Conference urged to curb Kansas highway slaughter
The Topeka State Journal calls Governor Hall to convene a meeting of law enforcement chiefs military base commanders and National Safety Council representatives to attack rising Kansas highway deaths. We urge action not just minutes, inviting Legislature leaders and party chairs to form a bipartisan program with adequate funding.
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Topeka State Journal
Governor Hall
National Safety Council
Kansas
Disappearing Breed in New York Night Life
A New York column laments the shift from cafe society to a nightlife fueled by corporate expense accounts and tax subsidies. It notes overpriced sold out shows, elusive seating, lax traffic enforcement, hotel doormen paying for spaces, and a dimmed saloon atmosphere with aging bartenders. It cites pink dinner attire selling at public sale and carriages still pulling ten horses as relics amidst luxury and excess.
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New York
Cafe Society
Flat Look Fades As Designers Retreat From Dior Decree
A revival of practical fashion emerges as Dior abandons the flat look and Paris designers tire of the decree. American styles gain favor with easygoing, informal wear for summer, with California bathing suits praised and Midwest readers following the trend.
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Christian Dior
Paris
Mr. Dior
Nature
Distaff
Dior
United States
Fath
America
California
Straw Hat day proclaimed by mayor and club election
Aged items note Straw Hat day proclaimed by Mayor E V Gibson fifteen years ago and Maude Hale elected president of Pomona Republicans. Other notes mention Maginot Line claim, Silver Valley bonds for a school, Bungalow Gilt show opening, Ottawa population census, ripe strawberries reported by W C Woodburn, and Opperman home purchase by C P Browning.
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E. V. Gibson
1956 campaign tension runs across Kansas topeka letter
A. L. Shultz writes from Topeka on May 11 about looming 1956 political clashes. Republicans and Democrats prepare ammunition for next year with battles over state delegation loyalty, Eisenhower support, and party control. Governor Hall signals possible intraparty conflict while Democrats plan district dinners and revival meetings to energize voters.
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Herald
A. L. Shultz
Topeka
Kansas
Washington
Fred Hall
Hall
Eisenhower
Tulsa
Harry Darby
C. Y. Semple
Sherman Adams
White House
Frank C. Clement
Tennessee
Hotel
Kansan
Many Are Negligent About Mail by Dr George W Crane
Dr Crane urges readers to mail greetings and letters to relatives and friends, arguing that regular correspondence eases loneliness. He advises keeping a calendar marked with birthdays and occasions, stocking 2c cards or 3c stamps, and sending weekly letters even with simple notes. He emphasizes that showing care is a Christian act and warns against delaying contact, especially with aging parents and students or soldiers abroad.
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Boy Scouts
Crane
Hopkins Syndicate
Melott. Ind
Tac
Television Schedule May 14 1950s Channel Lineup
Channel listings for KFEQ TV to WIBW TV showing Western Theatre, Parades, Horace Heidt, Jackie Gleason, Weather, Sports, Living shows, dramas, comedies, news, and late-night features across six stations with times from 6:00 p.m. to beyond 11:15 p.m. including sports, movies, and variety programs.
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Western Theatre
Horace Heidt
Ramar
Jackie Gleason
Inner Sanctum
Meast Corliss Archer
Newa
Mr. Peepars
K.c
Annie Oakley
Television Playhouse
Walter Winchell
Drew Pearson
Soldiers of Fortune
Lone Wolf
Ames Brothers
Paris
Ney Pene
Siesta Theatre
Pinky Lee
Kid Karnival
Time For Adventure
Superman
Connclub
Doug Edwards
Tony Martin
Commander
Perry Como
Burns and Allen
Three Star News
Burns
Allen
Burne and Allen
Heart of City
Firestone
Godfrey
Talent Scouts
Bill Corum
Bride
Robert Montgomery
TV Readers Digest
Studio Gre
Hollywood Playhouse
Radio Schedule Fragments From KMBC WDAF Listings
A fragmented May radio schedule shows exchanges between KMBC and WDAF with many program titles including News Grand Opry Country styles and a Dixieland Band. The list also mentions G B Shaw Fibber McGee and Meet the Press plus Amos and Andy and Perry Como among others.
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KMBC
WDAF
Morgan Beatty
Henry Taylor
Mmr
Keen
Spora
Godfrey
Perry Como
Broadway
Band of America
Amos 'N
Andy Hth
Cebristo
MeeGee
KMBEC
Local political clash hints at national stakes in district race
The Ottawa Herald notes a robust First district political scene with Republican and Democrat tensions. Analysts see the contest shaping both state dynamics and a broader national narrative as party strategies unfold in upcoming elections.
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Der
Kansas
Weekend Visit to Shenandoah and Local Gatherings
Mr and Mrs Gardner Finch and children spent last weekend in Shenandoah Iowa. Mrs Bessie Stewart hosted a Wiener roast for Peoria school children Monday evening. Fred Weaver home welcomed Cecil Detwiler Mrs Mike Lovell and Mr and Mrs Loyd Detwiler. Clarence Prager and sons Larry and Garry of Ottawa joined Sunday dinner.
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Gardner Finch
Shenandoah
Bessie Stewart
Peoria School
Fred Weaver
Cecil Detwiler
Mike Lovell
Loyd Detwiler
Clarence Prager
Larry
Garry
Ottawa
Bertha
Bell Richards
Lizzie Morgan
Dick Fisher
Ruth Kingery
Elain
Clarence Briles
Earl Anderson
Kansas City
Peoria
Ray Evans
Vernha Blunk
Alta Conley
Mary Mack
Adell Dean
Bob Weegar
Williamsburg
Weegar
Ira Dean
Bob Rodgers
David Hinkle
Sunflower
W. H. Rodgers
Rantoul
Ben Anderson
Fred Detwiler
Harry Greenup
Raymond Mundell
Bob Altice
R. E. Hensley
Mary Mock
Harmond Mocks
Cynthia Mock
Edith Wade
Lawrence
W. H. Williams
Patricia
Richard Williams
Earnest Lawrance
Glenn Mack
Joe Averill
Benson
Swope Park
Fairyland Park
G. R. Fosmire
J Imes
Fisher
Sherm Hilton
Raymond Mack
Clete Shenk
Adell Dean and Sons
Cass Coe
Ross Bird
Oklahoma
John Shenk
C. W. Finch
Local notes and social updates from Peoria area
A lengthy social column lists numerous visits and calls among Peoria Ottawa and nearby residents, including Bertha Richards, Verna Blunk, Alta Conley, Mary Mack, and many others. It notes illness improvements for Bertha, funeral attendance for Bob Weegar, a mother daughter banquet, a vacation Bible school start, and community event details. It closes with assorted family gatherings and a fact about coal production and dragonfly eyes.
Pomona W S C S meets at Methodist Church Thursday
The Pomona W S C S group gathered Thursday afternoon at the Methodist Church with Mrs. James Driver leading devotionals and Mrs. Mary Swallow presiding over the business session. Roll call listed 69 social and sick calls. refreshments were served by Mrs. Pete Stone King and Mrs. Lioniel Shaw. Various attendees included Roger Driver, Matt Hunt and family, Bobby Loper, Nancy Hunt, Lou Burd, Miss Fannie Kraus, and others.
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W.S.C.S
James Driver
Mary Swallow
Jack Wilson
Pete Stone King
Lioniel Shaw
Roger Driver
Matt
Jane
Baby Hunt
Bobby Loper
Nancy Hunt
Lou Burd
Fannie Kraus
Mmnes
L. F. Wallace
Ler Wittman
Robert Loper
Robert Parks
Elsie Collins
Archie Clark
John Love
Ralph Hunt, Jr
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S. P. Costigan
Sand Creek
Opperman
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Great Bend
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GOP
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Kfeq-Tv
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KMEC
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Mark Babre
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G—Step the Muater
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Ruay Bolger
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Eddie Cantor
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Home Buyer's Guide
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Christophers
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Inner Flame
Woman’s World
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World Report
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Robert Q. Lewis
S-News
Linkletter
Ted Mack
Matinee &Theatre of Romanc
Ble Payott
Bob Crosby
Mias Mahone
Hawking Falls
Mr. Sweeney
Sportaman
Boston
Premiere Playhouse
Pepsi Cola Playhouse
Wdaf—Traver
Gunsmoke Wdaf
WDAP
Opry
KuBo
Tex Williams
KACBC
Dixzieland
Dixieland
RADIO
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KMAC
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G. B. Shaw
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Andy
Mias Brooks
KNMBC
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EKMBC
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Deeese
Mall Cree
Mall Eiz
FORT
Iowa
Ire Dean
C. C. Burch
Jack Nelson
H. King
L. F. Waring
Maude Fyock
Bob Burd
Lyle Hunt
W. O. Cain
EF. A. Burns
George Parks
Edith Thompson
Edna McCurdy
Ralph Hunt
D. A. Diamond
David
James Sutton
Reva Jo
Lucile Cramer
Mike
Junior Diamond
Gerald Anderson
James
Stevie
Elmer Swallow
Cora Button
Lewis Loper
Norman Richmond
C. H. Loper
Garnett
Harold King
Oma Dickey
Jess Heller
Warren Sellers
Karl Johnson
John Rea
Clara Green
Carrie Brooks
Elmer
Roy Nichols
Susie Nichols
Ralph Nichols
Lee Mitchell
Independence
U.S. Mitchell
Methodist Church
Mitchell Home
James Fredricks
Gerald Walburn
George Cole
Alvin Melcher
Manhattan
E. M. Lawrence
Robert Boyd
Roberta McGee
Wichita
Boyd
Lexie Johnson
Harry Gilliland
Johnson
James Scott
State of
State House
George Lindsey
Renny
Gerald Lindsey
Donald Pierson
Seneca
Kas
Lois Bushnell
South Main St
Pierson
Jess Holler
Paul Prewitt
Holler
W. W. Parks
Vera Vincent
E. J. Neely
George Ixelley
Pomona
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Gorden Camper
Kansas State Penitentiary
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