Lawrence Daily Journal World: 1957 newspaper masthead
The Lawrence Daily Journal World from December 31 1957 lists C Simon Jr as editor and publisher with Mayer managing editor advertising manager Leo Eller and a 1850 founding date. It details price rates for local and mail subscriptions and notes AP membership and circulation audit.
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Lawrence Daily Journal-World
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C. Simon Jr. Associata Pub
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Leo Eller
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New Hampshire
Lawrence
Manassas
Douglas
Schoining
Associated Presa
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Prean Ta
Focal News
Khrushchev Named Time Man of the Year for 1957
The 1957 Time Man of the Year is Nikita Khrushchev, the Soviet leader described as driving the space effort and maintaining pressure on rivals. The piece notes his influence in the Cold War, Sputnik precedents, and warns the West to respond with strong candidates for 1958. It also comments on a safer local holiday period in Lawrence and calls for cautious driving during the New Year period.
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Stalin
Middle East
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Moscow
Lawrence
Washington
John C. Stennis
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Sen. Stennis
Weather and Holiday Hazards Mark New Year Eve
The piece warns about severe travel dangers as icy roads and snow cover many routes. It highlights high accident risk during the holiday period and urges caution as people plan year end travel and celebrations.
Parleys of Giants Dubiously Also in the Kremlin Talk
The Kremlin pushes for a new East West dialogue excluding allies and naming Khrushchev and Gromyko in public statements. Dulles doubts a giants dialogue, fearing alliance fracture, while NATO debates invite talks within the UN or bilateral US USSR talks.
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France
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United Nations
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John Foster Dulles
Kremlin
Old Home Town and AUP Oregon Triumph in 66 to 61 Victory
Lawrence sports notes highlight Oregon University beating Kansas 66 to 61 as sleet coats city streets. City officials receive AACA plaque at City Hall three years ago. Mention of upcoming once-a-day delivery plan and city manager plan meeting.
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AUP
Oregon University
Lawrence
Automobile Club of America
James Parsons
Bliesner
City Hall
Sylvia Sydney
Cary Grant
Dickinson
Helen Hayes
Gary Cooper
T. J. Sweeney
Macon
Expressioe
Methodist Church
Herman Olcott
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Exodus calls Israelites to move forward
A brief religious note cites Exodus 14 15 urging Israelites to proceed. The verse commands speaking to the children of Israel and directing them to advance. No additional context or figures are provided.
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Israel
New Year's resolutions and a cautionary tale about chasing bats
A humorous piece cautions against rash pledges as New Year’s Eve memory fades. It recounts a woman who resolves to stop chasing bats, researches them, and finally climbs a roof to test the vow, only to be mocked by friends who recall her failed resolution.
World Today: A Christmas Era Reflections and New Year Notes
The piece recalls 1957 as a turbulent year marked by fear of missiles and space dreams, with a wary view of Russians and a call for humility. It notes a New Year party anecdote featuring a risqué display and the narrator’s cautious plan to skip parties amid warnings about reckless resolutions.
Honeymoon steer fails to top grand auction at Chicago
Kansas City Kansaw reports that the grand champion steer Honeymoon did not fetch the highest price at the International auction. Ownership is expected to change by January with bids not reaching the previous $35.50 record set by Williams Meat Co. and fond recollections of the steer’s display in Chicago and national hall of fame memories.
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Chicago
Tvesock
Arthur
Oklahoma
Cowiey Hall of Fame and Museum
Jan. Portera
Williams’ Meat Co
Ida Grove
Hollywood Stars Sparked Rivalry and Anecdotes of Jessel and Talmadge
Juicy anecdotes trace George Jessel and Norma Talmadge amid Hollywood glamor and feud lore. The piece recalls Jessel’s dramatic courthouse moment, jewelry gifts hurled skyward, and quips about their past marriages as well as other showbiz chatter from George Jean, Schenck, Berle, and Ritchard.
New Year's Eve Party Costs and Quirky Guests
Hal Boyle paints New Year celebrations as costly and risky social gambles. He mocks guest screening, insurance premiums, and armor attire while sketching a cast of eccentric partygoers from a jittery dancer to a long-distance caller and a crying rambling woman.
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Hal Boyle
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