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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1955

Page

2

Lawrence Daily News: Dated 1454 Establishment and Staff

The Lawrence daily paper details publishing history from 1454 to 1953 with staff credits. It lists World company address Sixth and New Hampshire, Lawrence Kansas, and staff including DOLPH SIMONS and MURRAY as publisher, ERNEST PONTIUS as managing editor, and SUBSCRIPTION RATES for local and out of county readers. It notes postal status and AP affiliation.

Wc Sinenet the World Company Sixth New Hampshire Stresta Lawrence Kansas Dolph Simons Air Ar Murray Ernest Pontius Douglas Adioic Audit Bureau of Circulations Associated Press

Radio and TV Programs Listings and Schedules

August 25 listings show WDAF KMBC WREN KFKU radio timetables with shows from Just Fine Music to News and sports, plus WDAF TV KMBC TV KCMO TV daytime and prime time lineups for Thursday August 23 to Friday August 24 including News Caravan Dragnet Tonight Liberace and Weather.

WDAF KMBC Wren Kfku Dar Never Juat Fine Muale Iibow Darearts WREN Tello Teat A'ava Orioles Tad Heath Fibber McGay Nawa Jackson Just Fine Music Wren—Sportanto Wrem Io Fas Wren—Cardova Phils Nova Tennessee Ernie Wren Martin Bloch Wdaf-Tv Kmbc.tv Kcmo.tv Hosalene Cassidy Commander Atar Bob Cummings Adventure Theatre Four Playhoung Lux Video Theatre Famous Playhouse Night Owl Garry Moore Gerry Moore Tennessee Ennis Byerly Afat Dennis News Caravan Julius LaRosa Bil Hickok Three Star News 620 Tad Thren Bys Fie Tin Toppe Sparta Siudle

Urban Growing Pains in Johnson County Shaping Development

The article discusses Johnson County’s shift from rural to urban use near the Kansas City area. It notes disputes over financing pavements and utilities, township to city incorporation, new bonds, and growth pressures from the Kansas side. It mentions a Tulsa realtor’s six million shopping center proposal near Overland Park and recent Lawrence zoning adjustments.

Johnson County State Line Kansas City Kanfmias Tulsa Overland Park

Kansas Kanopolis Dam Flood Lessons and Park Plans

An engineer compares recent eastern floods to the 1951 Kaw river flood noting upstream precipitation and a sandbagged spillway reduced dam effectiveness. The Kanopolis reservoir prompts Kansas Park Authority to consider Fort Harker Point as a state recreational site while urging flood delay and watershed protection alongside recreation amid changing shorelines.

Kanopolis Smoky Hill New Kansas Park Authority Fort Harker Point Salina

Readers praise city notes and historic display

Lawrence letters applaud yesterday’s Journal World for visitor impressions of the city and the University campus. They support markers naming KU buildings and departments and agree the 1914 electric auto should be kept as a Lawrence Kansas historical item.

Journal-World Journal- World K. U Lawrence Stors R. E. Volman B. May Rowley Lawrence and Kansas Agnes C. Olson

Antitrust Legislation Through the Years

James Marlow explains how antitrust and monopoly laws have evolved since 1890. He notes key acts the Sherman Clayton and Robinson-Patman and recalls the role of Congress in shaping enforcement through the courts and Justice Department.

Congress

How to Settle Back After Vacation by Hal Boyle

Hal Boyle offers tongue in cheek tips for coping with post vacation blues. He jokes about inheriting money, jury duty, growing an ulcer, taking up hobbies, dieting, and marital moves to cushion the return to work. The piece uses satire to lampoon the dull routine of daily employment.

New York America Jones Republic

Antitrust Proposals Split Over Laws and Mergers

The article outlines concerns about concentrated corporate power and antitrust enforcement. A 60 man committee led by Atty Gen Brownell issued 70 recommendations in March to repeal fair trade laws and judge mergers by merit, while Kilgore's Senate inquiry sought $250000 for a separate investigation.

Federal Trade Commission Atty Gen. Brownel Brownell Kilgore Senate Congress

Today's Bible Verse Fis Re Ja Teach Ai Nations

Matthew 28 19 reminds readers to make disciples of all nations and baptize them in the Father Son and Holy Spirit. The verse urges teaching obedience to Jesus commands and promises his presence until the end of the age.

Matthew Woodrow Wilson Charles C. Seewir Florence Moerscher Riverside Embroidery Club Gula- Finch Virginia’ Goff Erna’ Fischer Elfrieda Fischer Agnes Engel Cora,Shinn J. C. Lovejoy Edith Lovejoy Ardmore Oklo Dwight McCall Lecompton T. G. Fitch Maple Lake Minn Regiment South Park R. B. Garrett McLouth G. M. Woodhead Woodhead W. P. Feder Winifred Tope A Ohio St William A.k.u City

Barbs on Youth and Cars Lead to Trouble in Southern Town

A humorous column notes young men test new cars and chase attention, while a new petting patrol prompts caution for local girls. It comments on heat waves and a permanent wave, concluding most men are as good as their word unless they talk too much.

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Inaugural All-Star Football Game Pits Elite Against Pros

Arch Ward inaugurated the All-Star football game in 1934, a classic clash between top college graduates and professional champions. The piece notes Sandhurst Military Academy as Britain’s counterpart to the U S Military Academy at West Point.

A-Arch Ward United States Military Academy West Point Sandhurst Military Academy Britain

Lottery law sparks drawings across the nation

A new wave of prize drawings grows as federal decisions liberalize postal lottery rules. Courts from 1951 and 1954 shifted interpretations, allowing entries with minimal obligations. Big firms like International Harvester and broadcasters push promotions without purchase requirements, expanding a nascent nationwide fad.

Washington Post Office Department Arthur E. Summerfield

War Department switches to five day week for Sunflower Works

Wartime shifts ease to peacetime tempo at Sunflower Ordnance Works as the War Department adopts a five day work week. Dupont plans nylon production and promises stockings, while local notices salute postwar changes and community events in Topeka and surrounding areas.

War Department Sunflower Ordnance Works Dupont Douglas County Floyd L. Boddicker Sow Charles Tryandson Luzon Preside I Oslovakia

Antiques for Walls Highlight Avigation Maps

In New York an exhibit features wall maps dating from 75 to 150 years old. The pieces offer historical navigation views and preservation interest for collectors and museums.

New York New Ark Offie Wall

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