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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1958

Page

2

Lawrence Daily Journal World staff and rates notice

Lawrence Daily Journal World staff listings include editor Dolph Simmons publisher Dolph Simons Jr managing editor Ernest Pontius and advertising manager Leo Eller. The paper, established 1854, published daily except Sunday by Ward Company at Sixth and New Hampshire, Lawrence Kansas. Subscription rates show 30 cents per day carrier, $15 per year by carrier in Lawrence. annual mail rates vary by location. Entered at Lawrence post office as second class matter.

Lawrence United States Audit Bureau of Circulation Associated Press

Farm population decline reshapes rural America by 1958

The piece traces a long term exodus from farms, noting 4,231,000 people left farming in eight years, a one sixth drop, with 1,430,000 leaving in the last two years. It compares farm dwellers from 1916 to 1958, explains mechanization and larger operations as driving forces, and cites shifts in Lawrence and Douglas County demographics, the consolidation of retail and services, and broader economic realignment impacting rural life.

America Kansas Grandad Douglas County Federal Census Bureau Lawrence ABC Wkers

Jack's Straws Home Fires Dont Burn Much

A column by Jack Zimmerman argues Michigan survey findings show 54 percent of teenage girls expect marriage, only 3 percent expect to be housewives, criticizing career expectations and urging appreciation of housewifery. It notes the need for wives to work only when necessary and emphasizes the husband's role in providing work and food for the family.

Jack Jack Zimmerman Michigan

Letters on Ministers and Family Roles in Modern Society

Readers debate religion, preaching, and church life highlighting questions of Christian authority, humility in ministry, preacher pay, and Hell compared with Heaven. The letter writer Knox S44 Knox Rockledge Rd urges Bible-based stance, while another comment discusses spouses duties, home life, and women’s roles. The piece touches on political summits and Middle East peace efforts, noting leadership messaging and practical outcomes.

Jesus Paul Hades Hell Res. Co. Knox Rockledge Rd

Summit Session Could Be a Flop If It Is Gabby

James Marlow notes that the Eisenhower Khrushchev summit risks failure as both leaders offer vague proposals. The exchange of letters has soured hopes, with no clear plan for resolving tensions in the Middle East. Public confidence hinges on concrete action, not rhetoric, if a productive meeting occurs.

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Kremlinologists Note Signs of Trouble for Khrushchev

Washington observers cite two signs as possible trouble for Nikita Khrushchev Molotov’s return to Moscow and a censored Moscow story about Khrushchev’s UN setback. Kremlinologists link these to the Peking meeting with Mao and Malinovsky’s role in the power struggle. They warn the signs may reflect a decline in Khrushchev’s fortunes and possible aims by rivals.

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Draft Board Reappointments and Local Civic News

Douglas county reappoints Fr C Allen Bruce Cameron and Ogden Jones to the draft board. Charles Winter of Eudora and wife welcomed a son. Chorge Beal re-elected Lawrence Planning Commission chairman with James Postma as vice chair and city clerk Harold Fisher as secretary. Paul Rogers family vacationed in Colorado.

C. Allen Bruce Cameron Ogden Jones Douglas County Charles Winter Eudora Chorge Beal Lawrence James Postma Harold Fisher Paul Rogers Colorado

Today's Bible Verse Focus on Perfection and Guidance

A devotional note emphasizes Colossians 4 4 urging readers to pursue perfection through steady conduct and mindful action. It frames prayer, correspondence, and ethical living as essential disciplines guiding daily steps.

Lyons Den Man Like Billy Rose Must Have His Cadillac to Ride In

A humorous column notes Billy Rose insists on a Rolls Royce, saying it would be ostentatious for a man like him not to have one. It weaves anecdotes about Stevenson, Sam Levenson, Kim Novak, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Khrushchev, Alma Clayburgh, and other cultural figures, with brief travel, social notes, and local chatter on guests, entertainers, and public figures.

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Brown's restaurant born from NY actress agents dream

Gloria Safier, a top New York theatrical agent, launches Brown's restaurant with 62 partners from film, TV, and theater. The venture funds itself with $50,000 initial stock and aims for celebrity patronage, naming the place Brown's to ensure memorability.

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