Reflector buttons eyed to replace center line marks
The state highway department weighs replacing painted center lines with reflector buttons to improve night visibility. Reflectors would illuminate farther than current paint, aiding drivers, though experts note road edges are often inadequately marked. Improved edge marking could reduce edge-encroachment crashes but faces cost and practicality questions.
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State Highway Department
Highway Department
Kansas
Unity and Disunity After World War II Defense Unification
A history of postwar armed forces unification debates. Gen Nathan Twining lauds air power over other services, sparking questions whether real unification exists. Critics urge true cross service cooperation and balanced defense policy above branch pride.
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Department of Defense
War
Navy
Army
Mannes
Fotest
Nathan Twining
Air Force
Russia
United States
Defense Department
Turnpike Debt Shows Toll Roads Fail To Pay
West Virginia’s 88 mile turnpike, opened in November 1954, attracts far fewer travelers than forecast. By year one, traffic was 74.4 percent of estimates and toll revenue 53.3 percent, leaving the project only about half self supporting and triggering questions about bond values and possible tax-revenue defaults. Kansas may learn later if its turnpike matches the promise or falters.
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Toll
West Virginia
West’ Virginia
Kansagi
THIS AND THAT Nothing To Dye By Iph
A collection of light, humor column items noting hair dye temptations among aging women, a Texas banker with a $10,000 bill necktie, a diet obituary for a banquet invite, and satirical takes on Presidential incapacitation rules and A-bomb delivery. It also lampshades the state of the union reading pace and a family room evolution from drinking parlor to rumpus room. A wedding elopement remark closes the column.
After All Pens From The Past By Elm
A writer recalls finding a long lost fountain pen in a top drawer and later discovering five more unused pens in another drawer. Many pens are nonfunctional and rubber innards rotted. ball points dominate current use while several pencils and souvenir items are also noted.
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Fort Knox
Auld Lang Syne Recall At Ottawa University
A 15 year old note recalls Prof. W D Bemmels succeeding Dr W A Long as professor at Ottawa University in mathematics and physics. E E Vickers resigns as county weed supervisor and W H McDaniel becomes Franklin county undersheriff. 25 years ago farmers started spring seed testing. N Rathjen re elected president of the Franklin County Taxpayers League. J L Shelden travels to Baldwin on business. 50 years ago W B Monbeck wins an Ottawa University oratorical contest. Ben Bunyan involved with Rinehard delivery team incident. Harvard University football abolished pending reform.
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W. D. Bemmels
W. A. Long
Ottawa University
E. E. Vickers
W. H. McDaniel
Franklin County
N. Rathjen
Franklin County Taxpayers League
J. L. Shelden
Baldwin
W. BE. Monbeck
Ben Bunyan
Rinehard
Harvard University
Children In Best Homes Often Stray
Dr George W Crane counsels a widowed father Clint R who reared three daughters while managing low income. He reflects on a younger daughter who defied church attendance and moral guidance, became pregnant unmarried, and caused guilt about past parenting. The piece cites biblical examples of fathers whose children diverge from their teachings.
Buckskin Billy on Early Show Schedule
Television guide listing for Monday January 16 shows Buckskin Billy on the Early Show alongside Buckskin Bile and Totsy Toflay segments. Program times appear 5:09 to 10:30 with 30 minute intervals and a 17 year old host or character named Jesusday im.
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Mickey Mouse
Ickey Mourne
Little Rascals
Almanec
Ewe Little Rescate
Patti Page
Robin Hood
Tony Martin
Burns and Allen TV
Digeat
Ceasar
Godfrey Firestone
Ceeaar
T Love Lucy
Medical Horizons
Robert Montgomery
Btudio
Fthel & Albert
Boston Blackin Hollywood Flaynoure
Sportsman's Friend
the Hunter
Tao
Captain Kangeroo
Garry Moore
Arthur Godfrey
Movin
Ernie Kovaca
Tennessee
Robert Q. Lewis
Three Star News
Tampa
Warner Brothers Dinah 8Hore
Warner Brothers News Caravan
Phil Bilvera
Warner Brothers
Bob Hope
Wyatt Earp
Milile Naddy
Fireaide Theater
Rad Skelton Cavalcade
Evening radio listings and news snippets from classic stations
A fragmented schedule lists Monday and Tuesday programs across KTJO WDAF KMBC KMBC stations including dinner music, news, and sports segments. Entries mention names Beatty Taylor Siller Fredrikson Bishop Sheen and Dilaon Show along with programs like Dragnet Parade of Bands and Radio Theater.
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KMBC
WDAF
Kryo
Morgan Beatty
KTJO
Henry Taylor
Newa Tete
Eae
Kmbc—Firastony
Waf—Symphony
Ktjo—Vets
Glenn Siller
Band of America
Banda
Dilaon
Grage Beatty
Kmbc—News
Roger Fredrikson
Wdap—Dragnet
Kmbc—Bissnop Sheen
Newas
Sound Mirror
Ktjo—Muale
Wdaf—Radio Theater
Newa
Kews
KBBC
Dilson
Wdap—News
Better Living Unit HOU Meets. Members Added, Local Visit Summary
The Better Living HOU met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Lonie Chambers leading the lesson. New members included Mrs. Vernon Berger Mrs. John H. Roeckers and Mrs. Louis Ecord. Other attendees were Mrs. R. J. Morgan Lawrence Chandler Co. H. New and Kenneth Cunningham. February meeting to be with Mrs. New. Visitors included Mrs. Ivan McLees Ed Bennett and Carl Anderson in Lawrence. Bud McDonalds visited Harrisonville for relatives. W.S.C.S. hosted by Mrs. Charley Moberly Chester Wagner and H. C. Wolfe with devotion by Mrs. Clive Bastin and lesson led by Mrs. Oscar Newmaster. Attendees listed include Lola Wagner Nola Morgan and many others. Merle Roberts spent Saturday with Goeldner-Kuiken. Go to Ottawa for business. Lester Griffith Emporia visited Loren Snider. Fred Kuiken and wife attended funeral of sister Jenni Borger in Glen Elder. W. R. Cassitys spent week in Kentucky. Urban Wolkens from Bellingham were here for father’s death and returned home. Lulu Hobson visited Mrs. Grettie Rebstock. Twenty-two attended Chamber of Commerce dinner at O'Mara's Cafe. Bob Conaty spoke on safety. February 14 set as annual ladies event.
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Hou
Lonnie Chambers
Henry Morgan
Chambers
Vernon Berger
J John H. Roeckers
Louis, Ecord
Mmes
R. J. Morgan
Lawrence Chandler
Co. H. New
Kenneth Cunningham
New
Ivan McLees
Ed Bennett
Carl Anderson
Lawrence
Harold McLees
James Greischars
Bud” McDonalds
Harrisonville
Charley Moberly
Chester Wagner
H. C. Wolfe
W.S.C.S
Annex
Clive Bastin
Oscar Newmaster
Lola Wagner
Nola Morgan
Charley Dunbar
Reid Freese
Noah Hutchison
H. Foster
John Morgan
Paul Davis
Alfred Sigler
Oma Roberts
Logan For‘ney
Arthur Pough
Lulu Hobson
W. K. McCall
E. M. Willeman
Cecil Vining
Wilbur Duffey
Fred Johnson
Merle Roberts
Goeldner-Kuiken
John Mee
Edhron
Harry Retters
E. &. Maxey
Gretsie Rebstock
Ralph Chandler
Ottawa
Lester Griffith
Emporia
Loren Snider
Fred Kuiken
Glen Elder
Jennie Borger
W. R. Cassitys
Herman
Kentucky
Urban Wolkens
Bellingham
Wash
Grettie Rebstock
Chamber of Commerce
O'Mara
Bob Conaty
Prayer and devotion amid public opinion noise
A devotional snippet urging believers to heed God over public opinion, invoking 1 Kings 18 21 and a prayer for the Holy Spirit to guide hearing God’s voice above worldly clamor. It emphasizes choosing the Lord over Baal and seeks divine protection from idolizing popular sentiment.
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Jesus Christ
W.S.C.S. group to serve dinner at the annex
Mr and Mrs Albert Spring and Buck Adams visited Junction City Tuesday to see their sister Mrs Charley Carey whose condition remains unimproved.
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W.S.C.S
Annex
Albert Spring
Buck’ Adams
Junction City
Charley Carey
Kansas Cattle Champ Car Load at National Western Show
A 12 yearling Hereford car load entered by C K Ranch of Brookville Kansas was named grand champion car load at the National Western Stock Show. It beat Bridwell Ranch of Wichita Falls Texas in senior Hereford bulls and Alfred Meeks and Sons of Taylor Nebraska in junior Hereford bulls. Judging continues today for the grand champion steer of the golden anniversary show.
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Denver
C K
Brookville
Kas
Bridwell Ranch
Wichita Falls
Tex
Alfred Meeks & Sons
Taylor
Neb
Shower for newlyweds Charles Shaw Ottawa wedding
The Peoria church held a Tuesday evening shower at the church basement for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shaw married New Year’s Eve at the Federated church in Ottawa. About 70 relatives and friends attended with a pink and white decor and a centerpiece cake. Two games were played and refreshments served.
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Peoria Church
Commonity
Charles Shaw
Federated Church
Ottawa
Lewis Wichman
Gard
Aer Finch
Ira Dean
Francis Egegles
Ton and Sons of
Paola
Myrtle Anderson
W. A. Horne
Clarence Flory
Jimmie
Lawrence
Fred Detwiler
Eldon Good
Wanda
Stockton
Gibson
Pomona
Vera Vincent
Oscar Parks
Loretta
Adell Dean
Victor
Vergil
Mike
Earl Phares
James
Elbert Phares
Wellsville
Wanda Good
Paulette
Lena Neblong
Ross Bird
Bertha
Belle
Harvey Richards
A. C. Johnson
Bob Rodgers
Art Meisel and Sons
Alta Conley
A.C. Johnson
Peaceiny
Fred Schewerth
Jon Blink
Kansas City
Tests for Fathers and Mothers pamphlet promotion
A fragment promoting Dr Cranes tests for parents, urging readers not to blame themselves for troubled children. It requests a stamped return envelope and 20 cents to obtain psychological charts via The Hopkins Syndicate, Melott, Indiana.
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Crane
Hopkins Syndicate
Melott
Ind
The
Hopkins Syndicate, Inc
Collision near Columbus kills one and injures eleven
Mervin A. Young of Springfield Missouri died and eleven others were hurt in a two car crash at the intersection of Highway 69 and a county road east of Columbus Kansas Saturday night.
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Columbus, Kas
Mervin A. Young
Springfield
Here
Lyons teen killed in Pratt county car crash
Glenn Eldon Jagger 17 of Lyons Kay was killed late Saturday when his car overturned about one mile north of Pratt.
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IMES
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