Landon seeks FCC merger decision on TV channels
Landon, operator of KSCB in Liberal and former KTLN in Denver and KCLO in Leavenworth, has applied with the FCC for television channel 42 in Topeka. IL uncertainty remains whether his application will merge with WREN’s, as the FCC holds all decisions. Landau, at his Topeka home, expressed eager anticipation of joining WREN’s staff and contributing to a progressive community.
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Taft Backers Named New GOP Executive Committee
Four Taft supporters were dropped from the Republican Party's national executive committee as Arthur Summerfield, new GOP chair, announced his revised slate. Summerfield defended the changes as orderly and in line with Republican practices after Eisenhower's nomination bid. A Virginia vice chair was named, while two long-listed officials were not on the new panel.
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Survey backs full parity price supports for farmers
Washington reports an Agriculture Department survey finds most American farmers favor full parity price supports. Secretary Brannan summarizes nationwide findings from a year ago, noting strong approval and few calls to discontinue supports. The Farm Bureau Federation disputes parts of the digest as the current political climate shifts.
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National Gypsum workers get retroactive pay rise approval
About 6000 employees at National Gypsum Co. Kansas Ordinance Plant receive $350,000 in retroactive wages after the Wage Stabilization Board approved eight and nine cent hourly raises granted by the company last February.
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First Day of Mackey School Reports 400 Pupils Enrolled
Lawrence Daily Journal World details the first day of Mackey School with 400 enrolled students and three more added since opening. Students Gerald and Janet Brune and Harry Miner Jr. attend Lawrence Memorial High. Mrs. O. F. Ward teaches the lower grades with Mrs. Fran MACKEY directing higher grades. The Merry Makers group met September 4 at Mrs. Willard Black’s home and a shower for Mrs. Betty Furles followed the business meeting amid contests.
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St Benedicts student and local visitors attend dinner
A basket dinner was served at noon for pupils with a large crowd of parents and friends present. Mildred Duran prepares the noon lunch daily. Bob Cawley attends St Benedicts College. Mr and Mrs Lee Stocktort of King City and Mr and Mrs Tom North of Linwood visited William and Mildred Edmondson. Evelyn Cawley, a nurse at St Frances hospital in Topeka, spent the weekend with her parents.
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Landon seeks FCC OK to buy WREN station
Landon seeks FCC approval to transfer ownership of Station WREN in Topeka to WREN Broadcasting Co Inc. The deal involves B C Jackman of Lawrence as president after agreeing on transfer forms. Approval depends on FCC decision.
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Pilot Killed as Plane Crashes Into Wichita House
Den Rey Barclay, 25, of Tonkawa Oklahoma, was identified as the pilot killed when his plane crashed into a frame house in Wichita Friday night around 6 00 pm. The crash tore through the ceiling injuring no one else though gasoline sprayed the building. Dale Richardson related the event. Watermelon production is concentrated in Florida, California, Georgia, Texas, South Carolina, Missouri and Arizona.
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