End of big dam fight marked by Milford Perry approvals
Editorial argues Rep William Avery long opposed Army engineer reservoirs but Senate House committee funding for Milford and Perry dams signals shift. It notes dams damage some communities yet benefit many, and frames government projects as serving the majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Avery
Kansas
Avery
Corps of Engineers
Senate House Conference Committee of Appropriations
Milford
Perry
House-Senate
Editorial: Poor Farm to Nursing Home Plan in Gene Franklin County
The Fort Scott Tribune argues against maintaining a county farm and advocates a centralized nursing home approach. It notes welfare departments and rising costs and urges officials to design facilities capable of expanding to serve an aging and growing population with improved care at lower expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Fort Scott Tribune
I Like You Club Promoted Nationwide With Mixed Reactions
An opinion piece critiques a nationwide I Like You civic club promoting harmony and listening to no evil, arguing such universal liking is impossible. It notes rivalries in business, social groups, churches, and fraternities, warning the club idea may fail due to inherent cliques and personal ambitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge
This And That humor column observations
A collage of wry notes on 1958 topics and names. It jokes about tires without spares, open sky policy, Russian observers, Hoffa and Bridges in labor, a 70 mph speed limit in Kansas, Asia versus Americatic, Vivien Leigh on vacation, and wide use of the Fifth Amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Kansas
Auld Lang Syne Recalls Local Legion Election Twenty Five Years On
C M Ott was elected commander of Warren Black Post American Legion. Dr G G Kreeger of Richmond visited Ottawa on business. John Franklin son of Dr and Mrs J F Barr ill with whooping cough. Dixie J Belter of 412 E Logan in Topeka hospital for an operation. Santa Fe engine No 1081 just out of Topeka shops assigned to Southern Kansas run welcomed in Ottawa called a monster. Harry Wiggins express driver off duty ill. Harry Miller taking his place. A son born to Mr and Mrs Arthur John. Austin Reed left Ottawa for six day county tour with banners advertising the fair. J W Smith landlord of North Ottawa Hotel announced moving hotel furnishings to Iola where he had leased a building.
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Topeka
Kansas
Ottawa
J. W. Smith
North Ottawa
Main and Tecumseh
Iola
Ottawa Herald clerked notices and rates listing
The Ottawa Herald displays editor and publisher names and subscription rates for trade area and outside trade area. It lists monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and yearly mail prices and notes publication details.
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Eer
Auo
Ottawa
Kas
Robert B. Wellington
Guy Snedaker
Clips And Quips Shouldn't a jazz musician be known as a channel cat
A collage of quirky clippings from newspapers notes humorous wordplay about a jazz musician on TV, a wry dig at economic worries, a Miller controversy remark, fear of reading cigaret cancer reports, and a Kansas license tag color change with a joking jab at a driver’s attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington News
Prayer for Today Call of Abraham and Prophets
A religious meditation emphasizes gospel duty and the call of God. It prays for obedience to divine call, trust in outcomes, and guidance through Jesus Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Abraham
Jesus Christ
Lord
Television Program Listings Shuffle Across Channels
Channel four NBC five to thirteen CBS nine and ABC present a mixed slate of programs including Tate Margie at 3 40 and sports and news segments. The schedule emphasizes kid friendly content and personality profiles across varied network lineups.
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NBC
CBS
ABC
Tate Margie
Agate
The 6th Year Teeth and Dental Health Advice
Dr. George W Crane explains that the first permanent teeth erupt around age six. He warns parents not to neglect the 6 year molars, urges early treatment for cavities, and notes dentists are doctors with a dental surgeon title. He emphasizes teeth as foundations of health and personality.
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Donnie G
Sis
Iam
Crane
Hopkins Syndicate
Melott
Ind
No Limit To What You Learn In Mail Year 1957 Comic Bits
A long list of trivia items from a 1957 column highlights curious facts and humorous quips. It mentions figures such as Mise Titcomb the librarian, Mary Roberts Rinehart, Haile Selassie, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Walter Slezak, and Sarah Churchill. It notes a mass of random anecdotes about libraries, science, fashion, and popular culture, preserving the period tone and voice.
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Mise Titcomb
Sill
Washington County Free Library
Jas
Michigan
Haile Selassie
Ethiopia
George Washington
Mt. Rushmore
Sphinx
Egypt
Abraham Lincoln
Walter Slezay
Manhattan
Bookmobiles Sparked by Miss Titcomb’s Vision Fifty Years On
A 50 year arc traces the rise of library on wheels from a dusty 1905 Maryland wagon to a nationwide network. Mary L Titcomb, founding pioneer of defined routes and book pickup points, sparked early bookmobile service that grew to hundreds of vehicles and stations.
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Balltimore
Enoch Pratt Free Library
Mary L. Titcomb
New England
Miss Titcomb
Concord
Mass
Rutland
Washington County
Communist Leaders Object To Writers in Hungary
In Borsod County Northeastern Hungary communist leaders say writers are unreliable ideologically. Janos Holdi wrote a story urging denationalization and private enterprise, Ferenc Hudy likened Hungarian fate to the earth, and Laszlo Sandor produced a literary abomination with the Soviet Union as a monster. The works were not published though the Northern Hungary newspaper printed a complaint letter signed by its editor and a local party official.
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Budapest
Hungary
Borsod
Janos Holdi
Ferenc Hudy
Laxzlo Sandor
Soviet Union
Miskolc
Eszakmagyarorszag
Tobacco auctioneer records two ballads in Kentucky
Paris Kentucky tobacco auctioneer James W Thompson, veteran of 35 years, has recorded two ballads for a Cincinnati record firm. He tapes at home, mails to Skeets Brannon in Lexington for notes, then rerecords with pianist Police Judge Thomas Johnston.
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Paris
James W. Thompson
Cincinnati
Thompson
Skeets Brannon
Lexington
Brannon
Thomas Johnston
None Son
Popoh
Civic Pride Over Bail Check In Santa Barbara
Bert R. Seymour Jr sent a $2 bail to Municipal Court for an overtime parking citation. His payment was made out to The beautiful city of Santa Barbara, the poor city without decent off-street parking, reflecting local sentiment among about 90 daily complainants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Barbara
Calif
Bert R. Seymour Jr
Seymour
German Language Stages Comeback in New Ulm High School
In New Ulm Minnesota a German language revival appears as a teacher is hired to lead a German course at New Ulm High School next year. The language which has been absent from schools for years remains spoken by older residents and a local church still offers a German service.
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New Ulm. Minn
New Ulm
Ulm
Germany
Doctor Speed Honored In Sayre Celebration
Sayre Oklahoma marked a day long celebration for Dr H K Speed 72 honored for fifty years of continuous service. Festivities included a pageant to crown a queen princess king prince and prettiest baby with eligibility limited to those born under his care.
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Sayre
Okla
Oklahoma
H. K. Speed
Speed
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