Lawrence daily information notice from World Company
The record summarizes a historical newspaper ad noting editors and managers with dates 1854 to 1952, the World Company office location at Sixth and New Hampshire Streets, Lawrence Kansas, and subscription rates for carrier Lawrence 25 cents weekly, $13 yearly. mail Douglas and adjoining counties $3 yearly. mail elsewhere in United States $7 yearly.
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the World Company
Sixth and
New Hampshire Streets
Lawrence
Kansas
Douglas
United States
Radio and TV Schedules From The Stations Listed
Radio and TV programs listed for WDAF KMBC WREN WD AF and KMBC with daily times outline morning to late evening segments. Includes news weather sport shows Dragnet Jazz Nocturne and entertainment lineups plus theatrical films and kid programs for April 16 and 17.
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WDAF
Wren—Teller
KMECN
KMBC
Wren
Asie Wren
Volca
Fir
KMHC
Nat'l
Firber McGe
Guy Lombart
KBC
Martin Bloc
KMRBC
Wwr
WDEN
K3tbc
Olison
Bhow
Martin Bloch
Modernization of building codes saves homeowners millions
Officials note that updating codes can slash costs for home buyers as modern construction methods render some rules obsolete. Denver’s liberalized standards in 1958 cut home-building expenses by over 25 million dollars, with 3058 houses built in wood frame and masonry and average costs varying by method.
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Richard G. Kimbell
National Lunther Manufacturers Association
Denver
Kimbell
WAS
Anet Home
Kimbel
Lawrence
Teachers Needed Too While Education Faces Shortages
A community editorial argues Lawrence must recruit more teachers beyond university-affiliated hires as nationwide colleges struggle with unfilled vacancies. It notes local board progress on construction, KU's role in sustaining staffing, and war-driven demand, urging action on new classrooms and teachers despite uncertainty.
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Lawrence
Kansas University
Lex
Turnabout Time Republicans vs Democrats in post office gridlock
The piece notes Senate Democrats led by Johnston delay 1,380 Eisenhower postmastership appointments to influence patronage should they win the national election. It recalls 1948 when Langer blocked 830 Truman appointments and Truman then won a surprise victory, with Eisenhowerlikely becoming a new complicating factor in the current plan.
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Congress
GOP
Harry Truman
Demo Sen. Johnston
South Carolina
Senate Post Office Committee
Eisenhower
Senate
Republican Committee
Langer
North Dakota
Truman
Ex-Fighter Tommy Loughran Guards Against the Past
Hal Boyle profiles former world champion Tommy Loughran, a Philadelphia native and Sugar broker on Wall Street, who recounts 227 career bouts, 23 world challengers faced, and his philosophy of living in the present while reflecting on boxing’s evolution. He recalls hand injury healing, training discipline, and rankings among Dempsey, Gibbons, Greb, Walker, and Marciano, noting boxing’s integrity amid industry complaints.
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New York
Thomas Loughran
Loughran
Wall Street
Tommy
Philadelphia
Adonis
Loughran O
Tong
Jack Dempsey
Mike Gibbons
Harry Greb
Mickey Walker
Letters on dogs and politics in wartime and welfare
Bruce Stewart of Indiana argues dogs face unfair blame in a newspaper debate on wartime dog restrictions and food scarcity. He recounts his black collie with a broken leg and praises dogs as forgiving, proposing humane treatment over punitive footing in civic life.
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Journal-World
John Ise
John
Bruce Stewart
Ind
Freedom of thought and education in a changing world
A reader questions whether public teaching can host discussions of communism religion and politics. The letter argues for patience gradual social evolution over revolution and urges educators to cultivate faith in divine Providence while safeguarding the nation from upheaval.
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God
Notebooks Jottings From Capital by Peter Edson
Washington notes by Peter Edson recount cabinet shifts and witty anecdotes from capital life. Jokes from Sen Styles Bridges and a taxon of stories about politicians and ambassadors reveal a lively view of Washington society and its humorous side.
Old Home Town News Includes Weddings and Public Notices
Marriage of Wilma Orr to Herman Fairbanks officiated by Rev Barr at Myers Hall. Rotary officers named with McClure president and Nesmith as sergeant at arms. Public initiation for 125 World War II veterans into Dorsey Liberty Post set at Granada theater. Lt Alan Asher awarded Army Commendation Ribbon with Seventh Army inactivation in Heidelberg. Beverly Ann Gaines engaged to Carl Gibson. Chamber of Commerce elects B Weaver as head. Wayne McCoy and others named to offices. Kansas Relays upcoming with 800+ athletes and decathlon stars Wilson Charles and Jim Bausch. Harley-Davidson motorcycle patrol inaugurated by Fred Vogler. Ignace Paderewski to headline KU concert on April 22. Sigma Delta Pi activities announced. Kanza Club dance held with Goldsmith and Dyckstra hosts. Haleys Orchestra from Kansas City. Construction on Kaw bridge continues. Welfare Board approves new city ordinance restricting reworks sales and steps up cigarette enforcement. Kennedy farm celebration noted.
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Wilma Orr
Herman Fairbanks
Harold Barr
Myers Hall
R. W. McClure
Rotary
Ogden Jones
Karl Klooz
John Brand
Clarence Freark
Dean Nesmith
Dorsey-Liberty Post
American Legion
Granada Theater
Alan F. Asher
Seventh
U.S. Army
Heidelberg
Germany
Asher
Judge Advocates
Lloyd Gaines
Beverly Ann
Carl Dean Gibson
Carl Gibson
B. Weaver
Chamber of Commerce
Wayne McCoy
Frank McDonald
T. J. Sweeney Jr
George Hedrick
Kansas
Fred Vogler
Ignace Paderewski
James Naismith
K.U
Sigma Delta Pi
G. G. Goldsmith
A. C. Dyckstra
Haleys Orchestra
Kansas City
Welfare Board
Nes BP
Kennedy
Thanks From Police for Bicycle Safety Inspectors
The Lawrence Police Department thanks school children, parents, and officials for cooperation in the 1956 Bicycle Safety Inspection at city schools on Friday April 13. Lions Club and Junior Chamber of Commerce volunteers supervised the operation and issued 1956 license tags to students whose bikes passed. A total of 989 tags were issued.
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Journal-World
Lawrence
Lion's Club
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Police
Postmaster General term differs from cabinet members
A cabinet member is appointed and serves during the president’s term. The postmaster general is appointed to hold office during the president’s term and for one term thereafter.
Lift up now thine eyes from Genesia verse
A short verse line cites Genesis 13 14 urging readers to lift their eyes to the four directions north south east and west. It references Genesia as source and presents a concise spiritual exhortation. The fragment mirrors a devotional bulletin style.
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Genesia
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Sportlight Agrement
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William E. Craddock
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Wayne Morse
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Charlie Wilson
Old Home Town
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A. V. Phillips
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