Lawrence Daily Journal World historical masthead sample
A garbled 1938 Lawrence Daily Journal World masthead fragment lists editors and staff roles, publication details, price, and associated press note amid unclear spacing and misspellings, reflecting an old era newspaper front matter with names such as Ascot Puyler and Ayn saniad nager.
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Ascot Puyler
Eetor
Ayn Saniad Nager Hastees
POLPH
Pontius
Leo Eller
Simons
Rac Company
Sixtty
Quality Graduates Face Tighter Job Market This Year
The article notes reduced job offers for graduates with technical fields still favored. Denver and Kansas University recruiters say they will hire fewer students and focus on quality. The University Daily Kansan confirms fewer large ads from firms seeking graduates, urging students to maximize effort and experiences to improve employability.
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New York ‘Times
Uy Lawrene
Denver
Myo Perennemien
Kansas
Rampuses
Kansan
Paving in Alleys in Lawrence City District
Downtown alleys in Lawrence show aged brick surfaces full of potholes and axle busting wear. Four years ago the city sent cards to property owners about repaving funded by assessments. responses were mixed. A protest resolution for the alley west of Massachusetts in the 900 block seeks 50 percent owner protests to block, shifting burden to objecting owners while allowing progress to continue.
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Lawrence
Massachusetts
Business, Boys Kansans legislate to solve budget woes
Legislators joke about needing a special session to fix the states monetary problems but the cost looms large. The budget session ended February 12 without new taxes, costing about $150000. The proposed special session could reach that amount or more, sparking public backlash and calls for decisive action.
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Weday
Eintomfoolery
Topeka
Name Cards Hero Honored For Clear Visible Identity Aid
A tribute to the inventor of name cards for meetings and conventions. The writer praises clearer large print and wearing cards to help people remember names, calling for recognition and larger, more legible printing.
Hallmark Comes to Town in Lawrence Project
An article on Hallmark Cards Int's plan to open a $1 million ribbon plant in Lawrence highlights community welcome. It recalls Sunflower Ordnance Works history, Hercules Powder Co. ties, and Lawrence’s educational and cultural strengths led by Kansas University and Haskell Institute. The piece lauds local leadership, Chamber of Commerce efforts, and the warm reception that makes Hallmark's arrival a natural partnership.
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Hallmark
Crown
Hallmark Cards
Kangas Ging
Dolph Simons
Journal- World
Lawrence
Sunflower Ordnance Works
Hercules Powder Co
Hercules
Charles Higgins
United States
England
Higgins
Army
Chamber of Commerce
Kansas University
Mount Oread
Haskell Institute
Kansas City
Ace
Hie
Joyce Hall
Editor Letter: Annual Licensed Beverage Industry Reports
Letters detail a reveal of the Licensed Beverage Industries annual report. It cites a vocal dry faction seeking to curb liquor enterprises and notes LBI’s political and editorial influence. The document lists ties to the National Education Association and education offices, plus magazine influence and university subsidies.
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Journal-World
Licensed Beverage Industries, Inc
United States
Lawrence
LBY
National Safety Council
LBI
Time
Newsweek
Life
Look
Collier's
Redbook
Office of Education
American Association of Health Educators
National Education Association
American Association of Teachers' Colleges Teachers
New York
Univer
Washington pushes seven hundred poultry inspectors nationwide
Agriculture Secretary Benson will deploy seven hundred inspectors to working in every interstate dressed poultry plant by next January. Federal inspectors will be funded by taxpayers, replacing company paid inspectors, under a new law costing about 7 million dollars in 1958 and 10 million yearly thereafter. The bureau demands strict plant specifications and access to layouts and workspace details, with penalties up to two years in jail and fines up to ten thousand dollars.
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Omaha World-Herald
Washington
Agriculture
Benson
Congress
Uncle Sam
Washington's Big Brother Regulates Citizens Sharpely
The text argues against perceived overreach by Washington, alleging a deliberate, unhesitating pattern in controlling American citizens, portraying the federal regulator as cautious and calculating rather than accidental.
Long Session Dangers El Dorado Times
Republican leaders warn against extending special sessions with non emergency bills. The piece argues sessions should focus on urgent statewide revenue needs and avoid prolonged, broad legislating that could hurt state affairs and raise political tensions.
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el Dorado
Missouri
Kansas
Duty clash over nuclear test suspensions in policy row
Washington notes a split in U S policy as Secretary Dulles pushes for test suspension while AEC head Admiral Strauss opposes it. Macmillan’s letter signals Western move toward inspection and control talks, underscoring a lack of unified national policy under President Eisenhower.
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Joseph Alsop
Washington
Atomic Energy Commission
John Foster Dulles
Adm
Lewis Strauss
AEC
Strauss
United States
Dulles
Macmillan
Krem In
Htherto
Nikita Khrushchev
Atomic Club
Germany
China
State Department
John Foster Duiles
Adm. Strauss
Pentagon
Eisenhower
London
Old Home Town items from 1948 district notes
A varied curation recalls 1948 happenings: George Hedrick named organization chairman for the State Chamber of Commerce. a beaver shot by police in North Lawrence weighing 40 pounds after menaced bystanders. Lawrence district music festival firsts for Blanche Pierson Margaret Barr Elizabeth Pittman and two flute quartets. Henry Asher hosts a Black Hawk party for first grade friends. a $2,500 campaign gift noted in memory of a late husband from Mrs. J. L. Kilworth. Also listed: 1913 items about KU self supporting youth group. Wichita University suspension over athletic welfare concerns. Missouri Hugenot Society elects officers. Ventura and Twentieth Century clubs activities. 1918 Journal-World carrier dinner with many names. KU Jayhawker beauty contest runners-up.
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George Hedrick
State Chamber of Commerce
North Lawrence
Lawrence
Blanche Pierson
Margaret Barr
Elizabeth Pittman
Roger Beth
Paul Erhart
Arthur Nease
Mary Summerville
Marilyn Bailey
Martha Heck
Velma Wiley
Henry Asher
Cordley
David Gray
Bart Barteldes
Larry Sallier
Douglas Lockwood
John Hanna
Charles Allphin
Bob Guffin
Robin Asher
J. L. Kilworth
E. E. Bayles
Twentieth Century Club
R. C. Morrow
Perry Barber
The
Journal-World
Carrier Boys
George Carey
Robert Carey
Charles Paul
Fred Oleson
Paul Hutton
John Hutton
Joel Wellman
William Schultz
Boyd Lawrence
Carl Wilson
Arlo Hults
Donald Hults
Justin Bowersock
Robert Brown
Walter Lemon
Robert Moody
Paul Coker
Ray Majors
Elmer Forey
Norman Endacott
Charles Jeffries
Theron Fiske
Henry Wilson
Allyn Harris
Oscar Forney
William Richardson
Kenneth Stevenson
Ray‘ Young
Dolph Simons
Hazel Cook
Marie Buchareau
Jessie Wyatt
Today’s Bible Verse From Psalms Inspires Quiet Reflection
The verse presents a firm resolve to behold the Lord’s face in righteousness and to be satisfied upon awakening, echoing themes of faith, devotion, and inner peace.
Belgium's King Baudouin Opens the Brussels World's Fair
Royal procession and grand ceremonies mark the opening as King Baudouin and Leopold watch the event. Guests mingle in three halls, a Belgian royal ball is held, and Hollywood star Joan Crawford arrives as Mrs. Al Steele. The U.S. Pavilion and IBM exhibit draw attention amid patrons and donors. many plans and details surface about pavilions, funding, and official duties.
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Brussels
Maxie’s
Times Square
USA
Belgium
Baudouin
Leopold
Valera
Congo Av
Joan Crawford
al Steele
Pepsi-Cola
Ange Marie Daymoast
Foreign Service
H. P. Daymont
Corcoral
Lyons den
Fair Lyons
Annie Marie
Anne Marie
Philippines
U.S.A
Billy Bloomingdale
N. Y
Tron Curtain
France
America
Thomas J. Watson Jr
Arthur K. Watson
IBM
Watsons
TBM
New Books at Free Public Library
A 1958 list from INSIDE RUSSIA TODAY by John Gunther notes objectivity in portraying the Soviet Union. It also references GUEST by Conrad Hilton about hotel empire rise. AN EPITAPH FOR DIXIE by Harry Ashmore reflects rocket era debates at White Sands. I LIKE It HERE by Kingsley Amis satirically relocates a writer to England. THE DAUGHTERS OF JASPER CLAY by Lucille Fletcher tells of a man’s love harming his four daughters.
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Free Public Library
Russia
John Gunther
Soviet Union
Conrad Hilton
Dixte
Harry
Ashmore
Arkansas
White Sands Proving Ground
Lee Epi Paver Eee
Lake Erie
Kingsley Amis
Coehia
England
Jasper Clay
Lucille Fletcher
Current Best Sellers Listed by Publishers Weekly
A compilation of fiction and nonfiction titles topping the Publishers Weekly best sellers list. Notable entries include Anatomy of a Murder by Traver and Where Did You Go? by Renith, along with works by Kerr Linkletter and Howard Faust, among others.
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Publishers’ Weekly
Traver
Setar
Hoover
Kerr
Linkletter
Renith
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