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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1956
Page
4
The Journal-World outlines subscription options by carrier and mail. Rates show 0 cents weekly, 16.60 per year by mail in Douglas and adjoining counties 6 per year for others nationwide, with post office entry at Lawrence.
Kansas University Dean of Students Dr. L C Woodruff urged fraternity leaders to modernize indoctrination and curb hazing. He praised postwar progress by E U Greeks but warned that missteps harm individuals, their chapters, and KU, urging responsible conduct and stronger respect for the fraternity system.
James Marlow analyzes the tightening credit scene as Congress weighs housing policy. Banks face higher borrowing costs after six rate hikes, prompting tighter loans for homebuyers and veterans. FHA caps rise to 5 percent, VA guarantees remain at 4.5 percent, boosting total repayment on a sample $10 000 home. The piece questions if banks will expand lending and how veterans are affected.
Hal Boyle profiles Johnny Marks as the Christmas songwriter behind Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. He reflects on his unlikely hit status, ongoing accidental Christmas themes, and a Crosby recording expected to endure like Rudolph.
Verse note from first Samuel recounts Samuel saying speaks for thy servant heareth as a listening faith moment. The line captures a boy prophet’s readiness to receive divine message and respond with humility.
A presidential committee on higher education calls for a clear federal policy to guide government support as college enrollments surge. It warns expansion must avoid overreliance on today’s standards and suggests reassessing eligibility and tax laws for relief.
Army chief of staff General Maxwell D. Taylor drew flak for a new regulation discouraging civilian military Christmas card exchanges. He argued such gestures are common among daily contacts, but the order has met sharp opposition and has not been well received by many.
Readers query the official name of Shoshone Dam. Expert notes Buffalo Bill Dam is a common alias but may not be official. No mention of construction cost or Pennsylvania coinage in this item.
Two leaders plan a private, two man exchange in Washington to outline views on world issues. No formal agenda or loans talks expected. Nehru to visit Eisenhower farm in Gettysburg, then four days in Washington and two in New York aboard the Columbine.
Kansas beat Idaho 42 to 28 in the season opener. Otto Schellbacher scored 13 for KU. The report notes basketball’s 55 year origin at Springfield College with James Naismith.
Radio and TV schedule listings from KMBC WDAF WREN KFKU KCMO for December 13 14 include show times across news talk jazz night Imagination and sports programs. Stations broadcast a mix of network series cartoons dramas and variety programs with local news and special features.
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