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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1955

Page

7

Wide array of household and car listings in local ads

Local classified column lists services from a welding shop and cabinet work to upholstery, curtains, lawn mowers, and roofing. Numerous ads offer used cars, car parts, tires, and auto services, plus home cleaning and foundation repair. Public sale notices and auctions accompany furniture and secondhand goods listings.

Talley's Gordon Erwan Sears Humbergee APTOS Delwery Jean Murphs Eudora Ph Harnart Waterton A.B. c Veneran Hinds Lathitia Tarchen Electric Company Walla Ceil Wal Mionis Ph. Lata Wwilfred Skeeter’ _ Brown Auto Wrecking and Junk Co

Highway Program Reflected Man's Thinking Says Hassler

In St Joseph March 6 Lasera Man Hassler says the highway program in the United States mirrors the mind of lawmakers as they push a billion-dollar plan. Hassler hitchhiked to Washington to urge caution before hearings and warns the bill’s rapid passage could bankrupt him and tens of thousands of Sears workers.

ST. Joseph Bob Pegram Washington Lasera Hassler St Joseph Synike Bebsre Public Works Wee House Tisler Tassler St Laawrence Seaway Hasster Hassler Sant Sears

Sewing Across Circle Word Puzzle Clues

A compact list of crossword style clues covering sewing tools actions metals places and terms from 1 across to 55 across with varied hints including sewing machine interstice worm and tarot style references. The jumbled entries suggest a themed puzzle with multiple definitions and partial wordplay.

Australia

Hayden Sees Aid to the From Senate's Decision

Fragmented text references aid from the Senate, mentions nations and committees, with unclear names and places. The readable portion hints at foreign policy discussion and potential legislative action, but concrete details are obscured by garbled OCR.

Hayden Senate

GOP Aims to Stem Wage Hike Ahead of Vote

Lawmakers debate a phased raise plan tied to inflation with Republicans urging restraint while supporters press for a gradual increase over several years. The discussion centers on federal pay scales and potential impacts on workers and government budgets.

Washington Dresden

Charges to Be Filed On Man From McPherson for Hurting a Housewife

Richard Ruhr of McPherson, a pipeline worker, was arrested after a Manhattan woman said he forced entry to her home, injured her, and coerced a $73 check. He allegedly had previous convictions and was released from prison last August. Police noted prior warnings about violence and similar offenses. Ruhr was later arrested in Abilene.

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Decrease in Persons At State Mental Hospitals

Dr George Jackson state director of institutions reports Kansas state mental hospitals saw a lower average daily population in 1955 at 4 462, down from 4 351 the prior year. Admissions rose to 1 501 from 1 487, despite the decline in daily census since the program’s start.

Kansas George Jackson Jackson

Phone Pack Talks Begin Over 6 State Bell Area

Contract talks affecting 51 000 union employees of Southwestern Bell Telephone Co begin with CIO communications workers seeking a 35 hour week. The union cites 110 proposals including a five hour reduction and a general pay increase not specified. The current contract runs to Aug 29 and stays in effect until 30 days after notice of termination.

ST Louise Southwestern Bell Telephone Co CIO Communications

U Nu Proposes Peace Plan and UN View in Tokyo

Burmese Prime Minister U Nu suggested in Tokyo that admitting Red China to the United Nations and freeing American prisoners could ease regional tension. He also supported Nehru’s idea for a world conference on Asia problems after touring the United States.

Tokyo U Nu Burma China United Nations United States Nehru India

Little White Toilet Houses Closed in Ottawa Cemetery

Ottawa cemetery officials shut two outdoor toilet buildings after complaints they were poorly placed near graves. Acting Mayor A C Richeson ordered the rest rooms closed until the mayor returns and a decision is made. Cemetery board members reportedly planned comfort facilities despite criticism from nearby families.

Ottawa Highland Cemetery Doc Richeson Richeson Roce

Bronx Shoemaker Wins 8000 on The $64,000 Question

Gina Prate, 53, of Trahan extraction, won 8000 on CBS quiz show The $64,000 Question after answering opera questions correctly. The game advances toward a final 64000 question with potential prizes and consolation bets noted.

Bronx New York PDA Birney Slow Maker Gina Prate Irs

Public Sale Notice and Suit in Douglas County Kansas

Public sale on July 28 1955 7 oclock at 1 1/2 miles southwest of Lawrence and 3 miles southwest of Clinton on Twin Mound Road by Clinton District 14 Douglas County Kansas for real estate including a school building five acre tract with dewelling and outbuildings and various items. Also notices of suit in district court Douglas County Kansas by Joseph T Lenahan and Flavia M Lenahan against multiple defendants to quiet title in property described as Seven Eight Nine and Ten in Black Two Hundred Forty in Eudora city. Defendants must plead by August 15 1955 or risk judgment by default.

Toppers Automotive Electric Pia B. F. Goodrich Plymouth Station Wigon Plymouth Cambridge Mereour Tudor R&h Bel Air H&h Tudor R&h Fordor Nt&h Ford Victoria Ford Studebaker Studebakery Crystal Motors Mechanic Sneat Walt Mercury Rodin Buick Bill Bodin, Inc Jth & Rf Mass Lyons Plymouth Vermont Chevrolet Whister Smith Floral Vale Alea Lawrence Clinton Twin Mound Denelas County Kansas Beard Frasiliv Douglas County Kanana State of Dougiae Louris Joseph T. Lenahen Biksvin MM Senchan Dent Lawernoe Douglay Kansax Indua Joseph T. Lenahan Fiayla M. Lenahan Stevens Brand Alfornayn

Ordinance Establishing Parking and Street Layout in Lawrence Kansas

City council adopts ordinance creating a master plan for street and park facilities along Massachusetts Street and surrounding corridors. It outlines traffic flow and intersection priorities, design standards, and funding mechanisms for public works and park improvements in the downtown area.

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