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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1956
Page
4
Local newspaper page shows masthead listing editors Mayer Simons and CG Simons with publication details. It notes daily issues except Sunday, pricing by carrier and mail, and Associated Press affiliations. Historical credit line indicates the date Saturday Evening Dec 22 1936.
A reflective piece links Christmas images of the Bethlehem Child with a call for public accountability. It argues that national virtue rests on officials enforcing weight limits and citizens demanding safety, comparing a grown man driving an overloaded truck to a stone thrown at a school window, urging action and responsibility. The article names the Business and Public Affairs Committee and Kiwanis members who contributed to the discussion.
Broadcast schedule listing WDAF KMBC WREN KFKU 1230 930 AM FM and TV. Includes Fine Music News Opry Hour Lawrence Welk Classic Jazz Country Store and Daytime News blocks. Multiple stations present program titles and times across December 22 and 23 with various talk and music shows.
A cluttered listing shows WDAF TV and KMBOTV prime time slots featuring Bowlin with Melon, Wrestling, Roy Rogers, and Beat the Clock among others, plus a wide range of shows from Jackie Gleason to Gunamo ke and Million Dollar Movie. The page lists multiple stations, times, and programs with many OCR errors and fragmented titles.
In Lawrence the annual office Christmas party emphasizes home talent refreshments and friendly camaraderie. It contrasts with big city revels that can turn reckless, injuring people and spreading worry during the holiday season.
The piece argues flat top and related cuts cost $1.50 vs $1.25 for regular trims, justifying the extra charge. It notes the barber spends more time and eye doctors claim barbers may suffer eyestrain from detailed work, supporting the higher price. If bothered, customers can choose the cheaper regular cut.
A Louisiana report warns alligators may face extinction as 30 386 hides were shipped in the year to June 30, far below 1951 levels. Trappers say overhunting by companies in remote marshes drives prices up and threatens the supply for handbags belts and shoes. The piece notes the reptile’s carnivorous reputation and highlights industry concerns about conservation and market impact.
Editor Journal-World recounts the loss of Gary, a 13 year old teen, to encephalitis. The writer honors his joyful, inclusive friendships and quotes a school essay urging gratitude for freedoms and blessings in America. The letter contrasts teen vitality with adult quick judgments and reflects a family's grief and faith.
Dec 4 a dummy truck carrying wet sand collapsed the Kaw River bridge at DeSoto. The four ton limit was exceeded by the truck’s load, revealing broader concerns about aging bridges and trucking standards. The incident affects local workers, merchants, and public safety, with calls for wiser infrastructure upgrades and balanced civic needs. Similar weight-related incidents have occurred in Douglas County, prompting official action.
A juvenile remark suggests reform to avoid following a parent’s outdated path. The piece notes overeating as a cause of changing shape. A police chief claims the traffic problem has reached a standstill, and the author agrees.
Soviet leadership confronts a dangerous dilemma as Hungary’s revolt weakens Khrushchev Bulganin and erodes Western intellectual support. The crisis risks renewed Stalinist pressure, risking open revolt within the Soviet empire and delaying any relaxation in Moscow.
Four Kappelman brothers return home after four years overseas with Francis in Kansas City, Lester at a Wichita veterans hospital, Glen and Karl at K U. Oklahoma Aggies beat Kansas University 47 to 37. Retail prices hit all time highs since June 1920. A D Weaver moved to Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a hip fracture. Salvation Army baskets aid 115 families. Birth of Jennifer to Robert Rowlands family in Falls Church. Stalin turns 52. Sons and Daughters of New England dinner at Eldridge Hotel with founders present. Christmas party at Fritts Stowits and Patee Theater for children under 15. Dr Eugene Smith, 84, dies. longtime anatomy faculty. Arlo Hults to gift records from New York. Turkey shoot at Lawrence Gun Club. GTC Club holiday party. Elks gift projects. New England Society elects officers. Ohio paper notes rural to city girl contrasts.
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