Reed proposes five percent severance tax for GOP bid
Editorial analyzes Clyde Reed's Manhattan rollout proposing a five per cent severance tax to replace local taxes, with a fallback one per cent levy on gas and oil. It notes political risks, potential inconsistency with constitutional change, and the challenge of selling such a plan amid oil county interests while praising his bold stance.
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Manhattan
Reed
The
Kansas Legislative Council
Sedgwick County
This And That Bermuda Seaview Guest House Review
A critical travel note on the Seaview guest house in Bermuda described as a two acre compound with a main house and cottages. It highlights cramped seating, staff shortages, an annual 25 percent dividend, rigid dining rules, costly gratuities, and a claustrophobic social routine that cages guests like inmates. The piece contrasts its faded charm with a dreary, impractical experience.
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Seaview
The
Palestine
WRENS
Whch
WAVES
Prayer for Today Spirit of steadfast faith and service
Invocation from the Bible urges firmness in Lordly work. Prayer pleads for courage and faithfulness to do Thy will this day, asking eternal God to reward sincere service in Jesus name.
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God
Jesus
Dear Dr. Mother Answers on Mental Health and Pregnancy
The column discusses how fear and obsession can indicate emotional disturbance in the elderly, stressing there is no sharp line between mental illness and normal distress. It notes that strokes or hypertension may contribute but do not always cause such behavior, advising patience and a philosophical view for the wife and forebearance. Pregnant readers ask about hemorrhoids. the expert says both questions are largely negative and defer to the treating physician.
Auld Lang Syne Recollections and Local Notes
A town column recalls vandalism at R A Robinson’s porch and lists medical news at Ransom Hospital with Dr John A Dyer ill and George Ashton treated. Ben Johnson, early Ottawa settler and former grocer, dies at 208 Walnut after moving from Lawrence and Ottawa. Ottawa High School debates how to spend $80 from a recent play, between a stereopticon and a banquet.
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John A. Dyer
Ransom Hospital
Ben Johnson
Walnut
Kansas
Lawrence
Ottawa
Ottawa High School
Television Schedule Snapshot From Early TV Guide
A fragmented list shows Channel 4 NBC CBS ABC programming with cartoons, drama, news, sports and weather blocks. Notable items include Pat Boone Cartoons Ernie Ford Playhouse 90 Mickey Mouse Navy Log Zorro Dragnet The Real McCoys Mystery and action programs plus late night news and talk.
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Ernie Ford
Playhouse 90
Baker Choir
Mickey Mose
Gordon Elliott
Annie Oakley
Jeff Drum
Willy
Zane Grey
Jerry Lewis
Phil Silvers
Sinatra
Wuthering Hets
Patrice Munse
du Pont
M-Squad
Death Valley
Playhouse
Radio Schedule Fragment With Many Shows and Times
A fragmented listing details hour by hour programs across multiple networks including Kangaroo, Arthur Godfrey, Dotto, and The Price Is Right with a mix of dramas, news, sports, cartoons, and theater. Reads like a clipped TV radio grid from a newspaper page.
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TBS
Ramper
Garry Moore
Playhouse
Garry Mo
Arthur Godfrey
Dotto
Kitty Foyle
Rantoul Area Social News Highlights Local Visits
Mr and Mrs Richard Springer of Olpe and Mr and Mrs Cuthbert Springer of Osawatomie visited Mrs C R Springer for Sunday supper. Gale Gilbert and his mother Alice Gilbert spent the day with sister Mrs Ralph Coler near Somerset. L L C of Presbyterian Church met at Mrs Lulu Cayler with her daughters assisting. Eber Swanson led a business meeting and W B Miller led a Japan lesson. June meeting planned with Mrs C R Springer. Adrian Bartholomew and mother from Merriam visited C B Jackson home. Rantoul Grade School PTA held a Redick Grocery food sale clearing over 17 dollars. Connie Dempsay accompanied aunt Mrs Clarence Briles to Phoenix Aziz. Robert Dempsey and E J McVay of Paola visited C B Jackson home. Jack Jackson is bedridden. E R Martin spent weekend at Frazell home in Iola. grandson Kevin joined for a few days.
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Gale Gilbert
Alice Gilbert
Ralph Coler
Coler
Somerset
L.L.C
Presbyterian Church
Lulu Cayler
Henry Carter
Carrie” McCullough
Eber Swanson
Japan
W. B. Miller
C. R. Springer
Robert Dempsey
E. J. McVay
Agnes
Paola
C. B. Jackson
Mr. Jackson
A. C. Bryan
Arnold Bryan
Shawnee
Bryan
Kansas City
Adrian Pickert
St. Louis
al Pickert
Russell Bailey
Lawrence
Chris Pickerts
Willard Collins
Fred J. Picketts
Tom Waner
Clarence Hermrecks
Derby
Mary Hermreck
Don Hamners
Topeka
George Riebes
Louis Ribes
Richmond Area Honors Sobbas 25th Wedding Anniversary
Relatives and friends joined a May 4 basket dinner at the Sobba home to celebrate Mr and Mrs Frank Sobba completing 25 years of marriage. The item notes many local residents and families visiting or hosting events in the area, including Lions Club activities and church groups.
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Frank Sobba
Ted Woehler
Europe
The
Lions Club
Annex
McPherson Prepares for Its Unique All-Schools Day
McPherson hosts the 45th All-Schools Day with a 3 mile parade featuring 40 floats from schools, civic groups, and colleges. About 224 county graduates will receive diplomas at City Auditorium, followed by a noon dinner. The event promotes wildlife conservation under the theme Nature's Wonderland and includes bands, stage acts, a May Fete, and a queen and prince charming at McPherson High School.
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Mcpherson
Main Street
City Auditorium
A. B
Bud) Jackson
Springfield
National Wildlife Federation
Lakeside Park
McPherson High School
Sharon Seaburn
David Walstrom
McPherson County
Mike Wallace Seeks Change In TV Program Focus
New York veteran Mike Wallace debuts a more idea driven TV program on ABC Sundays at 10 p.m. EDT sponsored by the Fund for the Republic. He aims to move away from personal interviews toward broader discussions with guests like Reinhold Niebuhr Cyrus Eaton William O Douglas and Aldous Huxley.
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New York
Mike Wallace
Wallace
Peck
Lord Fauntleroy
Abc-Tv
Fund For the Republic
Reinhold Niebuhr
Cyrus §. Eaton
Supreme Court
William O. Douglas
Aldous Huxley
Nightbeat
Hall blasts Docking tax policy in campaign speech
Fred Hall, campaigning for governor, charged Governor Docking with expanding state government through his finance policy. Hall claimed a tax increase and the recent Legislative Council session were needless if Docking had not pursued his own approach, accusing the administration of ignoring core state issues to push Democratic control.
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Hays
Fred Hall
George Docking
Hall
Republicn
Legislative Council
Docking
Rock and Jazz Ties in Newport Family Saga
New York report chronicles the Lorillards of Newport whose children 8 and 11 are avid rock and roll fans. The couple, prominent tobacco heirs, champion jazz and organize Newport’s famed jazz festivals drawing thousands. Elaine Lorillard, dubbed First Lady of Jazz, sees the music as America’s culture abroad.
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Louis
Elaine ‘Lorillard
Newport
Pierre
Didi
Elaine
America
Rhode Island
Old Guard
Voice of America
Mrs. Lorillard
Lorillard
Europe
Red Cross
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Seview
Joseph G. Molher
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R. A. Robinson
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ABC
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Clooney
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Segt
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Preston Af
Grotte
Richard
Zorro
Dick van
Marx Diam
TBA
Real McCoys
Sea Hunt
iWews
Rantoul Area
Richard Springer
Olpe
Cuthbert Springer
Osawatomie
Adrian Bartholomew
Ollie Bartholomew
Merriam
C. B. Jackson Home
Rantoul Grade School Pta
Redick
Connie Dempsay
Mrs
Clarence Briles
Phoenix
Aziz
Richmond
Miss Mabel Chandler
W.S.C.S
Elda Barry
Orie Highdon
Cecil Ory
Mt. Carmel
Matt Bures
Margaret Feuerborn
Clive Bastin
Porter
Quenemo
Ella Blanche Smith
Carl Calhgrin
Charley Smith
Gene McPhersons
Frank Roberts
Clyde Williams
Pete Bures
Lloyd Bures
Michigan
Kenneth Swartz
Eula Bures
Lena Brummel
Albert Dunbars
Irene Dunbar
George de Loziers
Noah Hutchison
George Hutchison
Suday
Jasper Hutchisons
Everest
Bob Hepner
Salina
Del‘mar
R. R. Hepner
Garnett
al Lyon
Edgerton
Cecil Orr
Will Benns
Andrew Britton
Eunice Severns
Abe Severns
Dean Easton
Phillip Company
Villa Ridge
Will Mersman
Gene Hendricks
Gene Mitchum
Gene Mildfelt
Jerry Mildfelts
Joe Mildfelt
Ronald Anderson
L. E. Lindell
McPherson Republican
Kansas River Valley
Storover
Tokyo
Byerzophonig
George Nader
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Thaxter IM
Hovey
Harold J. Stone
Eduard Franz Reta Sham
Universal International
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Didde
S. Main
THURS
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Robert Vaughn
Columbia Picture
Rod Cameron
Vera Ralston
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Sam Spiegel
William Holden
Alec Guinness
Jack Hawkins
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