1956 in Lawrence A strong year for work and growth
The Journal-World New Year edition reviews 1956 as a prosperous year for Lawrence with steadier business and employment, modest construction, and a confident outlook. It cites civic progress, community spirit, and optimism for continued improvement while urging collective effort and shared renewal. It ends with Rev. Frederick Brown’s New Year Prayer emphasizing unity, peace, and service.
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Lural
Journal-World
Lawrence
Frederick Brown
U. S. Senate
Methodist’ Church
Washington, D.C
Harris
Growing Need for Better Adult Role Models
An observer argues youth imitate older generations so adults must model constructive behavior. If adults mislead with bad examples, youths become unruly and poorer citizens. leading by example could reduce criticism and improve future conduct.
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Salant
Ater
Yione
Des Moines Housewife Shares One Verse of Song
A Des Moines housewife offers a single verse of a song with light humor about timing and cooking eggs. The fragment hints at a playful, improvised verse and the reader is invited to complete or improvise further.
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Des Moines
No More Resolutions Learn From One Man’s Misery
A humorous warning against New Year’s pledges. A man tries to keep a long chain of resolutions, failing at temper and time, concluding that making none is safer. The piece lampoons the extra pressure and misery of ambitious self promises.
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Jane
Koc
Arthur Godfrey
Woman Moore
Brooks
Father de Bly Payotti
Matines
Wi Afterdown
Hob Crosby
Jay— Bandstandard
Ventor Mouse Club
Sparta
Atuvie Musaun
Rodfray
Turamy
Gaslel
Wednight
Rosemary Clooney
Water as New Year's wonder drug across the world
Hal Boyle surveys water's appeal on New Year’s morning, noting diverse uses from cooling the body to steaming a room. He cites ancient quotes and basic facts about water’s chemical nature, abundance, and dangers, mixing history with light humor.
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New York Oh
H. L. Mencken
Burton Stevenson
Bible Verse Involves Wilt And Pour Reference 2 28
A fragmentary reference discusses a Bible verse about wilt and pour with numbers 2 and 28 appearing in the text. The readable portion hints at religious phrasing and scriptural numbering.
The Poet Responds To Conformity Pressure
The Wall Street Journal quotes poet Robert Frost denying broad pressure of conformity and defending freedom of thought. Frost quips that his only limitation is using words in their common sense, while critics argue for bound by cultural expectations.
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Poeta
Pindar
B.C
Clement
Alexandria
Napoleon Bonaparte
HH. D. Thoreau
H. G. Bonn
Wall Street
Robert Frost
United States
Frost
Quiz on early U S industry and politics questions
A set of trivia items covers the start of iron works at Saugus Massachusetts, the English sparrow's classification, the date of a presidential election in 1848, the first American store patent in 1652, U S radio call letters, and Dwight Eisenhower's four year presidency at Columbia University.
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Saugus
Mass
United States
Zachary Rts
Massachusetts Bay Colony
John Clarke
Dwight Eisenhower
Columbia University
Rumor Mongers on World Crises Spark Widespread Speculation
Washington correspondent Peter Edson notes rumor press amid Hungary Egypt and Suez crises. He cites claims of U S troop withdrawals and Britain France oil deals, but concludes U S stance remains cautious reaffirming alliance bonds and limited Europe aid without major disarmament shifts.
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Peter Edson
Washington
Hungary
Vayot
Suez Canal
United States
Ingria
International Monetary Fund
Europe
Britain
France
U.S
Egypt
U.N
America
Old Home Town Highlights From Past Years
A survey of Lawrence events notes four elections in one year, new births, and anniversaries. Also reported are a car accident injuring E W Campbell, New Year’s Eve parties, and a Detroit convention election win for Dean Swarthout of the Music Teachers National Association.
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Washington
Dwight Eisenhower
Lawrence
E. W. Campbell
Campbell
Double Dozen
John Metzker
Harry Flory
Ottawa
H. A. Stroud
Glen Williams
Chicago
Kansas
Colorado
J. R. Topping
Iss Blossom Ewing
Bridge Il
Bowersock Mills
North Lawrence
J. E
Limwood
A. F. Bowers
J. R. Holmes
Willis
J. M. Fisher
Charles A. Hill
Eudora
Anna Hiatt
Indianapolis
Ind
Hill
Watkins National Bank
Washington Mail
National American Woman's Suffrage
Radio and TV Listings for January 1 and 2
Program grid outlines stations WOAF WREN KF KU 1250 and more with shows including news weather and sports. It lists hosts, biography segments and film titles across multiple channels for January 1 2 and 4 with a blend of soap operas news and variety programs.
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Tuesaday
Sikmins News
Just Fine Music
Trager
Martin Rieck
Tf Witte
Iarien
Uy Louherda
EAB
Kiss
Wren
Morgan Beatty
WDA
Jay
Wdaf-Tv
Ambc TV
Kcmo-Tv
Mouse Clutem
Star News
Star Weather
Star Sports
Nana Tha Fung
Hesenage
Jonathan Winters
Phil Silvera
Cochiseew
Hane Woman's Theatre
Sparta
Tour Wits
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Associated Presax
Newan
Jack’s
By Jack Zimmerm
Hal Boyle
England
John Fortescur
John Bullein
Tobia Venner
Marianas Trench
Pacific
Poland
John Foster Dulles
NATO Council
Paris
NATO
Old Home Town
RADIO
Televison
Lawrence National Bank
Ith
F.d.1.c
Bird TV
T.V
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Talley's Welding and Blacksmithing
Lloyd Talley
Beaman
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N.Y
Mal Fisher
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