A spokesman at Kansas Power and Light assured the Missouri-Kansas area that it was in no danger of inadequate electrical supply leading to blackouts or “brownouts” during hot summer days. However, after speaking about more efficient use of electricity, division manager Austin Stedham added that even efficiency would not reverse the continued upward spiral of demand, saying that man “wants his electrical gadgets because people are creatures of comfort.”

The Holiday Inn at 2309 Iowa advertised a weekday lunch buffet for $1.45, a Wednesday evening fish fry for $1.49, and a spaghetti night on Fridays for $1.50. Additionally, the after-church or brunch crowd could enjoy a Sunday buffet for $3.00.