Odd facts and fancies from HAL Boyle column
New York humorist HAL Boyle muses on dental tips, postal workers and a string of curious trivia. He notes dry mouth harms fillings, a rugmaker trains his dog to answer phones, and a clepsy dra as a birthday surprise. He cites safety checks on car lights, angler costs, and wage shifts for new engineers, ending with a note on the origin of the term cowboy and a line about moccasin tracks.
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Los Angeles reports United Steelworkers chief David J. McDonald presenting a case for a "people's capitalism" at the union convention. He notes stock ownership among workers, contrasts with Soviet conditions, cites wage growth from 66 cents to $2.65 an hour since 1936, and defends mutual trusteeship as a path to steady gains.
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May Draft For Reserve Duty
Washington officials warn a shortfall in voluntary enlistments could force a draft for reserve duty. The National Security Training Commission says only 40 000 volunteers joined in the first year toward a 100 000 man goal.
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Cabin Cruiser Missing From Lake Near El Dorado
Harold L Cool reports a 21 foot cabin cruiser missing from Lake Blue stem northeast of El Dorado. Investigation found a burnt mooring rope and charred dock edge. no trace of the boat was found and authorities believe it burned and sank.
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Richmond News Highlights Local Events and Visits
Local missionary group met for a Thursday annexe gathering with a noon potluck. Devotions and lesson study were led by Mrs. Cecil Orr and Mrs. Alfred Sigler, with many members in attendance, including Rev. C. M. Orr and numerous Mmes, Mrs. Dunbar, and families visiting from nearby towns. Francis Hobson returned from Oregon to enroll at K U as a senior, while a revival plan and exchange programs in 4 H farms tied to youth and farm exchanges are noted. Authentically scaled electric model railroads are cited as rising in popularity since 1938 in the U S.
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Franklin County Legals and Tax Payouts Summary
First notices reveal parole petition of M. J. Worthington to Board of Penal Institutions, with locales listed as Lansing Kansas Ottawa Franklin County. Stray animal taking notice warns owners to claim within twenty two days at Ottawa Court House. County clerk’s statement lists August 1956 payrolls and purchases for General, Noxious Weed, Health and Welfare, Road and Bridge, plus numerous elected official expenses and vendor payments totaling substantial figures.
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