TVA repays government debt ahead of schedule and interests
The Tennessee Valley Authority has paid off its remaining 14 million in bonds to the federal government, ahead of the due date, after clearing 65 million original debt 14 years early and paying 1043 million in interest. It also repaid 100 million of direct congressional aid, showing the government will recoup its funds over time.
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Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA
Treasury
HVA
Hilton opens new California hotel with unusual design
A feature story notes Iph Gonrad Hilton’s newest hotel in California stands out as unlike a traditional hotel. The piece surveys a mix of light commentary on weather and culture, mentioning hurricanes Anna through Diana and a varied snapshot of 1950s media and social mores. It also mocks television giveaways and notes Bulganin hosting diplomats at a Moscow water carnival.
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Gonrad Hilton
California
Inet Bulganin
Moscow
Heliumized offices spark reduced workweeks and protests
A satirical piece traces the idea of helium and oxygen mixtures letting workers log six hours in four and think longer, raising fears of overlong hours and fatigue. It envisions a picket line with the slogan Let the boss breathe helium, we’ll take vanilla, and suggests a private helium-fitted office for the boss as the punchline.
Paving on new Ottawa overpass begun
A brief historical summary notes paving on the new overpass south of Ottawa began 15 years ago while weather reported 54 degrees. Other items mention Wayne Dickerson family vacation to Yellowstone Park, MWA picnic at LeLoup 25 years ago, Ot tawa University night football assured, Rev. W D McMullen becoming Free Methodist pastor, E E Smith visiting Greenwood relatives, Gardner P Walker hosting Ora Gregory, and Saunders building repaint on Main Street owned by C W Goodwin.
Princess Margaret Romance Sparks Breakfast Debate
Mrs. Murgatroyd and her husband discuss Princess Margaret's romance with Capt. Townsend on the eve of her 25th birthday. They debate church divorce rules, royal allowances, and media hints as they plan to listen to Sunday’s news for updates while fretting over public opinion and personal happiness.
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White Sox
Margaret
Princess Margaret
Mrs. Margatroyd
Murgatroyd
Mrs. Murgatroyd
Treag
Capt. Townsend
Parliait
Powers That Be
Church of England
Courage Against Mob Pressure in Flight and Dates
Dr. George W. Crane recounts Joan Rice and Judy Crane resisting social pressure to drink. In a Chicago to Ohio flight a stewardess offered cocktails. Joan refused, praising courage to face the mob. Earlier, Judy stood firm on a triple date, choosing a coke instead of beer. The piece argues millions remain social cowards, urging readers to admire lone acts of bravery and avoid demeaning liquor.
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Florida
Joan
John Wesley
Judy
Evanston
Judy Crane
Crane
Hopkins Syndicate
Melott
Ind
Hopkins Syndicate, Inc
Man Appointed to Teach Home Economics at K State
Kirk J. Matzdorf named art instructor in the School of Home Economics effective Sept. 1 at Kansas State College. He becomes the second man on the department's 71-woman staff, joining Richard L. D. Morse who will start Monday as head of the household economics department.
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Kansas State College
Kirk J. Matzdorf
School of
Home Economics
Richard L. D. Morse
Ottawa Herald masthead and staff listing gone wrong
The Ottawa Herald page shows a garbled masthead with printer's marks, post office timing, and repeated names. Editor Harris at Batypene, managing and business staff listed with Don Shipman and Howard Hoadley.
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Bf, Harris At Batypene
Don Shipman
Howard Hoadley
Television Weekly Schedule Highlights From Aug 10 1960s
A dense TV guide lists Channel 2 KFEQ and stations in Kansas City and Topeka with a day full of programs. Notable names include Doug Edwards Perry Como Walt Disney and Burns and Allen style lineups across multiple channels and time slots.
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St. Joseph
Wdaf-Tv
Chancal
Komo-Tv
Kanenn City
KMBO
Kansas City
Wibw-Tv
Topeka
Kansas
Radio Schedule Highlights for Saturday and Sunday
A fragmented broadcast grid lists KNBC KMBC and WDAF programs for Saturday and Sunday showing baseball games, news, music, and variety hours. Entries include monitor segments, Dixieland music, Miss Brooks, Gary Crosby, Mitch Miller, Gene Autry, and K. C. Hour with multiple stations and times across the day.
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WDAF
Sabc Ravenel
KMBC
Grand Ole
Dinxieland
Dixieland
Nmusic
Miss Brooks
Gary Crosby
Mitch Miller
K. C
Gene Autry
Saddened By Untimely End To Mrs. Allen
Clarence W. Moody, former Ottawan and Burlington Hawkeye Gazette publisher, writes of the death of Mrs. Wilma Allen in Kansas City. He recalls Wilma Cookus Allen’s long ties to Ottawa Chanute and Burlington, laments the loss, and calls for justice for the killer while urging faith and remembrance.
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Clarence W. Moody
Ottawan
Burlington, Iowa
Hawkeye Gazette
Wilma Allen
Kansas City
Allen
Wilma Cookus
Moody
Ottawa
Chanute
Burlington
South Korea halts most trade with Japan in spat
Seoul orders a near total trade halt with Japan as tensions rise between the two nations. The government previously announced a ban on Koreans making business or personal trips to Japan, signaling a broad diplomatic and economic dispute.
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South Korea
Japan
Seoul
Lawyers Control Government Says Interior Official
Washington Undersecretary Clarence A. Davis told the Federation of Insurance Counsel that lawyers largely control and operate the U S government. Davis, a former Nebraska attorney general, cited the Hoover Commission report on government legal services and warned of the powerful role lawyers play in the administrative law process.
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Washington
Interior
Clarence A. Davis
United Sttes
Davis
Nebraska
Hoover Commission
The
Federation of Insurance Counsel
Lawyers Dominate Government Says Commentary
A quoted opinion asserts that lawyers largely control and operate government and that such influence is inevitable. The remark suggests a structural view of political power shaped by legal professionals and institutions.
Warm Welcome For Russian Farmers Delegation
The Agriculture Department will greet the 12 member Soviet delegation with open arms Monday. Secretary Benson will meet Vladimir Matskevich, Russia’s first deputy minister of agriculture, and host a luncheon. Conferences with department chiefs are planned for Monday morning, with Monday afternoon open for further talks or activities.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Benson
Vladimir Matskevich
Russia
Temporary restraining order blocks union picketing at new Fort Scott school
District Judge Harry W. Fisher granted a temporary order restraining the International Hod Carriers Building and Common Laborers Union of America Local 312 AFL from picketing at the 22 room elementary school under construction in Fort Scott.
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Harry W. Fisher
International Hod Carriers, Building and Common Laborers Union of America
AFL
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