Editorial reasons sheriff not to blame in kidnap death
Page Two editorial argues the Shawnee County sheriff’s office bears no blame for tardy actions in the Topeka girl’s kidnapping and murder. It notes similar lapses occur even in cities with shared facilities, blaming systemic law enforcement gaps and poor interagency coordination rather than individual fault.
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Attorney General’s Office
Shawnee County
Sheriff's ‘Office
Topeka
Ottawa
One Police Force Needed Across City and County
Outmoded forms create separate city and county police, duplicating radio frequencies patrol cars jails and services. Conflicts of authority and tax enforcement waste public funds. The public must demand lawmakers redesign enforcement rules to modern needs or risks like the Topeka girl’s death continue.
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Topeka
Envy The Mayor Sleeps Through City Duties in Kansas
A Kansas City mayor earns a nickname for dozing on the job. He routinely naps after lunch and instructs staff to say his honor is taking a nap. The article highlights his lifelong habit and argues it does not interfere with his municipal duties.
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Kansas City
Kans
Mayor's nap dream for Kansas City office life gains steam
A humorous fantasy envisions Kansas City mayor napping at work to save energy and curb wasteful spending. The column imagines the mayor awakening refreshed, fighting corruption, and maintaining parks as citizens and officials dream of post lunch siestas in private offices.
Early Cancer Diagnosis and Monitoring Guidance
Dr Molner explains that cancer spreads by metastasis from a primary site. If detected early and completely removed, it may be cured, but follow up timing depends on initial site and surgery. A five year disease-free period is used statistically to deem a patient cured. consult the surgeon for personalized follow up.
Census Captain and Local Weddings in Franklin County
Auld Lang Syne notes Gid Blewett of Pomona named captain of Franklin county enumerators for the 1940 census. Irene Jones and Floyd Rutherford planned a December 24 Lawrence wedding. N. L. Wheeler celebrated a golden anniversary in Ottawa. Plus Ottawa University received $25,000 from the Rockefeller board.
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Gid
Blewett
Pomona
Franklin County
Irene Agnes Jones
Cora Jones
Floyd Allen Rutherford
L. N. Rutherford
Tonganoxie
Lawrence
N. L. Wheeler
Ottawa
Ottawa University
John D. Rockefeller General Education Board of Colleges
Television Log of a Busy Day on WIBW Channel
A packed schedule lists numerous programs across day parts including You Don’t Say Edge of Night Match Game Trail Master Secret Storm Superman Lone Ranger Jack Benny The Lost Volcano A Christmas Carol Mickey Mouse Club and many news Weather and church services with favorite staples such as Perry Mason The Defenders GKTW comedies and Dr. Kildare. The guide shows intervals for films specials and varying air times with multiple network and locally produced shows.
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Yoel
Daniel Boone
Munst
Donna Reed
Perry Mason
Password
Witched
Hazel
Peyton Place
Baileys of Balboa
Wibw.tv
the Defenders
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Jimmy Dean
News
Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Duke Ellington
Sound of
Faith
Our Times
KCMO
General Hospital
News. Co
Andy Griffith
Jeopeardy
Ernie Ford
Guiding Light
Mr. Kringle
Loretta Young
Jack Benny
Painted Hills
Britons celebrate Christmas with seaside dips and feasting
London reports that Puritans banned Christmas in 1647 but the holiday survived in spirit. Today Britons mark Christmas with sea dips for the Peter Pan Cup in Hyde Park and Folkestone, hot punch, goose pies, and long meals. Boxing Day brings football and recovery.
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Oliver Cromwell
Lonedon
Hyde Park
Folkestone
Britain
Warmest TV Show Caused By Viewers Warmest TV Show Caused By Viewers
Cynthia Lowry notes viewers shaped TV’s warmest Christmas story of the season. CBS News aired a half hour on Appalachia poverty prompting nationwide fund appeals. Salvation Army set up an Appalachia Fund. Red Skelton and Greer Garson appeared in a festive, varied program.
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Cynthia Lowry
NEW York
CBS News
Appalachia
CBS
Salvation Army
Naional
New York City
120 West 14Th Street
Red Skelton
Freddie the Freeloader
Greer Garson
Red
Greer
Hillcrest Drive
Miss Garson
Covent Garden
Virginia
Santa Claus
Skelton
Danny Kaye
Gwen Veredon
TV Highlights Pick Shows With Holiday-Themed Guests
TV listings show Jo Stafford hosting Christmas special on Channel 13 at 6 30 p m with the Westminster Abbey Choir and other acts. The Beach Boys headline Shindig on Channel 9 at 7 30 p m with Adam Faith Bobby Sherman and the Righteous Brothers also featured. Channel 4 presents Atlantis the Lost Continent at 8 p m with Anthony Hall and Joyce Taylor. Channel 5 airs Pittsburgh at 10 15 p m featuring John Wayne Marlene Dietrich and Channel 5 at 12 10 p m presents The Lone Wolf Meets a Lady with Warren William Jean Muir and Eric Blore.
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Woody Woodpecker
Lawman
News
Virginian
Ozzie and Harriet
Jo Stafford
Miseter
Patty Duke
Beverly Hillbillies
Dick van Dyke
Atlantis
Mickey Rooney
Burke’s Law
Cara Williams
Donna Reed
Danny Kaye
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Weather
Pittsburgh
Johnny Carson
Les Crane
Tex Winter
Sea Hunt
Directions
Daily Word
Lone Wolf
Faith For Our Times
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Westminster Abbey
George Mitchell
Corona Stage School
Lionel Blair
Harry Secombe
Channel 9
The
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Little Saint Nick
Adam Faith
Bobby Sherman
Righteous Brothers
Anthony Hall
Joyce Taylor
John Dall
Channel 5
the Lone Wolf
Warren William
Jean Muir
Eric Blore
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