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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1957
Page
4
Rates listed for carriers by the week and year in the United States. A mail rate of 39 per year appears with a post office entry in Lawrence for a class postal letter. Dated Monday January 7 1957.
The General Electric survey of 18 586 college graduates from 615 colleges shows most value English and history for non engineers while engineers favor technical subjects and all value broad thinking. Extracurriculars aid career, but many workers seek balanced programs over early specialization. Education remains vital to the nation and deserves evaluation and improvements.
Prices for fire and auto coverage are expected to climb as more fires cause record losses. The National Fire Protection Association cites last year’s $11 billion in property damage, a 10 percent rise from 1955, with the big Los Angeles area blaze contributing to the total.
Hal Boyle reviews The FBI Story by Don Whitehead, praising the agency's public service, discipline, and civil liberties safeguards. The book argues Hoover kept the FBI out of politics, while exposing its procedures, training, and low turnover. It warns against turning the FBI into a Gestapo-like force and emphasizes checks and balances across federal agencies.
Frank Walter of Lecompton recounts a brutal 1850s incident involving sheriff candidate Sherrard and Gov Geary. Sherrard clashed with Geary over a commission, spat on him, drew pistols with Sheppard, resulting in Sheppard’s death and Geary’s politically damaging tenure.
James Marlow analyzes the Eisenhower administration's vague Middle East program. He notes Congress may approve parts, arms sales debate continues, and the President seeks standby authority while avoiding clear plans to counter internal Communist takeovers and external pressure.
A fragmentary trivia item asks if life exists in Utah’s Great Salt Lake noting brine shrimp and two brine flies, followed by questions about Texas Thanksgiving dates, the Statue of Liberty’s model, and the motto Pluribus Unum appearing on coins in 3872.
Fragmentary OCR notes quote a verse saying Truly this man was the Son of God from Mark 1633. The text appears incomplete with missing context or verse numbers. No additional details or events are present in the readable portion.
Washington observers viewed the new Eisenhower Middle East policy as a trial balloon that quickly deflated amid doubts. Dulles denied finalized details while Congress and embassies sought clarification. Many critics say it restates containment rather than a distinct doctrine despite Kennan’s earlier framing and Dulles’ repudiation.
Major Neal Wherry resumes duties as Lawrence High School principal in July after a leave begun in November 1542. Lawrence celebrates Kaw River Bridge opening with thousands, two extra police, and four thousand free dinners. New county officers include J B Wilson as county attorney and Estelle Northrup as register of deeds. K U junior prom a social success under Howard Fleeson and Harry Montgomery.
Radio and TV listings across WDAF KMBC WREN KFRKO MOAN and others run a dense schedule of news weather and entertainment. Programs include KMBC WDAF TV KMBC TV KOMO TYV WREN and more with morning to late night lineups featuring news sports weather and variety shows. Local stations present a mix of cartoons news bulletins and serials across multiple channels with specific time slots and program blocks noted.
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