Editorial condemns right of way land values in Kansas turns
The Kansas Turnpike Authority condemned 12.33 acres north of Emporia and isolated nine more with its highway route. An authority appraiser set land at 3723.18 while the jury awarded 59839.30 after a short trial. The piece argues judges should decide such condemnation cases rather than juries, noting juries overpay due to personal bias and sympathy for homeowners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon County
Kansas Turnpike Authority
Emporia
Turnpike Authority
BOB White Motor Company
S. Hickory
Ottawa
Kansas
A Longer Life And The Future Of Longevity
Medical science projects lifespans of 115 to 140 years but questions stay. Longer lifespans could strain pensions and labor markets as people retire later and live decades more. Past triumphs over small pox diphtheria tuberculosis and polio fuel optimism while risks echo atomic power debates about unintended costs.
Self-Made Fools and Futuristic Flight Glimpses
The column wistfully surveys self-made men and public figures while sketching a 1950s imagine of airliners crossing the nation in under four hours. It notes Adlai Stevenson’s phrasing issues, Homecoming Queens, and the eccentric musings of everyday life amid rising newsprint costs impacting readers and publishers.
Expansion at Ottawa University Adds Library and Arts Center
Ottawa University begins construction of a new library and arts center as part of postwar growth. The project follows a fieldhouse residence hall two dormitories and gym remodeling, with completion expected to boost the college’s facilities for future enrollment growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa University
Gore
After All Traffic Problems By Elm
The essay argues traffic woes affect most cities with drivers cutting in and honking. It suggests nagging at home or at work lessens as drivers vent on the road. Pedestrians offer another outlet for released venting, making driving less tense when traffic is chaotic.
Local historical notices and incidents recap
A retrospective roundup cites movements and events from past decades. It notes Cecil Cade moving to Illinois with family five terms earlier, four McCullah sons registering for draft, C N Clark on business in the city, Bert Barnes electrocuted at Warner Steel, the Ransom Memorial Hospital slated for December completion, G A Brown moving to 513 West Fifth, Carey M Porter driving to the country, and Fisher Oil manager Shaner relocating to Ottawa.
Vitamins No Guarantee Of Good Health
Dr. George W. Crane argues health derives from blood chemistry rather than athletic build or perfect diet. He cites Ellen M. who contracted smallpox despite dieting, notes vaccines and natural immunity, and warns deficiencies cause many diseases while vaccines protect against specific infections.
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Iaina
Ellen
Lyon
Crane
Hopkins
Salina Judge Hurt In Highway 40 Crash
District Judge A R Buzick of Salina suffered shock and bruises when his car overturned on U S Highway 40 west of Salina. He was slightly injured but traveled to Minneapolis to open the November term of court.
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Salina
A.r.buzick
Here
U. S. Highway 40
Minneapolis
Kansas Division Elects New Cancer Society Officers
Dr J P Berger of Wichita is named president of the Kansas Division of the American Cancer Society with Mrs Elwood Coile of Fairway as vice president and Mrs Karl Leidig of Lenora as secretary. Robert A McClure of Topeka becomes treasurer and Arthur H Saville of Topeka serves as executive committee chairman. Other officers were elected at the meeting as strawberries tied to a garden board fundraiser appeared in holiday Bermuda fare.
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Topeka
J.P. Berger
Wichita
Kansas
American Cancer Society
Elwood Coile
Fairway
Kas
Karl Leidig
Lenora
Robert A. McClure
Arthur H. Saville
Board of Garden
Bermuda
TV Listings and Program Schedule Snippet
A dated grid of local channel programming notes for KMBC WDAF KTJO WDAT and others. Entries show show names anchors and times across two days with partial program titles and unclear details. The fragment lists news talks classic programs and dramas with several garbled station names and numbers.
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KMBC
WDAF
Arorgag Beatt
KTJO
Atl Globe
Kmbc—Jeep
Ktjo—Light
Wdat—Dragnet
Akmbc-Guapensa
Ktjo—Muale
Glenn Miller
Wdaf—Theater
Amos and
Features Of Two Price Plan Captures Grange Interest
Ray Teagarden of La Cygne noted at the Kansas Grange convention that elements of a two price or multiple price system could win approval. He argued the plan would allot a share of domestic wheat use to food and allow farmers to shift acreage to other crops where possible while maintaining wheat output where profitable. He urged state and local control over school funding remains essential. Rodeos report 12.5 paying customers annually in the U.S.
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Newton
Ray Teagarden
Kansas Grange
la Cygne
Kas
The
Grange
Teagarden
United Nations marks birthday and global celebrations
United Nations marks its 10th birthday with global celebrations marking the day the UN charter took effect. Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. called the UN the world’s most potent single engine in shaping public opinion. Michigan’s lakeshore line stretches 4,131 miles, longest coast in the nation, rivaling Atlantic coastline from Maine to Florida.
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United Nations
U. N
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr
U. S
International
Michigan
Lakeshore
Union
Maine
Florida
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G. A. Brown
W. 5Th
Carey M. Porter
Shaner
Fisher Oi! Company
Rantoul
Kune
George W. Crane
Ellen M
Srane
Channel 5
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Red Skelton
Daddy
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Andy
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Garry Moore
Godfrey
Ernie
Erni
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Big Payott
Margie
Ted Wtack
Bob Crosby
Life
Storm Theater
Mr. Sweeney
Pinky Lee
Billy
Mickey Mouse
Eddie Flaher
Playhouse News Tonight
Ottawa Herald
Heads Cancer Society
RADIO
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Glone
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WDA
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McGee
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Hnvestors Stock Fund
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Richardson
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Desoto Dealer
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