What is the purpose of a college education
Enrolment at Kansas University marks a new school year as readers are urged to consider the purpose of college. The piece surveys opinions from educators and citizens on whether higher education serves practical aims, moral development, or intellectual breadth, noting KU's president's views on long term outcomes.
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Kansas University
College
KLU
Franklin D. Murphy
Murphy
K.U
Why voters falter over the parties differences
James Marlow analyzes how voters struggle to articulate what differentiates Democrats from Republicans. He notes Eisenhower urged a party be united by a cause to extend government support for people who cannot help themselves, while not overstepping individual initiative. Both parties claim free enterprise, yet accept protective tariffs, subsidies, and social legislation, blurring distinctions.
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James Marlow
Associated Press
Washington
den- Mme
Eisenhower
Congress
Pioneer of closed circuit TV opens new frontier in business
Nate Halpern, founder of Theatre Network Television, promotes closed circuit television as a tool for business communication. He describes networks that televise to paying theater audiences, conventions, training, and events, with early successes like sports bouts and the Metropolitan Opera, and predicts a multi‑million dollar industry growth.
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Davy Crocketts
Nate Halpern
Clark Gable
Davy
Halpern
Theatre Network Television, Inc
Gome
New York City Board of Education
Metropolitan Opera
International Business Machines Corp
University of Southern California
Harvard Law School
Navy
Gen. Eisenhower
SHAEF
Paris
Bill Paley
CBS
Nate
Japanese Mission Missed Out in Washington Talks
Washington reports say talks between Secretary Dulles and Foreign Minister Shigemitsu did not settle key issues. Nobusuke Kishi’s presence signals Japan’s push toward Liberal-Conservative unity and stronger foreign policy aims. Japanese observers press for greater Okinawa civil control and continued U S defense while seeking resumed trade with China and expanded influence in Korea.
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Washington
U.S
John Foster Dulles
Mamoru Shigemitsu
Shiremitsu
Nobusuke Kishi
Democratic Party
Japan
House of Representatives
House of Councillors
Kishi
United States
Shiremilse
Imade
Bypan
Okitawa
Formosa
Far East
China
Tokyo
Peking
Korea
Syngman Rhee
Dulles
Asia
Radio and TV Programs List of Airing by Stations
The document lists radio and TV program schedules across multiple stations for a September day, naming shows such as Man on tio, Top of the Evening, News, Weather, and sports segments. It enumerates station call letters WDAF WREN KMCI KMBC WHES KMBU WMBU WREN WMEM and others with time slots and program titles including News, Sports, and Weather updates.
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WDAF
Wren Kfku
KMCI
WDA
KMBC
Ping Wien
Sporta
WDAK
Morgan Bearry
Mana Bailly Tov
Mr Keen When-Kere
Henry J Taylor Tink
Adfrey
Talent Scours
Whes—Spice
Mirestano
N— Music
Hacimaty
WMIM
Aros
Aneria
KMBU
Amos
Aanty
WREN
Tennessee Behle
MBC
Grable Att Jains
WDAKF
KMEC
Ello
KMBH
WPAPF
Morgan Beatty
Khew
Wren Sports TD Wharf
RAE Tete Diay Wien
Acadia Ya Eaters
Crista
Kama. Crimiicasiecept
WDAR
Treasury At Stary
Kwtc -Henry Derive
Maren L4s
Television schedules mix of stations and shows across day
A dense listing outlines TV schedules for WDAF KMBC KOMO and others with times and program names from morning to late night. Entries include news weather sports comedy drama game shows and public affairs plus late night features and public notices.
Turnpike Safety Factor Risks Speedsters in 1956
The article suggests opening the Kansas Turnpike in October 1956 will tempt speed lovers. It notes Oklahoma Turnpike practices require entry time and distance tracking to calculate tolls, and enforcement may issue tickets based on entry time matched to legal speed limits.
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Kansas Turnpike
Kansas Turnpike Authority
Oklahoma
Turner Turnpike
Home stretch for Kansas Turnpike in Kansas City area
Described as the likely final segment of the Kansas Turnpike in western Kansas City. Paving will begin soon on portions, though design plans for a mile and a quarter remain incomplete and land appraisals are ongoing. The piece notes diverse suppliers for landscaping materials from firms in Cincinnati Abilene Matfield Green Lawrence Hutchinson Atchison Kansas City Mo and Atchison.
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Cincinnati
Abilene
Matfield Green
Lawrence
Hutchinson
Red Top
Atchison
Kansas City
Verse: Bear ye one another's burdens in Galatians
A biblical verse from Galatians 6 2 urging readers to bear one another s burdens and fulfill the law of Christ in daily life
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Christ
Barbs and Blunt Thoughts in a Fragmented Page
A fragmented OCR segment contains scattered lines about fishing strings and hard to keep good men down, then shifts to social commentary on grown-up girls pranking boys, followed by a stray note on vacation tips and return travel costs. The readable bits show informal humor and everyday observations without a central story.
Holy Spirit Plant and U.S. Constitution Memorial Plans
A reader question explains the Holy Spirit plant also called the dove plant because its flower resembles a dove, linking the name to the Holy Ghost. The other query notes plans for the USS Constitution, the oldest U.S. Navy ship, with the frigate built in 1791 leaving Charlestown to become a permanent memorial in Baltimore Maryland.
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United States
Navy
Charlestown
Boston
Baltimore
Local notices and transfers fill Lawrence page
Old Home Town Pvt David Gagliardo moves from Camp LeJeune to Camp Pendleton in California. Cpl John F. P. Crum earns the Bronze Star in Germany. WAVES veteran Mrs Donald O Phelps visits family and was discharged. Lt Phelps serves on a Pacific carrier. Roy Armstrong visits from Union Bible Seminary in Indiana. Harold J Tuttle buys Swede’s Billiard Parlor at 731 Mass Ave and moves to 719 Mass with a new glass tile front. Fifty five Lawrence residents and KU faculty listed in Who’s Who in America. Prof and Mrs F N Raymond and Betty return from Keuka Lake. Miss Gladys Hemphill to be a bride. Mr and Mrs John Hankins, new K A English faculty, arrive from Terre Haute. Mrs Margaret Sharp returns from Europe. Prof and Mrs E D Kinney and family back from Camp Cuchara. Mrs Marie Coffman to Kansas City for employment. Baldwin Mayor Waldo Jones notes pumping station impact of heavy rains. County fair stock sale funds used for fair grounds purchase. Overbrook fair premium book published. Fair officers listed. Prof and Mrs E Haworth return from coast and Canada. The Varsity shows Lady Audley’s Secret tonight with Theda Bara. Larry Dumas hosts dinner at 600 Maine Street with guests.
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David Gagliardo
Camp LeJeune
N. C
Camp Pendleton
San Diego
John FP. Crum
Germany
Donald O.phelps
E. Rice
Phelps
WAVES
Pacific
Roy Armstrong
Union Bible Seminary
Westfield
Ind
Frank D. Miller
Harold J. Tuttle
Mass
Carpenter’s Union
Wonder Shop
Miller Furniture Co
Lawrence
K.U
F. N. Raymond
Betty
Keuka Lake
N. Y
A. A. Green Sr
Carl Phillips
Gladys Hemphill
John Hankins
Waldo Jones
Baldwin
County Fair Association
Fair Grounds
A. R. Ingleman
A. Radcliff
J. A. Kessler
J. A. Donds
Harold Longenecker
Walter Stevens
Gene Glahn
Curtis Strong
David McCreath
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Pea Wee King
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Suammer Theatre
Heston Blackie
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Garry Moore
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Arthur Godfrey
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PeKitehen Klub
Jack Paar
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Mr. Sweeney
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Tinky Lee
Howdy
Jody Shaw
Shaw
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Three Star News
Star Newsy
Artur Murray
Sb Tou Hireside
Danny Thomas
Miller
Hallywood
Sparlight Playhouse
Wyat Earp
Questtor
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Nine O'Clock News
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