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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1958
Page
2
A commentator argues progressive educators push a new tongue beyond traditional English. The piece highlights Dr. Daniel Tanner's Atlantic Monthly critique and mocks old word usage while praising shifts toward plural forms and new phrases in American education discourse.
Lawrence Kansas newspaper page lists staff roles Editor Publisher Simons Jr Associate Publisher Mayer Managing Editor Pontiu Advertising Manager Eller with historical note Established 1459 1932 years and subscription rates 30 cents weekly 15.80 yearly in Douglas and nearby counties 9 yearly elsewhere in the United States dated Tuesday July 15 1958.
Opinion calls for bold UN leadership amid Middle East tensions. The writer urges the United Nations to abandon delays and act decisively, stressing the Lebanon deployment and a test of the world body’s resolve.
The arrival of Paul Robeson in England draws mixed views as supporters praise his performance and critics argue his pro Communist stance and passport reversal reflect broader Cold War tensions. Observers warn of potential Soviet influence behind the warm reception and question U S policy on travel rights.
Residents near Lawrënice area endured late night prowling and weather watching as a sequence of storms struck Friday and Monday. Panic or prudence battled fear as hurricane winds rain and hail tested shelters and nerves. The piece notes humans remain small before Mother Nature and offers no clear verdict beyond awe and caution.
In a satirical take, a columnist mocks Soviet science fiction for lagging behind actual space work. He recalls Buck Rogers as a contrast, notes writers fear stale thrills, and suggests Khrushchev’s alcohol crackdown as a cautionary, if comic, inspiration for bolder futuristic stories.
AFL-CIO leaders warn of a surge in right-to-work campaigns in six states as petition drives aim to put the issue on November ballots. California and Ohio are pivotal, with Knowland backing and Bricker resisting, while other states weigh outlawing union shops amid union concerns and political risks.
Comment on Monsanto Chemical Company shifting from industrial basics to consumer washing powders. The firm reportedly developed a detergent years ago and began marketing it under the All tradename, suggesting strategic diversification to household uses.
Shelby North Carolina police say a 5 year old boy left his name and photo at a break in site to gain readmission to reform school and continue his education. He cited parental separation and his mother working nights as a textile worker. Deputy Sheriff L L Hamrick declined to identify the boy who is held for juvenile authorities.
Kansas traffic fatalities listed by the State Accident Records Section cover the past 24 years up to the present. The figures show 195825 deaths for the period and 195 264 for the same span, reflecting historic counts in Topeka.
Washington sees President Truman press Congress to act on high living costs and housing as a bumper wheat harvest unfolds in Douglas County. Philadelphia delegates clash at Democratic convention over Civil Rights as Pershing dies at 87.
A brief note urges personal restraint, quoting Psalm 39 verse 1. It emphasizes guarding one’s words and mindful speech in daily conduct.
Raoul Levi, Lyons Movies producer, says Bardot’s private life boosted her career and that the Hays Code no longer constrains stars. He cites Paris by Night with Sinatra and plans for Alec Guinness as co star, while moving offices to Cannes.
Hal Boyle reports on Turin-born oenologist Dr. Frank Gallizio who favors a 3 to 1 martini over the current 9 to 1 trend. He cites home use, warns against olives and lemon peels, endorses a single pearl onion or green pepper preserved in wine vinegar, and notes rare hangovers with simple remedies.
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