Docking appoints J A Mermis Jr to state liquor board
Editorial notes Gov. George Docking names Great Bend banker J A Mermis Jr to the state liquor control board, giving Democrats control of the commission. It argues the board faces temptation and must stay vigilant, praising past supervision and urging Kansans to watch for any scandal.
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George Docking
Great Bend
J. A. Mermis Jr
State Liquor Control Board
State Board
Docking
Liquor Board
New Democratic Board
Two Varieties Of Romance In This Foreign Country
Dr George W Crane reviews modern romance in a satirical column. He intersperses quirky anecdotes including a New Hampshire business trip, a garage rental misstep, and a joke about spelling Kansas with a C or K. The piece cites broader topics from military programs to civil affairs and university perks.
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Rachel B
New Hampshire
Kansas
Ottawa Lodge Officers Elected And Lindbergh Baby News
Auld Lang Syne Ottawa Elkis elected officers L A Ames exalted ruler W C Anthony leading knight H A Wharton loyal knight C E Sands lecturing knight Ed H Thompson treasurer O L Hawkins trustee Grover Knight representative to grand lodge E D Manley secretary Ottawans read with interest Lindbergh baby kidnapping news The Herald arranged with AP for a 24 hour call if needed and with Ottawa city light plant to blow the whistle with local cooperation from Bell Telephone operators and city officials.
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Ottawa
Elkis
L. A. Ames
W. C. Anthony
H. A. Wharton
C. E. Sands
Ed H. Thompson
O. L. Hawkins
Grover Knight
Grand Lodge
E. D. Manley
Do It Yourself Romance Psychology Advice from Dr Crane
A column discusses romance building with a self help angle. It cites Dr Crane advising logical choice of a mate and sharing experiences to cultivate affection, plus a sales pitch for a 200 point tests package. The piece blends social dating tips with a tired wartime booster tone and ads for a syndicated product.
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Alten
Shaad Tal
Television Program Listings on WDAF and KCMO
Wednesday and Tuesday listings show WDAF News KCMO News 6a and multiple programs including WDAF Dragnet and KCMO Robt Lewia. Also noted are entertainment segments with KYJO FM Fredrikson and ETJO FM Spec. Biography features star Bob and Ray.
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WDAF
KCMO
Mirgan Beatty
Bob Sanders
Wdaf—Dragnet
Robt. Q. Lewia Ati
Amios
Andy Kyjo
Fredrikson Bipu
Etjo-Fm
Bob and
Ray
Radio schedule and listings for March broadcast
The page lists KTJO FM KCMO WDAF and other stations with time slots and program names including News World Tonight Music and Sports Tap. Entries mention talks by KeMo, Lewis, and Beatty, plus shows like Bob and Ray and Recollections. A local open house is noted for 8:30.
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Dr. N. Ventor
Laurel and Hardy
Jon, Winterstage
Tune Contiet
Name Tuva
Phil Silvers
Phil Givers
Udo Paria Aheritt
Wyatt Harp
Brathera
Jane Wymag
Godfrey
Miss Brooks
Happy Home Playhouse
Bob Crosby
Dr. N. Ventor Harly
Bkg
Aagier Cugat
Christian
Paris
State Trooper
Ktjo-Fm
WDAF
KCMO
Wodoaf
World Tonight
Gru
Bob Sanders
Moree Nm Beatty
KeMo—hobt
Q. Lewis
People Are Funny
Eme
Ktio-M
Newas Eyjo-Fm
Feels Sanitorium Should Continue Feels Sanitorium Should Continue
Norton Kansas The Topeka Hillcrest division of the State Tuberculosis Sanatorium should continue in operation at least temporarily Dr C F Taylor superintendent of the Norton TB Hospital Durbin Paola F R Greenawalt Bert Gould Pomona Mrs Marguerite Reed C D Stoffer J L Spooner Hazel Shoemaker Guy Platt Charles Tefft F E Button B L Robertson Ray Hoopes Mrs E C Hughes Elmer Brooks Princeton Joe Plaschka Marie A Donart Marvin Brenner L E Roush Quenemo H E Oest Rantoul Lloyd Griffiths Mrs George Mack La He said Gov George Docking proposed budget omits any funds for Hilcrest which has been a controversial institution for some time Jd Rodgers Frank Peine Wellsville O R Raa timeyers William Houdasheldt Melvin Pierce Homer Perry Watkins Williamsburg John Laws C F Norton Merle McLain Mrs Ora LeChien Clarence Davis
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Rantoul
Lloyd
Griffith
George Mack
George Docking
von Bates
Richmond
Ernest
VanWie
L. N. Tice
Waverly
Hilcrest
Murphy Bros
T. Rodgers
Frank Peine
Wellsville
Raatimeyers
William Houdasheldt
Melvin Pierce
Homer Perry
Watkins
Williamsburg
John Laws
C. F. Norton
Merle McLain
Mrs
Ora LeChien
Clarence Davis
Campaign complaint over bathing suit photos in papers
A speaker laments repeated use of bathing beauty pictures by press services, noting editors favor models like Ekberg Monroe and Russell. He argues the trend boosts skimpy images, but recent shifts reduce naked-shoulder spreads while editors still publish some risqué photos.
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Soandso
Moa
Ekberg
Monroe
Russell
Two Million Cows and Odd Facts Parade in Lettered Miscellany
A sprawling, fragmented column surveys curious trivia from science and culture, citing 2,400,000 dairy cows for coffee cream, Pasteur’s fame, Edison’s bamboo filament, Lully’s death, weather and tanning notes, and oblique references to New York hospitals, mink farming, cab tires, and early atomic research. It mixes anecdotes with stray figures and misplaced quotes, presented in a lively but drifting newsy tone.
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NEW York
Louis Pasteur
France
Pasteur
Jean Baptiste Lully
Bill Skowron
Kyoto
Japan
Thomas A. Edison
New York City
Keelee
Eliza Bergs
Jchildren
Staats
Bronx
America
Ottawa High Star Quits School to Work on Farm
Virgil Lovett, once a standout football player at Ottawa High School, left school to work on N. E. Stucker’s farm southwest of Ottawa. He intends to enroll in the Ottawa University business department and continue football there.
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Virgil Lovett
Ottawa High School
N. E. Stucker
Ottawa
Ottawa University
Patients urge Hillcrest operation before committees
Dr. Taylor said a group of patients will appear before legislative committees this week or next to urge continued operation of Hillcrest which served from 500 to 550 patients last year. The patients are least able to pay transportation costs from Topeka to Chanute and Norton hospitals and nobody else will do it. Hillcrest has a 92000 budget now. The director of institutions recommended 105607 for next year but the governor dropped that item.
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Taylor
Hillcrest
Topeka
Chanute
Norton
Subscriptions and Graduates Span Towns in Ottawa Area
Community notices list new and renewing subscriptions to the Ottawa Herald across Garnett Greeley Lawrence Osawatomie Ottawa and nearby towns. It mentions graduates and wartime service, including City College alumna Mrs Jean Ingersoll and Coast Guard service after WWII. Names include Mrs Merton Raymond Leonard Katzer R Ladislaus Forgo Vaughn Snethen Kate Smith Corcoran Blunk Frakes Kunard Bates and Hancock.
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Ottawa Herald
Garnett
Merton Raymond
Greeley
Leonard Katzer
Lawrence
R. Ladislaus Forgo
E. DeGraff
Michigan Valley
City College
Jean Ingersoll
Osawatomie
New York
A. E. Witlis
E. C
McFadden
Overbrook
Chicago marks 120th birthday in 1837 charter growth
Chicago, the nation’s second largest city, turned 120 years old Monday. Chartered on March 4, 1837, the city’s boundaries expanded from 10 square miles to over 218 square miles, with an estimated population near four million.
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Chicago
Rural Campaign For Red Cross in County
A county Red Cross canvass to raise 1200 for rural Ottawa area started led by county chair Mrs. G C l Fredeen. Local chairmen for communities listed include Homewood Kester Graffham Lane M J L Crites Pomona Ewing Lawrence Princeton Byron Robison Rantoul Chester Jackson Richmond A O Sigler Wellsville Ray Wiggins Williamsburg John Van Valkenburg. The United States leads in emergency Red Cross needs while China Manchuria gains. Ottawa’s quota raised as national drive continues.
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Red Cross
Ottawa
G. C.l. Fredeen
Fredeen
Homewood
Kester Graffham
Lane
J L. Crites
Pomona
Ewing Lawrence
Princeton
China-Manchuria
Prayer Time We Realize Our Service Needs Renewal
A brief prayer asks forgiveness for halfhearted service and begs for the Holy Spirit to fill believers wholly with zeal. It seeks wisdom to understand Thy will through Jesus teachings and grace to put into practice what is learned, in Jesus name Amen.
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Jesus
Farm Employment Up In Eisenhower Era
The Agriculture Department expanded its workforce by nearly 25 percent since January 1952, rising from 65 574 to 41 747 employees. Full-time staff grew from 55 028 to 163 213 as the admin increased staffing across the period. Detroit star Bobby Layne topped NFL scoring in 1956 with 99 points, five touchdowns, 33 extra points and 12 field goals. Invest in U S Savings Bonds.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Detroit
Bobby Layne
Right To Work Bill Becomes Law Without Signature
In Indianapolis the right to work bill becomes law without the governor's signature after a protest by demonstrators with placards. The measure bans requiring union membership to keep a job, drawing a crowd milling through Capitol corridors and urging a veto by Gov. Harold Handley.
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Indianapolis
Capitol
Harold Handley
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