Public works funding boosts Kansas flood control efforts
Editorial credits Rep Scrivner and Senators Schoeppel and Carlson for securing roughly 25 million dollars in federal flood control and water conservation funds for Kansas. Highlights include 7.8 million for Tuttle Creek reconsideration, 75 thousand for Marais des Cygnes plans, and renewed construction push amid years of standstill.
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Kansas
Errett P. Scrivner
Andrew Schoeppel
Frank Carlson
Quawans
Marais Day
Cygnea - Osage Valley
Marais Des Cygnes
Ottawa
Pomona
Tuffle Creek
Tuttle’Creek
Congress
Tuttle Creek
Washington
State of
Turtle Creek
Schoeppel
Carlson
Senate
Scrivner
Art
In God We Trust on Currency Shown in Senate Favor
A measure to print the legend In God We Trust on all government currency moves through the Senate. The article recalls past gold and silver value guarantees and notes that smaller denominations may not be fully redeemed, while larger notes require explanations of origin for exchange. The proposed inscription would express the fighter's hope that divine providence keeps notes' buying power.
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House
Senate
United States
Treasury
Theifighter
Divine Providence
Tott
Civic Achievements Through Editorial Reflections
Civic pride spills into editorial columns with surprising takes as a contrarian claims the community outgrows its faults. A canned grasshopper delicacy tempts grocers while the editor jokes about letter writers and a Europe trip involving a daughter. A grandmotherly reminder and a veteran car dealer thread through the fragment.
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A Contrere
Firework weekend death tolls and highway carnage reported
The Fourth of July weekend saw one child killed by a cracker, but traffic crashes hit around 400 deaths as 40 million vehicles carried an estimated 120 million passengers. With three riders per car and 12 billion passenger miles, the fatality rate remains framed against era safety.
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United States
After All Joins The Singing By ELW
A civic club member recalls joining in club singing between dessert and program and reflects on past experiences from high school through college and into adulthood. He admits his initial reluctance, notes varying volumes and tones, and vows to participate more, even if he mumbles and comes in flat.
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Clementine
Richmond Lake Bass Catch Sparks Local Memory
A report recalls John Williams catching two large bass at Richmond Lake fifteen years ago. The piece notes Ottawa temperatures reaching 90 degrees today and mentions Lone Star Lake opening to the public this month.
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John Williams
Richmond Lake
Lone Star Lake
Faulty Ic zas Often Result In Divorces Case 0 377
Edith K., 42, wife of Homer, appears in Case Record. Homer, despondent a year ago, attempted suicide by ingesting sleeping pills and left a note and new will the day before. Edith recounts the crisis and a farewell letter calling her a millstone around his nerves.
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Edith K
Homer
Crane
Hoemer
Television Schedule And Personal Reflections Broadcasts
Radio and TV listings filled with program times and channel numbers, featuring Perry Como, Gene Ray, and multiple segments. The text also includes an excerpt of a personal confession about marital issues and advice, blended with daytime and late night offerings across channels.
Radio Schedule Overview from July 10 Broadcasts
A cluttered listing shows station codes WRAF KMBC WDAF WDAB and more with times like 8:06 p.m. 10:06 p.m. including programs such as The Grand Ole Opry, Bob Cummings Show, What’s My Line, Liberace, Weather and Cinema blocks. Multiple channels present concerts, comedies, games, and variety segments throughout the evening.
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SMGC
WRAF
WDAF
KMBC
Dick Derby
WDAB
KMBEC
KMEC
Wicesaso &—Maasquerade
Camen
Binal g—Ly Ilero
New High Mark in June Employment Says Secretary
Secretary of Labor Mitchell declared at a news conference that June employment rose to a new high and will show a stronger seasonally adjusted unemployment level. He noted the trend as the best year in history for American labor and referenced Texas and Sam Houston in historical context.
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Washington
Davy
Houston
Davy Crockett An Amateur Compared With Sam Houston
The article contrasts Davy Crockett with Sam Houston through Mrs. Boyd McKenzie’s memories of Houston’s early days. It recounts Houston’s youth in Tennessee, his schooling, debts, and later rise to governor and soldier. It notes the historic one room log cabin and Houston’s fame, including anecdotes about his height and a 1813 enlistment.
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Davy
Alamo
Big Sam
Peter Pan
London
Sansi Statesman
Jed Texas
Brinker
Holland
Puck
Wash Union
Ington
D. C
Hiawatha Non
Texas
Minnehaha
Minneapolis
Toms
Sam Houston
Sawyer
Huck Finn
Hamiloi Wells
Sam
Boyd McKenzie
Houston
Davy Crockett
McKenzie
Tennessee
Virginia
Jackson
Teennessee
Army of
Republic of Texas
U. S
Union
Lone Star State
Red Power Up In Indochina
Washington reports the Communists violated truces in Indochina and Korea by boosting military strength in the northern areas. The United States lists about 15,000 mink farmers in the country.
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Indochina
Washington
State Department
Congress
Korea
United States
Ottawa Herald notices and advertising misprint items
Fragmentary text appears to list postal classification and staff roles at the Ottawa Herald. Mentions include post office mailing, business management, advertising, mechanical staff, and subscription rate notes by month and mail durations, but many words are garbled.
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Ottawa Herald
Svening Lacept
Ottawa
Kis
Mallar
Harrie Aiditay
Dommi Boltor
Guy Exedekar
Bonshipm
Howard Tmondieg
Malons Monty
Salex
Eisenhower to reside in Geneva villa during Big Four summit
President Eisenhower will stay in an 18 room villa five miles north of Geneva for the Big Four conference. The villa belongs to Andre Firmenich, a Geneva industrialist and yacht racer. Secret Service has seized the property and Swiss police guard the entrance. Arrival is set for July 17. The Creux-de-Genthod villa sits near the Geneva-Lausanne highway.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Eisenhower
Andre Firmenich
Secret Service
Creux-de-Genthod
Geneva-Lausanne
Grants Injunction Against K. C. Strike
Judge Paul A. Buzard granted a permanent injunction barring a threatened strike against Kansas City Terminal Railway Co. About 200 Roanoke Lodge No. 692 members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen had threatened action over overtime pay. Judge McQueen had issued a restraining order in March 1954 and the case was under advisement since April 13.
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Kansas City
Paul A. Buzard
Kansas City Terminal Railway Co
Roanoke Lodge No. 692
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Joe M. McQueen
Buzard
City of Witliamsburg Budget Hearing Notice
City of Witliamsburg Kansas announces a budget hearing on July 19 1955 at City Hall to hear taxpayers objections to the proposed budget and tax levy and to discuss amendments. Clerk J B Decker and Mayor J A Van Valkenburg preside. Proposed tax levies by funds are listed.
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Witliamsburg
Kansas
J. BE. Decker
J. A. van Valkenburg
Mayon
Ad Az
Highway Department
Treas
iAquor
State Highway Commission
Lesay
Prreeritey
Viresssee Aussae
SperepMenes Tor
Ecesscseaeesy
Neves
Sneentneeee TS
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