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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1957
Page
4
Established in 1834 Ww. J. Simons Editor 159) to Wed Published daily except Sunday by the Ward Company at Bixth and New Hampshire Streets Lawrence Kansas Telephone VE 3-1901 Subscription Rates By carrier to Laaieure centa per week one year 15.60 By Joala Daves and adjoining counties 66 per year By mail elsewhere in United States 9 per year Entered at the post office at Lawrence Set Class Postal Matter.
Radio and TV guide style page lists WDAF 610 radio and KMBC TV affiliates with daily schedules. It names stations WREN KW R1250 WOAR KMRO KMBC WHEN and others, listing programs from news to music shows, sports, and variety hours across January days and times.
Lawrence voters will decide the March 19 primary for City Commission with three incumbents Bradshaw Kraft and Weatherwax not seeking re election. If filings stay under six no primary will be held and top three vote getters in the general will win. The at large race also includes School Board seats.
Combustion Engineering expanded its Florida office from eight to eighty engineers since last January and plans for two hundred. The official notes Florida's climate and recreational amenities attract scarce engineers, with workers citing ocean swimming and beach leisure as key factors. Other firms follow, signaling a shift to plant locations prioritizing living and recreation.
A columnist criticizes Captain Villiers for rowing a male only replica voyage of the Mayflower II from Plymouth England to Plymouth Massachusetts next April. The piece notes the original 1620 voyage carried 2 women of 102 travelers and argues against excluding women, invoking Longfellow and Hemans. It mentions the ship will have 21 crew, about half the original, with more than 1000 applicants for passage, including women.
Britain's about 40 000 physicians mostly work under the 1948 national health program. GPs receive a base 3359 pounds per patient and are limited to 3500 patients, with average earnings around 4875 pounds, leaving many dissatisfied and contemplating pressure for more government income. A minority stillPractice under the old system, while the majority push for better terms.
The Free Public Library announces new books including Toulouse Lautrec by Lawrence Manson 1996 a life of the French artist and Diamonds by Emily Hahn 1936 a full account of diamond origins cutting and markets. Also listed are Reprieve 1956 Pavlova by Franks 1956 and Inspector Queens Own Case 1956 among others with notes on Air Force Company Man and Avlary Raid.
Fragmentary OCR text references a Bible verse about a name and two words following, attributed to Revelations. The readable portion hints at a archaic phrasing and a possible citation style from religious scripture.
The text lists Q A pairs on Afghanistan language hospital consent and railway ticket origin. It mentions Pashto as a national language, Persian as former court language, admissibility of involuntary hospitalization, and claims about the world first railroad ticket sold in Baltimore. It also notes two presidents married in London.
A quirky collection of old fashioned witticisms critiques aging tastes in wealth and love, noting a mailman’s friend, a selfstyled captain’s wife, and a patient mother. It playfully ponders a skilled driver, a past car, and a dream of a family bowling ball with holes for each member.
Washington dispatch argues Austria faces a delicate role in the East West cold war. It notes neutrality after July 95 and fears of Soviet domination, while Austrian leaders insist they remain Western and would shelter refugees if needed. The piece warns of growing strain as refugees burden Austria and questions future aid needs.
Old Home Town Mrs Jan Chiapasso joins Florida Brahms Oratorio as soprano soloist. Bud Wilkinson named head coach in Oklahoma after Jim Tatum resignation. DAR regent elected at Hearth luncheon. Nikoee officers named. Thomas Barlow couple honored at Lawson reception. Mrs I J Meade back home from hospital. 23 YEARS AGO 1992 Fritz Tire Co profiled. Meyn built one room tire business into national phenomena with 19 employees. Paice Theater ends Sunday movies. court action against manager dropped. Kanwaka Farm Bureau honors Colman for 10 years service. Trinity Church wardens chosen. vestry list. WM YEARS AGO 1317 KU Fine Arts quarters planned. city manager bill proposed. anti smoking drive prize to Wyandotte Club. Kansas beats Ames in basketball. Miss Cleta Johnson hosts taffy-pull with guests.
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