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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1958
Page
3
The Lawrence Daily Journal World discusses Babylon High School under principal Gerald W. Anderson and superintendent Dyer praising its educational vision. It argues many U S high schools are too soft and praises Babylon High for programs and practices worth emulating.
Cyrus L. Over, Babylon High School principal, defends strict methods over the era’s praise of social schooling. He emphasizes homework, frequent tests, firm discipline, selective courses, and a committed faculty to ensure students master English science math history and health.
In Washington the columnist argues the Eisenhower administration accepts Soviet nuclear superiority within five years. He critiques the overkill rationale used to shield defense spending and explains why survivable American forces, not raw power, deter and influence Kremlin decisions.
The May primary in Douglas County features Gov. Frank Carlson seeking renomination and Andrew Schoep pel and George McDill contesting the Senate seat in November. Local races see George Melgin winning a tight state senate race and facing Democrat Richard Barber in November. Ted Kennedy wins Republican precinct committeeman. several county officials were nominated on the Republican ticket.
Daily verse from Proverbs promises longer life and more days by choosing wisdom. It emphasizes personal guidance, moral living, and spiritual growth as paths to extended years and blessings.
Column attacks Army plan to downgrade officers to enlisted ranks under a force reduction. Roark condemns loss of retirement rights and dignity, citing cases where ex officers become sergeants and face eroded status. He calls for preserving rank integrity and retiring officers at proper value.
President Eisenhower and Soviet Premier Khrushchev exchange sharp letters that blame each other for tensions in the Middle East and in the push toward a summit. Each accuses the other of aggression and stalling, while rejecting talks at Moscow and questioning the other’s actions and intentions.
Mrs Sherwood and Mrs Rodgers tested a magazine art ad claiming “You Can Be An Artist.” Rodgers attempted the test and failed, while the piece notes Stavros Niarchos loaning Robinson paintings to museums and a miscast role for Jean Pierre Aumont in a historical drama.
Ed Wynn's lunch at 20th Century Fox leads to discovery of Ned Wynn, son of Keenan Wynn and grandson of Ed Wynn, starting with a Screen Extras Guild membership and aRock n Roll movie role. His mother pays fees totaling 400 to launch his acting path as he plans Penn freshman year.
A collage of quirky facts and quotes from Hal Boyle notes from readers. Topics include ancient and modern trivia about real estate deals, insects, economics, garlic laws, thunderstorms, handwriting of Napoleon, and colorful anecdotes about notable figures.
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