Law and order drive under influence cases in Douglas County
Law enforcement officials report a rise in convictions for driving while intoxicated in Douglas County District Court. Judges and police credit substantial evidence, blood alcohol readings, and experienced officers for safer roads. Jurors’ attitudes and retry risk shape outcomes, with fewer arrests in questionable cases but stronger prosecutions overall.
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Douglas County
Lawrence
Frank Gray
Cis
Eden Faces Widening Scrutiny as Prime Minister
British Prime Minister Sir Anthony Eden attracts heavy criticism though many English papers urge patience. Analysts note his shadowed legacy from Winston Churchill and cautious ministers hesitant to defend him. Eden plans a U.S. visit, with Britons hoping for dignified leadership.
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Anthony Eden
Britain
England
Eden
Pfovehr
Mrecinus
Nariy
Procerdona Rayifene
Winston Churchill
Sir Winston
United States
Smarten Up Campaign Clash Warns of Economic Decline
A fragmented quote warns that businessmen avoiding politics must speak up to defend free enterprise against a welfare state. The speaker notes behavioral changes could ease burdens, urging action to protect economic systems and curb social support expansion.
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Ising Curve
Cohali
Preston
Lawrence Tax Rate and Soil Bank Letter to Editor
Editor argues Lawrence tax rate ranks seventh among twelve first class cities with a $1,000 property. compares mill levy data and notes Lawrence’s relative burden. The second letter condemns the Soil Bank Plan calling for a shift from lease to purchase and advocates full price controls and land value use to aid national economy.
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Journal-World
Lawrence
State Commission of Revenue and Taxation
Atchison
Parsons
Pittsburg
Fort Scott
Hutchinson
Kansas City
Leavenworth
Coffeyville
Topeka
Salina
Wichita
Horace W. Harding
W. 17Th St
Som
Humanity
Alaska
Louisiana
Bible Verse on Wealth and Hope for the Elderly
A brief verse urging the elderly to restrain trust in riches and place hope in God’s guidance. The text references a paraphrased line from first Timothy and emphasizes maintaining faith over material wealth.
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Richas
New Books at Free Public Library List
A 1955 library display catalogs non fiction and fiction titles. Makers of the Moderns by Louis Untermeyer and Amerigo and the New World by Arciniegas lead a collection that spans biographies, history, and adventure. Other works include Thaddeus Stevens by Kornbluth, Adolescent Years by Wolff Wattenburg, Life With Fiorello by Ernest Cunea, and Island in the Sun by Alec Waugh, among many others.
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Rence Free Public Library
America
Louis Untermeyer
Amerigo
Arciniegas
Ernest Cunea
la Guardia
Roberts
Schwantes
Commodore Perry
Tokyo Bay
Japan
United States
Asia Foundation
San Francisco
Pondoro
John Taylor
Africa
Alec Waugh
Boon Island
Kenneth Roberts
J. J. Marric
George Gideon
Scotland Yard
Agnes Turnbull
Miss Turnbull
Monica Stirling
St. Roch
France
Fhe Sumner
Frank Swinnerton
Papa
Thyra Ferre Bjorn
Lapland
Swedish
Hydrogen bomb era nears as civil defense urged
A government panel led by Gen Otto Nelson Jr warns that U S and Soviet hydrogen bombs will match 50 million tons of TNT, with an intercontinental missile within 6 to 10 years. The report urges rapid civil defense changes as fallout and delivery speed threaten city self help.
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High Administration
Committee of 13
Otto- Nelson Jr
Defense
Wilson
Defense Mobilizer
Flemminz
Peterson
United States
Russia
Civi Defense
Barbs Thieves Steal Auto From Ohio Used-Car Lot
A local Ohio town reports theft of a car from a used-car lot. Police say the incident reflects on crime patterns and community safety. The piece juxtaposes social commentary on teenage behavior and personal outlooks while noting everyday frustrations.
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Ohio
Quiz-Quis a crab a fish
A crab is an animal of the crustacea class with living shells and hard backs. A fish is an animal of the vertebra class with a spinal column. On what date did the great San Francisco earthquake take place. Answer April 18, 1906, about 700 lives were lost, property loss estimated at $400,000.
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San Francisco
Farmer John Faces Fancy Figures
Washington correspondent Peter Edson outlines Eisenhower's soil bank plan. An average farmer with 160 acres would see reductions in acreage, with payments in CCC certificates for crop value, plus a conservation reserve paying annual keepers to halt production. The plan targets 25 million acres in its first year at about 14 per acre.
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Washington
Eisenhower
New Soil Bank
John
Joan
Commodity Credit Corporation
CCC
New England
Local Notices and Social News From Lawrence Area
Military honors go to Lt Col George A Godding at McClellan Alabama Dec 21. Virginia Belle Monahan marries Dr Spencer Bayles in Topeka. Granddaughter Lydia Smithmeyer honored at Eldridge dinner for upcoming wedding Victor Amoth. Francine Barnes weds Leland Breithaupt in Baldwin. Fox Ark couple wed. Dog bites rabid puppy. Local oyster supper and minstrel show hosted by Odd Fellows and Rebekahs. KU band to perform 24th concert under J C McCanles. Lawrence cinema programs list include Hook Line and Sinker and Abraham Lincoln. Miss Letha Dark returns to resume night supervisor duties at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. William Vemmer dies in France trenches. 1916 Methodist Sunday School officers elected at Vinland. Pioneer William McNish dies at 74. Films Old Heidelberg and A Favorite Fool airing at New Varsity. Mrs Ed Paasch returns to Lawrence after Ada McNish and Byron Kirkpatrick wedding in Florence Missouri.
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George A. Godding
F. E. Godding
McClellan
Ala
Germany
Willard Ames Monahan
Topeka
Virginia Belle
Spencer Bayles
Ernest E. Bayles
Lawrence
F. H. Smithmeyer
Eldridge
Lydia F. Smithmeyer
Victor W. Amoth
Schnectady
Francine Barnes
Harvey Barnes
Fox, Ark
Leland Breithaupt
J. W .Breithaupt
Baldwin
Gus Woolfe
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Jack Hughes
K.U
J. C. McCanles
Wheeler and Woolsey
Dorothy Lee
Marion Davies
Edmund Lowe
Leila Hyams
Abraham Lincoln
Walter Huston
Marie Dressler
Polly Moran
Lauren and Hardy
Letha Dark
Cleveland
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
William Vemmer
Weaver's
A. H. Griesa
France
Methodist
Vinland
Robert Glynn
Perry Stevens
Harry Newton
Arthur Hammond
T. McNish
Kansas
John McNish
New Varsity
Old Heidelberg
Dorothy Gish
Wallace Reid
Eddie .Foy
Radio and TV Program Guide Highlights January Weekend
Readable listings show WDAF WREN KMBC KMBC TV and others broadcasting through Saturday and Sunday with morning news, weather briefings, revival and religious programs, variety shows, sports, movies, and late night features. Prominent stations include KMBC KC, WDAF, and KMBC TV offering Abbott and Costello, Lucy Show, You Are There, Perry Como, and regional news services.
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Lowlin
Morton
Hoy Rogers
Star Stage
S.A
Jorge Gobel
Mr. and
Mrs. North
Dr. Hudson
Les Paul
Mary Ford
Famous
Nyal Pinghouse
Nashington Review
Induscry
Barada
Phoenix City
Thieophree
Aira
K.C
U.S.A
Bill Hickok
Larlat
Tas Brutt
Mary Fordman
Lbuy
Captain Kangeroa
Newa
Lito Deng
Iarry Moore
Kavacs
ir—Artiur Godfrey
Krole Ford
He Whitezots
Ida
Loe o-Roimber Koon
Uncie Frank
Korla Pandit
Kitchen Klub i
Hobert Q Lewla
h—Quren
Billy Smith
Pmatti
News Hyun
Hbo
Aed Ity
Bportamank
Bport. Io
Premiere Playhouse
Hunter
Btadio
Lea Paul
Mary Ferd
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Douglas
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Audit Bureau of Circulations
Yee
Beer
NEA Service, Inc
Barnes Green
Free Public Library
Joneses
Farmer John
Peter Edson
Washington Correspondent
Old Home Town
RADIO
WDAF
WREN
Cow Par
Tulle
KMHC
WLDAF
Wdaf—Monitor
KMBC
KMRAC
WDAR
Monitor
Grand Ole
Cowtown
Sfanlor
KMBUH
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Ryaics
Kmrcienrese
KMBRC
Jkin Burks
W— Wren
KMAC
Wdaf-Tv
Kmbc.tv
Komo-Tv
Crale Kennedy
Captain Gallant
Hopalong Cassidy
Judge Hoy Bean
World Report
Lassta
Television Playhouse
General Electric Theatre
A. V. Phillips
Bell
University
Hoch Auditorium
Richard
Maag Callist Strong Auditorium
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