Lawrence Daily Journal World publication details and staff
Lawrence Daily Journal World established 1854 lists editor WW C Simons 1891 1953 and publisher J W Murray with Ernest Pontius advertising director. Subscription rates shown for carrier Lawrence and mail in Douglas and adjoining counties. AP membership and rights noted.
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Associated Press
No Cause for Alarm Over Dial System In Emergencies
Lawrence residents worry about dialing in emergencies after Kan sas City abduction murder news. Phone officials reassure that dialing zero to reach an operator remains fastest, with emergency lines reachable via labeled jacks and finger stops even in the dark.
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Wilma Alen
Kansas City
Lawrence
Stay-at-Home Purchases Versus Out-of-Town Bargains
Article argues Lawrence shoppers save in the long run by buying local goods and services rather than chasing foreign cut-rate offers. It stresses quick, affordable service and repairs are key to customer satisfaction and local business health. It cautions about lemons and poor after-sale support from distant merchants.
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Lawrence
William Docking
Douglas County
Belgian Relief Fund
Belgium
David McFarland
Urbana
Nelie Beeler
KR. I. St
Bowersock
Majesty of the Law
George Fawcett
Myre Stradman
Schmalte
Sarah Bernhard
Mary
Celia Watt
Minervian Club
Eva Lathrop
Frankfort
Anna Enright
Kansas
H. L. Butler
Syracuse
N. Y
Butler
School of Fine Arts
Seth Ash
Evansville
Ind
Henry Elm
Willow Springs
Government Aid Sought to Boost Science and Engineering
An editorial argues for government subsidies to expand the supply of scientists and engineers in the United States. It notes firms struggle to fill roles from 1955 graduates and warns of rising demand. The piece cites veteran education support and advocates controls to prevent excessive government influence while supporting growth.
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America
Star complains about rest and fame amid work stress
A television star rebukes advice to relax taking months off. He recalls success coming with hard work and starvation. In Charleston West Virginia police say Walter Wash or Dayton Ohio seeks to contact his former wife and file an application while unsure of his age.
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Wan
Iwork
Charleston
Walter Washor
Dayton
Ohio
Charles Ating
Truman slows fiery pace due to age and health
Former President Truman 71 and in frail health slows his campaign tempo. He canceled California speeches after Indiana and Michigan appearances. He remains energetic enough to attack Republicans and press his theme of defending the New Deal and Fair Deal while criticizing big business.
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James Marlow
Associated Press News
Washington
Truman
Marlow
Indiana
Michigan
California
G. Mennen Williams
Eisenhower
Angels of Big Business
Audie Murphy at Ten Years After War Hero Rebounds
Ten years after World War III Audie Murphy, America's most decorated soldier, remains a high profile star in Hollywood. He has appeared in 715 films, remarried, and earned about $2,000 weekly with a six year contract while planning a future of ranch life and funding his children's education. He reflects on war’s grip, the pull of fame, and his shift to peacetime life.
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New York
Audie Murphy
America
Texas
Audie
West Point
Hollywood
Universal
Hell
Texas National
Sudio
Fragmented advice and jokes on relationships and chores
A garbled column offers quips on marriage and control, noting a judge's remark about change in men, summer bargains, meals, and magazine purchases. It suggests a playful, scattered survey of domestic life with fragmented lines about cucumbers, children, automobiles, and misordered phrases.
Paperbacks boom expands from publishers to readers
Newsweek notes a surge in quality paperback literature with nine American hardcover houses launching strong lines and more imprints on the way. About 2.5 million copies sold in the past year, many reprints of long out of print works, spanning fiction and scholarly titles from psychology to history. Authors once limited to small audiences now reach ten times that number.
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Regnery
Cornell University Press
Unclear OCR fragment on military mail and officials
Fragmentary OCR text discusses mailing privileges for troops in Korea and lists several names and dates, though many words are garbled. It mentions the Defense Department, dam names, a secretary of Navy and dates but lacks coherent context or complete facts.
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Korea
Defense Department
Koreas
Bible Verse Fragment Rendered
Fragmentary verse note mentions eyes see and ears hear with a reference to 116, suggesting a devotional line. The text is garbled and lacks clear attribution or full biblical citation.
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Biessen
Labor Gains Boost for 1955 as 1954 Slump Recovers
Labor Day notes an improving economy with unemployment dropping from 3.3 million to 2.4 million. Wages rise across key industries including steel auto and can making, with new contracts approving 15 to 27 cent hourly gains and unemployment insurance plans to begin next year.
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Lash Steel Industry
General Motors
U.S. Steel
General Electric
Armour
Swift
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
United Auto ‘Workers
Ford
Local Couple Announces Daughter Betrothal
Old Home Town reports Betty Jean Lescher to Harold A Boehle as family and friends attend weddings and birthdays. Henry Chase, KU graduate, dies at 78 in Kansas City while family ties and university links highlighted accompany society notes.
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Charles Lescher
Betty Jean
Harold A. Boehle
Arthur Boehle
Eudora
Robert Bigsby
E. F. Sullivan
Margaret Jewell Smith
Patty Clem
Velma Lee Wiley
Ada Mee Parsons
Jean Denny
Phyllis Nehrbass
Henry V. Chase
K. U
Kansas City
Harry V. Chase
Kenville
N. J
Hercules Powder
Courtroom Verve As Lawyer Objects During Luncheon Talk
In Gastonia North Carolina a luncheon club event ends in disruption as attorney Verne Shive rises to object while the speaker lectures. Shive’s interruption draws a sharp rebuke from the presiding judge and a tense moment in court etiquette.
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Gastonia
N.C
Verne Shive
Shive
Radio and TV Program Schedule Snapshot for Aug 30 31
A fragmented listing shows KMBC WREN KFKU WDAF and others airing news weather sports and entertainment. Programs include Top of the Evening Just Fine and Tennessee Ernie show with various time slots across Aug 30 and 31.
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KMBC
WREN
KFKU
WDAP
Nusie
Tello Teat
KMJC
Newa
WDAF
Morgan
Beatty
KMHC
KFRU
Draenet
Wren—Cardova
Giants
A'ava
Wrahington
Fibher Medee
WAP
Tennessee Ernie
Navy
KMBBC
Tennessee
Ernie Wren
Martin Bloch
WDAR
KMBCO
Newas
SSBC
Morgan Gentry
WODAF
Cardays
Qantas
Fibbar McGee & Maly
Television Schedule Fragment From August Listings
Telecast grid shows WDAF TV morning to late evening lineups with Jimmy Lloyd, Danny Thomas, Arthur Godfrey, Love of Life, Mrs. District Attorney and Tonight among programs. Includes weather, sports, news caravan, and various game and variety shows across days in August with multiple network offerings and local station notes.
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iGominias
Jimmy Lloyd
Three Star News
Superman
Arthur Mutry
Dbeatsic
Summer Theatre
Danny Thomas
Milly
Dotty Mackshaw
Playhouse
Studio 67
Syee Sclence Firson
U.S
Amos
Andy
Arthur Godfrey
Robert Q. Lewis
Bob Crosby
Oh Crosby
Mr. Sweeney
Tinky Lea
Karflivath
Royal Bayhouse
Matt Dennis
Julius Lakosa
Star Nets
Frankie Laine
Disneyland
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