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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1958
Page
4
Lawrence Daily Kansan dated January 6, 1958 lists staff positions including publisher editor and managers. It notes daily publication from Sixth and New Hampshire Streets, rates for carrier and mail subscriptions, and AP Bureau affiliations.
A local committee asks for contributions to defend eight individuals charged under the Taft-Hartley Act for affidavits asserting nonmembership in the Communist Party. The appeal denounces Senate probes as anti labor and urges repeal or drastic amendment to end right to work laws and non Communist affidavits.
A gathering at the Age Center of New England outlines seven sins in dealing with older adults and urges society to respect autonomy. Experts warn against overprotection and palliation, calling aging a beginning rather than an end as life expectancy rises.
In a retrospective note, doctors recall a September October flu vaccine shortage when demand was high and supplies limited. Now abundant serum exists, encouraging people to complete or boost their flu vaccination. Authorities caution that shots are helpful but not a guaranteed shield against winter illnesses.
The Education Policies Commission urged an immediate focus on higher education at the graduate level, expanded teacher recruitment and retraining programs, and stronger public support. It outlined three needs: gifted identification, enhanced guidance for all students, and improved teaching, with a three track program spanning short and long term actions. The report critiques localism and funding limits, stresses science and math emphasis, and warns against dulling gains with limited reforms.
Agnes Ey Olson of 161 Maria Street thanks the Journal-World editor for daily Bible verses printed in larger type. She praises the paper as clean with interesting editorials and expresses gratitude for the readable feature.
AP News analysis notes 1957 ended with Russia’s advances and predicts a pivotal year ahead for President Eisenhower and Congress. It argues leadership will shape whether the United States can maintain momentum or fall behind in the looming global struggle, with decisions this year laying foundations for future effort.
State tax collections climb to a record 130,452,778 in 1957, up 6,650,939 from 1956. Revenue Director J E Kirchner credits about four million dollars to 197 legislature tax changes including a 1 percent severance tax on gas and oil, higher cigarette tax, and broader sales tax base.
The piece argues President Eisenhower must approve a new NSC mechanism to continuously measure U S and Soviet capabilities, arguing the CIA has long provided crucial intelligence but is constrained by its foreign focus and political factors. It cites Dulles testimony on ballistic missiles and warns current NSC officials avoid being impressed by CIA data to defend defense cutbacks. The author calls for a nonpolicy intelligence body to keep the president informed in the real terms of the arms race.
A collection of brief Lawrence area notes from years ago include Carl Friend announcing candidacy for the state Senate, A E Woenstemeyer of Lawrence to chair Pelathe Scout District, Fred sine and spouse's Golden Wedding anniversary, and birth announcements. Other items mention Michigan football praise, Christmas decorations, Shriner activities, Calvin Coolidge death, and local school and civic mentions.
A biblical verse from Proverbs 11 24 The passage notes that there is those who scatter yet increase and those who withhold leading to poverty The saying emphasizes the paradox of generosity and prudent restraint in wealth management
A collage of notes on film and stage figures. Maurice Chevalier plans a farewell world tour at month end. Tony Perkins and Cyril Ritchard discuss albums at Sardi's. Leo McCarey credits Chaplin and Ouspenskaya for directing insight. Arthur Penn notes two person plays offer benefits and risks. Jose Ferrer recalls feeding actors during The Four Poster. A recluse story hints wealth origins. Holdens high earnings from Bridge on the River Kwai. Rosalind Russell asked to skip vacation for Auntie Mame. Poland and Norway diplomats referenced. The Daily Worker nostalgia is noted with a play titled America Topples Over.
A column by Hal Boyle surveys quirky American beliefs and trivia about work weeks, incomes, science, and daily life. It cites forecasts of a 35 hour work week by 1975, rising incomes, and a mix of odd facts from Broadway to biology, with humorous observations on trends and human quirks.
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