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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1957
Page
3
Lawrence Daily Journal World details ownership and staff with historic notes on publication. It lists editors publishers and rates, dated Friday December 20 1957.
The Douglas County treasurer reports total county taxes of 342 million this year for real estate and personal property. The nine largest taxpayers Kansas Power and Light Santa Fe Railway Southwestern Bell Co-Op Farm Chemicals Union Pacific Railroad Cities Service Pipeline Kansas Public Service Lawrence Paper Westvaco Chemical pay 711,369.04, about one fifth of local tax revenue, supporting public services. Other firms and individuals also contribute substantial amounts, spreading the tax burden and enabling government operations. New firms Hallmark and Callery will join the list next year, widening local funding. Big business funds are essential to municipal growth and community facilities.
Kansas State and Kansas University student councils urged Gov. Docking to approve faculty salary increases at state schools. KU joined with a letter urging forward steps to expand higher education, signaling serious engagement by students beyond campus social life.
In Lawrence a sharp reminder comes from former resident W. E. Bill Murphy about area liquor dealers allegedly rearranging stores to create more noticeable Christmas displays.
Murphy, the Kansas Alcoholic Beverage Control director, warns against any reference to Christmas in liquor stores except on the bottles and packages. No holly, trees, or Santa imagery allowed. He has canceled some out of state liquor ads mentioning Christmas and upholds the law as approved by the people.
The article depicts President Eisenhower attending the NATO chiefs of state meeting in Paris after a mild stroke. It notes his courage to appear despite doctors’ warnings, his renewed vigor during his speech, and the weighing of Western unity amid high expectations and televised spectacle.
District Judge Hugh Means ruled in the Ellis case that KU and Mrs Ellis shared equally in the Ralph Ellis ornithology library. Lawrence High defeated Pittsburg 45 to 44 with Jay Drake scoring five late points. KU Band presented Prof Wiley a collie pup for the mascot.96- century items recount 25 years ago 1932 George Atkeson Kansas guard headed to Denver with Dana Bible for Nebraska game. Vinland checkers beat Lawrence at City Hall. Christmas coal shortage closes EU buildings. A mob in 900 block swirls around Gustafson window allure. Varsity shoe shine 5 cents ad. Help Wanted: Men 3.25 a day. For sale 1913 Studebaker 4100 miles. Trade possible.
A devotional note cites I Chronicles 28 4 in spelling out that the Lord God of Israel selected the speaker for a sacred task, reflecting a confidence in divine appointment. The brief verse highlights destined leadership and religious purpose.
Robert Do. Ruark argues that a sick president’s capacity to work should not be treated as news. He compares Ike’s health coverage to sports and other leaders, contends health is essential for the presidency, and urges fair reporting without pressuring for constant public displays of illness. He cites Roosevelt and Eisenhower and warns against exhausting a tired leader.
NATO foreign ministers meeting in Paris in 1957 acknowledged a new era sparked by Soviet missiles and Sputniks. The change shifts leverage to allied bases on European soil for American missiles, reducing U S leadership while boosting allied pressure for talks with Moscow. A 36 section communique praised talks but offered few concrete results beyond the desire to negotiate with Russia.
A careful robber tied Leo Wood at his Wichita Falls liquor store and stole $200 before calling Wood’s wife to report the crime. The incident is described in a brief police bulletin from the region.
The author argues the Soviet letter campaigns threaten peace with atomic fear tactics. They claim only unconditional surrender is avoided by courage and smart policy. Mutual deterrence under SAC remains stalemate, urging stronger U S leadership and steadier policy than Foster Dulles and current officials.
A column notes corporate cutbacks by Lyons Den as gifts and bonuses shrink and 57 events are scaled back, reflecting a broader trend among affluent firms. It recounts a long parade of Rockefeller family anecdotes linking wealth to public service and cultural influence.
Hal Boyle profiles Dominick Galento in the Everglades as he pursues acting fame after boxing glory. The ex-champion joins a colorful film cast in Across the Everglades, reading lines between dog races and feathered scandal, while weighing a possible wrestling offer from Southeast Asia. He frames his pursuit as a warm retreat from the cold north and a path toward dramatic roles.
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