Editorial Aiding Handicapped in School District
A Garfield PTA representative asks Ottawa school board to allow a survey of handicapped children, with Eugene Field PTA planning a similar effort. The superintendent approves surveys but questions if enough students warrant classes. The piece argues surveys and special education need board level study, not PTA action, and cites lack of room as a poor excuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Pta
Ottawa School Board
Eugene Field Pta
Garfield
PTA
Ottawa Herald
Mock air drill reveals Civil Defense weak points
The piece notes a nationwide mock attack drill, its aim to test Civil Defense readiness, and the varied public reactions from skepticism to resolve. It also profiles Walter Reuther at a luncheon, describing his persona, career, and debated prospects for higher office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
New York
Ottawa
Prayer for Today and Our Father Prayer Card
A devotional note urges prayers with thanksgiving and daily home prayer. It quotes Philippians 4 6 RSV and expresses gratitude to God The Father for blessings. It asks Jesus Christ’s guidance and divine help in all undertakings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
What Pathology Does In Medicine And Why It Matters
Dr Molner explains the role of pathologists as the behind the scenes detectives of medicine. He notes their work during operations for cancer decisions and for diseases like thyroid conditions and appendicitis, and emphasizes their impact on patient care and hospital bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.M
Auld Lang Syne Recounted 25 Years Later
O P Mace of 834 N Cedar was improving after two weeks illness. New roofs were installed for Mrs Katherine Sittner of 210 W 4th and J Defen baugh at 404 Walnut. Lt Earle Bigler attended a Rainbow division WWI reunion in Kansas City. County officials planned an 18 foot Willson Creek bridge on West Wilson Street due to safety issues. H L Gilbert injured his foot from a nail near his barn. Elmer Bunyan prepared to build a new brick sidewalk at 113 Elm.
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Katherine Sittner
W. 4Th
J. Defenbaugh
Walnut
Earle §. Bigler
Kansas City
The
Rainbow Division
Willson Creek
Elmer Bunyan
Elm
Television Programs Summary Channel Lineup
TV schedule fragment lists Channel 4 5 9 13 programs across day parts with news, cartoons, dramas, westerns and sports. Includes program titles such as Captain Kangaroo Mickey Mouse Garry Moore-Clark, I Spy, Dobatto, Sword shows, and theater blocks with Weather News and late movie listings.
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Baker Choir
Gordon Eliott
Annie Oakley
Frontier Dr
Rin -Tin-Tin
Capt
Grief
Jeff Drum
Willy
Zane Grey
Phil Silvers
Sinatra
Patrice Munse
du Pont
M-Squad
Jack Paar
Stanton Area Birthday List Verses George Brassfield
Those who helped George Brassfield celebrate his 81st birthday on May 6 included his brother Carl Brassfield, Earl Yackle and Judy of Paola, and Jim Chamberlin. On Monday evening Jim Chamberlin was contacted along with John Roman, Earl Croan, Carol Healy and children of Spring Hill. Larry Webber is recovering from three days of measles.
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George Brassfield
Carl Brassfield
Earl Yackle
Judy
Paola
Jim Chamberlin
John Roman
Ear) Croan
Carol Healy
Spring Hill
Larry Webber
Reed Starts County Campaign On May 14
TOPEKA Clyde Reed Jr. candidate for the Republican nomination for governor will start his county by county campaign with a major speech at Manhattan May 14 his 44th birthday. Reed's schedule for that week includes visits to Dickinson McPherson Saline Marshall Wyandotte and Pottawatomie Counties. He will be in northern and western Kansas during the remainder of May.
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Topeka
Clyde Reed Jr
Manhattan
Reed
Dickinson
McPherson
Saline
Marshall
Wyandotte
Pottawatomie
Kansas
Characters We Have Heard About
New York prose mocks public figures and everyday people who fail small tests of virtue. It playfully catalogs a gallery of archetypes including statesmen dieters faithful spouses and honest workers. The piece riffs on popularity fame and common pretenses.
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New York
Four Ways Businesses Fight the Recession Now
New products sales drive research continues despite downturns. Firms push sales promotions and cost cuts to lower prices and lift profits while diversification gains defensive value. Many report higher volumes due to aggressive marketing and overhead trimming, despite managerial pushback.
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New York
Washington
FFA banquet and community notices in Williamsburg area
The Williamsburg area reports the Future Farmers of America banquet with 50 attendees plus 24 boys. Awards include East Central Kansas Beef prize check for $25 to Roger Bush and Star Chapter Farmer to Roger Bush, foundation awards to Junior Snodgrass and Roger Sowers, a rape making demonstration by the Van Valkenburg group for W. R. Binns’ birthday, and various talks by members on farm mechanics and jobs. Local social notes mention visits, parties, and upcoming Lions Club carnival on May 8 to fund scholarships.
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Future Farmers of America
E. P. Anderson
Roger Bush
Snodgrass
Roger Sowers
Gary
Harry van Valkenburg
John Thornbrugh
Tom Weigand
W. R. Binns
Larry Reh
FFA
Henry Huddleston
Larry Anderson
Kenny Reh
Cread
Mr. Binns
Jim Milliken
Ned Bethell
Dale McCurdy
Mary Sue Lowry
W.S.C.S
Radio Schedule Snapshot from KOFO Broadside
A historical KOFO day plan lists morning, daytime, and evening segments including Top of Morning, News Summary, Weather Round-Up, sports, and music blocks. It features shows like KOFO Komm'tary, Saturday Serenade, and Bulletin Board with times from 00 to 6:25, highlighting station programming and civic notes.
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Gard
Lombardo
Meat
Errett P. Scrivner
Two 17-year-olds flee to Austria under gunfire
Hungarian youths attempt the first successful border crossing to Austrian soil in over a month. Bullets strike Austrian territory as they sprint toward freedom in a border area under Communist guard.
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Vienna
Student and an Electrician Dash to Freedom
A student and an electrician made a dash to freedom according to the readable fragment. No further context or dates are provided in the available text.
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I Spy
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Arthur Godfrey
Dotto
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Miss Brooks
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Queen
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Miss Ollie Brassfield
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Tommy Allen
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L. P. Mayfield
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W. F. Lindens
Duane Shaw
Ray Campbell
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WMS
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Gary Horne
Arnol Horne
Terry Sue Horn
Kenneth Heth
Dallas
Harold Heth
Parsons
Eric Beiderman
Lions Club
L. W Sutherland
H. A. Lonborg
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