Soil Conservation Service Warns of Dust Storm Danger
The Department of Agriculture warns Great Plains areas may face damaging dust storms due to dry soils and low moisture. Kansas, Texas, and Colorado are noted zones with large acreages at risk. Soil Conservation Service offers expert plans and guidance to help landowners combat wind erosion and improve farming practices.
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Department of Agriculture
Great Plains
United States
Kansas
Texas
Colorado
Soil Conservation Service
Franklin County
Soil Conservation Office
saThe Soil Conservation Service
Soil Conservation
Plow Allegations and Media Gaffes Spark Fringe Whimsy
A collage of sharp asides and satire touches on La Prensa’s revival under Dr. Gainza Paz, media accolades for journalism, odd yearbook humor, CBS underwater weather hostesses, Ford’s upcoming upper medium price car, labor leaders’ 60 hour myth, and a quip about Groundhog Day’s aging calendar keeping pace with a changing world.
Time for Worrying By ELM
The writer lists likely worries for the new year from travel budgets to haircuts and yard care. He muses on vacation options, rich relatives with yachts, summer hair choices, weed control, and whether to hire help. He jokes about taxes, social security, bills, and weather costs, ending with a sigh and a Happy New Year.
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Dallas
Los Angeles
Long-ago brief notes span years of local life
A collage of items from different eras mentions influenza rising 15 years ago, a chickenpox case for 8 year old Gerald Briscoe, hogs sold at top $6.25 in Kansas City via Richard Fritts, a 25 year old burglary of cash from a Wellsville station, Miss Louise Meyers starting at Field School, Mrs. Clara E. Liming shopping in Ottawa, a 50 year ago restaurant opening in Fraser building, Dr. G B Wolf beginning osteopathic practice, and Mr. and Mrs. F E Crane visiting Rantoul.
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Gerald Briscoe
S. Sycamore
Richard Fritts
Kansas City
Wellsville
Louise Meyers
Field School
Clara E. Liming
Williamsburg
Lathrop
Fraser Building
G. B. Wolf
F. E. Crane
Rantoul
Sensible New Year party plan for safer celebrations
New York columnist urges a sober New Year’s Eve. Proposes a strict schedule from 9 PM to 12:30 AM with bottle searches, nonalcoholic drinks, told jokes about the year, scented cries, and prohibition tracts. Ends with a note that guests will remember the quiet, safe gathering.
Brother's Girl Friend Too Dumb by Dr Crane
Hal F aged 20 a college senior aims to be a clergyman and plans marriage next vacation. The case argues a clergyman's wife must front publically and be culturally active. a girlfriend with poor English and no talents could hinder his success. It urges women to study English and public speaking to be worthy wives and mothers.
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Case
Hal F
Crane
Hal
P.T.A
America
Hopkins Syndicate
Melott
Ind
The
Hopkins Syndicate, Inc
Hummingbirds Reach Fifty Species In North America
The article notes nearly 500 hummingbird species globally with about 16 species spending summers in the United States. It highlights the regional distribution and seasonal presence of hummingbirds across North America.
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The
United States
Early Show And Holiday TV Lineup On December 30
A local TV schedule lists programs from 6 to 9 PM including The Crusaders Playhouse of Stars The Line Up Person to Person Stage Show Honeymoon Ozzie and Harriet Crossroads Dollar a Second The Wise Confidential File Dateline Europe Ozark See Mr Hean Burns and Alien Godfrey December Bride Love Lucy Studio One Sportsman s Friend The Hunter and late night fare such as News and Boxing Also college basketball and boxing slots plus Box Office and Monitor programs scheduled across KTJO WDAF KMBC and WDAI stations on Friday December 30. The following day Saturday December 31 features Monitor Dancing Party Grand Ole Opry Jubilee and more News coverage slots wrap the evening.
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Channel 4
NBC
Buckskin
Ellery Queen Star
Texas Rangers
George Gobel
Town Hall
Christophers
Winky Dink
Wil Dink
Col. March
Craig Kennedy
Capt. Gallant
Garry Moore
Ernie Kovacs
Radio Highlights and Program Guide Listings
A dense catalog of radio programs across KMBC WDAF KTJO and KNMBC stations. It lists shows by time slots and titles such as Overseas 830 Story Think Hour of Decision Rose Bowl Show Time and Dragnet with various hosts and segments across days, including a Monday and Tuesday schedule.
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WDAF
KMBC
K.C
High Schoolers Run Firms In Miniature
ST. LOUIS youths take part in the three day Midwest convention of the Junior Achievement Organization. In the hotel room a ticker tape clatter and terms like par value and personnel problems filled the air as high school students run miniature firms with products services profits and dividends.
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ST. Louis
Junior Achievement Organization
Newspaper Subscription Rates From Historical Ledger
A fragment from a newspaper page lists subscription options with monthly and multi month terms. Names appear as staff roles and potential managers. Rates shown include one month, three months, six months, and one year with outside area pricing.
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Guy Snedaker
Don Huls
Don Shipman
Howard Hoad
Aix Miontha
Torch Job Fire Hits Kansas City Market Blaze
Three men were arrested after a grocery and liquor store at 18th and Benton was destroyed in a blaze police labeled a torch job. Chief Eugene M. Pond said tips warned of the fire and eight fire companies fought the flames as owner Paul L. Varsalona and manager Sam J. Legrotte were taken into custody along with Ralph Messina. Arson charges were being pursued.
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Kansas City i
Eugene M. Pond
Pond
18Th
Benton
Paul L. Varsalona
Sam J. Legrotte
Ralph Messina
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Editorial
Gainza Paz
Buenos Aires
la Prensa
Variety
Mlle. Monroe
Nine
CBS
Ford
New York
Wecome
Cookie Klatch
George W. Crane
Dr. Crane
Atnwe Playhouse Playhouse
Mama Miss Brooks
the Crusaders Playhouse of Stars
Ozzie & Harriet Crossroads
Europe
Ozark
Hean
Burns and
Alien Godfrey
Love Lucy
Studio One
KTJO
Kibc
WDAI
Morgan Beatty
Channel
Channel 9
ABC
Super Circus
Roy Bean
Hopalong Cassidy
the Cisco Kid
Channel 5
Robin Hood
TV Readers
Firestone
Ethe
Albert
Boston
Blackie
RADIO
SMBC
WWDAF
WDAP
Henry Taylor
Waf—Symphony
Tony Martin
Robert Montgomery
Hollywood Playhouse
Ktjo—Wels
Glenn Miller
Band of America
McGee
Guy Lombardo
Wdaf—Stars In Action
KNMBC
Dilson
Dan
Masic
WDAK
People Are Funny
Roger Fredrikson
Dragnet
Bishop Sheen
Sound Mirror
Wdaf—Radio Theater
Ktjo—Classic Corner
Oldsmobile
Eni
Ottawa Herald
Postoffice Rag
Ottawa
Kas
Matter
Jaditor
Wee Ergant
Vvseeene Advertising
Ares
Malott
H Hardware & Appliances
S. Main
Bennett
Stewart Memorials
Gordon B. Noland
Hour Glass
Christmas Tree & Bell Center
Bennett Creamery Co
N. Walnut
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