap with news and special features.
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Lawrence
Kansas
Tuesda
Setember
Wren
WDAPF
Jack Berch
KMBC
Wendy Nore
WDAR
Mie
MBC
Helen Rent
Jrohn
Nescast
Wren—Weather Bureau
WDRAP
Sam Bryant
WDAF
Mrs. Burton
Widder Brown
Juat Plain
Bill
KMLEC
Young Dr. Malone
Lorenzo Jones
Wren—Chapel
Jon and
Sparkie
KMAC
J. Benton
NMBC
Lone Ranger
News of the World
KMRC
Inspector Hearthstone Wren
Gildersielve
Christian Lou
Wridner
Johnny Dollar
Wren—Cross Fire
Bright Star
Wren—Pearmark
John
Swayze
KNBC
Beulah 7 i
Lawrence Daily!journal-World
Big Jon
Sparky
BBC
Wren Cape
Mrs. North
Lingt
Natch
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Wdak
Truth Or Consequences
Louella Parsons
WDAP
John C. Swayze
KMBRC
Beulah
Arthur Godfrey
Kmbgo
Four rabbit mamas vs a steer in meat yield debate
A New York writer argues four rabbit does totaling 40 to 48 pounds each could beat a 1000 pound steer for yearly meat, but a Park Avenue farmer notes feeding and marketing rabbits is harder, while steers in a lot are easier to manage and tastier to many.
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New York
Central Park
Park Avenue
New Yorker
Eudora Notes Names and Marriages in City Updates
Old Home Town Richard Wagstaff elected to fill board of education vacancy after Albert Martin resigns and moves to Topeka. Several local personalities sworn into Navy or named air raid wardens. Births marriages and relocations noted including Lorraine Elizabeth Wagstaff–George Burnett Wilson wedding in Atlantic City. University of Kansas cafeteria opening with free meal. local business charter granted to Drake and Holmes Baking Co. Fire Chief W F Rein mentioned.
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Richard Wagstaff
Board of Education
Albert
B. Martin
Topeka
Raymond Beroy Hogge
Navy
Eudora
William Neustifter
George Trefz
Herman Bohnsack
J. 1D. Adams
Bert Selwald
Karl Kernitz
John Reusch
Civilian Defense Committee
Adams
George Lothholz
C. B. Johnson
William Mercier
M. T. Sadler
Denver
Colo
Alfred Lawrence
Lorraine Elizabeth
George Burnett Wilson
Atlantic City
N. J
University of Kansas
Cpl. Wilson
Army Air Corps
and Mrs. Wilson
City Hospital
Edmond Becker
Robert Calderwood
Waseca
Minn
Notable Social Notes and Local Visits Across Town
The article lists multiple social events and movements: isch celebrated his 43rd birthday with a dinner for firemen. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Wise host Indian supervisors and officials at a conference in Haskell. Miss Hannah Mitchell hosts a card night at 821 Miss. St.. Mrs. F. M. Testerman entertained the Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church at 530 O. St.. Miss Nan Armstrong returns from Colorado and will teach at Linwood High School this winter. Mrs. Gertie K. Johnston travels to Manhattan for the last meeting of the Rebekah NOOF Home board before Grand Lodge. Miss Erna Rudolph returns from Denver Cheyenne and Salt Lake City and resumes city schools this fall. J. C. Evans moves to the 1000 block on Rhodes Island St.. Mrs. Clyde Puckett and daughter Gladys visit in Omaha with relatives. the Christian Endeavor Society of the Congregational Church meets at Ella Carter’s at 1353 Vt. St. for a watermelon feed and session. Charles Ramsey and son Clay visit Kansas City for a few days. Miss Charline Smith returns today from a visit in Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Davidson of Lecompton are in town on business.
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Isch
J. R. Wise
Haskell
Hannah Mitchell
F. M. Testerman
Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church
O. St
Nan Armstrong
Colorado
Linwood High School
Gertie K. Johnston
Rebekah-Noof
Manhattan
Grand Lodge
Erna Rudolph
Denver
Cheyenne
Salt Lake City
Ity
J.C. Evans
Rhodes Island St
Clyde Puckett
Gladys
Omaha
Nebr
Puck
Barbs Fade as Pastor Says Women Need Not Swear
A pastor insists that women rarely swear and need not, arguing they can cry instead. The remark highlights gendered views on emotion and language in public discourse.
I Am An American First Letter to the Daily Guard
A Batesville reader writes in from the Deep South arguing she is an American first over party loyalty. She condemns the Fair Deal as socialist and betraying Southern values, and defends voting against Truman era policies while affirming national unity over regional prejudice.
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Daily Guard
Batesville
Ark
Mabe
White River
Roosevelt
F.D.R
Solid South
Democratic Party
Truman
The Dissenting Voice Calls for Democracy Over Party
A speaker urges Americans to choose between Socialism and Democracy, rejecting partisan labels and inherited loyalties. After a seven year “joy ride,” the critique favors a shift away from Democratic lineage toward a Republican present, warning that the ship of state must be sunk and reformed.
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America
Irate RO C block resident warns peeping Toms after prowlers
A New York Street woman reports window peepers watching her while she prepared to retire. She alarmed by the intrusion called police who found no evidence. The next morning she discovered the prowlers at another window watching TV, and she says she will use a revolver if bothered again. She urges neighbors to pull shades at night.
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Roc
New York Street
Scrivner Sees No Early Peace Prospects in Korea War
Rep Erren Scrivner of Kansas says a Japan trip shows no near or satisfactory end to the Korea War. He cites stronger, better equipped Communists and notes truce talks will likely endure, as U N troops hold occupied territory. He met Gen Clark, Gen Van Fleet, and truce leaders and praises fighting morale while urging military control away from politicians.
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Kansas City
iKas
Erren
Scrivner
Japan
kKorea
House
Subcommittee On
U. N
Mark Clark
James van Fleet
Korea
35Th Infantry
Teabone Ridge
Monson
Iowa
Red
Taft Cool On Eisenhower Tie Up In 1952 Race
Taft faces no strong ambition for the presidency, content to stay in the Senate and voice his views. He may discuss with Eisenhower but offers no firm campaign promises, keeping options open while Republican leaders weigh their support. If Eisenhower wins, Taft could lose his role as party leader in the Senate.
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Washington
Sen
Taft
Eisenhower
E Saher
Senate
Tait
Chicago
Stevenson
Supporting Star Across The Grid Puzzle Clues
A compact word puzzle clue list with horizontal and vertical entries. The puzzle features themes around actresses and geography and includes multiple partial word hints and cross references. Answers fill a grid with terms for speed contests, laws, chests, and other common crossword entries.
Puzzle answer clue mapping
A compact meta clue set asks for missing word pairs. The puzzle lists numbered hints with cross references including feminine suffixes phase and city names, plus abbreviations and symbolic terms. The solution requires matching each clue to a word form, then composing a final connected answer.
Desoto Social News Glimpse of Local Travels and Veterans
Florence Koeller returns from five weeks in the northwest visiting relatives and sightseeing. L F Taylor and G V Longstreth couples travel to the Black Hills, South Dakota with side trips. Hiddleston couple motor trip visits Jamesport Missouri home of old friends Charles and Will Reed. Mrs Charles Reed recovering health. Reed family busy with feed store and elevator business. Hiddleston trip continues to Iowa. DeSoto friends watched Lt Stanley Adams on TV with other Korean War veterans awarded the Congressional Medal. George Sutlieff and family noted among attendees.
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Florence Koeller
Northwest
L. F. Taylor
Guy V. Longstreth
Black Hills
South Dakota
Harry Hiddleston
Jamesport
Charles Reed
Will Reed
Charles II
Iowa
DeSoto
Charles Adams
Olathe
Adams
Stanley Adams
George Sutlieff
Local residents and guests on weekend visits and moves
Olathe social round includes Sutlieffs and Gordons visiting in Kansas City area. Alan Gordon and family plan permanent California residence. multiple families and individuals travel, drive, and host in DeSoto Lawrence Parkville and beyond. Notable moves include Beattie turkey operation, D L Donnell and Keslers in Topeka, and Hensley relocation to Merriam. Malcolm Steele undergoes major surgery at KU Medical Center.
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Alan Gordon
DeSoto
Lawrence
California
John Whitelaw
Neill Whitelaw
Kansas City
Parkville
Eldon Manning
Siloam Springs
aArk
Marilyn Parker
Ruth Esther Scott
Sue Ann Bedford
Zola Linden
Elda Lane Manning
Arden Jewett
L. F. Taylor
Guy V. Longstreth
Ed Fitzgerald Beattie
D. L. Donnell
Manhattan
Donnell
H. A. W. Keslers
Topeka
Dorothy Swim
Marysville
DRHS
Montana Kaegi
Kaegi
Swim
Milwaukee
Malcolm M. Steele
K.U. Medical Center
Mary Rowe
Doris Sousa
Santa Monica
Calif
Lola Robinson
Fort Morgan
Colo
Bertha Chappell
Sunflower
Floyd Rowe
Emporia
Eugene Linden
Steivie
Chico
Denver
Leonard Baker
Baker
Clarence Tripkos
E. 5
Marshall
Harry Millér
Calvin Davis
Missouri
Calvin
Lebanon
Ralph Hensley
Merriam
Lulu Hambleton
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
C. F. Baker
T. P. Winnutt
Overland Park
Dorothy Mize
Shirley June Mize
Barrington TV Schedule and Evening Highlights
The Barrington telecast lineup for Tuesday and Wednesday lists numerous programs across channels including Original Amateur Hour, Bride and Groom, Space Cadet, Kraft Theater, and boxing offers. Notable entries feature dynamic time slots and regional program names such as Heart of America, News at Noon, and Different Talk and Sports segments with appearances by Camel News and Johnny Dugan.
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Barrington Alli
Jesseei
Dinah Shareedh
Camel Newsres
Midwestern
Lady Tac Circle Theater
West Pocket Theater
Heart of America
W—Today
Guiding Light
Garry Moore
Johnny Dugan
New York
Gabby Hayes
Howdy Doory
J. Barrington
Community Forum
Sparta
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THE
World Company
Simon
J. W. Munnar
Communist
Congress
KCMO
Gotham Experts
Old Home Town
W. H. Schowe
Fred Schlegel
Elfreida
Allen Westerhouse
Amos Westerhouse
St. Joseph
Westerhouse
May Bruner
Misa
Garneu
Lo Cy Holmes
Harold G. Ingham
W. F. Rein
Hal Cochran
Minnesota
Journal-World
Rep
H G. Hutcheson Mn
Augusta Gazette
James Prow
Thelma
Oklahoma
Emerald Isle
Harden
France
Sutlieff
Fred Gordon
Mr. Gordon
Sutlieff's
Mase
Bet Goodrich
Ith & N. TY
Ray-Bane
Holmes and Peck Insurance
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