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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1952
Page
4
The Lawrence Daily Journal World announces publishing details for THE WORLD COMPANY with W Simons as founder and W Muanar as managing editor. It lists office address in Lawrence Kansas rates and subscriptions including yearly and six month options and notes Associated Press and Audit Bureau memberships. The date shown is Tuesday July 35 1952.
James Marlow surveys Chicago 1952 GOP convention dynamics. He notes internal party factions isolationists internationalists and Taftites mixed with personal interests, morality, tactics, and symbolism shaping delegates. Electability and regional loyalties influenced support for Eisenhower despite varying domestic views. The piece also touches on broader political factors and potential impacts on Congress and upcoming elections.
A fragmented schedule lists radio programs and times across multiple stations KMBC KMHC WDAF WREN WDAF with shows including Top of the Evening Western Echoes News of the Word Scarlet Pimpernel American Town Meeting Breakfast Club News of tha and more, noting 0:30 to 8:00 periods and various hosts and segments. The entry reads like a station guide with program names, times, and performer references.
The Topeka Capital questions sources of votes for Republican candidates after election results. It cites independent voters and disgruntled Democrats, and stresses a large non voter bloc. An unusual effort targets non voters to inform them of citizenship duties and to motivate turnout.
In Canada the unit ed dollar now discounts the U S greenback. The Canadian dollar has risen in value reflecting reduced government spending and lower debt. The lay price shows about 890 Canadian for 1000 U S dollars, signaling a stronger but imprecise exchange environment. The piece notes cross-border effects on pricing and income dynamics.
General Eisenhower and Senator Taft take brief vacations as political strategy heats up. Observers note pressure to recover before the Democratic convention ends and the fall campaign intensifies. Kansas farmers face a long-term view amid forecasts of increased food supply through new methods.
A rush order for 62 turtle neck sweaters and 64 knit wristlets was received by the Red Cross knitting room. Several social items follow including a Lawrence Art Club reception in honor of Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Hagerman at the Goode home.
The text argues that factory farming offers ease but risks reducing survival traits in species. It suggests enduring hard conditions builds resourcefulness, noting that organisms struggle to adapt when environments change.
Supreme Court of Kansas tosses charges against three city officials and a contractor over bidding violations due to grand jury timing. Case allows refiled indictments by a new grand jury. city aims to continue cleanup efforts. News also notes Korea front lines, Allied gains, and broader postwar concerns.
The county attorney issued 101 complaints today against residents who failed to pay the yearly city fee of one dollar, due January 1 at the city clerk’s office. County teaching certificates were granted to several teachers including Harriett Chandler and Mae Correll among others from Wellsville Edgerton and Woodward. Local names appear across multiple towns including Perry Lone Star Lecompton and Leavenworth with numerous recipients listed.
The Journal reports week ending July production fell in Kansas by 6 400 barrels while Oklahoma rose 8 300 barrels and Texas led gains. The week’s total daily average output was 6 081 340 barrels as the nation’s oil figures shifted amid regional changes. Kentucky is noted in a separate, historical aside regarding its name from Native American lore.
The article highlights Ceylon as a relatively stable British Commonwealth member with improving living standards. It notes lowered death rates due to malaria control, steady birth rates, and land clearing for food production. Development provides employment, particularly in modern manufacture, while the country leans toward conservative governance and seeks trade with the West.
A writer notes new wife’s concrete ideas and recalls famous first biscuits. It isn’t human to be perfect, but some people take advantage of it. The piece muses on last year’s Christ-.
Fragmentary lines mention wedding presents and June, with stray remarks on haircuts and spring cleaning. Content is non-specific and lacks identifiable people or organizations, yielding a muted, diary like item about gifts and scheduling.
Census Bureau finds more high school aged youth holding outside jobs. Report notes a survey of five boys and fourteen girls showing increased work activity among teens, countering claims of widespread laziness in the younger generation.
A fragmented crossword style list blends wireless era terms with clues across fields from actress and speaker to legal and botanical hints. The puzzle weaves cryptic definitions, abbreviations, and obscure items like driftwood paragraphs, inviting readers to fill blanks with names, words, and phrases matching era jargon.
Amateur hour Bus West Pocket Theater Pye Pelice Stork PSheimvitation Paykouss Hero of Almerten 2.50 Communits Forum Th Panceretis Assignment Nena KR Sesare Ibadh Newsreel Weather report and sports wrap including Hawke and Kane updates. Jesse signs off at 11:10.
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