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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1955

Page

2

Lawrence Daily Journal-World Public Notices and Rates

Lawrence Daily Journal-World details newspaper staff and publication schedule. Rates listed include carrier and mail options for Lawrence and surrounding counties, with a note on post office entry and AP news rights.

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Trigger Happy Reds Ramp Up Tensions On Korean Border

Rhee regime not sole source of friction as United Nations Command protests renewed hostile actions by Red forces. An unarmed American training plane was shot down, another aircraft was damaged but landed safely after crossing the neutral zone. Communists admit stray crossing, but UN notes numerous Red incursions and warns of trigger happy gunners hindering peace efforts.

President Rhee Republic of Korea North South Korea United Nations Command Jook U.N. Command

Turnpikes Prove Beneficial as Kansas Turnpike Prospects Rise

Louis Stroup, Kansas Turnpike Authority public relations director, told a Lawrence civic club that turnpikes attract travelers and generate higher than expected revenues. He cited faster safer travel with grade crossing elimination, reduced travel miles, fuel and time savings, and future traffic growth outpacing early estimates. The Kansas Turnpike is viewed as good for 40 years with potential overburdening earlier than planned indicating rapid adoption.

Louis Stroup KTA Lawrence Kansas

Grass On Downtown Sidewalks Sparks Leavenworth Debate

The Leavenworth Times warns about grass growing from sidewalks and curbing in downtown Leavenworth, within a busy intersection block. It notes the odd sight of nature intruding on a bustling street and links the issue to broader town efforts to attract new industry, while reflecting on homeowner battles with lawn care and morale in residential areas.

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Parsons Sun Protest Over Revenue Office Closures

The Parsons Sun denounces the closing of the internal revenue office in Parsons while offices in Pittsburg and Independence remain open. Pittsburg Headlight offers a conciliatory view noting travel inconveniences and echoing Independence, as Governor Edwards delays ouster hearings amid Civil Service tensions.

Internal Revenue Parsons Pittsburg Independence Parsons Sun Kansas Balkans Sun Pittsz

Conservation needs public action and planning

Oliver B. of Beaman urges Journal-World readers to address conservation. He warns that rapid population growth to 200 million by 1975 will strain food, housing and energy and that neglecting natural resources leads to future regret. He calls for preserving trees waters wildlife and energy.

Conservation Journal-World America Oliver B., Beaman

Comment That Too Old Crack Coffeyville Journal

Gov Soapy Williams argues Eisenhower is too old for re election highlighting Democrats lack of a solid 1956 campaign issue. He notes age is relative and cites Alben Barkley as an example of the fallacy. Barkley remains active in the Senate after opposition to his bid.

Coffeyville Journal Soapy Williams Eisenhower Alben Barkley Kentucky Veep Senate

Small and big business interdependence noted in Tribune piece

The Scott Tribune discusses the growth of large firms alongside a vast network of small suppliers. It cites 1900 with 21 independents per 1000 people and shows a rise to 27, plus a major firm with over 33,000 suppliers and subcontractors.

Port Scott Tribune

Political rodeo humor and a rustic cookbook gag

A rancher jokes about a bull throwing a politician at an amateur rodeo. California introduces a cookbook recipe for dinner in a coffee can with meat vegetables and sherry. The Concordia Blade Empire and Wellington News comment on simple living and non-deluxe cars without electric clocks.

California Concordia Blade Empire Wellington News

Psalm Verse Quote Published as Daily Bible Line

An expression of joy at the invitation to worship appears in a daily scripture entry citing Psalms 5 122 and the call to join in the house of the Lord.

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Dance instructor predicts the art will endure

In a column the writer argues luck matters in progress and notes that boxing, driving, and romance face social pressures. The piece reflects on persistence, technology, and everyday quirks influencing fate. It mentions boxers entering the ring and parents’ handiwork getting screen tests.

Notorious Dixie War Locomotive Mystery Solved

A famous locomotive named the General was captured by Yankee raiders in 1862 and recaptured by Confederates after a long chase along the Atlanta to Chattanooga line. A wildlife officer reports locating the nesting area of three pair of whooping cranes about 500 miles west of Fort Smith in the Northwest Territories of Canada.

Eooway Atlanta Chattanooga Wildlife Service Fort Smith Northwest Territories Canada

New Books at Lawrence Library Display Next Week

Lawrence Free Public Library announces a display from August 23 to 27 featuring best seller fiction and true adventure titles. Included are How To Live 365 Days a Year by John A Schlinder M D 1955 and My Way of Becoming a Hunter by Robert H Rockwell 1955 with a mix of travel, nature, and cultural exploration.

Lawrence Free Public Library John A. Schlinder Robert H. Rockwell Smithsonian Brootyln Museum American Museum of Natural History Africa Alaska Newfoundland Michael W.W. Straus United States Arctic Joseph P. Moody Dr. Moody Canadian East Arctic Roy Rogers Annie Ganley Envision Playhouse Vamco Theatre Freak the Bank Rod Cummings Lone Wolf Ames Brothers Wedner News Garry Moore Arthur Godfrey WereArthur Godfrey aArthur Godfrey Gighe Hew Kitchen Klub Jack Paar World Report Robert Q Lawls Robert Q Lowla Linkletter Ted Mack Bob Crosby Rob Crosby Mr. Sweeney Pinky Lee Comiclub Mat Dennis Julius LaRosa Star News Burns and Aten Voice of Firestone Godfrey Spee Wea Ring Robert Montgomery Pee Wee King Ethel and Albert Summer Theatre Holywood Playhouse Boster Blackie Three Star Patti Pagoahow Premiere Playhouse Police Report Studio

Eisenhower’s 84th Congress batting average compared to 83rd

Preliminary tabulations show 94 of Eisenhower’s proposals passed in the 84th Congress with a .505 batting average, vs .513 for the 83rd. Democrats control both chambers and face a busy next session with leftovers and potential reforms across defense, social security, agriculture, and civil rights.

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Local probate judge returns to office after illness

J B Wilson probate and county court judge resumes work this morning after several days illness. Social notes list a birthday picnic for eight Memorial Hospital born children at Clinton Park and a series of visits, family gatherings, trips and hostesses across Lawrence and surrounding areas.

J. B. Wilson Memorial Hospital Clinton Park Linda Cox Mickey Garrett Sharon Kay Ashworth McLouth Phyllis Kaiser Helen Carol Babbitt Morris Gene Barnes Kathe White Kathleen Ann.Bowman C. J. Hunzicker Waren J. Hunzicker USNR Helen G. Irvin Guy R. Street

Radio and TV Programs Grid From Local Stations

A dense schedule listing radio and television programs across WDAF KMBC WREN and others for Saturday and Sunday. It enumerates news newscasts weather reports sports shows church bulletins and many music and variety programs with time slots and station identifiers.

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