Lawrence Journal World Publication Details and Rates
Lawrence Daily Journal World announces its establishment in 1854 with editor Simons and J W Murray as publisher and managing editor Ernest Pontius. Advertising director Rape Neate. Subscription rates listed for Lawrence Douglas County and surrounding areas. Official postal classification noted with AP affiliation and circulation audit membership.
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Simons
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire Streets
Lawrence
Kansas
Dolph stMons
J. W. Murray
Ernest Pontius
Rap
Douglas
Source of the Money in Federal School Aid Plan
The national administration proposes aid to schools with conditions requiring state matching funds and partial coverage of administrative costs. Critics call it either generous or inadequate and debate whether federal funds should support education at all. Taxpayers worry about the funds' origin and the costs of running a large aid system amidst memories of simpler educational facilities.
Final Ruse On Fitness Myths About Age and Endurance
A health note cites Dr. Ernst Jokl proving men over 40 often excel in long races and marathons. Examples include Steenros at 42 winning an Olympic marathon in 1924 and Sir John Hunt’s Everest team leader at 49. The piece ends by urging readers not to use age as excuse for limits, even in dancing.
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Ernst Jokl
Jokl
Steenros
John Hunt
Democratic speech at Topeka promises tax cuts and spending
A Topeka audience sees a polished Democratic show as Governor Williams of Michigan hints that the party can handle schools and emergencies better. The speech suggests Democrats can reduce taxes while increasing expenditures to benefit the people, citing past trials and noting impact on the 1952 election.
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Topeka
Gov. Williams
Michigan
Slippery Customers Former Communists Admit False Testimony
Former Communists who testified for the government in cases against red leaders say they gave false testimony in trials. They admit mendacity, echoing widespread suspicions about trusting the word of former Communists. Analysts note a pattern of deception as an underground norm, with some claiming a change of views.
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Red
Red Code
Mystery of WVU star missing fuels coach’s concern
A West Virginia athlete vanished for one day prompting the coach to search frantically. When questioned, the player offered vague answers including a remark about the Manhattan centennial. The piece notes unreliable sports scores and hints at broader media issues, citing a BBC move to allow ads once FCC policy shifts.
Tax Cut Hopes Face Political Hurdles In 1956 Election
President Eisenhower pursued a possible 1956 income tax cut while House Democrats move to a $20 per taxpayer relief plan. The measure, framed as correcting 1954 injustices, faces Senate resistance from Byrd and George and would affect 1956 taxes, not 1955, with withholding changes starting Jan. 1.
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Eisenhower
Congress
House Ways and Means Committee
House
Senate
Unusual palate hunt for exotic foods in America
Mrs. Evelyn Haines, a Pennsylvania Dutch housewife turned gourmet explorer, scours world markets for rare foreign delicacies. She tests items like Mexican fried worms and chocolate covered ants for Max Hess’s Allentown store, while noting husbands buy such dishes more readily than wives.
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New York
Evelyn Haines
America
South America
Mrs. Haines
Max Hess
Allentown
Hess
Fomer
No pleasure in the death of the wicked, turn and live
A biblical verse from Ezekiel 18 32 urges repentance. The Lord God speaks of no pleasure in the death of any who die and calls for turning away from sin to life. The message emphasizes mercy and renewal.
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Dieth
Ezekiel
Great Work Praised Salvation Army Home Request
Letter to the Journal-World praises Salvation Army work and argues for a new local home. The writer notes current rent of 90 dollars monthly at Ninth and R Streets and urges support for Salvation Army housing from a Catholic perspective.
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9Th
R. 1
Sts
Salvation Army
S. A
Versus Quiz Q Answers and Facts From the Era
The excerpt presents a quiz covering art, wine, fingerprints, asteroid Eros, and alligator farming. It notes uncertainty about the Winged Victory of Samothrace’s sculptor and date, asserts California’s wine leadership, explains palm and foot prints as unique identifiers, remark s on Eros proximity to Earth, and reports large alligator farming practices.
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Samothrace
A Year to Decide On Second Term
One year from late February 1956 is seen as the latest date Eisenhower could announce a bid for a second term. He may delay, with Mrs. Eisenhower reportedly preferring he not run, while factors suggest he could seek another four years if he can unite the GOP, address a national security need, and remain physically able, though his wife’s wishes may influence but not determine the decision.
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Washington
Eisenhower
White House
Nebraska
New Jersey
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Republican Party
Ike
Langlie
Paterson
Oregon
Old Hometown Birthdays and Local News Highlights
Old Hometown items note Judith Harding’s seventh birthday party with a list of guests, Sgt Claude Penfold’s home leave birthday dinner, and numerous local notices. Births reported for a daughter and twin sons. a fall injures Mrs Addy. a car accident near Eskridge injures Mrs Harper. Norman Thomas to speak at University convocation. Local marriages, club meetings, and civic lobbying covered amid weathered city updates. Isolated Lawrence telegraph links due to heavy snow. City commissioners propose a $350000 bond for a new water plant.
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Truman Harding
Judith
Betty Overbaugh
Phyllis Overbaugh
Barbara Lesch
Judy Lesch
June Harding
Carol Smith
Dixie Stanley
Joyce Shumate
Jeanene Brazil
Barbara O'Connor
Shirley O'Connor
Betty K. Ehrlich
L. W. Penfold
Sgt
Claude H. Penfold
Sgt. Penfold
Helen Hird
L. E. Penfold
Nancy Austin
Rex’ Roberts
Leonard Wymore
Owen Ward
J. Marquette
E. P. Addy
Edwin Sandefur
City Commission
13Th
Mass. St. Corner
W. E. Pasewark
J. E. Mercer
John Akers
C. W. Brown
Lawrence
Pittsburg
I. M. Harper
Iva Belle Harper
Eskridge
H. A. Stanford
Ottawa
Broer
Gustafson
Ruby
Hosford
Mildred Newman
Friends
Kansas City
Floyd Doubleday
Max Wilhelmi
Federation of Women's’ Clubs
The
Civic League
W. H. Boltz
Radio and TV Programs Provided By The Stations
A Saturday of listings shows WDAF KMBC WREN WDAP and others airing a mix of news programs The Lone Ranger Dinah Shore Perry Como Fibber McGee Bob Hope and Groucho Marx as well as daytime soaps and children’s shows including Captain Video Howdy Doody and Lassie style variety segments across Kansas City stations WDAF KMBC WREN and companions through February 24 1950s era television radio schedule.
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Los ST
Allan Jackson
WDAF
KMBU
Wren
Tellew Fest
KMBC
KMBUC
Corahers
Lone Ranger
WDAP
Morgan Yeatty
Kfku-Ku
Biin Stern
KMLC
Perry Como
Playhouse
KMBRC
Amos 'N
Andy
KMEU
Tennessee
Ernie Wren
WDAK
Capitol
WDA
MBC
MBU
Chevaliers
Wren—Silver Faria
Morgan Beatty
KFRKA
Roy Rogera
FBI
Wen
This Stern
Bob Hope
Rosemare Cloone
Boston
Blarkie
WDAKF
Amos
WDAPF
Woak—Fibber McGee
KMIC
Kmbc— News
Jiny Burke
Farry
Disneyland
Joan
Stu Erwin
Godfrey
Kraft Television Theatre
Stadia
T2suu
Breakfast Club
Kansas City
Home
U Godfrey
Stethe
Rich
Portia
Tite
O— Devitation Mayhouse
Road of Life
Tha Tothi
Bob Crosby
Miss Marlowe
Hawkins Falls
Dav T
Mr. Sweeney
Three Star News
Newas
News Caravan
Jane Froman
Ray Milland
Justics
Cimax
Four Star Playhouse
Tux Video Theatre
Public Defender
Stories of the Century
Lone Wolf
News At Ten
Barbs on progress and stereotypes in a quirky riff
A Chicago engineer claims to have invented a machine that produces sleep. TV ads supposedly work fine for us. The speaker notes kids rarely cause parental distress with poor grades. A statistician’s quip suggests most repair shops employ one mechanic and eight accountants. An Ohio judge remarks that women were once girls, challenging outdated views.
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Chicago
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