State Civil Rights Agency Acts Against Local Bias
A Kansas Civil Rights Commission action involves a southeast Kansas police officer who alleged promotion discrimination. The agency forced city officials to adopt a written policy guaranteeing equal employment for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, color, or origin. Since 1961 the commission has logged 122 complaints, found discrimination in 55 percent, and compelled remedial steps, illustrating state government intervening in business and local government over civil rights and employment practices.
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Axaimple
Ottawa
Congress
Kansas
Kansas Commission On Civil Rights
Notable George Washingtons in Chicago Directory
A quirky note highlights that George Washington was arrested for selling dope in Chicago on February 22. The city telephone directory lists 32 other G W entries including Geo Jr and two Reverends named George, showing commonality of the name in local records.
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Icchicago
George Washington
Chicago
G.W
Geo, Jr
George
Chicago Crime, Growth, and The Loop Echo Through Time
A fragmented reminiscence casts Chicago as a crime tied to politics, noting capone era syndicates and persistent violence. It praises the city’s expansive growth from the lake to the far edges, the Outer Drive, and Michigan Avenue skyline while criticizing lingering disorder and the Loop elevated lines.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan
Western Avenue
Los Angeles
Wabash
Lake, Wells
van Buren Streets
New York
Lane Michigan
Michigan Avenue
Lake Front
Ulcerative Colitis and Prednisone Side Effects
Reader asks about managing ulcerative colitis with prednisone and side effects such as puffiness weight gain and skin changes. Dr Molner notes steroids are effective but reducing or stopping may be needed for relief. Also discussed are hospital rest, foods triggering allergies, psychological factors, and aiming to avoid steroids with patient cooperation.
This Day in History March 7 1964 AP
Highlights include 1768 British Declaratory Act asserting colonial lawmaking power, 1849 Luther Burbank born, 1912 Amundsen claims pole discovery, 1945 Rhine crossing by U S forces, 1951 Oscar Collazo conviction, 1953 death of Will Hays, 1964 Norwich flood disaster area designation.
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Associated Press
Luther Burbank
Lancaster
Mass
Roald Amundsen
South Pole
U.S. 1St Army
Oscar Collazo
Harry Truman
Blair House
Washington, D.C
U.S
Will Hays
R Fine Og Oopets
Rhotitg
Lyeseed Son Eit
Todd Jr aims to live up to his late father’s showman legacy
New York AP HAL BOYLE reports Michael Todd Jr bolds to fill his father Mike Todd’s shoes by producing a modernized minstrel show at the New York World’s Fair. He emphasizes integrated casting and updated humor while noting his quiet demeanor and Amherst degree at 29 with five children.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Michael Todd Jr
Mike Todd
America
Todd
Michael
Mike
College of Bricklay
Amherst
Elizabeth ‘Taylor
Around the World
Another Year On The Run In The Fugitive renewed for next year
Hollywood AP Bob Thomas reports that The Fugitive starring David Janssen has been renewed for another season. Janssen discusses the premise enduringly as the doctor on the run, moving through varied roles without a sidekick, and hints at three years of story possibilities.
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Bob Thomas
Hollywood
Richard Kimble
Doc Kimble
David Janssen
ABC
Thomases
Janssen
Quinn Martin
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George Washingtons
Dr. Molner
Joseph G. Molner
Ottawa Implement Company
Franklin County
Missouri & Kansas Telephone Company
Jesus the Son of God
Jesus
Calvary
Ottawa Herald
Robert B. Wellington
THE
California
Saffron Glass Co
Business and
Professional Guide
Optometrists
Arvid Berglund, O. D
Optometrist
S. Main
Olin G. Wollen, O. D
A. G. Madison, O. D
Rodney McClay, O. D
Chiropractors
Don L. McKelvey
D, C
M. Brockway
Medical Directory
J, F. Barr, M. D
Frank A. Trump, M. D
Louis N. Speer, M. D
General
Medicing
David G. Laury, M. D
J. C. South
D. C
Chiropractor
R. C, Capron
Henning Bros
Homer N. Flora, D. O
Zeliner Building
Osteopathic
David L. Young, D. O
Physical Medicine
Flying Service
Jack
R. A. Gollier, M. D
Chester H. Strehlow
Sylva Lofgreen, M. D
Victor J. Lofgreen
M.D
Physicians and Surgeons
Rae Weanie
Roberts
Res
Civil Engineering and Surveyor Service
John Rodgers
Oak Ottawa
Anthony Clinical Laboratory
Gladys Anthony
First National Bank Bldg
SKY Service
Beautyland
St. Louis
Jack C. Kille
Mgr
Eloise Milton, Marion Ishaug
Shirley Moore
Wiloma
Babcock
Ella's Beauty Salon
Hickory
Ila Huston
Eunice Lantz
DR. Wikler Shoes
Buster Brown
Ella McArdle
Bundy Insurance Agency
Simon J. Wikler
Bell Drug Store
N. Main
Briscoe
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