King Saud Absolute Ruler of 7 Million Nomads
Washington reports illuminate the complex world condition with a plane load of 50 Saudis, led by King Saud, entering the 20th century. The absolute monarch, ruling seven million, presides over a nation with vast wealth, but vast illiteracy and inequality. The U.S. will host him, seeking Western friendship and deterring Soviet influence. King Saud’s wealth, oil profits, and vast royal households underscore a regime balancing generosity with autocratic control.
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Washington
King Saud
Saudi Arabia
Eisenhower
Russia
Saud
Arabian-American Oil Co
Aramco
United States
Dhahran
Suez Canal
Nasser
Europe
Divorces and moving prompts stir personal duties and legal facts
A column answers letters about divorce waiting periods in Kansas and how remarriage affects legality, plus guidance on handling family moves. It covers libel beauty courses, library careers, and advice for informing children and bridal parties about relocations and weddings. It also notes education trends from 1953 to 1956.
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Kansas
Sylvia Sage
Marlys
State Board of Cosmetology
Topeka
Kas
Janye Garlington Pruitt
National Press
Washington, D. C
William G. Smith
Benjamin Franklin
P.D
Mabel van Dyke Baer
Brandywine St. N.W
Washington, D.C
Logan
Utah
Kansas Historical Society
State Historical Society
Wedding Etiquette Aids Serving Line And Greetings
Practical guidance for reception etiquette notes how to introduce oneself and handle the passing of dishes. It emphasizes sincerity when greeting the bride’s family and consistent dish passing by direction to avoid chaos during meals.
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Mary Smith
Printed Pattern 4745 Dress Pattern for Misses
Feature on Printed Pattern 4745 for Misses sizes 12 to 20 with yardage for size 16 and mail order details. Includes pattern directions, price, and mailing address in New York. Also includes reader questions on genealogical tracing costs and a recipe for frozen fruit salad with honey cream dressing and preparation steps.
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Anne Adams
Ottawa Herald
West 17Th St
New York
N. Y
Sylvia Sage
Man commits suicide after plea in New York pier incident
A 35 year old jobless man told a railroad policeman he would kill himself if given a gun. The officer, Walter Ryan, handed Ponton a .38 pistol after thinking the statement was a joke. Ponton shot himself. the officer was arrested on a charge of abetting a suicide and held on bail.
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New York
Robert Ponton
Ponton
Walter Ryan
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Ryan
B&o
Hudsor River
State Hotel Men Elected at Great Bend Convention
The Kansas Hotel Assn meeting in Great Bend elected A. L. Lew president, Eddie McLeod vice president, Webb Elson executive vice president, Harry Lose treasurer, and H. C. Nanson Jr secretary. The Topeka High team won the state Class A high school debate tournament with Becky Grantham, Brock Spenser, Jim Pantle and Charles Buffon coached by J. M. Hill. Pittsburg was second, followed by Lawrence, Salina, Hutchinson, Newton, Shawnee Mission and Ottawa merchants.
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Great Bend
Kansas
Topeka
Becky Grantham
Brock Spenser
Jim Pantle
Charles Buffon
J. M. Hill
Pittsburg
Lawrence
Salina
Hutchinson
Newton
Shawnee Mission
Fire destroys Saratoga Springs business district. officer killed
A two million dollar blaze in Saratoga Springs New York killed Patrolman Frederick Pettit 50 and destroyed seven business buildings. Five firefighters were injured, over 12 000 residents were told to boil water, and 25 people were left homeless as firemen from ten nearby towns fought the flames through freezing air. Public Safety Commissioner Harry A Burke credited aid for preventing total destruction of the resort district.
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Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Frederick Pettit
Harry A. Burke
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