Kansas Turnpike bids in Lawrence show lower costs
Editorial notes bids for about five million dollars in Kansas Turnpike Authority contracts in Lawrence last Thursday came in more than three million dollars under engineer estimates. Most winning bidders were from outside Kansas, suggesting the project could be built for millions less, with broad competition benefiting the public treasury.
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Dormitory rises on KU campus in $1.15 million project
The University of Kansas announces a steel framed dormitory to cost 1,147,450 dollars housing 433 co-eds with air conditioning. Critics question the educational value as hot classrooms loom during lectures while locals note ongoing social jokes. A Kansan woman imprisoned for poisoning four husbands is declared insane, prompting local reactions.
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University of Kansas
Oklahoma
After All Domestic Report By ELW
A lighthearted home column notes winter clocks freezing late, elm moths, candy bar wrappers, and ice cream wrappers littering yards. It jokes about weeds like crabgrass, plans to water outdoor faucets soon, and ends with carrying the snow shovel from the basement as spring nears.
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Tobin
Easter parade prep and club opening at Richmond lake
A look back at past events: Ottawa women readied for an Easter parade as spring greeted the area with chill. Easter Sunday was set for the summer season opening at the Richmond lake clubhouse. Also recounted: 25 years ago Ellis Humphries injured by a horse, and notes on Ben Sutton, George Howe, 50 years ago L. H. Crouse visiting Norwood for sawmill work, Mrs Daisy Foster from Walnut visiting Waverly, and W. E. Stich in Independence.
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Ellis Humphries
Plane study of human nature. hostess declines mink coat
New York airline stewardess Jeanne Strouse recounts life in the skies on Colonial Airlines. She explains why she refused a free mink, notes passengers’ kindness and quirks, salaries, requirements, and the social dynamics of stewardesses while contrasting English and Louisiana legal traditions.
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New York
Jeanne Strouse
Jeanne
Miss Strouse
Here
Montreal
Colonial Airlines
Diverse TV Schedule From Kansas City Stations
A clashing array of channel lineups lists WDAE TV KMBC WIBW Topeka and other station advisories. Programs include Captain Video Captain W Studite Captain Video News Weather Sports and late night features across KOMO WMBC and allied networks with dayparted lineups and theater reels.
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Renery St
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Chanent
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Topeka
Kansas
Aya
Chaonetts
Radio listings across stations and programs briefed
A fragmented radio schedule shows KTJO KMBC WDAF and other stations airing news sports and entertainment segments. Entries mention baseball periods Washington Capitol keys news and a Navy show with times like 7 30 and 9 00 plus a Big Story and Precinct updates.
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Reader column answers on church gifts and travel tips
Sylvia Sage answers letters about church gift etiquette planning an Episcopal priest’s gift. Also guides a mother traveling by plane with a four month old, choosing diapers and hostesses aid, plus daylight saving time questions and brief bios of Cy Young and Frank Parker.
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Susan
Many Planets Suitable For Habitation By Dr. Crane
Walter L. aged 48 asked me to address a large autumn crowd about space then discussed planets orbiting other stars. He spoke on billions of stars, possible habitable planets, God’s cosmic classrooms and humans as Earth’s students. The talk touched on race, ethics, and religious ideas across distant worlds with caution about sensational portrayals.
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Moses
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tAlways
Crane
Hopkins Syndicate
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Indee
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Hopkins Syndicate Inc
Parsons man found guilty of murdering wife
A district court jury in Parsons Kansas found Cdist D Gray, 48, guilty of second degree murder in the December fatal shooting of his wife Blanche. A hearing on a motion for a new trial was set for April 7. Gray remains in jail under a $25,000 bond.
GOP seeks streamlined process for federal appointments
TOPEKA an-A "streamlined" procedure for clearing recommendations for federal appointments is being sought by the Republican State Executive Committee. State GOP chairman Lloyd Ruppenthal said a meeting produced unanimous accord that action is needed, though details are not yet set. He noted national GOP directives require clearances on prospective appointees to be returned within 15 days.
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Topeka
Republican State Executive Committee
Lloyd Ruppenthal
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Ruppenthal
Milk Inspection Study Proposed
TOPEKA A Legislative Council study of milk inspection costs over the state was proposed in a resolution introduced in the House Monday by its Agriculture Committee. There is a lack of uniformity in the source amount and use of milk inspection fees. Re Jess Taylor (R Tribune) committee chairman said the dairy industry wants to pay its.
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Inspection Bill Sparks Debate Over Fees
Taylor argues the proposed own inspection bill cannot proceed until the charges imposed by different inspection units are clarified. He cautions that without fee transparency, the plan may face funding and implementation obstacles.
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