Lawrence Daily Journal World publication details and rates
Lawrence Daily Journal World established 1854 lists editors and staff including Simons and Murr with ERNEST PONTIUS as Advertising Director. Subscription rates shown: in Lawrence 25 cents weekly, $8.50 six months. elsewhere in Douglas County $3.00 for six months, $7.00 yearly. Includes mailing and AP affiliation.
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Simons
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire
Lawrence
Kansan
Dolfh Singes
AY Murr
Ernest Pontius
Douglas
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Associated Pres
States Can Handle Education Problems Yet Seek Federal Aid
At a Washington conference on education the consensus was that states can provide needed support, while a lingering sense persists that federal assistance is necessary. The discussion featured a group planning approach and debate over funding, with some viewing it as a way to shape a final report favored by an insider circle. The article suggests a new method may have emerged to help democracy function.
Lack of Incentive in Britain’s Socialized Coal Industry
Britain’s coal sector shows weak worker incentives under socialized roots with production falling and imports rising. The piece connects this to broader labor trends where many craftsmen pursue pay with little regard for effort, noting incentives fail to translate into higher output.
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Britain
Christmas on schedule despite International Date Line
A Seattle report recalls soldiers aboard the transport Mitchell en route to Japan who may reach Christmas Eve by crossing the International Date Line and potentially miss Christmas Day. The piece notes 1 80 soldiers and a prior 1898 incident near Thanksgiving with the Twentieth Kansas on the Newport, plus a plum duff dinner and a homebound Christmas certainty.
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Seattle
Japan
Mitchell
Twentieth
Kansas
Manila
Newport
Cold War escalates tensions in Near East.
The article notes unyielding postures from Arab states and Israel worsening Near East strains. It warns Moscow could exploit the stalemate, as Russian pressure risks driving either side toward arms, increasing poverty and insecurity. Western officials seek to bridge the crisis, but Moscow offers little help.
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Israel
Near East
Moscow
Far East
American State Department
Russia
Khruschev
Balganin
Senator Calls for Freeing Civil Aviation Board From Control
A high profile U S senator urges the Civil Aviation Board freed from political influence. The demand is noted as surprising given the senator's stature and hints that political rhetoric may be multilingual.
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Civil Aviation Board
U. S. Senate
Minister’s Quip About Sermons Stirs Local Congregation
In a lighthearted exchange, several congregation members noted the number of sermon books in their minister’s library. He responded with a pun claiming all work and no plagiarism makes many a dull preacher, sparking mild amusement.
Lawrence Students Earn Praise For Christmas Party Drive
Lawrence Fire Chief John W. Miller commends Tau Kappa Epsilon members and dates for hosting a second annual Christmas party for forty to fifty children of less fortunate neighbors. Auxiliary Fire Chief A L McKittrick notes department transport to the TKE house with pumper truck and chief’s car.
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Journal-World
Lawrence
Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity
John W. Miller
A. L. McKittrick
TKE
Eisenhower Doctors Limit Campaigns Says TV Path Possible
Washington report notes Eisenhower may be physically unable to campaign in the traditional hectic manner. Doctors suggest extended rest and exercise with a possible TV campaign to reach voters, and a decision on running could depend on a mid February checkup.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Ames Marlow
Discoveries of Money by Hal Boyle
A pavement tale on money shows how a boy finds \$65, buys joy with cash, then faces consequences. His father buys back the lost funds after a theft, teaching that easy money brings trouble and the value lies in earning it honestly.
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New York
Kansas City Times
Eisenhower Doctors Advise Limited Golf Activity
Reports from doctors advise Eisenhower to avoid rounds of golf until spring due to heart attack recovery. He previously played up to 27 holes, but medical guidance emphasizes moderation. The piece notes fatigue during a potential campaign and contrasts with daily White House routines.
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Eisenhower
Wort
White House
Afun
Fissenhower
Verse Gift from Matthew Opens Daily Reflection
Bible verse from Matthew 3 3 proclaims a voice in the wilderness urging to prepare the Lord s way and make his paths straight for readers today.
Love and TV Ads Stir Mixed Feelings on Modern Life
A fragmentary column notes couples act silly in love, TV commercials shape viewing as a restful activity, and a parent laments hidden Christmas gifts. It also questions reading safety pamphlets at high speed and the difficulty of keeping presents hidden.
Historical trivia Q and A blurbs on ships songs and empires
A set of short quiz prompts covers galleys late warfare use to 1812, John Howard Payne’s Home Sweet Home as a popular song, Elba’s Napoleon exile and escape, birds identifiable by feathers, and the Hay-Pauncefote Treaty of 1901 enabling Panama Canal access.
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John Howard Payne
Local Flood Control Costs Shift to Local Beneficiaries
Maj. Gen. Samuel D. Sturgis Jr of the Army Corps of Engineers orders that small flood control projects include a local cost share. The plan aligns with the Soil Conservation Service under the Hope-Aiken Act, detailing application, feasibility, and cost-sharing steps. Local shares range from 10 to 60 percent, averaging about half, with future projects under 5000 acre-feet to carry local costs.
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Washington
Samuel D. Sturgis, Jr
Army Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers
Department of Agriculture
Soil Conservation Service
Hope-Aiken
Army Engineers
Eisenhower
Sail Conservation Service
SCS
Congress
Salt Creek-Wahoo
Gering
Woolworth store to enlarge by leasing north building
Old Home Town Don Near announces Woolworth Store will expand by leasing the building to the north of the present location. Snow hinders travel as eight inches cover the area. Several local events and notices include births, marriages, club activities, hospital staff changes, and holiday travels.
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Don Near
Woolworth
J. Kapfer
Lawrence Rice
M. W. Sterling
Eugenia
Polson
Robert Sterling
Robert C. Polson
Grover
Ann Lindell
Los Angeles
Mattie Lindell
TWA
Darleen Althaus
Naperville
Radio and TV Programs Listing by Station Schedule
A cluttered listing shows WDAF KMBC WREN KFKU and others airing news, sports, dramas, soaps, and variety programs across December 19 and 20. Entries include WDAF Newscasts KMBC-Morgan Beatty One Man's Family Dragnet Life is Worth Living and You King of Heart segments with multiple local stations and times.
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WDAF
KMBC
WREN
KFKU
KMBU
Newscmat
WDAK
Morgan Beatty
One Man's Family
Newa Wren
Henry J. Taylor
Voice
Firestone
Noire
WIA
Hing
WAL Saws
KFEU
Wdak — Dragnet
Bishop Sheen Wren
Wkwmbc
Chrisie Wren
WRIEN
Fibber McGee
KMAC
Nordeen BU
Wdaf-Tv
Kmbc-Tv
Kcmo-Tv
Pawe Shawnsey
Tony Martin
Rebishood
News Caravan
Premiere Playhouse
Sonny Side
Ding Dong Seppatii
Garry Moore
Ernie Kavacs
Arthur Godfrey
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