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Lawrence Daily Journal-World
the World Company
Massachusetts Street
Lawrence
Kansas
Dulph Simos
Blater
Murray Managin
Ernest Pontius
Douglas
Countis
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Associated Press
Tax Gatherers and the Hunt for New Revenue
The article critiques rising municipal tax pressures and the shift to diverting parking meter funds into general city coffers. It argues the push for higher levies stems from spending pressures, not frugality, and says officials are influenced by broader fiscal demands rather than personal greed.
Cheating a Problem in Lawrence Schools
A discussion on rising cheating among pupils notes that cheating fuels juvenile delinquency and harms character. Teachers and psychologists advocate ethics programs and real examples over slogans to curb the trend, citing a chemistry class ethics symposium with a pharmacist guest as effective, while warning that the cheater harms his own ability to judge values. The article stresses preventive measures benefit all and that the victim first is the cheater himself.
Christmas Business Tops All Previous Figures in Nation
Christmas sales rise beyond prior years amid broader spending growth as merchants report shortages from stock runs and consumers face post holiday storage concerns. A Alaska pipeline project nears completion with potential impact on statehood and a humorous exchange about Texas identity ends the item.
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Alaska
Texas
World Today analysis on Communist Party vs harpoon act
In a 1950s exploration, James Marlow discusses the U S government's Internal Security Act and its attempts to force the Communist Party to register as a Russian agent. The piece traces legal delays and potential outcomes through appeals to the Supreme Court, noting possible timelines into 1955 1956 and the party's possible dissolution.
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Washington
Congress
Communist Party
Justice Department
Moscow
American Communist Party
U.S. Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
High Court
Hal Boyle Sums Up A Not Bad Year In 1954
Hal Boyle reflects on 1954 as a muddle through year with progress in health wealth and war relief. Highlights include Bannister’s mile, Everest ascent, Liberace debate, J Fred Muggs world flight, Native Dancer’s career pause and playful year-end awards across weather steak prices and domestic life.
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New York
The
Plato
Liberace
Charlie Chan
J. Fred Muggs
Government faces test on Communist party dissolution law
A 1950 law could allow prosecutions against individuals still assumed to belong to a party that failed to register after a final order dissolves it. If convicted, appeals could reach the Supreme Court, delaying further action while the government weighs a broader crackdown or reactions if the party resurfaces under a new name. California experts urge music lith to steer youth away from delinquency.
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Supreme Court
Communist Party
Canada
Verse Reference: Ace Not Five Sparrows Sold for Two Farthings
A Bible verse note cites Luke 12 6 about sparrows valued little yet none forgotten by God. The brief quotation emphasizes divine care and attention to small creatures in a faith context.
Kansas Kansan on Private Enterprise and Government Roles
The Kansan quotes Agriculture Secretary Benson arguing for letting private enterprise handle functions it can perform efficiently. It criticizes long‑standing Washington paternalism and praises Benson’s assertion that government should defer to private initiative in farm program administration.
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Bengon
Washington
Benson
Distinguishing poisonous sumacs from harmless kinds
The difference lies in berry clusters and color patterns. Poisonous sumacs bear berries in hanging drooping clusters, while harmless sumacs show dense erect clusters with red berries. Colors of honey depend on flower source, buckwheat producing dark honey, alfalfa orange blossoms and clover yielding lighter varieties.
Battle over tariff aid plan stirs Washington debate
A developing proposal from the American Tariff League seeks government aid to shield workers and industries from tariff cuts. Supporters view it as a tool to cushion dislocated sectors while opponents push for higher tariffs and oppose direct subsidies. The idea, revived in Congress, faces wary reception from trade policy advocates.
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Washington
Eisenhower
American Tariff League
U. S
Congress
Committee For Foreign Trade Policy
Charles ®. Taft
Ohio
Commission On Foreign Economic Policy
Clarence B. Randall
Inland Steel
David J. McDonald
CIO Steelworkers’ Union
Harrison A. Willams, Jr
John Kennedy
D.-Mass
Samuel Anderson
New York
Randall
Chicago University
Old Home Town notes from Lawrence and wartime life
Lawrence residents react to a government order nullifying red blue and sugar ration stamps after Sunday. Sgt Daniel Mitchell reports from France with stops at Oran Casa Blanca and Italy before returning to France. James House promoted to corporal in France. Maj Wayne Allphin and daughter Hetty Lou Allphin visit son and brother Wayne Allphin Jr. and Mrs Allphin. Pvt Wesley McCalla engaged in radio work with battalion headquarters in France. Christmas rush sees 3,000 packages wrapped. Several locals travel or host gatherings. new baby David Miller born to Prof and Mrs W H Horr. Numerous social visits and parties noted among Lawrence and Baldwin residents.
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Daniel Mitchell
Lawrence
France
Oran
Casablanca
Italy
James T. House
Wayne Allphin
Hetty Lou Allphin
Wayne Allphin Jr
Allphin
Wesley McCalla
Helen Harshberger
Ft. Worth
Tex
W. H. Horr
St. Joseph
Horr
L. W. McNamara
J. A. Nicolay
Nicolay
Ft. Scott
Eugene Christy
David Miller
Florence L. Snow
Emma Snow
Marthe Cowgill
Baldwin
Anna Arnett
Maude Arnett
Roxell Seabury
Opal Jayne Kennedy
Radio and TV Listings Chronicle December Schedule
Readable fragments show a dense list of KMBC WDAF WREN and other station airings for December 2 6:00 through late evening. Programs include news casts, sports, nightly dramas, variety shows, and special features with named hosts such as Allan Jackson Bill Stern Dinah Shore and Milton Berle, plus multiple tournament and music segments across stations.
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KMBC
Allan Jackson
Ren
WDAF
KMBU
Chovallera Week
Forman Beatty
Ren—Silver Easter
EMBC
KK U-Sympfony Hall
Bill Stern
Dragnet
KSC
WREN
Lux Radio
Newa
WDAE
Tello
Newacast
Cavaliers
Lone Ranger
Morgan Beatty
SBS
Kfku- KU
Roundtable
Dinah Share
BC Premoures Precinct
Comialub
Three Star News
America
AR Stafford
Sporte Clan
Fanny Byle Uy
Kansas City
Amy Vanderbilt
Godfrey Arthur
Betty White
Valiant
GioLave
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R Paten Adson
WEA
Old Home Town
Roscoe Stubbs
Paul Stubbs
Stubbs
Wind Hill
LeRoy Hosteter
Great Bend
Sam Stewart
Isabel Stewart
Jean Lindsey
Topeka
Marlon Hoover
Hazel Stubbs
Phyllis Dunnette
Helen Trovillo
Evelina Bias
Ed Todd
Woodman Gibson
Arthur Lawrence
Julius Uhriaub
Howard Laslett
E. F. Caldwell
Fred Raymond
R. D. O'Leary
Swenson
Johnson
Minneapolis
Minn
Jessie Diff
Bert Wiggins
Grace Winsor
Urich
Henry Ome
RADIO
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Wdaf.tv
Kmbc-Whe
Kcmo.tv
Bomber Room
Guiding Light
Robert Q. Lewis
Q—Kitchen Klub
Linkletter
Paul Dixon
Bob Crosby
Simus Marlowe
Mr. Sweeney
Pinky Lee
News Caravan
Perry Como
Joan
Godfrey & Friends
Amy Little Marae
Stu Erwinshor
Godfrey
Kraft Television Theatre
Ellery Queen
Liberace T
Igre’ Club
Brsite
Necch
Lawrence Necchl-Elna
Mass, Ph. 280
George Pickene
Jean Pickens
Vermont
Don's
Oth
Midh
Dean Schick
Pete
Walding
Bischemithing
Skinner
Rhone
A.V. Phillips
W. Be
Blue Grabs
Don Westheffer
Eudora
Warren Banking
N.d
C. R. Albright
Mra
Joyce
Bylvanic
Katt Tune
Wilson
Milt Stoffer
Nth
New Hampshire
Holmes and Peck Insurance
Phese
Parsons Jewelry
Joe Schelbor
Nick Schelbor
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