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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1956
Page
4
A Lawrence Journal-World editorial discusses how college students and faculty facing rumors of communism affect academic life. It notes investigations by authorities, cautions against overreaction, and urges rational, fair handling to protect innocent reputations while guarding security.
The piece argues former presidents Hoover and Truman warn the U S president bears a crushing workload. It suggests Congress appoint an administrative vice president to handle routine duties, easing the presidency as the nation grows.
Washington battle over segregated public schools could derail planned federal aid for new classrooms. The NAACP calls for a ban on funds to segregated states, while Democrats push for aid with limits, risking a Senate filibuster and a clash with Eisenhower’s position.
Hal Boyle catalogs the craze of men at department store sales as slapstick theater. He details six archetypes from pirates to couturam investors, noting the chaotic humor and competitive antics that unfold as shoppers chase discounts and press through racks. Women read the spectacle for amusement, while stores profit.
A mosaic of aphorisms and snippets jokes about money value public officials and everyday odds and ends. A public accountant is arrested for drunkenness while others muse on grapefruit origins and quick alerts.
A devotional note cites Mark 2 27 stating the Sabbath exists for people not people for the Sabbath, emphasizing human need and Sabbath rest as spiritual guidance.
Cliff Blair of Kansas City protests reprinted Dallas News editorial on segregation urging legal reforms to end second class citizenship. He argues law reflects national ideals and condemns support for delaying desegregation or educating white resistance, noting the paper’s stance and editorial note maintaining balance.
A mixed reader quiz covers topics from botany to exploration and biology. It includes why poinsettia petals are not true flowers, the discovery of the Hawaiian Islands, hummingbirds’ backward flight, the lost generation, oysters’ diet, and the largest ancient animal, the whale. The items reflect early 20th century trivia style.
The Eisenhower State of the Union message is compared to a bride’s hope chest. It blends old unfinished business with new items, noting some “blue” spots like farm families and unemployment pockets. It outlines foreign aid for long term commitments, budget discipline, higher aid allocations, housing plans, immigration changes, and future special messages on various topics.
Old Home Town notes Douglas County surpassed all metrics in the Victory Loan Bond Drive with total sales reaching 2,262,423 dollars. The roundup includes community events, sports results, personal appointments, and local notices from K.U. convocation to naval assignments, weather, and local incidents.
Radio and TV schedules from WDOAF KMBC WREN KF KU-1250 list Friday to Sunday offerings. Programs include News and Sports segments, music blocks, weather, and special shows across multiple stations. Details cover time slots, channel marks, and a mix of local and national programming with a heavy emphasis on music variety and drama serials.
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