Recognition of Inflation Spurs Minimum Wage Rise
An editorial notes the push to raise the legal minimum wage from 75 cents to a dollar an hour in U S industries under interstate commerce. With near full employment, wage gains will be modest for most of the 62 million workers, reflecting inflation over the past decade rather than major economic impact. The new standard week of 40 hours will still buy far less than in 1945, underscoring purchasing power erosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houses
Congress
Tabor
United States
This and That: mixed notes on politics and culture
A collage of quips on Texan buys, Bulganin in Geneva, Ike interior decor, language abbrevs, luxury car demand, and nostalgic politics. Observations link pride, wealth, and social trends with a wry newspaper voice and playful social commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulganin
Geneva
Ike
After All Football Just Ahead By Elm
July heat signals football season approaching. The piece muses on the aftermath of last year’s team, the cycle of coach turnover, and the tension between sportsmanship and winning. It notes alumni pressure and the fanfare around fall games, urging balance and resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Mater
Pioneer Ottawa drugist H B Brombacher dies at 85
An obituary reports the death of H B Brombacher 85 a pioneer Ottawa druggist early this morning. The note recalls a long local career with ties to the town’s business history and community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Brombacher
Ottawa
Woman's Biggest Mistake Is Trying To Be Ever Charming
Curbstone reflections on women discuss charm and perfection in men and marriage. It argues imperfection adds warmth, warns against statue like beauty, and notes men prefer lively humor over constant polish. It cites foreign students and scholars in 1954 35 figures from a U S Institute report.
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New York
Curbstone
Plato
Girls Here's Test For Your Boy Friends
Dr. Crane counsels that self supporting boys who pay their own way are more reliable marriage prospects. He contrasts self reliant high school students who work part time and run newspaper routes with sons of wealthy families who rely on daddy. He urges girls to judge suitors by their earning independence and action rather than money.
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Bert B
Steve
Mama
Daddy
Momma
America
Papa
Dr. Crane
Tie Hopkins Syndicate
Aelott, Ind
The
Hopkins Syndicats, Inc
Television Listings Day by Day Across Stations
A dense schedule of programs across multiple channels lists shows by time, title, and host. Notable entries include Superman, Meet Millie, The Price Is Right styled lines, news and weather, and various variety acts across KFEQ TV and other stations with dates around July 20 and July 27.
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Superman
Doug Edwards
Vaughn Monroa
Commander
Hal
The
Face
Supermania
Arthur Murray
Muate
Millie
Danny Thomas
Mile
Datty Mack
Guy Lombardo
Univ
District Attorney At News
Ab.a
Bummer
Amos and
Andy
Topeka Patrol
Studio 6
Radio Highlights From Kansas City Stations Schedule
A garbled listing outlines July 26 radio and baseball programs across KMBC and WDAF. It mentions Ernie McGee, Morgan Beatty, BarBQ, Go KMBC, People Are Funny, Dragnet, and Truth or Consequences along with baseball game coverage and news briefs.
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Barcbar
KMBC
WDAF
Morgan Beatty
Rvr
Ahall
Dragnet
Moargan Beatty
Banebail
Grouchs
KMBEC
Truth Or Conney
Kmbc—Tann
Ernle
Kmedee
Orchestra
Capitol
WDAT
Melodier
Arctic heat wave hits Alaska towns and Fairbanks breaks records
The Ottawa Herald reports a heat wave across arctic regions with Wainwright near the Arctic Ocean hot at 80 degrees and Fairbanks reaching 93 while noting a December temperature -54 in history. The piece mentions daily weather contrasts and provides period newspaper staff and contact details.
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Vania
Fairbanks
Alaska
Arctic
Kimo
Wainwright
Arctic Ocean
Pt. Barrow
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Edna, Kas
Glenn H. Curtis
Air Pioneer
Farm Bureau
Kiwanis
C. H. Truman
Gray Restaurant
First and Main
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First Baptist Church
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Institute For International Education
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Ty Weld
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Chaneau
Komo-Tv
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Embo
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Wibw-Tv
Topeka
Kansas
Amy Vanderbilt
Pding Dong Schoal
Garry Moors
Arthur Godfrey
Sunny
Variety
Ernie B
Guidior Light
the Guiding L
Kitchen Klub
Jack Paar
Woman's World
World Report
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Robert Q. Lew
Robert Q. Levis
Tad Mack
Big Pryoff
Marr
Bob Crosby
Miss Marlowe
Mr. Bweeney
Tor
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Playhouse
Comiclub
Studio
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Mat Dennis
Doug Hdwarde
Disneyland
Front Row Center
Dutty's Tavern
Snap
Saber
Orient Express
Pau Page
Sandman
Biff Baker
Washburn U
Bstudio
Ordina
RADIO
Tenn
Ernie
Oldsmobile
Ates
Olds
Barnett Sales, Inc
Dingis
S. Main
Ottawa Herald
Kas
Harrie
Hula
Keasaig
Guy Snedaker
Guaines
Don Shipman
Howard Hoadley
Médiafileal
Heme
Yaierpten
Ande
Athletics
Peoples National
Bank of Ottawa
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