Kroger to build large supermarket in Lawrence with parking plans
The Kroger grocery chain will start a giant Lawrence store in 90 days with its own parking facilities. City officials fear parking demand will rise as vehicles increase and more businesses install on site parking, prompting discussion of expanding municipal lots to keep downtown viable.
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Arcade plan on Massachusetts Street splits opinion
Civic readers debate an arcade planned for the east side of the 800 block of Massachusetts Street near the old Patee site. Some call it a useful pedestrian link from Massachusetts to the New Hampshire Street parking area, while others warn it must be attractive to avoid becoming an eyesore or a neglected space.
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Farm prices fall and party shifts blamed in notes
In a brisk political critique, the Quick-Note department cites farm price drops under FLD R and Truman, remarks on World War II and Korean War impacts, and argues Democratic policy caused more decline than Republican. It quotes KS Rep Scrivner and mentions Adlai Stevenson.
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Fred Hall launches costly renomination campaign
Gov. Fred Hall opened his bid for a second term with a staged broadcast across 34 radio and TV stations. The intense kickoff signals a broader campaign plan funded by labor backing and a substantial war chest aimed at deterring top Republican rivals.
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Cure Plain Iliteracy First Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City's schools face a heated debate over religious illiteracy among students. Education experts say true literacy means reading and writing, and home influence drives nonacademic illiteracies, suggesting focus should return to core academic subjects until basic skills are solidified.
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New Books at Lawrence Free Public Library
A highlighted display at the Lawrence Free Public Library features new titles across history and literature. Included are Nine Men A Political History of the Supreme Court by Fred Fue appraisal of the justices and their beliefs. Other notable works cover biographies, crime and travel essays, children’s behavior, regional history, and dog themes. From Mary Lecomte du Nouy to Mika Waltari and Noel Gers on, the selection spans nonfiction, novels, and biographical works with a 1955 focus.
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Preme Court
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Supreme Court
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Pierre Lecomte
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Germany
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Ludwig Bemelmans
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Bry Thurber
Thien Fowler
James Plunkett
Ireland
Corsair
Madeleine Fabiola Kent
Jean Lafitte
New Orleans
Lafitte
Mika Waltari
Almanac honors Franklin as 250th anniversary looms
Lancaster PA notices mark the 131st Buer's Agricultural Almanac edition honoring Benjamin Franklin whose 250th anniversary falls January 17. The piece notes the almanac’s long reach among the Pennsylvania Dutch, editor Gerald S. Lestz, and upcoming midweek holidays. It also reviews The Lighted Trail by Elya Ward Browning and a children’s book by Mrs. Hoy Wo Browning, detailing authorship and family background.
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Fragmented quotation on speech and social roles
A muddled excerpt discusses caution in speech and perceptions of gender norms, comparing attitudes in the United States to other countries. It touches on automobile ownership and jokes about women’s roles, noting tension between individual life choices and societal expectations.
Potatoes grown year round across the United States
The reader asks about potato harvests and war history. Potatoes are grown in many regions and harvested in all four seasons, reflecting diverse climates. The Spanish American War occurred in 1898 with the famous San Juan Hill battle.
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Bible Verse Reflects Joy Through Faith
A brief devotional note encourages readers to find joy in faith and trust, reminding that true gladness comes from spiritual renewal rather than worldly circumstances.
Congress Rates As Political Stage
Washington analysis outlines two likely paths for the 84th Congress in an election year. Lawmaking to placate voters or gridlock to avoid upset. The piece spots Kefauver Knowland Nixon ambitions, ongoing probes, and the pressure to finish unfinished Eisenhower proposals before campaigning dominates.
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Tennessee
Wiliam F. Knowland
California
Alma Mater Returnees And Local Notices From KU Area
Old Home Town Maj Kenneth E Postlethwaite returns to K U alumni staff after five years in service. Wagstaffs sell Jayhawk Creamery to Haggart and Galloway who have just returned from military duty. Lawrence man Frank Vitt dies at 86. Madeline Ashton departs for Lake Forest College. Rumseys discharge from Navy in St Louis. Arch Oliver returns from Denver trip. Hurwitz couple welcome a son. KU Political Science Prof Guild key speaker at BPW dinner. Clearfield hosts New Year party for Brecheisen family. Moore Linwood announce birth of a son. Maness announce birth of a son Dee Jr. Moments from 1916 include Maude Miller musicale and Detler birth of daughter Jan 1. F A McKone hosts visitors for California trip. Hayworth recovering from grippe. Stella engagement to Julius Uhrlaub announced. Magnolia Ark station airs new program Davy Rocket King of the Space Frontier.
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California
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Addie Pettit
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L. Richardson
Masters Herbert
Samuel MecKone
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Friends Church
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Stella
Julius Uhriaub
Radio and TV Programs Listings and Schedules
Radio and TV program copy outlines a dense schedule across stations WDAF WMB WREN KFRU 1250 and others. Listings mention Saturday blocks with shows from morning through evening including weather, sports, and entertainment features and a variety of local and national segments.
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