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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1955
Page
2
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Editorial notes a possible shift in mood abroad and in Moscow and Washington as the Big Four talks near. It discusses negotiating from strength versus justice, the role of Russia, and hints that breakthroughs depend on a softened Soviet stance and potential realignments with the West.
The trio of former prisoners of war, referred to as turncdats, left Hong Kong and told interviewers they are through with communism and fear future red jurisdiction. They may face trouble on returning home as charges loom from fellow POWs and public opinion questions the justice of punishing those subjected to threats and brainwashing.
The piece recalls Miriam Ferguson age thirty and highlights her role as Texas first female governor. It notes Ferguson served two terms and links the Fergusons to Texas political life, with editorial reflection on the era and its politicians.
A Dallas man argues the American Indian was a poor bow and arrow shooter. The state ragat adapts its archery scores to present tense. The Indian ended reliance on the bow and grew confident as his grin appeared.
The writer criticizes the Kansas Turnpike Authority for alleged lack of public contact in takings and condemnation notices. He questions road damage and funding for local roads, blaming state politicians for creating the E T A without safeguards. The letter argues for accountability from the legislature.
The Geneva meeting among Eisenhower Eden Faure and Bulganin aims to lay groundwork for future detail rather than solve East West problems. Officials expect general discussions on key issues like arms control and German reunification and plan to use separate commissions or ministerial meetings for specifics.
Hal Boyle explains rising bear and tourist numbers in Gatlinburg Tennessee as 1200 bears roam the Smokies. Park rangers fear visitors courting danger, while bears growl at feedings and rule violations. Two bear types emerge: hungry lonely bear and helper confused bear.
The report describes the Big Four planning formal afternoon sessions with their foreign ministers and a single dinner hosted by Switzerland. It notes potential evening talks but says no additional plans exist, with ministers free to reconvene after the main sessions.
A Baldwin Ledger note recalls a mother and her 10 year old daughter’s first train ride from Lawrence to Kansas City and back. The conductor lets the girl punch her own ticket, contrasting bygone times. An editorial in the Journal-World calls for more orderly planning, with a dash of local humor about Quantrill.
A fragment references a biblical quote about the kingdom of God residing inside individuals. No clear date or source details are provided. The text appears in mixed case with stray numbers included.
A fragmentary collection notes lawn care for summer play, mentions high rookie prices and some allegedly rooked bets. Also recalls two baseball pools and a safer swim pool option, plus real estate chatter and a Illinois man arrested for overdrawing his bank account five times.
The reader quiz recalls an anchor man at U S military academies and Little Big Horn leaders. It notes Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse as Sioux figures and mentions explorer Lincoln Ellsworth with Roald Amundsen in Arctic aviation ventures.
Washington report notes slow passage of Eisenhower measures with only 28 acts in four months and a total of 100 laws by June. It cites 140 proposals carrying over, partisan resistance, and attempts to block education aid and school construction provisions amid budget strain. Paragraph highlights include Taft Hartley amendments, highway bond plans, and Powell segregation amendments affecting military reserves and social programs.
Old Home Town John V. Lees was elected to a four year term as president of the Standard Life Association yesterday. John M. Stratton promoted to major at Air Transport Command Ferrying Division in Cincinnati. Lt. Jack Blevins awarded the air medal at 29 base on Tinian. Miss Gertrude Priestly left for Pocatello Idaho to visit sister Mrs J H Bean. Ada Lindell returned from Evergreen Colorado. Cecil Dover purchased the Ice home at 1812 Ill St. Lilian J Constant city librarian vacationing in Oklahoma City. Clair M. Patee 72 owner of Patee theater died. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle buried at Sussex England. Walter Lowery went to Kansas City for Hoover Company job. Louis Longsworth and Mrs visiting H P Cady. golden wedding anniversary dinner honor at J M Searles home. Tree and shrubs hike with Prof Stevens. George Ott Jr announces birth of Dorothy Elizabeth July 4. Nina Hester visiting Kansas City returns with cousin Montie Warren. Dean Olin Templin seeking instructors for KU College of Liberal Arts. City schools caretakers hired for next year total $430 monthly. Lawrence Kelley charged with driving a red light. soup in car explains delay. judge: next time let the soup spill and pay the clerk $9.
TV and radio listings from KMBC WDAF WREN etc show daily programs and time slots for July 12 and 13 with a mix of news, sports, talk, comedy, dramas, and variety shows. Notable names include Allan Jackson Dinah Shore Arthur Godfrey and Bob Crosby among others across multiple stations.
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