Lawrence World brief typo filled ad and notice
Fragmented 1856 era notice with editor name and World Company address in Lawrence Kansas. The text includes a postal matter line, subscription rates, and association credits with references to the Associated Press and Audit Bureau of Circulation.
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TW. S. Semone
the World Company
New
Hirc
Lawrence
Kansas
Associated Pres
Audit Bureau of Cinema
Associated Press
Ford News
Kansas Repeal Sparks Critique of Prohibition Return
The column recalls Kansas ending prohibition and condemns the new liquor law allowing alcohol only after crossing state lines. It notes the repeal’s motive was tax concerns and hypocrisy, warns against turning every border into a booze dump, and questions the law’s pettiness and illiberal character.
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Boigits
America
Kansas
Criminal Courts of
Air Age fuels growth of business plane use nationwide
The Air Age and Us Contractors report five million miles flown by industry planes last year, about 200 world trips, with contractors forming the largest group of business aircraft users. Planes served remote sites, delivered parts, and enabled rapid on-site communication as more firms adopt air travel for efficiency. Local bond funds for airport improvements sparked debate about private benefit and federal matching dollars. The airport prospectus already aids attracting industry such as Callery Chemical Co and will shape future aviation development.
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McGraw- Hill
Neoway Radio
Lawrence Sovers
Callery Chemical Co
Indians receive call for Point Four aid and reform
A Minneapolis Tribune series on American Indians titled The First Are Last sparks renewed demand for welfare reform and a Point Four program. Senate hearing testimony from Frank Keretvan of the Congregational Christian Churches urges Congress to correct past wrongs and extend genuine economic aid, noting Indians have improved their lot but federal support remains needed for needed development.
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L. S
Minneapolis Tribune
Congress
Senate
Mallee
Frank Keretvan
Home Missions Board
The
Congregational ‘Christian Churches
Upesay
Culture Finally Hits Gotham From Chicago and New Orleans
Robent Auake New York reviews a private New Orleans Chicago inspired Gaslight Club with a 18th century decor. The venue features imported beer, 12 year old scotch, and a selective membership, offering a quiet library room and a piano act.
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Chicago
New Orleans
Gotham
New York
Ruark
Mama
The
Gaslight Club
Washington, D. C
Letters on Massachusetts bus service in Lawrence
In reply to Mr. Zook's letter, Maud Smith argues Lawrence cannot support a bus system as most families have transportation. She notes older and low income residents are hit hardest, suggests pooling rides or walking, and says she won’t worry about bus service while managing bills by mail.
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Journal-World
Zook
Lawrence
J Ant
Zgok
Maud Smith
Weather report for the speeder no today and cooler tomorrow
The report notes no sunshine today and a cooling trend expected tomorrow with lower temperatures. Gusty winds or minor changes in the forecast are not detailed.
Tito's Murrow interview frames him as a cautious Yugoslav ally
James Marlow notes Tito, seeking aid from both blocs, remains a Communist in practice. He bluntly supported Russia's crushing of the Hungarian revolt while avoiding explicit alignment with either side. The broadcast suggests Tito teeters between neutrality and Communist loyalty in the Cold War balance.
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James Marlow
Washington
Marshal Tito
Yugoslavia
Edward R. R. Murrow
Tito
Stalin
Russia
United States
Hoss Khrushchev
India
Moscow
Tito and the Yugoslav Break and its Global Echo
The piece argues Tito's 1948 break with Stalin inspired satellites to pursue independence, challenging Moscow's control. It notes Poland’s loosening of religious and economic controls as a ripple effect and suggests broader paths away from communism, with the Baghdad Pact and Arab unity debates framing Cold War geopolitics.
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Tito
Stalin
America
Moscow
Poland
Dlungary
Barbs on an oratorical win and changing fashions
A western college student wins an oratorical contest sparking commentary on gender roles and reputation. The piece hints at evolving social norms as warmer days bring new dating and style trends, including clingy behavior and motorcycle culture.
Quarles and Herter Heirs Apparent
Washington weighs heir apparent prospects in Quarles and Herter as possible successors to top Cabinet posts. President's final choice remains uncertain amid service opposition, Dulles tenure fears, and Wilson's support shaping the odds for defense and state.
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Washington
Donald Quarles
Christian Herter
Lucius Clay
the Treasury
Randlph Burgess
Burgess
Quarles
Defense
Charles Wilson
Herter
John Foster Dulles
Dulles
Alfred Gruenther
State Department
Old Home Town notes through 1847 to 1917 events
This clipping recalls local history with a 1847 obituary for Edward Garrett of Overbrook aged 65 after a heart attack and notes on city trash pickup, marriages including Miss Virginia Gortill to Bruce Coffin and Miss Genevieve Altic to Edward Garich, plus Northwestern University degrees for Roy Roberts and Ben Hibbs. It also covers 1932 school budget cuts, Roosevelt support, and local gun relics from Quantrill Raid. 1917 items mention postmaster changes, a federal order to close Drydale, and long service at the post office with Civil War veteran P D Popense, plus a June surge in Douglas county marriage licenses.
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Edward Garrett
Overbrook
Hagar
City Water Department
Virginia Louise Gortill
S. Barr Gorrill
Bruce Coffin
G. E. Coffin
Independence
Genevieve Altic
Edward Garich
Danforth Chapel
Northwestern University
Roy Roberts
The
Star
Ben Hibbs
Saturday Evening Post
Lawrence Board of Education
Chicago
Harry Woodring
Kansas
Franklin Roosevelt
Douglas County
Gray House
1. St
Building and Trades Council
Chamber of Commerce
David Horkmans
H. D. Whitman
Drydale
Missouri River
Leavenworth
U.S. Attorney General
Missouri
P. D. Popense
Lyons Den Roasts and Baseball Banter From 1949 Oaklan
Billy Martin warned Feller to watch out as a barnstorming Yankee stop in Oakland featured him joking with a young bat boy who turned out to be Billy Martin. The item sits among roasts and clips about baseball fines and a Bergman tribute with light backstage anecdotes.
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The
Lyons den
Billy Martin
Feller
Bob Feller
Oakland
Galland
Yankees
Martin
Celler
Bob Hope says he has told at least a quarter million jokes
Hal Boyle profiles Bob Hope as a legendary comic whose career spans vaudeville radio and television. He jokes that he has told at least a quarter million gags, travels 25,000 to 50,000 miles yearly, and has built a vast joke library of millions. He discusses work habits, stress, and personal choices shaping his long, disciplined career.
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New York
Bob Hope
U.S
Bob
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