Wilt Chamberlain and KU Facing Tough Decision
The Wilt Chamberlain case fuels speculation on whether the Kansas star will stay for two more years or turn pro with offers cited. Phog Allen denied predicting a pro move while noting the financial stakes and the value of a degree. KU remains a lasting institution with or without Wilt and will field another basketball team next fall.
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Wilt Chamberlain
Ole Man River
University of Kansas
Phog Allen
Wilt
Marlem Globetrotters
Phog
Commission urges milk meat and eggs as wheat markets shift
Benson says farm surpluses could be eased if Americans swap some grain use for milk meat and eggs. The Kansas Wheat Commission faces a dual task to find nonhuman wheat markets and to guide farmers toward expanded beef dairy and poultry production while aiming for a better life for wheat growers even as wheat output could fall.
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Benson
Kansas Wheat Commission
Wheat Commission
This and That Nominated in Great Desert Harper's Piece
The column rails at daylight saving disarray and government names while noting taxes, defense aims, and local quirks. It mocks Wichita sewer plans, probate judges buying papers, and the celebrity of clever headlines in a satirical national brief.
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Harper's
Great American Desert
Clips And Quips Mix Of Jokes And Sports Odds
The Augusta Gazette notes Willie Shoemaker the jockey misjudged in the Kentucky Derby joins a select circle led by the Rose Bowl blunderer. The Wellington News hopes Stilt will keep KU running toward Kans Turnpike funding.
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Willie Shoemaker
Wellington News
Kansas Turnpike
Ottawa Herald subscription rates listed for trade area and outside
The Ottawa Herald presents its subscription rates with by mail options for one month, three months, six months, and one year. Trade area rates are $0.85, $2.00, $3.75, and $7.00 respectively, while outside trade area rates are $1.00, $3.00, $6.00, and $10.00.
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S. Main
Ottawa
Kas
Robert B. Wellington
Cceeecsaes Ovee
Guy Snedaker
Travel promos lure readers to far flung getaways
A columnist roams through travel brochures from Oklahoma City to Acapulco and beyond, noting glossy appeals for beaches, deserts, Derby hotels, and luxury liners. The piece mocks tourist propaganda that encourages flying to Europe or cruising the Americas while glossing over costs and real temptations, ending with a warning to stay home or explore the home state.
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Acapulco
Mexico
Mexico City
Refrescos
Switzerland
Schonberg
Moses and
Aaron
Stadttheater
Zurich
South America
Port-of-Spain
Trinidad
Rio
Santos
Montevideo
Buenos Aires
Hawaii
Europe
Las Vegas
Ottawa News Briefs Include Sales Checks From Out‑of‑Town Banks
Chamber of Commerce reports a two day Ottawa sales event with shoppers traveling from many communities. Checks from over 50 outside banks were found in local banks while notable visitors attended welfare meetings in Topeka. A boy injured by an explosion during brush pulling faced finger amputation and Riverside race track grandstand suffered a fire loss in Kansas City. Spring weather prompts carpet beating, and Mrs. Sallie Hampton dies near Second Street road.
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Chamber of Commerce
Ottawa
Prayer on Love Thy Neighbour as Thyself
A brief devotional prayer cites Mark 12 31 and asks for Christlike love toward neighbors. It thanks Thee for Jesus words and asks to overcome enmity through divine guidance, ending in Jesus name.
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Jesus
Television schedule chaos on Channel 5 13 CBS lineup
A jumbled listing shows CBS on Channel 5 13 with a day long slate including Mickey Mouse Bib, Little Margie, Annie Oakley, Navier Cugat Beat Clock Rin Tin Tin and Lone Ranger among others. The schedule includes News, Sports, cartoons and Westerns with various times and program names. The messy OCR preserves multiple show titles and channel references without clear ordering.
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Mickey Mouse
Little Margie
Annie Oakley
Navier Cugat
Rin Tin Tin
Radio Schedule Wraps Weekend With Daytime Lineup
Weekend radio guide lists May 10 and May 11 programs across KCMO and WDAF. Highlights include Amos ’n’ Andy, Boston Blackie, boxing, World Tonight, and easy melodies with Family Worshiper and World Concert Hall.
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KCMO
WDAF
Bob Sanders Wanes Beatty
Robt. Q. Lewis
Robt
Q. Lewis
Amos 'N' Andy
Boston
Blackie
Easy Melodies
the Christophers
World Concert Hall
Stanton Area social notes highlight local visits and gatherings
Mrs Sylvia Powell spent Tuesday and Wednesday at the Jack Melrose home in Paola. Families and neighbors including Dan Brassfield Wayne Brassfield Glenn Small Edith Webker Roy Webber Zeb McKeon Johnnie Miller and Howard Grigsby shared visits and Sunday dinners. 4-H clubs held a roller skating party with Plum Creek at Osawatomie and district HDU luncheon was held in Garnett.
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Sylvia Powell
Jack Melrose
Paola
Dan Brassfield
Wayne Brassfield
Carl Brassfield
Bill Foster
Glenn Small
Edith Webker
Roy Webber
Zeb McKeon
Johnnie Miller
Howard Grigsby
George Brassfield
Eldon Pontious
of Garnett
Bernal Pontious
Fred Miller
Raymond Bryan
Stanley Dale
District Hdu
Garnett
Plum Creek
Salesmanship is learned not born say Dr Crane
Dr George W Crane explains that sales talent isn’t inherited but can be developed. He notes firstborns tend to be shy while laterborns grow in sociability, shaping who becomes a successful salesman. The piece urges readers to study his booklet The New Psychology of Advertising and Selling and send a stamped return envelope with 20 cents.
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Tom
tAlways
Crane
Hopkins Syndicate
Melott
Ind
Bones Of Snake Tell Or Weather Say Bones Of Snake Tell Or Weather
UCLA professor Dr. Frank E. Peabody reports Kansas bullsnake head bones show growth rings mirroring weather records over 12 years. Eleven narrow winter zones and twelve broad summer zones align with severe drought years, suggesting climate history is preserved in snake bones.
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Los Angeles
UCLA
Frank E. Peabody
Kansas
Peabody
Not So Sure That Courtesy Pays Off
KINGMAN Arizona report says courtesy may backfire when a cigarette snuffing request led to a car rollover on Route 66. James and Mrs. Laverty of Beaumont California escaped with minor injuries. their dog was injured and Bit Mrs Laverty and Mr Laverty during aid as doctors noted dog bites worsened their condition.
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Ariz
James Laverty
Beaumont
Calif
Highway 66
Mrs. Laverty
Mr. Laverty
Briles Area Grange Meets At Hawkins Schoolhouse
Hawkins area community notes report Grange meeting at Hawkins schoolhouse with health insurance talk by Cecil Troth of Farmers and Traders Life. Potluck refreshments served to about forty members. Western Kansas visitors Max Van Horn and family spent weekend with Percy Van Horn.
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Hawkins Schoolhouse
Cecil Troth
Farmers and Traders Life Insurance Co
Ralph Jacob
Nelson Briles
Max van Horn
Western
Kansas
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