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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1958
Page
2
The Lawrence Daily Journal World announces community publishing details with staff roles and pricing for subscriptions. It notes association with the Associated Press and Audit Bureau of Circulations and records publication on Friday evening July 11, 1958.
Experts link the economic slump to an unintended consequence an elevated tolerance for idleness. Frank Tripp argues many jobless seek state aid while political figures and voters shape policies that reward ease over effort, echoing concerns about welfare dependence and labor value.
The piece lauds aging coaches Dr. Forrest C. Phog Allen and Frank McDonald for their lasting impact in Kansas sports. Phog Allen, 72, is described as Father of Basket Ball Coaching with a career at Kansas spanning decades and a life full of outspoken, entertaining public service. McDonald, once a prominent figure at Haskell Institute, is noted for his athletic and political roles and his long association with the promoter movement.
In Douglas County a Democrat can be uniquely effective in a Republican stronghold. McDonald joins Milen as a close personal friend and energetic, moving speaker. Both are humorists whose delivery often outshines their words, making promoters and unforgettable characters a fixture in Kansas City area life.
Robert T Leicester, the Twenty One champion, reflects on fame and his frugal life in Rutland Vermont. He plans a college fund for his children and continues teaching at Elisabeth Surman High School while maintaining his simple, workaday routine. He notes public attention has not altered his daily life or career outlook.
Community notices recount William Chase Stevens anniversary salute with family and friends, plus daughters and relatives visiting from Lawrence. Kansas topics include real estate in Douglas County peaking at 43 million dollars, 3.2 beer legalization bill to be sponsored by Rep. John Flood, and local events with Bushong family musical guests at Pine Beach Hotel.
A fragment from Psalms 34 6 notes the humble cry to the Lord who hears and delivers. The message emphasizes reliance on divine aid in distress.
Robert C. Ruark notes Paul Robeson is freed to travel to Europe after being kept at home over his communist questions. He compares Robeson with Charlie Chaplin, arguing both faced fallout from politics, culture, and exile while their art endured but public perception shifted.
The article notes a Washington perception that the hardest economic battle lies ahead as inflation lingers and the recession pressure stays. Officials like Secretary of the Treasury Anderson and Fed figures discuss restraint, spending, and policy coordination to prevent a double dip while aiming for a gradual recovery this fall.
In Tacoma Washington the Eisenhower brothers Ike and Ed have a golf dispute. Edgar Eisenhower fired a 67 with six birdies and a mulligan on the first hole at the Tacoma Country and Golf Club, while Dwight Eisenhower disputes the rules and argues about scoring.
New York AP reports producer Leland Hayward recalls Hemingway film The Old Man and the Sea cost about five million dollars over three years. Hayward says the project proved hard, guiding through sun moon and snare fish. He predicts a strong world market despite mixed industry opinions.
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