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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1956
Page
4
Lawrence debates whether to issue 100 thousand general obligation bonds to expand the airport, weighing a modern facility against costs and long term payback. Proponents argue an upgraded, self sustaining airport could attract business and support KC 7 type planes, while opponents fear fiscal strain and limited benefit.
A rambling piece questions why dealers seek publicity after advertising, and contrasts big firms hiring PR writers to create favorable newspaper coverage. It ponders why capable people forget details about their origins and questions the fairness of social mobility and lineage.
Washington report on Harold Stassen naming a group of unnamed Republican operatives as backing allies who tested public sentiment on Eisenhower’s vice presidency. Stassen says he consulted them but will not identify them, raising questions about their influence and the party’s direction. He sticks to his duty despite criticism.
Hal Boyle reports from Nicosia on Major Harrison head of a four man Royal Army Ordnance Corps unit tasked with locating rendering safe and investigating all bombs planted by EOKA in Cyprus since April 1955. His team of expert bomb disposers and a driver operate around the clock to protect troops and civilians.
The essay lauds Herbert Hayes of Huntington Park for riding a brakeless truck along the Ridge Route to warn others, exposing himself to danger. Hayes refused safety while flashing the truck’s spotlight and signaling to stay clear, risking his life to protect bystanders. Awards like the Carnegie Medal are mentioned as recognition.
A brief verse note from Job 27 4 affirms the speaker’s resolve to refrain from wicked words and deceit. It emphasizes personal integrity and steadfast speech as a moral stance.
A quirky collection of remarks from a doctor and a college professor about behavior, clothing signals, and misread motives circulates in a neighborhood. The chatter notes how a neighbor’s line on fashion affects social dynamics, and jokes about love, money, and family roles.
A compilation of questions and answers covers fruit use of roses in ancient gardens later wartime favor in Britain, the bureaus system in government, Coolidge summer White House in 1927, women as bank officers rising from 1955 figures, Louisiana’s 5000 miles of navigable waterways, and the Pope’s governance of the Vatican State.
Washington satire notes paddle ball craze among roughly 159 House members. Describes games with oversized paddles, mentions Rep Dante Fascell and Rep Tiger Teague. Relays light political social anecdotes, including Dutch minesweepers visit and a Gettysburg car swap.
Dr. J R Mott warns parents as polio threat looms and KU studies claim veterans outpace younger students. County has 5333 cars and many wagons. Blanche Pierson named outstanding camper at KU summer music camp. Richard Clarkson cites airport need to attract Lawrence business. 23 years back, dance at Billy Mackie home. Mrs. Roy Lawrence hosts circus party for granddaughter Elizabeth Jean Meke. Annie J Prentiss dies at 88. F O Russell to head Oread High School. Armin Woestermeyer named city clerk. Pi the bulldog helps in KU classrooms. burglar scare ends with dog help. Potter Lake water deemed safe. Kanada heat and no rain. Paul Trevillo ninth birthday party. faculty party at Varsity with many hosts.
A chaotic OCR fragment lists stations WOHar-se KMeC-e0 WAEN KFK-1280 and WDAF KMBC WREN WYAF and others with show names and times for July. It mixes programs from news to music, sports, dramas, and features, reflecting a dense network schedule with multiple overlaps and unclear formatting.
A scrambled daily guide lists WDAF TV programs with Mickey Mouse and Three Star Sporta hour blocks, Superman and Weather segments, Joe and Mable, Sneak Preview, Bowling, Bell Bow theatre, and late night News. It also shows Captain Kangaroo, Today, Arthur Godfrey Time, and several soap operas and game show entries across morning to late evening slots.
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