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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1955

Page

4

Lawrence Daily Journal World legacy and staff listings note

Lawrence Daily Journal World documents historic masthead details and staff roles including editor and publisher positions. It lists pricing for subscriptions, postal status, and affiliations with the Audit Bureau of Circulations and The Associated Press.

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That Magical Season Christmas Reflection on Hope and Brotherhood

A Christmas period meditation on the meaning of the season. The piece links Santa Claus myths to hopeful, universal goodwill and urges living by the Golden Rule year round, envisioning peace from individual to international levels. It notes the temporary nature of holiday joy and the value of carrying its spirit forward.

Clement C. Moore Santa Claus

A Visit From St. Nicholas Read Aloud Tonight

A Christmas poem by Clement C. Moore is praised for its vivid non religious charm and imaginative details. The Journal-World features the piece in the Christmas section and encourages readers to share it with family tonight.

Clement C. Moore St. Nicholas Moore Santa Claus St. Nick Journal-World

Elusive spirit of Geneva and Eisenhower remarks

Gene Lowther of the Emporia Gazette questions the spirit of Geneva as Eisenhower’s framing drew support from other governments. The piece notes disillusionment over Soviet posture and policy remains unchanged, while critics mock political figures and donor dinners.

Geneva Eisenhower Gene Lowther The Emporia Gazette

Letters praise good deeds by Lawrence youth

A reader urges more publicity for positive youth acts across Lawrence churches and KU, proposing reporters in churches to highlight good deeds and counter juvenile delinquency coverage. Mrs. B. L. Hills signs the letter.

Journal-World Lawrence E.A K. U B. L. Hills

Forget Forgive Verses Stir El Dorado Times Christmas

The El Dorado Times quotes John Norton’s prose poem Vagabond, praising its moving lines during Christmas. Readers are reminded to touch hands with guests and practice forgetfulness and forgiveness as holidays dim.

el Dorado Times John Norton the Times

Shortage of skilled workers challenges prosperity

The Kansas City Kansan notes a labor pinch in carpenters painters plumbers and roofers as population grows faster than skilled labor supply. A Wall Street Journal survey confirms customer complaints of delays high charges and sloppy work. Economists warn shortages may worsen, prompting patience and self reliance rather than outsourcing.

Kansas City Kansan United States Wall Street Journal

Branding laws back in Kansas spotlight in study urge

Rep. Jess Taylor urged the Kansas Legislative Council to study state branding laws amid varied regional views on how to regulate brands. The column notes rustling persists with modern trucks, keeping frontier heritage alive and the old issue relevant to Kansans.

Topeka Jess Taylor Tribune Republican Kansas Legislative Council Rep Taylor

Wise Worship Before the Child in Mary’s House

A biblical verse notes visitors entering a house to find the young child with Mary and kneeling in reverent worship. The scene from Matthew 2 1 emphasizes adoration and recognition of the infant's significance.

Mary

Rhetoric on fault and responsibility in daily mishaps

The text reflects on who is to blame when things fail whether a driver, car, or pedestrian is at fault. It also notes the reluctance of sick people to take medicine and the lack of credit for those who do.

Taunton flag and 1774 Liberty and Union motto

The Taunton Massachusetts flag first appeared in colonial times around 1774. It carried the motto Liberty and Union and displayed a British jack in the canton, from the Mayflower mast design.

Taunton Mags

New Books at Free Public Library Display

A list of thirteen new fiction titles for holiday reading at the Lawrence Free Public Library. Titles include The Haunted Hacienda, The Rising Storm, Men From the Sea, The Winged Sword, The Fabulous Train, Nightmares of Eminent Persons, God Man Is Hard to Find, The Empresss Ring, Big Woods, Death of an Angel, Sinners and Shrouds, Death of a Stray Cat, Murder in Fiji, and An enjoyable Holmes.

Lawrence Free Public Library Frederic Wakeman Kansas Town Wakeman Bertrand Russell Lord Russell Essenhlower Senator McCarthy God Man Flannery O'Connor South Miss O'Connor Nancy Hale William Faulkner Mr. Faulkner Frances Richard Lockridge Pam Jerry North Bill Weigand Jonathan Latimer Jean Potts Lovely Rose Fiji John W. Vandercook Holmes Watte

Segregation Vote in Virginia Faces Tax and Transfer Pressures

Washington correspondent notes Virginia’s move to a constitutional convention on school segregation risks a low turnout due to a $1.50 poll tax and many unregistered voters. The piece outlines demographics, county variations, and the fiscal impact of shifting public pupils to private or segregated schools amid racial and religious tensions.

Washington Virginia U.S. Supreme Court Eisenhower Stevenson Velvace

Old Home Town Turns Leader As Keith Kelley Takes Haskell Post

Keith Kelley, just discharged from two years in the U S Navy, begins duties Friday as principal of Haskell Institute, succeeding C E Morelock who has moved to Phoenix. Also noted: PFC Jacob B Sperry earns the Bronze Star at Shrivenham England for action in Germany last April. T-5 Charles D Howe to arrive on the Enterprise from Europe. Families plan Christmas trips and gatherings. multiple local residents travel to spend holidays. Several social events and marriages are listed including Miss Patricia Welch and Set William Michael Lonnecker in Shreveport and recent weddings and reunions.

Keith Kelley U.S. Navy Haskell Institute C. E. Morelock Phoenix Ariz Jacob B. Sperry Shrivenham England American University Germany Charles D. Howe Paul Winter Schnectady N. Y John Dolbier Dolbier Virginia Walters Kelsy Heck Howard Charles Ise Patricia Welch William Michael Lonnecker Methodist Church Shreveport

Radio and TV Guide Listings By Station For Dec 24 25

Radio and TV program copy lists WDAF KMBC WREN KMHC and others with schedule blocks for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Entries include church bulletins news carols grand ole opry revival time Abbott Contello on TV and daily talk and movie shows across multiple stations in Kansas City.

WDAF KMBC KMHC WDAP America KMBCU Cowtown WRE Kmtt WRIEN KMIM WDAN WREN Monitor Mit Harvey Maindtor Areatew Wdaf.tv Kmbc.tv Kcmo.tv Ferry Como Max Liebman Texaco Star Theatre U.S.A George Gobel Pamon Runyon ‘Theatre North Dr. Hudson the Christophers Industry Captain Harte K.C Mina Hans Christian Anderson

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