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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1957

Page

2

Lawrence Daily Journal World shipboard notices July 4 187

Lawrence Daily Journal World published by The World Company in Lawrence Kansas notes staff roles and pricing. The item lists editor publisher and business staff, distribution details by carrier and mail, and Associated Press affiliations. The date shown is Thursday Evening July 4 137.

WC. Simona Fatiorial the World Company Sixth and New Wample Streets Lawrence Kansas

Declaration Echoes Across Centuries in World Role

A re reading of the Declaration of Independence prompts reflection on Americas rise from a fledgling nation to a global actor. The piece argues that U S leadership remains essential despite propaganda and calls for continued foreign engagement and a commission manager form of local government in Lawrence.

Letter on local government choice in Lawrence

Adam Kay argues for a commission-manager system as efficient yet notes public apathy and complacency threaten progress. He cites good councilmen as key to better governance and suggests that qualified, diligent leaders are essential for effective administration in Lawrence.

Lawrence Adam Kay Ray Kay Aly

Not Speeders Alone In This Era Of Terrible Speed

An editorial argues speed on highways causes fatal accidents and urges broader road safety focus. It condemns thoughtless signals neglectful drivers, violators ignoring Stop, rubber-neckers, and no passing zone dashers as culprits alongside speeders, noting self-criticism among critics of progress.

Fireworks display and civic events light up 10 years ago

Downtown stores closed for the Fourth as a large Lawrence display at KU stadium featured 250 pieces with $200 spent. Gov Frank Carlson spoke, track events, music, and a George Washington pageant were planned. Brownie Scouts, picnics in Clinton Park and Mis sissippi Street families, Farmers Union Picnic, and local club activities filled the day with baseball games dampened by rain fears and community transport arrangements to Woodland Park for entertainment benefiting Army YMCA and Red Cross.

K.U Frank Carlson Clinton Park Ray Kanehl Frank Green Charlottesville Truman Monticello Jefferson Mississippi Street Deal Six Lawrence Ottawa Farmers’ Union George Washington Chicago K.A. Dames E. R. Learned A. B. Mitchell Ivan Rowe Sally Harold Longenecker Louise Mary O. W. Maloney Owen Marilyn Eileen E. P. Sisson Jerry Joan Mitchells Andy Alex Douglas County Lawrence Merchants Woodland Park Army Ymca Red Cross Thirteenth Street Elks Club Junius Underwood Jessie Emery Junius Jr H. T. Melton Charles Decker Marion Henry Anderson Evelyn Underwood Charles Underwood New York City Charles Constant Harold Paul Rankin

YACKS STRAWS JUST ASK A FRAZZLED PARENT

Dr Fred V Mein of Chicago argues that American youth are healthier and taller than ever and life expectancy nears 70. He rejects cries of decline, noting flaws in other nations and praising kids energy. He urges seeing the positives and recognizing diverse outcomes among American children.

Jack Zimmerman Fred V. Mein Chicago U. S Dr. Hein Jack Kansas University Hein Dec Jed Pierres France United

Card Drive for Buses Urges Community Transport Renewal

A letter to the Journal-World editor calls for restoring public bus service through a city vote and a broad card drive. The writer, a longtime bus rider, argues for immediate action, broader public involvement, and willingness to support funding and schedules to revive buses. The appeal emphasizes community effort, cites past airport support, and urges every reader to participate within 30 days.

Journal-World Footsore

City Hall receives bus service request card

City Manager at City Hall receives a petition card urging quick bus service with the line We want bus service-quick. The card is signed by Pearl Jackson of 782 Maple St and Grace Kennedy of 943 Ohio St.

Pearl Jackson Maple St Grace Kennedy Ohio St

Supreme Court May Toss Actions On FBI Data Use

Supreme Court likely will strike down any new Congress law preventing defendants from seeing FBI files used in their trials. The Jencks ruling grants defendants right to view FBI material tied to witness testimony, prompting congressional bills to restrict access and avoid broad discovery. The article notes the FBI and Justice Department opposition and warns of lower courts diverging interpretations if access remains broad.

Supreme Court FBI Washington Congress Clinton E. Jencks Justice Justice Department Jencks Congress Is Considering A Bill Which Says: Seeiny

Fear not the flock for the Father's gift of the kingdom

A compact verse-style note quotes Luke 12 32 urging fear not the flock as the Father plans to give them the kingdom. The message emphasizes divine provision, encouragement, and assurance.

Lyons Den Hoods And Their Dark Broadway Tales

Leona recalls brutal mobsters from Broadway's heyday including Pretty Amberg and Monte Proser. The piece recounts Amberg’s vicious methods, Capone’s jailhouse screening interruption of Public Enemy, Moran and Capone feuds, Waxey Gordon’s fall, and Dion O’Banion’s wake tale as mourners jest at Calisco's bar with a slain gangster left seated.

Amberg East River Ton Johnny Broderick Schultz Monte Proser Monte Buddy Okee Capone Moran Waxey Gordon Tommy Lyman Chicago Dion O'Banion Tommy Lyman Goodby Pal O' Pal Ier O'Banion Calisimo's

Retirement housing big new field in America

Hal Boyle reports on a shift in the housing market toward retirement living. N R Field, once a builder for families, now develops Bowtown Beach near Palm Beach with 8,000 homes designed for elders. Features include no stairs, grab bars, waist level outlets, and wide doors. Prices start at 13,500, targeting a growing elderly population and a trend echoed by other builders.

New York America N. R Tubby) Field Gwensboro Florida Denver Colo Tubby Field United States Bowtown Beach Palm Beach

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