Lawrence Ledger History and Publication Details
Established in 1354 and published daily except Sunday by the World Company at Ninth and New Hampshire Streets Lawrence Kansas the paper lists J W Murr as publisher and editor with staff including Mitchell Alter and a Denver office Advertising Director and subscription rates for carriers and mail. It notes postal and AP affiliations and republication restrictions.
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Bimonss
the World Company
Siath
New Trampshire Streete
Plawrence
Kansas
Sdolph Sto
Ealter
J._W. MURR
Denver
Ttus
Lawrence
Ty Mail
Douglas
Aateinmsr
Adso
Fk Ununiten
Sia Munth
Radio and TV Program Schedule and Listings
Radio and TV listings show a daytime and evening schedule with stations WDAF KMBC WREN KFRU WREA WDAP and others. Programs include news sports music comedy and variety segments along with a late night lineup and special features such as The Grand Ole Opry and Boxing coverage.
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WDAF
KMBO
WREN
KFRU
Jackson
KMBW
Tello
Garroway
Tettmond
KMN
Kmbc—Gangbusters
Wren—A.b.c
KMBC
WIAF
KMBU
Wodaf-Tv
Kmbc-Whs-Tv
Kcmo-Tv
Comiclub
Commander
Three Star News
Grenadier
Mabbit
Ports
Fame
Laughy Dal
Eddie Maher
Rin Tin Tin
Doug Edwards
Ray Baker
Playhouse of Stara
Phoebe
the Wise
Miss Brooke
Lifetime
Perron
Barbs Debate Saving Money on Mothers and Mouths
A fragment hints at humorous social mores about money saved by mothers and dental fixes. It riffs on sharing one’s best self, politeness, and the idea that action proves words, followed by quirky tips about manners and nasal breathing.
Early 20th Century Q A Notes From A Quiz Show
The text lists quiz questions about Horace Mann founding the first state normal school in the United States and Antarctic warm periods supported by coal findings. It mentions the Kremlin walls and a South American spectacled bear, plus early aviation bomb use in 1912.
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United States
Horace Mann
Lexington, Mass
Great Bend politics and local power struggles erupt
The piece outlines political tensions in Great Bend over a five year plan and disputes within city leadership. It references former officials, community expectations, and shifts in local governance amid broader national political maneuvers.
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Great Bend
Peta i Moe Eet
Caiwat Bend
Delauded
Great Bend Coverning Bol
Dennis the Menner
Pirate Life
Spess
Von
Parents discuss teenage parties and parental stress
A mother recalls the upheaval of hosting teen gatherings as daughters near high school age. She notes battles over clothing and hair, bratty behavior at parties, and the clash of rhythms and rites with chaperones, snacks, and growing independence.
Civic Boosters Meet Over Ham and Beans Tradition
A writer from the Atchison Globe reflects on civic boosters who meet for luncheons to discuss community affairs while eating ham and beans. The piece notes repeated meals, ongoing small talk, and a satirical take on how booster efforts resemble a natural cycle. It also comments on legislative push for higher taxes and budget pressures affecting the state.
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al Bennett
Atchison Globe
London Editorials Echo Strife as Papers Stalemate Persists
Amid the London newspaper strike readers receive a mosaic of opinions with excerpts from the January press. The commentary denounces the disruption while noting foreign and domestic reactions, and highlights a high level AE Jes performance critique in provincial outlets.
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London
Biles Press
Shroud
Januineral
World Today examines rise of government managers over owners
James Marlow argues that leaders from Churchill to Adenauer act like managers rather than owners. He compares postwar figures across Britain Germany Russia and the United States, noting diminished personal power and stronger collective governance in the modern era.
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Washington
Winson Churchill
Britain
Anthony Eden
Eden
Damel Marlow
Kaiser
Nak Lenin
Stalin
Hitler
Mussoini
Russia
Churchill
Cyar
Germany
Czar
Lenin
Tts
Prnner
Adenauer
Hoss
Mussolini
Mary
Easter Preparations Above the Arctic Circle
Eskimos across Aklavik and northern stations prepare for Easter with fur garments foods and gifts. Missionaries conduct brief sermons and visits as families gather in ice camps for hymns prayers and community fellowship amid remote Arctic life.
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Canada
Arctic Circle
Aklavik
Pautatuk
Arctic Bay
Pond Inlet
Suut
Territories
Late-Blooming Red Editors Onnata World-Merald Due
Russian college editors aged 24 and older will visit American campuses, defying youth stereotypes. The piece notes no young youths in the crowd and references historical parallels to mid-century movements and figures.
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Onnata World-Merald
United States
Eleanor
German Autobahnen Style Traffic System Considered for U S Highways
A reader describes a prewar German highway network using blackboards with liquid chalk messages updated every 12 hours. Attendants staff five service stations linked by a phone net to government highway offices. A Frankfort to Frankfort relay would send free emergency flashes to drivers, a concept considered for possible American adoption.
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Neason
Karsan
Aeabahnen
Oklahoma Line Turnpike
Colin
Topeka
Fee
Frau Schmidt
Frankfort
Herr Schmidt
German style road safety proposal gains interest in U S
Observers discuss using blackboards and warning devices along highways as part of a safety program. Missouri lawmakers reject similar road pricing ideas citing historic resistance while other voices debate the practicality amid a smoky policy backdrop and industry concerns.
Judge Not That Ye Be Not Judged Verse
A brief note presents a Bible verse from Matthew reminding readers to avoid judgment of others to prevent being judged themselves.
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Matthew
Photographs and claims stir Cold War reflections in Washington
A collage of notes highlights a Marin Scelba visit with Clare Boothe Luce and a photo controversy over Italy’s 15 million aid. It also covers Yalta papers’ impact on atomic contracts, VOA broadcast disputes in Cairo, and a quirky Nautilus shakedown shaving anecdote.
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Washington
Marin Scelba
Clare Boothe Luce
U.S
Haly
National Press Club
Lucian Warren
Italy
Community events and visiting guests in Lawrence
Mrs L H Brigham heads home to Council Grove after two weeks with daughter in law. Pvt Carl Fairleigh Jr home on a layover from Camp Howze Texas is honored at a Community Hall party with many locals attending. A goodwill airplane tour for the Jayhawk rodeo Rotary convention and Kansas Relays visits 20 towns. Ruth Muskrat Bronson to speak on American Indian art to the Lawrence Art Club. Lawrence mayor elected W J Francisco over L H Menger. Various local engagements at church, club, and school events noted.
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Biter
Wweather
Shelby Storee
Sparta
Pinky Lee
Ruttaio Bill
Rodeo Rowndup
Johnny Coon
College Press
Petter Aving
Johnnie Mack
Bowlin
Molon
Shakespear
Thia
K.C
Ihner
Mareghling
Curtiss Archer
Horace Heidt
Hamar
Jungie
Mickey Rooney
Dotty Mack Sho
Jackie Gleason
Hollywood
Mas Liebem
Okark
Julntog
Hera
Ciy
Studin & Th CE
Museu Deiat
Winky Dink
Captain Harty
New York
Six Inn Playhouse
Washington Review
American Forum
Super Circus
Fane
Captain Gallent
Stow Rogers
Annia Oakley
Claco Kid
Batt
MerNaug
MerNaug That Tune #:00 (5)—You Asked for It (49—Thie ts Chas, Laeghiin
Lasale
Cola Playhouse
Television Playhouse
Walter Winchell
Kred Waring
Loretta Young
Paris Precinct
Rob Cunningham
Amex Brothers
Inenia
L. H. Brigham
Council Grove
W. S. Ruggles Jr
Carl Fairleigh Sr
L. A. Ball
Carl Fairleigh Jr
Camp Howze
Tex
L. J. Crumpacker
Fred Beasley
Orville Lindbaugh
Thurman Gregory
Erwin Bisbee
Clarence Rebecky
Bob Wilson
James Smith
John Miller
Dean Bronebrake
Evelyn Turner
Opal Fairleigh
Lorelei Ball
Norma Steelmaker
Carl Vernon Kurtz
Eugene Kurtz
Wayland Coleman
Jim Lacey
Darlene Fairleigh
George Kurtz
District Rotary
Kansas Relays
Municipal
Kansas Towns
Kansas City
St. Joseph
F. C. Allen
Fred Ellsworth
K.U
Claude Scott
Chamber of Commerce
Phil Bowen
John Stryker
Emory C. Martin
Ruth Muskrat Bronson
Lawrence
Leavenworth
Agnes Uhrlaub
The
Unitarian Church
Nadine Weible
Fay Husted
Helen Wagstaff
Louise Broeker
Walter Beckman
Dorothy Clarke
Edna Husted
John Gavitt
Laura Rankin
Edith Wood
Elma Hunzicker
Margaret Gustafson
Sarah Williams
Father pleads as son goes on trial for bank embezzling
In Houston a father told the federal court judge that the embezzling defendant is his son. He said the boy grew up hearing no kind words and that he should have let him be happy rather than trying to mold him into a perfect young man.
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William Weathersby
U. S
Cairo
Egypt
Voice of America
Eugene W. Castle
Pace
Weathersby
Amid
Fugene Castle
USIA
Saba Habach
Mena House Hotet
Mostafa Amin
Ali Amin
Houston, Tex
W.A. Houston
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Rampaign
High Brass
By James Marlow
Associated Press News
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Eisenhower
Tnes
Mowors
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Pausie
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Hobal
Wile Wens
Missouri
Quantrill
James Boss
Tiley
Rosa A. Aynie
Joe Cal
Wall Savel Journal
Horace Jones
Los
Anacles
Peter Edson
Washington Correspondent
Yalta
Atomie Energy Commission
Lewis L. Strauss
Dixon-Yates
Tennessee Valley Authority
AEC
Pixon-Yalta
Colorado River
Echo Park
David F. Brinegar
Arizona
Lower Basin
Motorola
Sedman
N.Y
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Prome
M. L. Jones
Vermont
Parsons
Joe Schelbar
Nick Schelbar
Round Corner Drug CO
Olson Plumbing
Owen Sasegas
Mgr
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