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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1955

Page

2

Lawrence Daily Journal World Advertising Rates and Details

Lawrence Daily Journal World publisher and staff advertise the paper. Rates are listed for Lawrence Douglas County and outside areas with monthly and yearly options. The notice also confirms postal and AP association status and circulation auditing.

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Self Help Paid Off For Cattle Industry

The Drovers Telegram says beef production hit an unbelievable high in 1953 and rose to an all time peak in 1954 with forecasts for further gains in 1955. Eastern Kansas centers on beef with Flint Hill expanding, and the sector's self reliance avoided government aid while meeting rising demand and driving meat output past 25 billion pounds in 1954.

Kansas Flint Hill

Queer Kind of Yardstick on TVA Power Costs

The article argues government and private utilities share fuel and power sources, but taxes shift economics. It notes TVA rates are government-set and subsidized, unlike private firms that tax payments fund government costs. It laments omitted tax effects in TVA accounting, calling the yardstick a corkscrew.

Tennessee Valley Authority Teo TVA Dorado Times

Caution Time Prompts Curb on Local Crime Wave

Observations from Lawrence note January February weather slows construction and theft rises in other cities. Vigilance by citizens merchants and police helps keep Lawrence’s crime rates low. Seasonal layoffs and scarce replacement jobs are discussed alongside political commentary from Rep. Errett Scrivner.

Lawrence

Architects Claim Picture Window Brings Outdoors In

Architects say the picture window brings the outdoors into the living room yet children and dogs with muddy feet were doing that long before. The state director of alcoholic beverages has many volunteer assistants if all directing beverages down the gullet can be counted.

Letters to the Editor on Washington politics and sports uniforms

Adam Kay observes the push to protect witnesses after Ike’s State of the Union and critiques bipartisan gaps in Congress. He notes wasteful spending on TVA subsidies and questions party divisions. The letter also riffs on Kansas University band helmets and football aesthetics.

Journal-World Washington Ike Fromlinois Missouri Ilinois Tennessee Valley Authority Kansas University Adam Kay

Barbs on driving and social prose snippets from 1954 era

The excerpt comments on driving carelessness and personal accountability, notes on a 1954 letter era, a joke about marriage with a judge’s remark, a quip about Mendes France and political nerve, and a Savannah Georgia historical note about iron grillwork introduced by French royalists fleeing Hispaniola.

Savannah Hispaniola West Indies

Verse quote echoes Matthew guidance on humility

A brief Bible verse urges readers to avoid performing acts for public display. It references Matthew 8:1 and emphasizes sincere faith over show.

When Men in Men's World Are First Aware of the Girls

A vivid tale of a boy named Bob who shifts from masculine sports to a social life with girls. He hosts a basement party with six boys and six girls, decorates in blue and white, plays games, dances, and even shares kissing games. The night ends with Bob whistling a tune, while his mother and father observe the discreet social shift.

Bob Pop

From Homeless Russian Girl to American Citizen in Junction City

The Daily Union recalls Maria Kalesnikalf, a Russian refugee who worked as office assistant and later bookkeeper in Junction City during World War II. Her husband served in the C R T C and she earned citizenship at Geary county courthouse. She cherished the town’s support and kindness, expressing her gratitude in a Christmas note about finding belonging in America.

Junction City Daily Union Maria Easiy America

Public tastes push for bigger cars amid rising sizes

The public rejects undersized models despite lower prices and better gas mileage. Manufacturers respond with longer and wider 1955 designs, causing traffic and parking pressures as street and highway expansion lags. The commentary notes the era's automotive paradox and cites broader labor life expectancy data.

Parsons Sun

Trade groups meet to press end of government competition

Nearly 100 trade association reps met covertly in Washington to study ending government competition with private business. No formal group formed. many fear lobbyist registration. Represented industries include dairy, food, warehousing, shipbuilding, electrical contracting, and box manufacturing. Leaders cited potential pressure on Congress but denied plans for a formal coalition. A new Bureau of the Budget directive on handling competing activities is due soon, with DoD also preparing guidance.

Washington Capitol Hill Paul Courtney Associated Businessmen of America Louis Fisher Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association Robert North InternationalAssociation North U. S Congress Trade Association Department of Justice Department of Defense Army Navy Air Force House Cecil Harden Ind Senate

Social notes mixed with military and personal moves

Old Home Town reports Mrs. Bessie Taylor travels to New London Conn to witness sons W Ellard and Edgar A Taylor graduate from officer training at Ft Trumbell. Other visitors arrive from Winter Park Fla Kansas City and Leavenworth. Lt Homer McClanahan shot down over Germany and Lt Marcella Colbourn sails overseas as Cpl James Laing serves with Patton's Third Army in Europe. Engagements weddings and a birth are noted along with a pastor’s resignation and relocation plans.

Bessie Taylor New London Jack Toms Bill Sunquist Neosho Rapids Homer McClanahan Germany Cpl James A. Laing General Patton Third Army England France Belgium

Radio and TV Listings for January 12 1946

Radio and television schedule fragments show programs and times across stations WDAF KMBC and WREN WDAR KOA and others. Highlights include news broadcasts sports shows Perry Como Dinah Shore and early TV listings with蝮 broad variety.

WDAF Ruec Wran KeKu Dillse Jactsom WDAR Evenmar Sone Aterner Kmbcoh Wecaat KMBC Cavaliers Wren—Laone Ranger Aiatorean Beatty KMBU WREN KU Roundtable Dinah Shore Kmbotree BU Si Stern Wiaf Perry Como Wten—Pinghanee WD Bse tu_ Kane Wren—Tello ABC Chorallere Boreau Beatty Stern KMNG Rosemare Clooney Wren—Heaton Blackie WDA Atoa Andy Woaf DAR. Fibber Netice Mim Burke Dapon Bi Hickok Comiclub Crusader Rabbit Eddie Fisher Dianeyland News Caravan Perry Joan Marcie Stu Erwin Bia Bedfrey Kraft Television Theatre Tr Rich

Notable Quiz Questions From Early American Knowledge

A compilation of trivia covering Copland and American opera for children, harrier hawk habitats in the U S marsh hawk pest control, the Dixie Highway founder Carl G Fisher, Alexander the Great empire extent, September 17 constitutional drafting day, definition of frijoles and the Canadian written constitution The British North American Act.

Carl G. Fisher Indianapolis United States Canada Great Britain

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