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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1957
Page
2
The article recalls common student excuses following exams at Kansas University and other colleges. It notes teachers’ reactions to excuses, including claims of unfair grading, copying, travel costs, and perceived bias, amid broader campus complaints.
The article praises Boy Scouts nationwide and locally, noting millions of members and thousands of troops. It credits strong leadership and community involvement, stating Scouting offers benefits to boys and men who follow its codes and participate in Explorer and older age groups.
The article estimates U S per capita coffee intake for 1956 at about 19 6 pounds up from 19.5 pounds in 1955. It notes one pound yields roughly 50 cups, implying about 1 050 cups per American annually or roughly three extra days of coffee compared with 1955.
James Marlow analyzes how Israel's refusal to withdraw from Egyptian territory tests U.N. pressure and U.S. willingness to impose sanctions. Dulles hedges on sanctions while Washington signals confidence Israel will comply, amid broader tensions with Hungary and past Anglo-French actions in the Middle East.
On Dr. Francis Townsend’s ninety first birthday the Des Moines Tribune discusses equal representation for women in the U S Senate and House. The paper finds merit in the idea but opposes mandatory constitutional or state laws forcing a woman to hold every statewide or congressional seat.
Hal Boyle writes about a winter vacation in the Bahamas at Andros Town. He muses on travel costs learning from his wife Frances, notes Iowa politics and women in the legislature, and recalls a humorous airline seating moment with his daughter Tracy. The piece blends sun and sea with reflections on civilization and family.
In Galatians 6 9 the verse reminds readers to persevere in good deeds and not lose heart as they continue faithful labor and service.
A South American tarantula has a two inch body and seven inch leg span. the largest tarantula in Guiana reaches three and a half inches. Spiders can catch small birds. Meantime questions cover Virginia’s Burgesses as first representative body in America and a note on time division into hours. The universe is now estimated at 5.4 billion years. Maine sets the lowest open highway speed limit at 45 mph.
A Bruce Biossat analysis argues Khrushchev’s praise of Stalin marks a full Kremlin turnaround. It notes de Stalinization failed to curb terror and may have damaged communism beyond Russia, while warning the cult of Stalin could rise again across the Soviet bloc.
Congressional leaders in Washington agreed on a 32 billion top limit for next year's federal budget. Law rence recorded 10 below zero temperatures last night as residents braved the cold. Douglas County reports 6 275 automobile licenses sold so far this year. Various social and community notices fill the page, including parties, pledges, and club meetings. The column notes a range of local events from ceremonies to family announcements and ads.
A dense schedule listing WDAF KMBC WREN KF KU and others with programs across dayparts. The guide includes news, music, dramas, cartoons, game shows, sports and special broadcasts for February 7 with local station names and times.
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