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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1955

Page

2

Lawrence Daily Journal World masthead and publication details

The fragment lists the Lawrence Daily Journal-World masthead with editors and staff roles, publication dates from 1891 to 1983, address and phone, and subscription rates for various counties and durations. It notes postal matter status and AP affiliation details.

New Hampshire Kansas Simons Murray Managin Pontius Douglas Agething Taide Douglas Lawrence Agate Bureau of Circulations Associated Presse Associated Preay AP News

Debt reduction plan gains support from Topeka resident

A Topeka resident argues for a federal law to require paying at least as much on principal as annual interest on the national debt. The piece advocates shrinking six to seven billion dollars in yearly interest and warns against ongoing wild spending, urging federal action to set a responsible example for state and local governments.

Topeka State Journal Topekan Congress

The Queen's Mercy in England Murders

Reports say mercy was shown to a female murderer and the sentence reduced to life imprisonment days before her execution. Petitions circulate to save a second woman in a similar case arguing crimes of passion and gender influence.

England

Kansas Turnpike plans turnaround facilities near restaurants

The Kansas Turnpike Authority aims to add turn around points at restaurant sites along its 236 mile concrete corridor. Local residents expect occasional visits to a Lawrence area eatery once the pike opens. Public-relations chief IC L Stroup, a Pittsburg journalist, has improved media relations and U R requests with steady outreach.

Kansas Turnpike Authority Lawrence Faber Pike ETA IC. L. Stroup Pittsburg Stroup KTA

Case of Lattimore Dropped Prosecution Sparks Debate

The federal government drops perjury charges against Owen Lattimore claiming no case for conviction. The Pittsburg Headlight warns that not finding enough evidence is not exoneration. The article notes readers questioned Lattimore’s writings and their cost in lives.

Owen Lattimore Communist Party Department of Justice Lattimore Pittsburg

Sam Houston’s teaching days loom large in Tennessee lore

Hal Boyle recalls Sam Houston’s youth in Maryville Tennessee where he taught school to pay debts and later joined Jackson’s army. Locals in Davy Crockett country debate who stood taller as frontier heroes while a weathered log schoolhouse in Tennessee endures.

Maryville Tenn Davy Crockett Davyy Sam Houston Davy Alamo Big Sam Texas Sam Boyd McKenzie Houston Tennessee Virginia Jackson Republic of Texas U. S Union Lone Star State Mrs. McKenzie

Disarmament hopes loom at Geneva talks with Eisenhower

James Marlow reports that Western and Russian negotiators may push disarmament at the Geneva conference. The difference centers on inspection, troop limits, and the fate of overseas bases as Eisenhower weighs concessions versus U.S. security concerns.

Eisenhower Marlow

Psalm Verse for Publication and Thanksgiving

A reader shares a Bible verse to publish with a tone of thanksgiving. The user cites Psalms 26 verse 7 and requests its use in a voice of gratitude for wind dye works.

Diamond auction in London fetches 395000 pounds

A 47.85 carat Barbs diamond sold in London for 395000 pounds. The report notes high value per carat and price dynamics. Also mentions unrelated musings about ice cream, family teasing, and marital conversations.

London

Quiz Q and A on marriage age Micronesia region and Roosevelt submarine trip

A reader quiz covers how long a newly married woman is considered a bride exactly one year. It asks which region Micronesia designates with many Pacific islands east of the Philippines. It also asks who was the first president to travel on a submarine Theodore Roosevelt in August 1905.

Sam United States Britain France Eisenhower Micronesia Pacific Philippines Theodore Roosevelt Douglas County C. 0. Bowman K.U. and Baker A. C. Kavanaugh Mud Creek Bridge Vic Johnson Esther Johnson Nell Pontius Dorothy Smith Oskaloosa Tait Eugene Colorado

Differing Views on Geneva Talks

Washington debates at Geneva on July 18 focus on identifying world tension causes. Dulles lists seven tensions from Germany to arms control, Molotov counters with alliance and sovereignty criticisms, leaving little common ground for successful Geneva results.

Geneva Talks Washington Geneva Eisenhower U.S John Foster Dulles VM. Molotov United Nations San Francisco Dulles Korea Indo-China Formola Faure Mouletov Soviet Union Molotov

Old Home Town items touch 1945 civic life and 1930s tax debates

A 1945 note reports Mrs. C A Carmichael theater manager breaks a leg after a taxicab strike. Howard A Veatch, Lawrence furniture dealer, dies. Pvt Alondo Tapp returns from six months in the European Theater and S Sgt Milton Gwens receives an Air Corps discharge after five years, recently stationed in the Philippines. Mrs George Docking and Mrs Fred Montgomery plan a luncheon for Mrs W L McMorris who is moving to Rolla Missouri. Frances Lang presents piano pupils in recital tomorrow.

C. A. Carmichael Varsitty Theater Howard A. Veatch Lawrence Alondo Tapp United States Milton Gwens Philippines Air Corps George Docking Fred Montgomery W. L. McMorris Rolla Frances Lang Shirley Runner Ruth Gulley Lillian Hornberger Carolyn Lang Donne Lang Barbara Henley Dorothy Westergren

Radio and TV Programs Listed for Friday and Saturday

Publicized broadcast copy lists WDAF KMBG WREN KFKU and other stations with a schedule of evening and late night programs. Entries include news newscasts sports shows church bulletins orchestras weather segments and special features across multiple stations.

Television Listings and Channel Schedule Fragment

Readable TV guide fragment lists WDAF-TV KMBC-TV KOMO.TV broadcasts and program blocks. It mentions cartoons The Mat Dennis show News Caravan Midwestern Hayride Three Star News Three Lives Ry Tin Tin Toapper and Dear Phoebe with various time slots and channel notes.

Comiclub Mat Dennis Cy News Caravan Sir Julius LaRosa Wid Ime tHickok Three Star News Tin Tin Toapper Alg Alg Story Is)—Rattar of Jungis Mayhouse of State Phoebe Y de Wise Ray Wand

Farmer Seeks Agent to Guarantee Wages Amid Stormy Seasons

A distressed farmer asks for an agent to insure his wages against bad weather taxes and animal losses. He worries over crop planting, rising costs, and the risk of ruin from pests drought and market swings.

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