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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1955
Page
2
A long battle against polio ends in promising results from Salk vaccine trials. Officials announce preliminary tests show strong preventive potential and plan broader trials to confirm a victory similar to smallpox tuberculosis and diphtheria. Hope rises that polio will join rarer diseases in prevention.
Washington reports quote Admiral Carney as predicting a mid April show down over Matsu and Quemoy with a Chinese attack likely after Matsu. He later denied making statements, but notes from a private dinner transcript show his remarks on air attacks and war risks in the Formosa area.
Readable schedules show KMBC WDAF WREN and affiliates listing news shows western programs and evening lineups for Wednesday April 13 and Thursday April 14 with multiple time slots across stations KMBC WDAF WREN and related network features including news, rosters, and entertainment.
The piece argues that parents bear most responsibility for children actions and schools blame each other for declining fundamentals. It questions shifting blame from kindergarten to grade schools and ponders whether facing the issue is better than dodging it.
Edward J. Corsi, a federal appointee who lasted 90 days, faces subversive accusations and opposition to immigration laws. Supporters praise his expertise while critics question tenure rules, illustrating how officials move between departments and keep the same personnel in government service.
The Kansas City Athletics arrive to action as rain falls over weeks with no other cause. The team aims to rally farm fans and boost local support, starting under favorable conditions and with plans already laid, while city gatherings begin with prayer as a new county focus emerges.
Hal Boyle profiles Abraham Noman a 29 year old Bedouin servant in Cairo and his view of change in Egypt He works at the Mena House hotel and learns from tourists He reflects on family education poverty and hopes his children will rise through schooling and possibly become officers He believes life in Egypt is improving for people like him and expresses contentment with his lot.
A reader lauds the newspaper for its anti liquor advertising stance. The writer argues temperance as a moral issue and urges cleansing the minds of religious advisers before tackling alcohol and narcotics debates. Mrs Wm E Craddock signs the letter.
The column reflects on polio vaccine progress and warns that humanity seeks longer life while creating larger dangers. It cites Jonas Salk’s vaccine as crucial, then notes the paradox of funding cures versus arming for war. Historical contrasts include Shrapnel and Semmelweis as early disruptors in warfare and medicine.
The article contrasts war and disease in the late 19th century noting Pasteur’s rabies inoculation work and the opening of the Pasteur Institute in 1888. It frames science as a counterforce to conflict and references pioneers and the Ford era in a reflective tone.
A devotional note cites Acts chapter 16 verse 8 stating God showed the speaker not to treat any man as common or unclean. The brief reflects on inclusion and respect in early Christian teaching.
A collage of tired observations on labor habits fashion and gender roles references to 1955 autos and housewife labor saving devices and social prudence. The tone hints at satirical social commentary about men women and consumer culture of the period.
A quiz asks who first crossed the Amaretie Continent naming Lanenin Ellsworth and his associate Herbert Kenyon. It also asks the meaning of to Fietehorize linking it to Horace Flet cher who promoted chewing fore for a fanatical Jengih al tune with a broad early century following.
Mrs. Sidney Haysler hosted 36 guests at a Country Club bridge luncheon. Golden wedding celebration for Mr. and Mrs. John Everley planned with open house. Capt. Dwight Metzler visiting from Chicago inspecting Sunflower sanitary facilities. his wife Lela Rose visiting Dover. Mayor asks for five minute silence at 3 PM for Roosevelt funeral. Mrs. R. B. Stevens hosted bridge for Miss Peggy Thompson of Denver. Sun Bride world premiere set by Prof. Charles Skilton at NBC studios. Board of Education considers building a new elementary school. Mrs. E. J. Babbitt entertained for Mr. Babbitt’s birthday. Gas heater incident at Whitehead Millinery Parlors injures Miss Jessie Ewing but no serious harm. Miss Esther Larimer of Kansas City visited Rose Haworth. Kansas City trip to hear Madame Schumann-Heink. Residence at 1905 Miss St. by Edward Bowman ready May first. William Rockhill Nelson, 74, Kansas City Star editor and owner, died. Junior Health League to meet Monday afternoon.
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