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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1953
Page
4
The Lawrence Daily records its publication by The World Co. Dowra Sirona as publisher with office at 722 Massachusetts Street. Subscription rates are listed as per year $3.00, a county $5.00, and a third option $7.00 per year. Entry noted under the act of March 1879 with Thursday date listed as February.
Local newspaper item from Quarry dated February 29, 1953 notes Associated Press dispatches and staff at the Journal-World Store. Mentions W. Munsey as managing editor and telepress services with AP excerpts distributed to various desks.
The doorbell campaign in Lawrence raised a substantial sum in a few hours after careful advance planning. Hundreds of solicitors contributed, and the community's effort, though demanding, proved fruitful as many hands made light work.
The stalled Panmunjom talks show both sides unwilling to concede much and fear losses if peace is pursued. Allies seek a better path but refuse to abandon war aims, while Communists view negotiations as evidence of willingness to pay a stiff price for ending the conflict. The ongoing war drags on with uncertain prospects for a settlement.
In his first remarks as secretary of state John Foster Dulles warned that harsh anti Russia rhetoric harms diplomacy. The article argues leaders should foster a conference ready atmosphere free of venomous name calling to improve postwar international dealings.
The text argues that recent name-calling tactics have worsened matters and that a new code of manners in international affairs can be adopted without coercive force. It emphasizes restraint and diplomacy over insults to improve global relations.
Chanute Tribune questions Army Engineers decision to delay flood control work citing the 1951 flood records. The paper supports delay but urges it be brief and that engineers speed minor mitigation measures to apply lessons learned.
The Franklin county dispute over the county superintendent of schools escalates as the defeated incumbent contests the winner’s five years of Kansas teaching required by law. The court rules no vacancy exists and the incumbent remains. rural teachers threaten to quit, prompting debate on state education control and political influence.
Old Home Town reports a crowd of about one thousand at the President's Birthday Ball. Proceeds will be shared between local chapters and the Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. Alice Winston, longtime KU English teacher, dies. An array of society notes includes engagements, births, visits, and local travel. Also noted are fare changes for buses and streetcars, thefts, and car licensing statistics.
A fragmented article notes shock from overcharged accounts and a woman named Timoin filing for debt. It muses on expectations during prosperity versus the swells it brings, and contrasts older and younger people's dancing.
Warren Zimmerman advises readers about a proposed talk by a Chinese minister at the Eldridge Hotel in Lawrence on Friday night January. He recalls a 1923 Chautauqua address praising optimism and belief in right over might, Providence, and the sun shining beyond war clouds. Zimmerman urges others to hear the speaker.
Washington observers speculate that the Eisenhower administration will grow more talkative after the inaugural address. Officials, including Cabinet members, have largely kept quiet amid leaks and guarded statements, foreshadowing more news conferences once the president delivers the state of the union and begins new initiatives.
A brief note cites Matthew 22 verse about paying tribute to Caesar. It presents the line about lawful tribute as a teaching reference. The message suggests weighing civic duties within religious contexts.
CHICAGO William Turner's part time 26 hour paycheck from the University of Chicago was eight million dollars too high. Turner returned the erroneous 38 000 031.70 payment. Payroll supervisor William Sheehan issued a correct 31.70 check. Someone leaned against the automatic check writing machine.
Mrs H woonara hosted the Past Matrons Club of the Eastern Star at Masonic Hall Tuesday afternoon. Mrs York Porter and Delores of Sunflower visited Saturday. dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Leon Burr and Mr and Mrs Fred Ziesenis, with Mr and Mrs William Durr and Mr and Mrs Robert Durr also noted.
A blend of radio listings for KMBC WRAK WREN and WDAF across multiple stations includes program times and show titles such as Top of the Evening and This Is Your FBI. Local notices report a Corporal promotion for PFC Richard Ziesenis, upcoming officers’ meeting at Lothholz hall, and community activities at the Eudora Home Demonstration Unit with church and church council events and a Belgian Congo missionary project.
A dense OCR of broadcast listings shows many stations WDAF KMBC WREN and others detailing a full daily and weekend schedule with programs across music news sports and variety shows. It includes times subjects like The Grand Ole Opry The Lone Ranger and Hunter and Palais a wide range of local and network content.
KANU-FM announces a slate of Friday events including a Sh Jazz concert, a candlelight instrumental interlude, opera snippets, and a string masterwork at Mt Dread. Merle Harmon hosts piano pieces, with previews for science excursions and world theater notes.
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