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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1956

Page

4

Lawrence Daily Journal World masthead notice and details

Lawrence Daily Journal World publisher and editorial staff names and titles with address Sixth and New Hampshire Streets Lawrence Kansas. Established 1854 the paper notes mailing and subscription rates for Lawrence and surrounding counties and the United States. It identifies Associated Press membership and rights to local and wire service news.

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Brookville ideal as Lawrence grows and prospers

The Harper's Magazine piece on Bernard DeVoto argues the ideal city is less a big metropolis than a place like Lawrence with culture, education, and amenities. It notes Lawrence matches DeVoto's Brookville criteria, benefits from an industrial boom without urban chaos, and offers quick commutes and vibrant community life.

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New metal and glass entrance added to Old Bailey Hall

Architects and landscapers critique the new entrance to Old Bailey Hall on the Kansas University campus. They cite heating efficiency as a concern while noting the design clashes with the building and surroundings. Some praise the campus scene. others fear it looks like an after-thought.

Old Bailey Hall Kansas University School of Education Lawrence

Credit Buyers Pose A Severe Headache In Economic Setup

Washington report notes a surge in consumer credit in 1953 to 1955 with auto buying leading the rise. Eisenhower seeks possible standby controls but faces opposition in Congress and business circles. Details cite Regulation W and Regulation X history, with 1952 1954 1955 figures showing rising installment buying and auto loans. A separate note recounts teens reviving a frozen deer that was found stuffed after hours of work.

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Odds and Ends From Hal Boyle Mailbag

Hal Boyle riffs on curious stats and quirky facts from readers. It notes US Smiths, autopsy diets, car ownership, farming disasters, safety myths, climate talk, and a volley of oddities from 1940s America with a punchy, columnist tone.

Bible Verse Inspires Wisdom About Days and Hearts

A readers reference Psalms 90 verse 12, urging to count our days for a wise heart. The line emphasizes mindful living and reflection on time given by God.

Education Lack in Kansas Hears News Presid

Fort Hays President M C Cunningham told a Great Bend audience that no school district should take state aid until it has exhausted its resources and met minimum standards. He warned federal aid brings bureaucratic supervision and possible government control of public schools, noting Kansas ranks low in elementary instruction days.

Kansas M.C. Cunningham Fort Hays Great Bend Hay Mississippi

Kansas districts fall short of required school days

The piece notes 30 of 268 districts met the 180 day requirement for the last school year in Kansas. It cites holidays and breaks as the cause and criticizes school administrators for not making up missed days.

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Fragmented Lines from a Column on Women and Crime

A quirky jumble notes barbs in beauty contests and warns of men viewing garden flowers. It reports an Ohio man arrested for breaking into a safe or vault. A Michigan man aged 98 plans his first ante tour next summer. The piece ends with a jab about what men know of women’s clothes and bank accounts.

America Betty White Elizabeth Betty Michigan

Merrill's Marauders

A group of volunteer U S Infantry soldiers fought under Gen Frank Merrill in World War I earning a reputation as jungle fighters in the Burma India theater of war.

Merrill U.S Frank Merrill Burma-India

Varied Opinions On the Farm Plan

Washington report on the Eisenhower administration farm message describes it as a new economic plan with broad promises. Critics fear it serves GOP political aims, while supporters cite potential shifts from past parity guarantees though the cost and specifics remain unclear.

Peter Edson Washington Eisenhower Administration Congress Department of Agriculture Congerss

Lawrence News Briefs Highlight Local Events And Weddings

Youth Fellowship participants from First Christian Church in Wichita include Marjorie Stroup Mable Anne Richardson Albert Grimes Kenneth Long Jack Patchen Marilyn Barr Shirley Winters and Lois Penny. Katherine Heck and Dale Dieterich wed at Trinity Lutheran with attendants and ushers listed. A Chamber meeting convened to discuss Lawrence becoming a first class city following a bill introduced by Harvey Jetmore. Coach Bil Hargiss and Moon Mullins to attend KU alumni meeting in Chicago. A family dinner celebrated J R Toppings 82nd birthday. The Green Owl hosted a dinner for chief operator Aldean Barrett after ten years service with local telephone company. A Cordley district petition seeks adding fifth and sixth grades to the new school. Kaw River ice jam broken up last night. Local trips and social visits noted including Laurents Kern Wisconsin trip and Kansas City excursions. Wilson speech plans noted for next week.

First Christian Church Wichita Marjorie Stroup Mable Anne Richardson Albert Grimes Kenneth Long Jack Patchen Marilyn Barr Shirley Winters Lois Penny Hobard W. Lindsey Mattie Lindsay Lawrence Europe Katherine Heck Dale Dieterich Trinity Lutheran Church Annette Schawengerdt Janice Dieterich Emil Heck Jr Chamber of Commerce Harvey A. Jetmore 1Lth Bil Hargiss Larry Moon) Mullins K.U Chicago J. R. Topping Green Cordley Kaw L. Kern Wisconsin A. Young Max Wilhelmi Jr Kansas City Charles Decker Harry Scott Chanute Harry Green Baldwin Kansas River

Radio and TV Programs Schedule Precise Listings

A dense broadcast grid shows WDAF KMB WREN KFRU KMBC and KMOC channels listing hourly programs for Wednesday January 25 and Thursday January 26 including newcasts, tests, and main shows like News, Tello Test, Top of the Evening, Groucho Marx, Fibber McGee and Molly, Mickey Mouse Club, Captain Kangaroo, and Tonight programs across multiple stations with special notes on sports, weather, and prime time lineups.

WDAF WREN WLAF Newacast KMBU KMHC Tello Teat Kmbum Nowe & SO Mme Na Monean Beaty WIKKN Kfru Kml Truth Or Lotmorray KMBC Woaf—College Quiteitene Groucho Marx Sound Mirror Warkt Yuu Kalnu Wta King of Hearts WDAV KMMC Wdar Ea Tello WDAK So War Berkan Beatty Mim KM News KMGC Petter Torau Wkhabn KAMTH Eunid Mireng WRN Werther MDAK Daan Maren Hlovd Woaf-Tv Kmbc-Tv KCMO Billy Smith Mickey Mouse Club Bravelage Moneyland Gh Screen Director's Playhouse Arthur Godfrey & Friends MGM Thlevialon Theatre Wth Century Fox Ray Educading Night Fighta People of Nota Tomleht Lea Paul Mary Ford Mi—Whiewe Wicchen Little Markleby Rebert Q. Lewis World Report Farphr Sage Rob Crosby Oybuthy Dias Ye Tinky Lee Towdy Dendy Rally Smith Three Star News Ecko Fea Sparta Wag A Wrath Repars Hinah Shore Preston Jone Tanger Ourho Mare Pragnen Tha Hares Four Star Playhouse Lelway Catrol Lux Video Theatre Johnny Carson San Francisco Cragg K.C. Spotliphe

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