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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1957
Page
4
Fragmentary passage discusses fear of delayed progress and hunting in an age of mechanization. Mentions wildlife groups aiming to curb destructive tendencies of ersatz sportsmen and camera fishing in barrels. End near view remains uncertain.
Ed Williams, Hoffa’s attorney, argued in Washington hearings that nothing will stop Hoffa from becoming Teamsters head unless a man is caught with embezzled funds. The comment followed remarks about the political turmoil surrounding Hoffa’s leadership bid.
This piece argues for a balanced college curriculum that blends specialized training with broad general education. It notes that overemphasis on a single field can limit long-term writing and thinking abilities, while exposure to history art literature philosophy and economics enhances understanding of the world and career advancement. It cites Yale’s bosses on general training and Kansas University’s programs, urging universities to cultivate better-rounded individuals to serve society.
The piece reports hunters like Lawrence Hunter using hi fi tape calls to attract ducks and geese, raising concern among federal wildlife officials about potential depletion of supplies. Officials consider curbs as experts warn birds may be drawn from miles away by amplified recordings.
Women have spent years saving themselves work by wooing men to outdoor barbecues. Now many face a kitchen problem as husbands crave cooking indoors. The piece suggests lighthearted, practical schemes to discourage their culinary ambitions, ending with a final countermeasure of covering surfaces with old newspapers.
The 4 Hand Vocational Club Fair opens at Haskell with many entries. County Teacher Association lists officers including David Wilson and Faye Deay. Army surplus buildings at KU ready for classroom use. Sen Bilbo’s death in New Orleans stirs seat debate. Boy Scout James Jackson earns Star rank. Miss Mildred Button weds Alonzo Hall. Lynn Spencer hosts Girl Scouts. Douglas County Teachers Association dinner planned with Lawrence merchants. KU topeka tax sale restraining order affects 42 fraternity houses. Former mayors’ portraits moved to City Hall. Karl Matterns’ Iowa trip noted. Woodland Park to host Douglas County Fair. Home Gard drill at Haskell Gym. 38th wedding anniversary celebrated for Mr. and Mrs. R.S. Davidson. Many Lawrence girls to boarding schools this fall across Lindenwood, Ward Telmont, Barstow, Dana Hall, Huger Hall, and Walnut Hill School.
Roark reviews Bernard M. Baruch's memoir My Own Story, praising its engaging anecdotes, balanced tone, and vivid portrayal of Baruch's rise from Southern childhood to Wall Street power. The piece highlights Baruch's Plantation Hobcaw Barony life and the editor Roark shares personal memories linked to Baruch.
James Marlow reports that Syria’s pro Soviet officers have seized control of the army, exposing a soft spot in Ike’s Middle East program aimed at halting communism. Dulles warned of three perils while noting the U.S. would not invade a communist-led state but would live with it, as with Yugoslavia.
In Minneapolis and St Paul campuses, the University of Minnesota faces protests over subsidized family housing for married students. The 621 temporary units include metal quanset and hapsacks structures supplied by government aid, with the university covering land and utilities costs. Rentals aim to recoup most outlays over 38 years, but concerns arise over subsidized rates versus unsubsidized housing costs and public funding.
The fragment presents a cryptic Bible verse reference and garbled words related to widows and a numeric marker. No coherent event or person is identifiable, and no verifiable details beyond the scripture hint are present.
Hal Boyle profiles Raymond Massey famed for Lincoln roles and his stance on acting. Massey, 62 plays and 250 stage appearances, returns to Lincoln in Norman Corwin's The Rivalry during a 72 city tour. He denounces self identification on stage and critiques modern acting as self indulgent, calling for clear technique and audience connection. He also notes Brando as exemplary yet warns imitators degrade American theater.
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