White's Store Expands Main Street Facility
White's Furniture and Appliance Store has expanded to more than triple its Main Street foot print. The old Safeway site now houses furniture and appliances while the original store remains open. the new section offers over twice the floor space. Owner Bob White and wife Mary run the business. Bob previously managed a Firestone store in Ottawa and spent 3.5 years operating the original White's store. The expansion aims to enable direct factory purchases and a larger service department.
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Kansas Prison Turns to Ex-Convict Leaders for Rehab
Kansas State Prison in Lansing pilots a unique rehab plan run by former inmates. The program offers a four week pre release class plus weekly individual sessions and a boarding house for 60 parolees seeking work. It is privately financed with state funds sought later and emphasizes ex con victims guiding other ex cons to become good neighbors.
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Leavenworth Times
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Leavenworth
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Bob Hope
Kansas City
Kan
Ever spice hot tea with cloves cinnamon wedges
The note suggests flavoring hot tea by adding whole cloves and a stick of cinnamon, then passing lemon wedges and sugar. It presents a simple method for a spiced tea experience with citrus sweetness.
Midwest Voting On Credit Bill Killed In Senate Vote
Washington AP reports Midwestern senators split on a bill to ban using credit to finance trade with communist nations including wheat sales. The motion to table the bill was approved by Carlson Symington Vu Monroney Fulbright, while Pearson Edmondson McClellan opposed. Also noted: the Houston Colts list 22 players in winter leagues across Florida Venezuela and Puerto Rico.
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Symington
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Long
Mike Monroney
D-Okla
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D-Ark
James B. Pearson
R-Kan
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John L. McClellan
Houston Colts
Venezuela
Puerto Rico
Mount Sterling Court Day Swap Draws Thousands Each October
In Mount Sterling Kentucky a traditional October court day swap meet brings thousands to town. The event features bartering for items such as pocketknives blue tick hounds and silver plated watches. Medicine men and show entertainers add to the nostalgic old time marketplace atmosphere.
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Mount Sterling
Kentucky
Litwin's Clothing Opens New Location Across Main Street
The Litwin's clothing chain opens a new store across Main Street from the original shop, more than twice the size. The first store in Iola began 55 years ago, now totaling 10 outlets. Owner David Mudrick plans to keep the old shop open as the Colby’s Furniture space is repurposed. First floor ready. basement slated for March opening.
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Litwin’s
Iola
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Colby’s Furniture
Police Seek Billboard Stolen From Chattanooga Building
Chattanooga detectives search for a 1000 pound billboard taken from a building. The sign, owned by Service Auto Parts Co., measured 15 feet high and 25 feet long and was lit by four shaded flashing flood lamps.
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Chattanooga
Service Auto Parts Co
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