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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1956
Page
4
February 29 marks a rare calendar day not seen since 1952 and will not recur until four years later. The piece notes leap year birthdays occur every four years and discusses gift giving and anniversary timing for Feb 29 born individuals with light humor.
A Father’s Day promotion exhorts fathers to apply a ten point code to raise their children. The brochure lists ten commandments emphasizing brotherhood fairness family spirit leadership and civic responsibility. Officials urge starting now, well before June 17 events.
An article discusses alcoholism among women, noting a large number of female drinkers and midlife prevalence. It explains that boredom, health issues, and family stress contribute, and emphasizes that recognizing the problem and seeking treatment are crucial for recovery.
Secretary of State Dulles must balance global aims with domestic issues as Benson unveils a surplus cotton export plan. The move, amid Senate farm debates, risks Egypt Russia ties and tests U S policy of enlightened self interest and missionary spirit. Egypt warns the step could push it toward Moscow while Washington seeks cash for arms purchases.
A playful tale on February 29 the leap day as witches toast their rare birthday. Three witches discuss Shakespeare era, dancing tunes, and social quirks before dawn ends the liminal celebration as March 1 looms.
Sydney observers debate England’s move to suspend hanging as capital punishment for murder rape armed robbery is temporarily halted. Opinions vary on the morality and deterrent value with some arguing life imprisonment is insufficient while awaiting appeals can be a deterrent and argues for or against the state’s punitive reach.
A writer argues for harsh penalties to deter killing, endorsing the gallows and other methods as essential. He asserts guilt by law is unnecessary and emphasizes the victim as the living being harmed. He cites capital punishment as a deterrent and expresses strong opposition to leniency.
NEA Washington correspondent reports Lent brings a rare social pause as top officials including President Eisenhower Dulles Brownell Humphrey and Gwenn Cafritz escape to Nassau and Georgia. In Washington Rep Jerry Ford quips with Rep Hamer Budge over Idaho potatoes while Sen Russell Long vents at being labeled "that boy Senator." Postmaster General Summerfield defends new stamp machine etiquette and Kefauver counsels calm in the political climate.
Old Home Town welcomes a daughter born Feb 27 to Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Richardson Route 2. Journal-World compiles WWI dead from the county for a no doubt definitive book with photos. KU math enrollment reaches 1,750. Red Cross drive chairwoman named. March of Dimes raised $1,640 county total. War housing units to come from Wichita for KU. Births include Bobby Roy to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bowen Feb 4, and LaVern Wendell at the Camera Club home. Various society items: sisters and brothers marry, clubs meet, and local birthdays celebrated.
Michigan University will end a 33 year tradition by asking all incoming News students to obtain their own physical examinations next fall. The exam helps students learn needed therapies such as vision or dental work and should ease the growing clerical burden as classes arrive, with about 6 000 examined last year.
A dense schedule of radio and television programs across KMBC Wren KFRKU WDAF and other stations. Entries include newscasts high moments soul shows sports and variety programs with times spanning early morning to late night. Names such as Morgan Nelson Eddie and Bill Btern appear among the listings.
A dense schedule of TV programs and air times across multiple stations including Huckekin Billy Smith Mouse Club, Patti Page Show, Eddie Fisher Show, Disneyland, Screen Director's Playhouse, Father Knows Best, The Tonight News, and Wednesday Night Fights. Also includes Today Morning Show, Garry Moore, Arthur Godfrey, Bob Crosby, Dragnet, Lux Video Theatre, and Johnny Carson appearances among numerous other programs and sports updates.
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