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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1959

Page

3

First year of Pittsburg Age Search Branch noted

Pittsburg Age Search Branch of the Bureau of Census marks its first year in Pittsburg since opening Sept 1 1958. About 209000 people sought help establishing birth dates. 739000 million records cover 1880 to 1950 with 1890 destroyed by fire. The office houses 3700 filing cards and 21000 microfilm rolls, driven by a self supporting staff of 127 workers and a payroll over a half million dollars in its debut year.

Pittsburg Kas Sanctuary of Secrets Age Search Branch Bureau of Census Washington, D.C National Archives Washington Bureau of Census Inimay ASB

Truman and Jack Benny tape TV show at Truman Library

Reporters watch Harry S Truman and Jack Benny film scenes under an Eisenhower portrait as they joke about aging and show business. Benny jokes about union pay while Truman jokes back. The scene includes a desk portrait, dialogue cards, and a bench moment. Benjamin also quips about “idiot cards” as they run through dialogue and ad libs.

Eisenhower Truman Benny Independence Harry S. Tru Jack Benny Jack Truman Library Scale

Three Escapees In Brief Flight Back in Jail

Three prisoners who escaped Wednesday were recaptured and jailed in Greene County. Dave Nichols 27 surrendered. William Dee Ginger 18 and Leonard Vince Bruffett 26 were nabbed at a Christian County roadblock driving a stolen pickup.

Springfield Greene County Dave Nichols William Dee Ginger Leonard Vince Bruffett Christian County Ginger Bruffett

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