Editorial Leaders Optimistic on Flood Control Push
Editorial leaders in flood control and water conservation express cautious optimism after a Washington budget hearing. They cite a tougher tone in Congress following New England floods and note Turtle Creek on the Blue River as a turning point with a $714 million appropriation and Kansas legislative support for federal water resources work.
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Movement For Flood Control and
Budget Bureau
Washington
Bureau of the Budget
Washingoon
New England
Kansas City
Turtle Creek
Blue River
Congress
Kansas
Corps of Engineers
Tuttle Creek
L.P
This and That Sobering Thought
A collection of satirical asides on Chicago crime eras, education, and politics. The notes reference Capone days, the Valentine's Day massacre, Vox Populi, and the Rockefeller fortune, while playful jabs touch on Frost, Adlai Stevenson, and Eisenhower.
Ottawa News Snippets From History
Years ago Ottawa eyed a feeder airline route future. A motor car crashed into a Main Street shop. D M Hahn to lead new Montgomery Ward store opening next month. 25 years ago Mrs. Eldridge visited Kansas City. Charles Moore raised $119 per acre from popcorn. K A ousted from Big Six for athlete subsidy. 50 years ago Oscar Felix planned retirement. A son born to Mr and Mrs Isaac Lemaster. A C Jones kept a pet possum.
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Ottawa
Margaret Thomas Eat
N. Main
D. M. Hahn
Montgomery ‘Ward
G. A. Eldridge
Kansas City
Charles Moore
K. A
Showoffs and high priced dining at Beverly Hilton
Walter Winchell notes the Escoffier room menu omits prices and average checks run about 24 dollars. The piece derides high priced eateries and showoffs while joking about paying with an envelope tip and leaving before the bill is known. It also critiques night clubs, food quality, and excessive luxury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Winchell
Los Angeles
Las Vegas
Winchell
Milton Eisenhower Quiet Room Fueled White House Talk
A Pennsylvania State University president Milton Eisenhower faces pressure from party workers and politicians to run for president if his brother Dwight D. Eisenhower leaves office. Milton, 56, has never sought elective office but has a long record in education and government. He would seek Ike’s tacit consent before any move and prefers privacy.
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Milton Eisenhower
Pennsylvania State University
Tice
White House
Milton
Deen
Helen Eakin Eisenhower
Ike
Eisenhower Brothers
United States
Eisenhower
Coolidge
Newspapers Prove Their Value In Public Service
Dr George W Crane argues newspapers serve the public with more than weather and ads They donate substantial white space to features and press coverage that informs and protects citizens He cautions radio and TV do not replace daily newspapers as a check on government and crime Meanwhile readers are urged to respond to editors and support the cost of daily journalism.
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Case
Wilton E. Hall
South Carolina
Dr. Crane
Red Cross
Community Chest
America
Crane
Hopkins Syndicate
Melott
Ind
Hopkins Syndicate, Inc
Hiroshima Blast Claims A Victim
A 12 year old girl near the Hiroshima blast as a baby died of lymphatic leukemia. Dr. Robert Holmes of the Atomic Bomb Casualty Commission said she was exposed about 1 655 meters from ground zero and shielded only by a wooden frame building. He called it possible a late effect of radiation.
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Hiroshima
Japan
U. S
Robert Holmes
Atomic Bomb Casualty Commission
Teiko Sasaki
K U Establishes Dr Baumgartner Scholarship
Lawrence Chancellor Murphy announced the Dr William J Baumgartner Scholarship at the University of Kansas honoring Dr Baumgartner professor emeritus of zoology. First recipient is William R Threlfall freshman from Howard selected by anonymous donor. The award covers all fees for an entering Kansas freshman intending to study medicine.
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Lawrence
Franklin D. Murphy
William J. Baumgartner
University of Kansas
William R. Threlfall
Howard
Nual
Baumgartner
K. U
Kansas
Wichita team denied unbeaten season with 12 4 loss
The University of Wichita suffered its only defeat in nine games in 1908, losing 12 to 4 against the University of Olahoma, ending its bid for an undefeated football season.
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University of Wichita
University of Olahoma
Radio schedule for Thursday night into Friday
A vintage radio grid lists programs for KNBC KMBC WDAF KTJO WDAP WDAP WDAP and WHAE stations. It covers news dramas variety and sports from 6:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. with shows like Goon Show Amos and Andy Fibber McGee and the Tenn. Drnie and church service invites.
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Sgt. Prenton
Bob Cummings
Bill Hickok
Climax
Garry Moore
Ernie
Lewis
Margie
Ted Mack
Bob Croaby
Mr. Sweeney
Pinky Lee
Eddie Fisher
Europe
Death Valley
KNBC
WDAF
Morgan Beatty
KMBC
Showtime
At Globe
Jeep
Godfrey
Glenn Miller
Amos
Andy
Ted Heath
Tenn. Ernie Wdaf
McGea
F.Y.I
21St Precinct
Whae—Haals
Fibber McGee
WDAP
Tenn. Drnie
Kmbc—Serenade
Quenemo seniors eye class pictures and ring plans
The Quenemo high school year buzzes with pride over senior proofs deemed strong by many with some concern over profile fairness. Juniors anticipate November 1 for class rings and a potential skating party November 7 at the Ottawa rink. Homecoming headlines crown Arlene Stadel and William Middleton as king and queen to be honored at halftime of the Buffaloes game versus Hoyt.
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Ottawa
Arlene Stadel
William Midleton
Quenemo Buffaloes
Hoyt
Pomona High Plans Oct 28 Dance for Alumni and Students
Velma Fields and Leroy Brecheisen with Judy Tilton and Bob Spencer, Barbara Hull and Jim Brecheisen among attendees. An Oct 28 at 2 pm dance is set in the high school auditorium for students teachers and alumni. Grade teachers and Mr Hedges met to plan a short Thanksgiving program while the program clock now runs on main power. Attendance for the first six weeks was strong across classes except juniors who lagged. seniors missed one day, sophomores one and a half.
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Velma Fields
Leroy Brecheisen
Judy Tilton
Bob Spencer
Barbara Hull
Jim Brecheisen
Pomona High School
Regular monthly board meeting of two school boards
Both boards met Monday night with full attendance. The grade school board members are Lyle Logan, Mrs Alfred Meiers, and Van B Cade. The high school board comprises Roy Driver, Mrs Hazel Standel, and Tom Fine.
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Lyle Logan
Alfred Meiers
van B. Cade
Roy Driver
Hazel Standel
Tom Fine
Mr. Hedges Attends Richmond Meeting With Ponton Guests
Mr Hedges attended a Thursday Richmond meeting and supper as guest of Mr Ponton. A generous meal was served and Harry Gault presented slides of his photographs from a trip last year to Yellowstone National Park and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hedges
Richmond
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Oscar Felix
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Apter All
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University “Park
Lomacy
The
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Don Hull
Don Shipman
Howard Hoadley
Veewnree
Mall Omg
Cseveners Savseeserss
George W. Crane
Herald
Channel
CBS
ABC
NBC
Mickey Mouse
Hopaltong
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RADIO
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Quenemo
Hedges
Pikes Peak
Nascar
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