Fourth of July plans and nostalgic orator appeal in Ottawa
The Ottawa Lions Club outlines a weekend Fourth of July celebration with carnival and fireworks. Walter E. Ditmars, president of Gray Manufacturing Co., laments the fading use of patriotic orations, recalling how such speeches once stirred pride and reminded citizens of freedoms protected by the nation, especially amid Communist oppression fears.
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Ottawa Lions Club
Ottawa
Lions
Walter E. Ditmars
Gray Manufacturing Co
Republic
United States
Kansas City daily opposes Star to start Monday
A new opposition daily will begin in Kansas City next Monday, led by a publisher tied to Fourth of July celebrations. The item weaves in political asides on Kefauver and presidential bids, social notes, bond gains, and local anecdotes.
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the Star
Kansas City
Skeptic questions large smoking cessation figures
A reader doubts a cancer institute claim that 1.5 million people quit cigarettes in 18 months and 600,000 from 1982 to 1953, noting personal observations of ongoing smoking, brand switches, and temporary quits. The piece speculates many still smoke, switch to pipes or cigars, chew tobacco, or use cigarettes to ease tension, challenging the survey’s numbers.
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Cancer Institute
Ancestor worship and wheel design reshape rebuilding
The piece argues Udall’s tornado reconstruction mirrors prior layouts, labeling this habit as ancestor worship. It contrasts with a scientific city plan based on a wheel design like Washington DC, emphasizing car use, walk aversion, and future growth through separate, fixed spokes rather than expanding a single rim.
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Washington, D. C
D Business
Auld Lang Syne fireworks planned at Conard Field
Auld Lang Syne 15 years ago coverage notes G. C. Robe announced an annual fireworks display at Conard Field for the evening of July 5. Civilian life items record past events including a train collision injury and a local home sale.
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G. C. Robe
Conard Field
Mentality Development in Childhood Psychology
Dr. Crane explains that curiosity and questions from children align with mental age growth. A 3-year-old wonders origins, while more complex inquiries about birth and sex arise only after several more years of cognitive development.
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Alfred Binet
Mrs
Crane
Hopkins Syndicate
Melott
Ind
The
Hopkins Syndicate, Inc
Comprehensive TV Schedule Data For Several Stations
A dense listing of television programs across channels including KFEQ TV, WDAF TV, KOMU TV, KMBO, WIBW TV, and others. The grid shows time slots from morning to late evening with show titles such as Superman, Dramas, News, Weather, sports, soap operas, quiz shows, and variety programs.
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Kfeq-Tv
St. Joseph
Wdaf-Tv
Channal
Komu-Tv
Hansas City
KMBO
Kansas City
Wibw-Tv
Topeka
Kansas
Amy Vanderbilt
Ding Dong School
Garry Moore
Gary Moore
World Report
Tex McKinney
Barker Bill
Design For Living
Comiclub
Studio
Doug Edwards
Eddie Fisher
Perry Como
Hal
Wally
Phoebe
the Wise
Miss Brooks
Ford Theatre
the Lindo
TBEA
Radio Schedule Highlights July First Major Station Lineup
The listing shows a July first broadcast night across KMBC WDAF and WBC with programs including Ernie McVee Jane Pickens Jerry Fielding News, baseball, On the Go features, Dinah Shore, Radio Fan Club and Orchestra. Also notes Stars in Action and a 10 PM KMBC baseball segment.
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KMBC
Tenn
Ernie
McVee
WDAF
Jane Pickens
Jerry Fielding
Dinah Shore
Wdaf—Orchestra
Stars In Action
WBC
Rbaseball
Subscription rates by mail and area details
The text lists managing editor business manager advertising manager and notes subscription rates by mail. It references various time frames such as one month three months six months and one year, and distinguishes between area by mail and outside area by mail. The fragment shows administrator roles and rate structure without clear figures.
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Siz
New York City Welcomes Visitors With Endless Glamour
The city proclaims itself the summer destination for the world, inviting tourists to experience its heat and energy. It boasts skyscrapers culture and opportunity, urging visitors to let New York magnify their own sense of adventure and explore the endless growth and glamour it offers.
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New York
New York City
America
United States
Statue of
Rome
Athens
Babylon
London
Paris
Richmond social notes bring many visitors and arrivals
Mrs Art Mesinheimer and family from Columbus Ga visit the Waters. E J Welsch and Carl Anderson host on Monday. Cecil Vinings guest with T M Millers at Baldwin. Frank Jackson and family host Ross Patterson in Des Moines. Elmer Nilges and sons from Kansas City visit. Stanley Dale Edwards and Jimmy Greathouse stay with grandparents Clyde Edwards and Leonard Van Velson. Lester Eugene Compton from California expected in July. Ethel Bradley and Leland Chamberlain visited S H Foster. Ida McCoy returns to Kansas City after week with Eisenbart Fortner. Savings bonds urged.
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Art Mesinheimer
Overbrook
Calvin Conklin
Sharon
Linda
Betsy
Columbus
Hardin Watkins
E. J. Welsch
Carl Andersons
Cecil Vinings
T. M. Millers
Baldwin
Clarence Servaes
Kansas City
Ross Patterson
Des Moines
Frank Jackson
Elmer Nilgés
al Nilges
Stanley Dale Edwards
Jimmy Greathouse
Iola
Clyde Edwards
Leonard van Velson
Lester Eugene Compton
Calif
Elden Lyons
Ottawa
R. S. Gault
Kenneth Cunningham
Jim Hendrix
Colony
Lon Jnie Chambers
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Estes Kefauver
Davy Crockett
Nora Daniel
Emporia
Musicians’ Union
Stars and Stripes
Jas. C. Petrillo
Congress
Black Hills
Crazy Horse
Sitting Bull
Custer
Udall
Lela Fitzgerald
E. 7Th
First and Main
Santa Fe
Agricola
Ben Henthorne
Main Street
Lee Larson
C. W. Hjort
T. P. Way
Hickory
Ola Willis
George W. Crane
Rosalie F
Dr. Crane
Hoodiong Cassidy
Weather
Doug Edwarde
Julius la Rosa
Jane Frohman
Superman
Arcucho Marx
Star News
Ray Milland
Bobo the Hobo
Lone Parger
Abbott Costello
Television Playhouse
Star Playhouse
Lux Video Theatre
Newa
Sparta
Scotland Yard
Scotland Yards
KNBC
Morgan Beatty
Roy Rogers
O.B.I
Anata
Dick Derby
Derby
Amos
Andy
Variety Theater
Sheilah Graham
Home &—Command
Kitchen Klub
Kathleen Carter
Robert Q. Lewis
Linksetter's House Pty
Foy Willing
Ted Mack
Bob Crosby
Miss Mariowe
Mr. Sweeney
Pinky Lee
Europe
Rod Cameron
China
RADIO
Cologne
Pies Fox
Flamingo
Safari
Tussy
Ottawa Herald
Fostoffice
Kas
Guy Snedaker
Don Shipman
Howard Hoadley
Cepercesses Mgister
Richmond
U. S
Didide
S. Main
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