Legislative Council study calls for Lansing state pen overhaul
The council inspection of the state pen at Lansing recommends removing inmates from administrative roles, hiring civilians to run the facility, and instituting a genuine rehabilitation program. It calls for a revamped parole system and cites lack of academics, vocational training, and outdated inmate classifications. A further expert review by Gov. Fred Hall appointees will follow, with 1956 and 1957 Legislatures expected to push for timely reform.
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Legislative Council
Lansing
Council
Fred Hall
What Could He Lose
A column reflecting on politics and society notes that Charlie Wilson might have lost $2 million by selling GM stock to become defense secretary, while schools admit by geography and luck, not merit. it mocks prestige, patriotism, and social trends with sharp witticisms about education, media, and culture.
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Charlie Wilson
General Motors
Pomona Annals Chronicle Oldtime Civic and Farm Tidings
A survey of vintage Pomona items notes a 15 year old Scouts camp at Forest Park, Antone Straffus of Ames with six acres yielding 600 bushels, the 16th annual IOOF picnic drawing 500 attendees in cold weather, a new Princeton Odd Fellows hall dedication, Farmers Cooperative paying 34 cents per bushel for heavy oats, a 50 year ago bootlegger fined $200 and jailed 60 days, plus local oat sales and a Tremont street house move by Night Officer Baetley.
Davy Crockett Emerges As Bourbon Legend And Figure
A fragmentary note describes Davy Crockett as a bourbon and branch water man, casting him as a more heroic figure in a rustic historical lens. The text emphasizes his rugged persona and lore surrounding his drinking habits.
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Davy Crockett
Hot Day In The Kitchen Sparks Domestic Banter
Investigations reveal how heat in the home stirs tension between husband and wife. A man returns from work complaining of the heat and traffic lights while the wife is portrayed as nearing a breaking point. The piece hints at possible domestic violence humorously, suggesting a coroner might be needed if the heat continues.
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Tfan
Man
Oldest practicing physician offers recipe for longevity
Dr John Hul linger, 94, claims status as nation’s oldest practicing physician. He describes daily exercise, abstinence from vices, and steady work as keys to longevity, recounts delivering 3,210 babies, wearing out 23 cars, and avoiding pills. He appeared on NBC Make the Connection and stresses faith, charity, and a simple, frugal lifestyle as core principles.
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New York
John Hullinger
Hullinger
Clinton
Iowa
American Medical Assn
Lincoln
Horse Sense Comes From Experience
Dr. George W. Crane explains horse sense as practical judgment based on varied experience. A dentist-like doctor and an old farmer illustrate clever but misplaced cleverness, while warnings against overreliance on IQ emphasize broad, adaptable knowledge for everyday budgeting and problem solving.
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Indiana
Judy
Mr. Watts
Mr. Walls
Crane
Hopkins Syndicate
Melott, Inc
Hopkins Syndicate, Inc
Evening TV Listings Include Multi Station Schedule
A dense Monday and Tuesday schedule lists programs across stations KFEQ-TV WDAF-TV ROMOU-TV KMBO WIBW-TV KMBC including News Weather Dramas Newsom Beulah Ethel and Albert Lucky preempts with theater and game shows. Numerous times show soap operas sports and variety programs with titles like The Big Payoff Show Boat Secret Storm and Amos and Andy across Kansas City Topeka and St Joseph areas.
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St. Joseph
Wdaf-Tv
Romou-Tv
Kansas City
KMBO
Wibw-Tv
Topeka
Kansas
Doug Edwards
Mat Dennis
Commander
la Rosa
Hala
Burna
Allen
Caeser
Three Star News
Hans Anderson
Heart of City
Radio Schedule Fragments From WDAF KMBC Stations
An incomplete listing shows radio slots with WDAF and KMBC programs and times. Entries include News, World Windows, Suspense, People Are Funny, Dragnet, Fine Music, and Baseball schedules with partial hour marks and program overlaps.
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McGee
KNBC
Tenn. Inme
KMBC
Carleton Hayes
World Windows
People Are Funny
Wdaf—Dragnet
Tenn
Ernie
TV Today And Tomorrow Plans for TV Spectaculars
TV Today And Tomorrow notes ripples of upcoming TV events and productions. George Jessel plans a NBC spectacular with Jimmy Durante and Helen Traubel, while Desi and Lucy prepare a Cinemascope screen in Beverly Hills. Studio One will present Julia Caesar on August first and The Prince and the Puppet with Bil and Cora Baird.
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George Jessel
Jimmy Durante
Helen Traubel
Disneyland Hotel
Dan O‘herlihy
James Mason
Desi
Lucy
Beverly Hills
Julia Caesar
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Colgate
Ted Mack
Steve Allen
Benny Goodman
Goodman
Benny
Ethel Merman
Sol Hurock
United States
Artur Rubinstein
Texas
Iralio Marian Anderson
CBS
Jerry Colonna
Frank Luther
Veteran doctor leads brass band at 94 with memory of 31 tunes
A 94 year old doctor, who has directed a local brass band for 65 years, still plays 31 pieces from memory learned at a corner store purchase 80 years ago for $30. He estimates the instrument to be worth about $100 today while also caring for his 2 month old son and avoiding vitamins.
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Doctor Who
Ottawa Herald notice fragment with editorial names
Fragmentary OCR text lists staff and subscription rates for Ottawa Herald with scattered names such as Harris Don Hula Quy Snedaker Don Shipman Howard Hoadley and roles like Editor Managing Editor and Advertising Manager. The passage is incomplete and provides no coherent event or article content.
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F. Harris
Don Hula
Quy Snedaker
Don Shipman
Howard Hoadley
High Powered Police Car Adopted by Los Angeles
Los Angeles has adopted a high powered police car for its freeways. It will do 45 in low 85 in second and well over 100 in high. It can accelerate from a standstill to 60 mph in nine seconds.
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Los Angeles
Abilene Prays For President
Abilene joined much of the nation in special prayers following Eisenhower’s radio appeal. About 250 people gathered at the Eisenhower Museum as Dr. David Townley led the service asking for divine guidance for the President and world leaders at the Geneva conference.
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Abilene
Eisenhower
Eisenhower Museum
David Townley
Adenauer Leaves Bonn for Switzerland During Big Four Summit
Chancellor Konrad Adenauer departed Bonn for Switzerland to establish a headquarters near the Big Four summit. From a Muerren mountain hotel 90 miles from Geneva, he will remain in constant contact with the conference and potentially with the leaders as they shape Germany's future.
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Germany
Konrad Adenauer
Switzerland
Muerren
Geneva
Adenauer
Opening Day Delights and Traffic TieUps at Disneyland
A huge crowd packs Disneyland in Southern California for opening day previews. Walt Disney builds a dream park meant for all ages with rides, replicas of Mickey Mouse, a nostalgic Main Street, and free meals for many guests. Traffic snarls prompt 25 extra CHP officers along the five mile stretch.
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Disney
Santa Ana
California Highway Patrol
Mickey Mouse
Digney
Water Supply Bid Planned for Turnpike Service Area
The Turnpike Authority will bid July 29 in Topeka to drill wells and furnish pumping equipment for five service area locations including Emporia. The local service area lies 4.52 miles northeast of the pipe interchange west of Emporia.
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Emporia, Kas
Emporia
Kansas Turnpike
Topeka
Turnpike Authority
Kansas City man killed in auto accident
Kansas City resident Richard Vushc, 28, was killed yesterday when his car wrecked off a roadway. Police found the body near the vehicle amid chrome and glass fragments. the car lay hidden by bushes. An unrelated line about an Ad Survey appears in the text.
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Kansas City
Kas
Richard Vushc
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