Republican leadership in Kansas stage is hurting party and state
Editorial argues Kansas Senate Republicans oppose civil rights progress and anti discrimination funding under Eisenhower era contrasts. It cites cuts to the state antidiscrimination commission and to the Water Resources Board, painting GOP actions as Mississippi-like. The piece contends these votes damage the party’s historic governing role in Kansas.
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Eisenhower
Lincoln
Kansas
Senate
Mississippi
GOP
Water Resources Board
Symbolic Victories and Squeaky Ironies of Modern Life
A satirical collage on politics sport and culture noting Russia in winter games attempts to claim symbolic victory. It mocks subway seat removal to force standing crowds and jokes about education media funding and Harvard dorms without air conditioning.
After All They're Asking For It By ELM
A diner visit reveals indifferent food and fast service. The author notes cabbage leftovers, cold biscuits, and a polite waitress probing satisfaction. They consider saying No to a prompt about the meal and reflect on how staff respond and earn a living.
Prohibition repeal amendment discussed in Topeka
A 15 year old note records a constitutional amendment to repeal prohibition introduced at Topeka. Mentioned are survey plans for possible city airport sites and local residents Fred Parks and W C Cain visiting the city.
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Kansas
Topeka
Fred Parks
W. C. Cain
Appanoose Township
Death Of H. L. Mencken Took Ardent Champion Of Freedom
New York obituary tribute highlights Mencken as a steadfast defender of liberty and a sharp critic of conventional pieties. It notes his influence on modern American letters and his lifelong push for honest, biting satire. The piece contrasts praise from colleagues with Wolffian critics, and closes with a quip on his eccentric wit and humane spirit.
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H. L. Mencken
Sam Johnson
Mencken
Swift
Shaw
Gay
Anderson
Humphrey
Centuries Needed To Evolve Ideas In Psychology
Dr George W Crane discusses historical beliefs about the heart as the center of consciousness. He notes Aristotle and ancient medicine misattributed thinking to the heart, contrasts with brain function, and cites examples from George Washington’s bloodletting and barber symbolism. The piece ends with promotional lines for Crane’s charts and tips on preventing drip from a cream pitcher.
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Aristotle
Clara
Northwestern University
Aristolle
George Washington
Barber's Guild
Barber's Guild of London
Barbers
Calwaya
Ir. Crane
Hopkins Syndicate
Melott
Ind
Ens
Television Programs and Names of Shows Listed
A catalog of TV programs and hosts across channels with entries for CBS ABC NBC and local station lineups. Notable items include Red Skelton Buckskin Billy Name That Tune Warner Brothers News and The Guiding Light alongside news briefs and weather segments.
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Channel 9
Channel
ABC
NBC
Early Shovw
Mickey Mouse
Billy Hardy
Three Star News
Superman News News
Warner Brothers
Warner Brothers News Caravan Pri Slivers
Bob Hope
Navy Log
Cavalcade Circle Theater
Jon Musse
Ten o'Clock News Weather
Evening radio schedule highlights on KTJO KMBC WDAF
A cluttered schedule lists KTJO KMBC WDAF programs from 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm including Dinner Music News Talk and various shows. Entries mention Morgan Beatty Roger Fredrikson Groucho SNL and campus news as part of the lineup.
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KMBC
WDAF
Morgan Beatty
Roger Fredrikson
Dragnet
Bishop Sheen
Kyjo
KTJO
Dilson
Wnews
Wpen
KrJo—Frontier
WDAP
KYTJO
Dilson Shaw
New Pancake Race Adds Girls Category in Liberal
Liberals add a girls race for youngsters to Pancake Day on February 14 joining the 7th annual Shrove Tuesday race between Liberal and Olney England. Organizers say the Olney vicar will send rules to align competitions while Liberty’s Binnie Dick cannot re-enter.
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Liberal
Kas
Olney
England
al Meier
United States
Ronald Collins
Meier
Binnie Dick
Liberals and
Eisenhower immigration message delayed again
President Eisenhower’s proposed immigration law revision to Congress was postponed a second time. The White House said it was not due to controversy, but that officials are still working on the message and may deliver it later in the week.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
White House
James C. Hagerty
Hagerty
Light earthquakes near Newhall shake Pasadena area
Two light quakes centered in the Newhall area about 40 miles northwest of Pasadena were recorded by Caltech's seismograph. The shocks were felt in the west San Fernando Valley including Chatsworth and along U S Highway 99 and Saugus. The second quake rattled dishes and windows but caused no damage.
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Pasadena
Calif
Newhall
Here
California Institute of
Prayer Invocation Reflects on Discipleship and Love
A church prayer cites John 13 35 urging discernment among believers. It asks God to strengthen discipleship and to express Christlike love in spirit and deeds, concluding in Jesus name.
Enrolment Gain At Emporia State Teachers College
Emporia State Teachers College reports spring enrollment at 2013, up 449 students from a year ago. Registrar Dr. Harry Waters notes fall-to-spring decline of 81 students, or about 4 percent, versus a typical 10 percent nationwide drop.
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Emporia
Emporia State Teachers College
Harry Waters
Waters
Dulles Says U S Policy Supports Israel and Arab Ties
Secretary of State Dulles states U S foreign policy seeks to preserve Israel and maintain friendship with both Israel and Arab states. He replied to 40 Republican lawmakers urging Israel access to open markets for weapons to deter aggression. After a State Department meeting, Rep Scott of Pennsylvania and colleagues said they were reassured by the letter.
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Washington
Dulles
U.S
Israel
Middle East
Republican Congress
State Department
Rep. Scott
Pennsylvania
Rabbit Solves Field Exercise Wire Puzzle
Rabbit frees himself by completing a field wire task for artillery troops. Sergeant Floyd F. Walker recalls the captured rabbit tied to a line, which scooted through a culvert under a road to string the telephone wire. Private Odie Williams releases the rabbit as a reward.
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FT. Riley W
Floyd F. Walker
Miami
Fla
Odie Williams
Chicago
Williams
Dog Returns Missing Goods After Pantry Pickup
Ventura resident F. J. Woodward asks neighbors to reclaim items his dog allegedly brought home. He describes pots rugs clothing shoes and slippers found around the house and invites owners to call at his home to recover them.
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Ventura
Calif
F. J. Woodward
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