France Undergoes New Renaissance
France has undergone a national renaissance with rising birth rates and industrial output under Bourges-Maunoury’s cabinet. Felix Gaillard as finance minister offers fiscal hope while debates over Algeria and France’s world power standing threaten Western alliance unity ahead of UN sessions.
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France
England
Suez
Britain
T 18
Jean Monnet
Marshall
Senz
Bourges-Maunoury
Charles de Gaulle
Bourges- Maunoury
Felix Gaillard
Gaillard
Algeria
United Nations
CaSars Dog and Star Talks Highlight Hollywood Roundup
An onlookers tale from Caesar's Long Island weekend features his dog prompting a joke about being an accountant. A TV deal may move Banilo-Robinson bout to Cuba. Borge earns a historic 90 percent gross. Gypsy Rose Lee promotes her autobiography. Several stars face bids, contracts, or bids for projects as Hollywood moves through late 1950s chatter.
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EU Sid Caesar
Long Island
Caesar
Cuba
Victor Borge
Hershey
Borge
Gwen Verdon
Harry Brandt
Royal Family Row Sparks British Fashion and Speech Debate
A UK public quarrel over royal divinity, dress, advisers, and the Queen’s tone prompts humor and critique. Critics mock grammar and attire while supporters defend conservatism, comparing royal restraint to world norms and noting political tension as nations face external strains.
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Suez
America
Elizabeth
England
Honet
Voting Trends Show Women Now Dominate U S Voters
A study suggests women voters outnumber men and the gap may grow aided by Census estimates of more voting aged women. Since 1920, female turnout has risen, with aliens naturalized, and only about 60 percent of eligible voters cast ballots in some elections. Sept. 16 election plans loom for Lawrence bus and water-sewer projects.
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United States
Bureau of the Census
Bet Coul
Lawrence Willase
Blessing Seu
Army officer pledges new missiles amid tense warnings
An army officer vows updated missile batteries will deter threats, warning rivals at Nike base. Officials caution against reckless actions and emphasize readiness as tensions rise over strategic deployments and security concerns.
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Nike
Sorm
Varmins in New York City Call for Harsh Action
Columnist argues for drastic, violent measures against youths described as gang members in New York City. He proposes licensing, bounties per head, triple police presence, and severe punishment to curb crime, labeling youths as vermin yet acknowledges sarcasm. He warns of the city’s danger if such dire steps are not taken.
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Gert C. Rll
New York
Tanganyika
Kenya
Wot
Ruark
Hyman Korn
Nothing New and Saucer Skepticism In Letters and lore
Letters discuss a folk dance at the Douglas County Fair shared by an 86 year old singer and a remark on the proverb There’s nothing new under the sun. The writer also lampoons saucer lore with a tongue in cheek guide to distinguishing saucers from jets and cites military dope on flying saucers along with references to books and authors.
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Journal-World
Douglas County
Vinland Valley 4-H
E. E. Gosper
Faye R. Thomas
Lawrence
Possiby
Pentagon
ATIC
Dayton
France
War Office
Atm E. Michel
Criterion Books
N.Y
Nd Rapplet
Bible Verse Reflection: Moses Slowness of Speech
A brief note presents Exodus 4 10 where Moses laments his slow speech and shy tongue. The line reflects humility before God and a call to trust divine support in leadership tasks. The fragment hints at a devotional theme without full context.
Poor Anti-Red Law Birthday Stirs Federal Debate
The article reviews the third anniversary of the 1954 anti Communist law, arguing Congress crafted weak provisions and outlining the 1950 Communist Control Act and SACB hearings. It notes limited government action against unions and the ongoing court battles, with future Supreme Court decisions looming.
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Waliingston
Congress
Moscow
Supreme Court
SACH
United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America
International Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers
SACB
Old Town notes 1947 appointments and local events
Paul Malone named full professor of economics and Martin Marshall hired as industrial marketing instructor for KL fall term. Ralph Burgert resigns from City Council amid purchase dispute over 19th and La streets property. Hall Brothers greeting cards to open Leavenworth branch replacing closed store. Miss Mary Holtzclaw marries Donald Jerrett. Mrs. E M Cameron hosts Martha’s birthday party. Brutus Hamilton plans move to University of California after three years in town. James Anderson elected Republican county chairman. Gen Wilder Metcalf vice president, Dave McCreath secretary, I C Stevenson treasurer. 40 years ago 1917 Citizens Light, Heat and Power Co notifies gas rate increase to 45 cents per thousand, effective September 1. Signatures race for Stull or Big Springs highway underway.
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AKRS
Paul Malone
Martin Marshall
Ralph Burgert
19Th and
la. Sts
Hall Brothers Greeting Cards
Leavenworth
Mary Holtzclaw
Henry Holtzclaw
Donald Jerrett
Russell Jarrett
Columbus
Bas
E. M. Cameron
Martha
Mary Ruth Watermulder
Mary Aston
Maurine Downing
Margaret Sherwood
Margaret McNown
Alice Hosford
Mildred Ingham
Mary Cameron
Brutus Hamilton
K.U
University of California
James Anderson
Clinton Township
Gen
Wilder Metcalf
Dave McCreath
I. C. Stevenson
Citizen's Light, Heat and Power Co
Stull
Big Springs
Monday as a door to a fuller week of life
Hal Boyle argues Monday should be embraced as a constructive gateway to opportunity not a grim return to the week. He frames Monday as a universal, inherited challenge that can be transformed into a stepping stone toward duty and future prosperity, urging a positive, proactive outlook.
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