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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1955

Page

2

Lawrence Journal World: Historic Publication Notice

Lawrence Daily Journal World details and staff listings from 19th century archival text. It references editor Simons and Ernest Pontiu, with subscription rates and postal information for Lawrence Kansas and surrounding counties. The fragment notes association with the AP and Audit Bureau, and a publication frequency of daily except Sunday.

Simons the World Company Massachusetts Street Lawrence Kansas Dolph Simons W. Moreay Ernest Pontiu Garrier Proigian Serond Ae Audit Bureau of Circulations Associated Press Cocal News AP News

Washington press clash over Benson security report

The article discusses Wall Ladejinsky’s agency transfer controversy and Harold Stassen’s Foreign Operations Administration plan to combat communism in Vietnam. It questions press objectivity as Secretary Benson defends a report deeming security risks adverse while Doris Freeson threats loom, raising concerns about bias in Washington reporting and the corps’ independence.

Wall Ladejinsky State Department Department of Agriculture IncieChina Harold Stassen Vietnam Benson Infervion Washington Newpapers Doris Freeson Doris Kansas Washington News

Fire Department Morale Boosts Local Service Rating

Lawrence Fire Department under Chief John Miller shows high esprit de corps boosting efficiency and morale. On duty and off duty firefighters rally at fires, while a homegrown funding program buys a fire truck and even a television set to pass downtime. The department is rated among the best in the state due to internal motivation and leadership.

Lawrence Miller Fire Department Lawyrence Fire Department

Still in the Picture: Buggy Makers Thrive Amid Tradition

The piece notes that buggy manufacturing remains viable with about 800 vehicles yearly. Its market centers in Pennsylvania Dutch country and Louisiana Cajun country where owners value tradition. Modern rigs add headlights and taillights, continuing a self contained economy linked to horse drawn travel.

Louisiana

Off limits to Russians: 27 percent of America included

The government designates twenty seven percent of U S territory off limits to Russian visitors and includes Douglas County on the restricted list. Authorities cite national security concerns while outlining the impact on travel and local communities.

America Douglas County Uncle Jimshy Green

New Western Books at Augusta Library Week of January 10 15

The Augusta library displays a week long Western book showcase by Western writers. Highlights include The Last Hunt Milton Set 194, Roads From the Fort Arvid Shhul enberger 1954, Madness In the Spring Elinore Denniston 1954, Holsters and Heroes Western Writers of America 1954, The Violent Land Wayne D Overholser 1954, The Indian Wars of the West Paul I Wellman 1954, Sidewalks of America edited by Benjamin A Botkin 1954, The Hydrogen Bomb James Shepley and Clay Blair Jr 1954, The Batut Beagles Gerald Durrell 1954, Nanga Parbat Karl M Herrligkoffer 1954, October 43 Aage Bertelsen 1954, No Treadmill to Oblivion Fred Allen 1954.

Milton Arvid Shhulenberger Dakota Hills Elinore Denniston America Benjamin A. Botkin James Shepley Clay Blair, Jr Batut Beagles Gerald Durrell Cameroons Karl M. Herrligkoffer Aage Bertelsen Denmark Fred Allen

Banner for them that fear thee displayed for truth

A brief verse line attributed to Paul mentions a banner shown to those who fear God, intended to display truth. The source presents a compact quotation with religious language and a focus on bearing witness.

Hope on the road with humor from Thule to Cleveland

Interview with Bob Hope recounts a demanding tour from Thule Greenland to Cleveland hometown gigs. He describes late shows in icy hangars, noisy heating, and a 2,500 strong Air Force audience. Hope recalls near misses, audience reactions, and the craft of writing for TV and radio with five TV writers and two radio writers.

York Hope Greenland Bill Holden Anita Fberg Ithe Smercasbord Marikon Monroe Thule North Pole Air Force Goose Bay Mid Tope New York Bellevue Roosevelt

Turnpike construction begins near Lawrence with dragline

Comment by Ky with Governor Ann as a dragline breaks ground near Lawrence last Friday marking the Kansas turnpike start. The project, once editorially doubtful, is advancing toward reality with a toll road bridge envisioned near Kansas City and bids to be opened in January in Enepovia for further work on the line.

Ann Lawrence Kansas Kansas City Enepovia

Barbs Thieves Target Florida Golf Course Green

A Florida golf course green was dug up and stolen by barbs thieves. Amateur golfers will tend other greens while authorities investigate the vandalism.

Florida

Election quiz on constitutional use of calendar day start

A historic quiz questions the election law during wartime and asserts a calendar day begins at midnight. It notes the oldest Washington government building in continuous use is the Marine Barracks commandant's house dating from March 3, 180L.

Australia Brisbane Washington Marine Barracks

Atomic toys and political musings ignite wartime era debates

A Paris trade note marks most toys as pacifist with an exception an atomic machine gun advertised as inoffensive amid Eisenhower peace plans. De Seversky warns WWII is inevitable, predicting permanent clash of communism and democracy. VA letters dispute Veterans Day holiday rights. five party divisions loom in Congress. Strauss alarms spark NSC sessions. substitute teachers rise as emergency hires reach 80,000.

Washington Paris Eisenhower Alexander P. de Seversky

Lawrence water chief begins duties as Willey leaves

Major C Hagar takes over as superintendent of the Lawrence city water plant replacing Frank Willey who moves to Topeka. Local notes report military losses and promotions including Lt Allan R Ewing killed in action in Luxembourg and Pfc William Wey missing in action. Other items include engagements weddings birthdays travel and club events.

C. Hagar Lawrence City Frank Willey Topeka Allan R. Ewing Luxembourg Lucy Riggs YWCA William E. Wey Omar Eckert Honolulu W. C. Eckert William Lonnecker Paul Smart India Alfred Gallup Lawrence Bernard J. Dillon

Radio and TV Guide From Kansas City Stations

A dense listing of radio and television programs scheduled across stations WDAF KMBC WMBB and others for Saturday January 3 through Monday January 10. Entries include Western Echoes Thy Rigdon Conia Travel Bureau Opry News Quiz Bowl Lone Ranger Superman Captain Video and many other era programs with times and channel mentions.

WDAF WREN Western Echoes WAP Rigdon Conia Wuen—Tello Walco —Ganebuatera AL Lara Hoosten Symphony Maney Maney When —Newsn Brush Creek Follies Grand Cte Opry Imbc Irene Autry WDAFS Perape Kmbc—Radio Hall of Fame Guy Wmbe Jack Menny Wire WDAPF Dr. Six Gy KMBU Misa Rooks KMECH Hatte Sarete Ady the Abbots KMEX Edgar Gurgan Sher Hales Walter Winewell Wdaf-Tv KMEC WHB TYV Kcmo-Tv Rance Rider Molen Kamar Mickey Rooney Polly Mack Shaw Imoreng Caco Texaco Star Theatre George Gobel News Wearther Mr. Peepers Pepal Coty Playhouse Fark Henny TV Tomat Leart City Television Playhouse Walter Winehell G. E Bla he—Honzons Flayhouse Loretta Young Rob Chantingham Kansas City Lone School Tennessee Ford Rae Tomorow Rouiper Martin Faves Ohas Laughton Road Life Joy Weather Bob Crosby Miss Shariowe Hunchter Day Hires Love Three Star News Charles Laughtas Tony Martin News Caravan Perry Como Showrane Tark College Singers Hurns and Allen Voles Firestone Godfrey Talent Scouts You and the Law Media Love Lucy Hubert Montgomery Wba Sports Club Btudio

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