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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1955
Page
3
The Lawrence paper discusses land acquisitions for the Kansas Turnpike right of way. It notes that negotiations may fail to meet buyers and sellers' expectations as condemnation is possible, with valuations often falling short of actual value. It warns that higher compensation in some cases may occur but stresses the engineering needs guiding route choice and the potential hardship for farmers.
A dense, station by station schedule lists WDAF KMBO WREN KFRKU and others for Friday April 1 with News Newscasts Weather Sports and various entertainment shows including gunfight Ozark Opry and classic TV programs. Multiple times and program names appear across stations with listings for KMBC WREN WDAF WDAP and more.
Michigan State visitors praised Kansas University in most respects during a spring visit to Lawrence. A student noted KU lacks Michigan State style two year programs, while KU contends it is a four year institution under pressure to accommodate long term students. no plans for junior college courses are planned.
The piece notes Dodge City as a strong contender for the national cowboy memorial site and praises the town's standing among residents. It mentions other cities like Denver Philadelphia San Francisco and Los Angeles and references legislative efforts and failed bills including a contentious assessment equalization plan. It also observes junk mail and changing wastebasket practices.
A reader letter weighs the Right to Work bill in Kansas amid GOP splits and union impact. The writer questions effects on wages, grocery prices, auto sales, and home construction, arguing unions can protect workers yet overreach can threaten society. The piece notes lawmakers' motives and the governor's stance, suggesting mutual opposition shapes policy.
The item lists the seven metals in alchemy with classical names and notes Constellation, the world's oldest warship afloat, was decommissioned February 4, 1955, for the fourth time in its 157-year career. It also cites Forest Service receipts totaling 67 million dollars in 1954 versus 75 thousand in 1905.
Hal Boyle portrays Omar Nelson Bradley at 62, busy in civilian roles, reflecting on postwar peace hopes and ongoing defense projects in Europe. He recalls his 1200000-man command, guards against rash actions toward Russia, and his wish to avoid another war.
James Marlow surveys the Senate where Sen. George from Georgia, chair of the Foreign Relations Committee, holds influence over Eisenhower’s diplomacy. He aligns with the president on China and Yalta papers while Sen. Knowland pushes for a tougher line, signaling a GOP split on foreign policy. Time will temper youth’s conduct, notes a side remark.
Fragmentary OCR reads Today s Bible Verse Even as Christ forgave you and includes cryptic locations 0 alae and Ooyal Colvsalana 3113 leaving unclear attribution or date.
Washington note recalls Rep Clair Engle Calif and a sailor marriage request. Lively anecdotes recount Teeter’s aluminum shortage hearing and a lunch with the White House. The piece links public service to postage stamp politics and shifts in Jefferson and Lincoln imagery on U S stamps.
Leonard H. Axe a professor of business law at Kansas University was appointed director of University services in the office of Chancellor Deane W. Malott. The item appears among a roundup of local notices and personnel changes from Old Home Town ten years ago.
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