Editorial A Big Job On Prison Rehabilitation
On taking duties as warden at Lansing Kan sas State Penitentiary Arthur Hoffman faces 1638 inmates with 101 life terms and 1532 to return to society. His priority is rehabilitation and officer efficiency to ensure released prisoners are at least as able as when entered, justifying prison costs as a public investment rather than a joke. He seeks active support from state agencies and citizens to improve the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Hoffman
Kansas State Penitentiary
Lansing
Kansas
Boltman
THIS AND THAT Like Ham Without Eggs
A crowd of quips and satiric lines about public figures and events. Jests touch Martin and Lewis, Le Mana tragedy, Walter Reuther wage policy, TV programs, college presidents, suburban housing, and a father’s gift.
After All A Tree Project By ELV
A reader laments loss of aging trees in their yard and city trees. He explains how drought, insects, and wind threaten shade trees, notes many will die or be removed, and urges residents to plant new trees each year to preserve beauty and shade.
Local Notes From The Plains A Mix Of Past and Present
Auld Lang Syne 15 years ago. free ice for Lions club applicants as hot weather hits. Wheat harvest begins in southern Kansas while farmers cut oats. Quenemo's C. H. Logan visits Ottawa. Mildred Atchison of Richmond stops in the city. The new Tom Thumb golf course at 15th and Main opens. Six years ago a storm knocked out city telephone lines. Austin Reed, city marshal, urges payment of the 1905 dog tax. Texas watermelons on the market.
Campaign Questions on Girl Watching in Offices Stir Controversy
A provocative piece questions whether male office workers waste hours daydreaming over female colleagues and proposes a drab uniform for women and various fixes for male appeal. It quotes office staff and Don Savers of the American Society of Girl Watchers Inc while noting a Glasgow study linking aging disabilities to scurvy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New ‘York
Boyle
Golly
America
Bloomera
Don Savers
American Society of Girl Watchers ‘Inc
Savers
Amer‘ican
Ottawa Herald Classifieds: Rates and Subscriptions
The Ottawa Herald listing shows evening prompts and posting notices, detailing advertising and mechanical staff, with subscription rates by mail for one month, three months, six months, and one year. Rates listed include 4, ot 2.06, reflecting periodical pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa Herald
Grief as a Route to Overcome Self-Pity
Dr. George W. Crane counsels grieving readers to avoid dwelling in self pity. He urges shifting control to the brain, expanding perspective by considering others worse off, setting new goals, and moving forward with faith. He cites veterans, encouraging social activity and persistence to rebuild happiness.
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Mildred
Lo Dy
Crane
Hopkins Syndicate
Metott
Hopkins Syndicate, Inc.y
Polio Shots Urged In Summer By Expert Panel
A group of top polio experts advised continuing antipolio injections during the summer, despite peak disease season. The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis convened a panel including U.S. Surgeon General Leonard Scheele, Dr. Jonas Salk, and Dr. Thomas B. Francis to stress that the small risk of paralysis from vaccination is not enough to halt Poliomyelitis vaccine use amid rising community incidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Foundation For Infantils
U.S
Leonard Scheele
Jonas E.salk
Thomas B. Francis
University of Michigan
TV Listings for St Joseph Kansas City and Topeka Stations
Detailed daily schedule across multiple networks listing programs by time, channel, and show titles from Channel 2 KFRQ TV to Channel 18 WLBW TV including news, drama, variety, children's, and late night offerings. Names of hosts and program blocks appear in sequence with times from 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. covering Weather News and Entertainment.
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Kfrq-Tv
St. Joseph
Wdaf-Tv
Komo-Tv
Kansas City
KMBU
Wlbw-Tv
Topeka
Kansas
Omichh Ig
Aupernan
Doug Edwarda
Dinah Shore
Commander
Doug Edwards
Jo Stafford
Newt
Jo Statford
Lal
Father
Mother
Halls of Ivy
Cavaleage
Ivy
Millie
Fireaide Theatre
Danny Thomas
Daddy
Circle Theater
Stee
Red Skelvin
Steel
G—Studio
Death Valley
u—News
U.S
Arthur Godfrey
Bhelmn Graham S—aubng
Atriket Rich
Ernie
Lita
Tomorro
Tomorr
Guiding Light
the Guiding L
Kittehen Klub
Woman's World
Road of Life
World Report
Welcome Traive
Kathleen Carter
Dally
Robert Q. Lewis
Robert Q
Lewin
Ted Macly
Theatre of Romancia
Bob Crosby
Mias Marlowe
Hawking Falls
Mr. Aweeney
Pinky Lee
Friendship House
Siesta Theater
Sparta
Wild Bill Hickok
Doug Howarde
Eddie Fisher
Dag Edwarde
Commander B
Doug Edwarde
Pam
Perry Como
Hal
Three Star News
Godfrey and Friends
Bill Baker
Washburn
Buudio
Broadcast Schedule Fragments From KMBC WDAF and Friends
Local radio and TV listings show June schedule snippets for KMBC and sister stations with programs like On the Go and News. Entries feature entertainment, news updates, and show times, including Bing Crosby and Dinah Shore appearances among others.
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KMBC
Hbageball
Mangan Beatty
WDAF
People Are Funny
Dragnet
WDAI
Add. Truman
Bing Crosby
Amecgee
Tenn. Brais
610U
WDAP
Morgan Beatty
Work Stopped By A Labor Dispute In Kansas
Labor dispute halts work on two state projects in Chanute with pickets at the State Tuberculosis Hospital and the highway commission office. About 30 workers involved as Local 550 cites non union hiring. Contractors say they paid union and non union rates.
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Chanute
Kas
Laborers Local 550
AFL
State Tuberculosis Hospital
Highway Commission
W. R. Stover
Parsons
George Senner and Co
Topeka
Hunter
Lundberg
Manhattan
Reunion at Swope Park Draws Jackson Kin
Jackson family members gathered at Swope Park in Kansas City for a reunion. Attendees included W. T. Jackson and many relatives from Garnett, Ottawa, Des Moines, Leavenworth, Topeka, and other nearby towns, with ongoing visits and social stops across Kansas City and surrounding areas.
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Swope Park
Jackson
Kansas City
W. T. Jackson
Buck Jackson
de Soto
Ross Pattersons
Des Moines
Harold Weeks
Parker
Glenn Jacksons
Garnett
Frank
Jacksons
Harold Kueser
Joe Kuesers
Melvin Laws
Edgerton
Kuesers
John Coles
Tulsa
Oklo
Arthur Bogers
Billy Welches
Ottawa
C. L. Bearly
Will Gifford
Frank Jacksons
Will Adcocks
Frances
Vera Cassity
Leavenworth
Albert Dunbar
J. E. Lindsdales
Baldwin
George de Loziers
Topeka
Charley Dunbar
Lloyd Merschams
Colony
R. E. Merschams
Charley Mardick
John Moore
Imogene Bast
Junior Bastin
Olathe Base
Clive Bastin
Robert Bartholomews
Eligin
Herman Hermreck
Clarence Hermrecks
Wichita
Bartholomew
Elgin
Lee Perkins
Burlington
Victor Metzes
St. Louis
Leé Metzes
Gage Park
Nettie Dukes
Ray Dukes
Bill Valentines
Mona
Bradley
Phillip
Charley Lybargers
Ernest Warners
Bertha Warham
Della
Tom
Florence Coleman
H. C. Wolfe
Doug Kerschners
Ralph McCrea
McCreas
Gridley
B. M. Dobbin
Louise Knight
Henry Lambert
Harlan
Iowa
George Dietrichs
Lee Per?king
Virgil Smiths
Alfred Siglers
Ruth Modrell
Kas
Etta Blanche Smith
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Editorial
Hoffman
Martin
Lewis
Soriss
le Mana
Walter Reuther
Elv
Lions Club
C. H. Logan
Quenemo
Mildred Atchison
Richmond
City
Tom Thumb
15Th and
Main
Austin Reed
Texas
Mal Boyle
Glasgow
Scotland
George W. Crane
Mildred Q
Dr. Crane
Jack
Perten
U. S. Capitol
Puestas
Amieg
Andy
Wbou
Topeka Patrol
Tamsie Studio
Late Show
Stow
Norning
Amy Vanderbilt
Garry Moore
Wild Bill Hickock
Television Theatre
Dianayland
Disneyland
Heagin O
Mark Saber
Waterfront
Herald
RADIO
Wellington
Will Thomas
Bill) Stayton
Sumner County
County
Stayton
Mayfield
Fred Hall
Ed J. Camp
C. M. (Cooney) Voelker
Voelker
Lick Observatory
Mt. Hamilton
Calif
Miss Mabel Chandler
Pittsburg Teachers College
Mae Gibson
Joyce Bowman
Mary Coughlin
Cromwell
Flord Lawtons
PrairieVillage
Orie Higdon
Chris Pickett
Russell Bailey
Baldwins Mars
Vin Pickert
George ‘Faggs
el Dorado
John
Jim Folz
Verna Pickert
Bartlesville
Okla
Everett Pick‘Yerts
Clifford Briggs
Gerald Ward
Preston
Ross Spencer
Charley Weaver
Melvin Kuiken
Sigourney
John Miller
Mark Reece
Dick Powelsons
Teeka
Paul Jenkins
Kangay City
Ecil Bailey
Elwae
Gary
Lease Tee Ett
Kansas ‘City
Dan Lickt
Lawrence Chandler
Chris Mersman
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