Lawrence Journal World Newspaper Masthead 1854 to 1958
Lawrence Journal World volume details list editors Bemons Dolph Bimons J W Murray Pontius and staff roles. Subscription rates shown for in town mail and outlying counties. Lawrence post office filing as second class matter. Associated Press rights noted.
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Wi. Bemons
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire
Lawrence
Kansas
Dolph Bimons
Pi J. W. Murray
Nest Pontius
Douging
Douglas
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Gee
Bipartisan push for a constitutional balanced budget amendment
Senators Byrd and Bridges promote a mandatory balanced budget with exceptions for war or emergencies. They seek a bipartisan effort to curb the ongoing debt driven prosperity era. Critics doubt feasibility but the plan aims to force deliberate budgeting against persistent deficits.
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Byrd
Bridges
Confusion Over French Elections Shows Complex Public Mood
A keen observer compares French election chaos with American political analysis. He notes dozens of candidates and multiple parties creating a maze for conclusions. He suggests turnout hints at opposition but sees few concrete issues to rally against. He concludes U S troubles seem minor next to France’s.
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Mad Hatter
March Hare
France
Mendes- France
Faure
Eden Cabinet Shakeup Signals Tory Change in UK
A major reshuffle completes the British cabinet with Harold Macmillan moving from foreign secretary to chancellor of the exchequer amid inflation worries. Anthony Eden leads the reshuffle and plans a US visit with Selwyn Lloyd, newly appointed foreign minister and former defense secretary.
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Anthony Eden
Eden
Harold MacMillan
United States
Eisenhower
Selwyn Lloyd
Office of Defense Ministry
Britain
U.N
New Trend in Education Expands Cheap Paper Backbooks
Educators note rising quality of paper backed books sold for a quarter in drug stores and supermarkets. Westerns and whodunits lead. classics now included. Evening college students, growing with adult education, use these texts due to cost. Publication houses profit as demand exceeds supply of hardback texts. Newling notes in Wellington News that Soviet Russia offers a large loan, a practice not unique to them.
Presidential primary talk follows 1956 pattern
In 1956 heated debate over a nationwide presidential primary continues with only 19 states plus the District of Columbia and Alaska holding primaries. The final nomination remains the job of party conventions, with Stevenson and Kefauver seeking the Democratic nod and conventions shaping outcomes in Chicago and San Francisco.
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District of Columbia
Alaska
Chicago
San Francisco
Adlai Stevenson
Sen. Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Kefauver
Stevenson
France Readies Change to Cabinet Frequency
Paris coverage discusses Faure Faure plans to extend cabinet tenure to two years to reduce spectacle and frequent reshuffles. Mendes France Keith a left center rival stresses local campaigning and distaste for alcohol politics. Pinay, Poujade prominent in the race as coalitions form ahead of January elections.
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Carl Hartman
Paris P
Napoleon
National Assembly
Edgar Faure
Faure
Pierre Mendes France
Mendes-France
Normandy
Forgetfulness and Nose Breathing in Daily Life
A lighthearted column notes that forgetting grievances can be virtuous, and that nasal breathing helps keep the mouth closed. It quotes a doctor who says golf provides all the exercise the average man needs, while hinting that some players overdo it.
Hall of Fame candidates and piracy law questions
Three latest Hall of Fame nominees include Wilbur Wright George Westinghouse and Thomas J Jackson. A new international law to curb literary piracy aims to safeguard authors publishers composers and inventors with fifteen of an expected forty nations already agreeing. Alkaid is the brightest star in the Big Dipper with Megrez the faintest among the seven.
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Hall of Fame
Wilbur Wright
George Westinghouse
Thomas Jonathan
Stonewall) Jackson
Megrez
1955 Year in Review Brings Confidence in U.S. Economy
The Dorado Times looks back at 1955 highlighting a swift economic rebound from 1954 downturn. It credits American workers, managers, and investors for resilience as inflation schemes faded and confidence grew, noting the country is "sitting on the moon" economically and faces ongoing challenges into the new year.
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Fil Dorado Times
United States
Wise men from the East Seek the King of the Jews
A verse from Matthew 2 recounts wise men arriving in Jerusalem to ask where the newborn king of the Jews lies, guided by a star in the east. They state they have seen his star and come to worship him.
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Jerusalem
Rebuilding at the ICC Under Eisenhower’s Renewal Drive
Washington report on the Interstate Commerce Commission describes a major rejuvenation as older members resign and President Eisenhower appoints five new members, bringing the average age to 51. By next year only one member will remain appointed by Eisenhower, with vacancies to fill to maintain a six to five GOP advantage. The piece notes expected policy shifts, potential freight rate increases, and Senate scrutiny over claims of discrimination against small motor truckers.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Eisenhower
Anthony F. Arpaia
D-Conn
ICC
Ike
Everett Hutchinson
Eisenhower Texas
Willianms FE
Lee
Walter M. W. Splawn
J. Patterson
James K. Knudson
Cross
Senate
Chicago
Truman
Jerseyville
Illinois
Hayden Alldredge
Development and Resources Corp
GOP Cabinet Committee On Transportation
Sen
John Sparkman
Old Home Town and Holiday Happenings Across Town
The University club staged its first postwar Christmas party at the Eldridge with a playlet by Mrs. E. D. Liddy and piano by Dr. Liddy. Various locals participated, including Mrs. Kelvin Hoover and Santa Claus as roles, plus music and dancing. Other notes cover coaching changes, rationing ending, marriages, Christmas visits, and upcoming New Year events. Also a humorous note from Houston about a drilling mishap with cement in steam boilers.
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University Club
Eldridge
E. D. Liddy
Dr. Liddy
Kelvin Hoover
H. B. Chubb
Santa Claus
Dean Paul B. Lawson
Fred Montgomery
John Hawkins
D. O. Weatherbee
Richard Stevens
Corlett Cotton
Virginia
George Bradshaw
D. Don Haines
William Simpson
James Arbuthnot
Elmer Beth
Henry Shenk
K.U
Guinn Henry
PFC
Frank C. Garcia
Zanesville
New York
Carl Graeber
Eugene Alder
Brooklyn
N. Y
J. W. Alder
Ted Pendleton
Faribault
Minn
Norris
Madge Stauffer
Atchison
J. W. Gowan
Winfield
W. J. Gilmore
Lloyd Ware
Kansas City
B. B. Power
Frank Anderson
Ecke Hall
Radio and TV Programs Listing for December 22 23
Readable schedules show WDAF WREN KMBC and other stations broadcasting news sports weather and entertainment. Programs include The Morning Show The World of Music Cavalcade of Boxing and various local and national feature shows with timing across channels WDAF WREN KMBC and KMBC News.
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WDAF
Wren Kfku
Wren— Washburn Baker
Los.a
KMBC
Martin Higeh Shaw
FeEv
Enc. TV
Wkomo-Tv
Dinseltbet
Balkan Villy
Oatiering Mouse Club
Tym
Htree Star News
Sporta Fb Ue
Marple Sigehd New
Uriah Shore Shaw Risael Preston—Tone Ranger
News Caravan
MM Ivey
Maybie
Tina the Padke
Venacelock
Mayle
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