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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1955

Page

2

Lawrence Daily Journal World Classified Rates and masthead

The text lists newspaper staff positions including Editor and Publisher MURRAY and Managing Editor ERNEST PONTIUS, plus Advertising Director, and prints subscription rates by carrier and mail for various regions, indicating the Lawrence Daily Journal World publication details.

W.c. A Pasinhes Nity Sunda Ith Gacashire Straete Murray Ernest Pontius Lawrence Audit Bureau of Circulations

Soviet tour raises questions about motives and aims

Khrushchev and Bulgarin travel through Asia spinning rosy tales of Russia while critics in the West doubt their benevolence. Small nations study the bear in human guise and tread carefully to avoid offense. Nehru's polite reaction hints at wary reading of Soviet intent as spring nears.

Khruschev Bulgarin Russia West Mr. Nehru

Kefauver Declares Run For President Amid Christmas Mysteries

Senator Kefauver announces a presidential bid, shifting public focus from Christmas mysteries to a high-stakes campaign. The move follows prior attempts, signaling a potential decisive test run for the hopeful.

Kefauver

Television’s waning grip and shifting viewer habits

A retrospective on TV’s fading novelty as households spend less time captive to screens. Dentists and eye doctors warned of risks early on, but demand for fresh material outpaced supply. People turn to conversation and other activities, with only the occasional light stays on for company.

America

Santa Claus adapts to modern transport in jet age

The article notes Santa arrives by various means beyond reindeer including cars, helicopters, and planes. It suggests the tradition shifts with new fast devices while praising the reindeer for their past service. Youngsters and observers marvel at how Santa still gets around despite the jet age mystery.

Santa Claus Santa Jasta

Democratic hopefuls jockey for position ahead of convention

Democratic contenders race for clear stance as Kefauver and Stevenson lead with announced candidacies. Harriman Williams and Layshce test waters with favored son and reform charges while courting broad support ahead of the August convention.

Marlo Adial Stevenson Sen. Estes Kefauver Tennessee

Nazareth Mention In Prophecy Fulfillment Verse

A verse cites Jesus coming to a city called Nazareth to fulfill prophecies. The fragment references Matthew 3:12 23 and mentions the name Nexare ene as part of transcription errors.

Nazareth

Mademoiselle from Armentieres a town legend questioned

A researcher visits Armentieres near Lille and asks residents about the famed Mademoiselle from Armentieres. Local businessman and Monsieur Guy Grandjean deny any local figure matching the song, noting no monument or inscription exists and the tale likely has no factual basis.

Mademoiselle Armentiere Lille St Amer France Armentieres Van Monsieur Grandjean Monsieur

Nine Month School Year Proposal Stirring Kansas Debate

The Kansas debate over a nine month school year cites Adel F Throckmorton state superintendent and the standard September to May calendar. Supports argue 180 days is insufficient and vacancies for holidays and teachers meetings erode classroom time, with some suggesting an 11 month year to maximize school plant investments and teaching talent utilization.

Garden City Telegram Little Red Adel F. Throckmorton

Fragmented stray phrases from a talking column

A jumbled snippet cites a doctor on germs and kisses, notes a touring season ending, and mentions a Missouri man reporting a pocket theft with a wife's confession. It also references statistics on rubber tire thefts and suggests longer punishments.

Hall of Fame election cadence and dead-25-year rule

The Hall of Fame for Great Americans admits seven candidates every election, with entrants required to be deceased at least 25 years. Other quiz items note rising duck hunting popularity and the U S Virgin Islands name since 1917 purchase, plus the claim that the Stars and Stripes first flew at Cooch's Bridge in Delaware.

Hall of Fame Cooch's Bridge Delaware

Gifts And Parties Highlight Holidays At The White House

Secret Service screens every Christmas gift to the Eisenhowers and perishable items go to basements or charities. Cabinet members host modest celebrations while VA staff recall a dry Christmas, and embassies push back on public decor. Nixon hosts a state dinner with French wines as diplomats toast Batlle Berres. The Dutch offer Jenever challenging vodka and Czech hosts drink Budweiser at embassy events.

Washington Secret Service White House Eisenhower Ike Uruguay Luis Batlle Berres Nixon California

Old Home Town Happenings in Lawrence Area

Temperature in Lawrence fell below zero yesterday. Cpl. George W. Campbell and T4 Morria Dissinger arrived in New York aboard the Europa. Local residents report surgeries, injuries, travel to California, and social events at Hearth, churches, and clubs. Family news notes births and new hospital posts.

Lawrence George W. Campbell Wellaville Morria Dissinger Ozawkie New York Europa C. C. Makepeace Kansas City A. L. Carter A. L. Lundy Hermosa Beach Calif P. ¥. Hormuth Paul Hormuth Burbank John Byrn Joan Sisson Alexandria Beverly Gaines Sue Logsdon E. J. Logsdon Jane Woestemeyer

Complex TV Schedule with News and Entertainment Blocks

A dense listing of broadcast slots from multiple stations including WDAF KMBC and KCMO with news, sports, and various programs. It notes shows such as Mickey Mouse Club, Superman, Red Skelton, Captain Kangaroo, and The Tonight News alongside weather and sports segments across daytime and late evening hours.

WDAF KMBC Wren Kfku KMBU Wren WDAP Morgan Beatty KFRKY Dragnet KMRC Bishop Sheen Wren WDA Chrigmas Pihber MeGes KMAC Norden WDAR Faesie Martin Bloch W45 WDAI KATBC Bloch Eventia Morean Dearty WKRU WDAE WHAK Chourho Marx Mircor Finber McGee & Molly Mia Guy Lanbardo Fiehds Wray von da the Capitol WDAF_News King of Hearts Wdaf-Tv Kmbc- TV Kcmo-Tv Nuckskin Billy Smith Mickey Mouse Club News Three Star News Kilers Purple Sagehi Milton Berle Phil Slivers Navy Wyatt Arpane Wyman Mittie Daddy Red Skelton Cavalcade Theatre U.S.A Douglas Fairbanks Studio 57 K.C. Spotlieht

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