Editorials Abuse Of The Mails
The morning mail delivered a large Capitol calendar mailed from Washington by Rep. Errett Scrivner. The piece argues calendars waste post space under franking privileges and urges Congress to curb mail abuse before raises in postal rates. It notes similar unsolicited mail from Sen. Homer Capehart and questions overall franking misuse by lawmakers.
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Washington, D. C
Errett Scrivner
The
Capitol
Scrivner
U. S. Government Printing Office
House of Representatives
Congress
Homer Capehart
Aunt Minnie
Battle In The Fifth District Echoes Of Campaign War
In Kansas fifth district politics the fight centers on defeating Gov. Docking and ousting Rep. J. Floyd Breeding. Clifford Hope Jr. challenges Breeding, aiming to reclaim the seat long held by Clifford Hope, a top Republican on farm policy. The piece notes Hope’s legacy, Breeding’s Democratic rise, and the broader farm program clash. It also weaves in satirical asides on political life, space news, and a Rhode Island supreme court joke.
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Gov. Docking
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J. Floyd Breeding
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Clifford Hope
Garden City
Hope
Washington
Clifford Hope Jr
Young Hope
Ike
Prayer for Today in Christian Devotion
A devotional invocation citing Matthew 7 16 RSV asks whether grapes come from thorns and figs from thistles and prays to God for a fruitful life through constant devotion to His will in Jesus name Amen.
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Jesus
After All by elm Notes on questionable developments
The piece surveys trends like striped toothpaste entering drugstores, noting red and white stripes appeal, with concerns about consumer whim and morning routines. It then riffs on the fading Ivy League look,West Coast fashion shifts toward darker suits and wider tiles, and Midwest wear. It mentions rising home shoe shines, TV influence, and home haircuts as cost-saving trends, ending with praise for simpler grooming at home.
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West Coast
Midwest
Ottawa High cast announced for Mary's Ankle play
A list of cast members for Ottawa High School junior class play Mary's Ankle includes Max Foote George Davis Clarence Barnes George Bettye Hugh Wire Paul Phillips Velda Sillin Mary Waymire Dorothy Mae Bower and Peg Porter. Also noted are local life events and community notes including a new baby Sally Lou Stotler and a Santa Fe wreck near Pomona with injuries.
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Ottawa High
Max Foote
George Davis
Clarence Barnes
George Bettye
Hugh Wire
Paul Phillips
Velda Sillin
Mary Waymire
Dorothy Mae Bower
Peg Porter
Television Programming and Radio Schedule Highlights
A long reader letter section includes Dr. Joseph G. Molner advising on alcoholism AA treatment and the impossibility of a pill cure, stressing willpower and support groups. Letters also cover vitamins education, genetics of eye color, and a weight loss pamphlet offer with request for stamps and return envelopes.
Britain seeks uranium fuel from United States
The New York Times reports that Britain has turned to the United States for uranium fuel to run future atomic power plants. A Washington dispatch notes Atomic Energy Commission officials say Britain requested a substantial amount of slightly enriched uranium. While no final decision has been reached, the request is expected to be fulfilled within a broader pact for closer atomic cooperation.
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New York Times
Britain
United States
Washington
Atomic Energy Commission
Pleasant Valley Area Social Notes Record New Baby
Mrs. Mildred Scott receives visits from Mr. and Mrs. V. R. Miller and Mrs. Lorena Matile while caring for Larry and Allen Matile in hospital. A new baby boy, Donald Karl, born January 13 to Mr. and Mrs. Dayton Matile, joins Lynn and Lois staying with grandmother Mattie and aunt Maybelle Chambers and attending school.
Broers Family Gatherings Noted Across Weekend
Callers of Mr and Mrs Wiley Broers and Billie were Mr and Mrs Lowell Broers Nancy and Dale Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs Wendell Broers and Perry Sunday evening.
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Billie
Lowell Broers
Nancy
Dale
Wendell Broers
Perry
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Meet McGraw
Tell the Truth
Broken Arrow
Jane Wyman
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Brudie
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Newan
Newm Ald Detective
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Garry Moore
Godfrey
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Siy King
Lucy
Lowell Thomas
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Angel
Circle Theatre
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Bill Baker
Alcoholics Anonymous
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Doc
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Dr. Mother
R. H
Pleasant Valley
Mrs. Lucy Matile
Radio & TV Service
Baby Face Nelson” “the Deer Slayer
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Manx
Mayo
Vincent Hooreneao
Price
Lorre
Charles Oburn
Hardwickes
Cesar Dennis
Roviero
Hopper
Wit Sons
DanTine
Horton
Cathy Donnell
Rita Hayworth
Banan Negre
ALVA
Technicolors
Dorothy Kingsley
Pal Joey
John Mera
Richard Rodgers
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Fred Kohlmar
George Sidney
Elvis Presley
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Ottawa Retail Committee
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