Lawrence Daily Journal World masthead and staff note
Front page listing editors and staff of the Lawrence Daily Journal-World with publication details from 1891 to 1953. Advertising director, managers, and subscription rates are shown, including carrier and mail pricing for Douglas and adjoining counties. Official post office classification noted. Associated Press membership mentioned.
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C. Simons
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire Streeta
Lawrence
Kansas
Dolph Simons
JW. Murray
Ernest Pontius
Douglas
Adult Bureau of Circulations
Associated Presa A
Associated Press
After Four Power Conference Ended What Changes Likely
The four great powers can meet on a basis of outward friendliness to discuss differences and consider unresolved questions. The menace of sudden war has diminished, and settlements by negotiation emerge as the only viable alternative to a breakdown into war. The path toward negotiation has been indicated, though no clear method exists yet, and hopes at Geneva were higher than the actual outcome.
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Geneva
Those Aching Feet and the Shoes We Choose
A light column notes widespread foot discomfort despite modern tech. It observes shoppers and saleswomen often wear ill fitting footwear, leading to pain from bunions and callouses. It argues wearing the right size matters, with both women and men guilty of stubborn shoe choices and mis measurement.
Home Town Boy W G Hutson Reaches Seventy Five
W G Hutson marks his seventy fifth birthday as friends send greetings. From baker’s boy in Eldridge Lawrence he rose to prominence in the hotel business, keeps his headquarters in Eldridge, and now leads the Kansas Oklahoma Missouri Hotel Association and serves as a director of the American Hotel Association.
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W. G. Hutson
Hutson
Billy” Hutson
Eldridge
Lawrence
Air Force Secretary Talbott Faces New Hearing on Business Ties
Democrats plan a major inquiry into Air Force Secretary Talbott’s business connections after he previously received congressional approval. The public questions push for a tougher standard, arguing a nominee would bear two strikes if business ties are shown and a prior success is noted.
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Air Force
Talbott
O. K
Congress
World Today: Geneva shows no final fix yet
James Marlow assesses Geneva talks as a hopeful but hollow start. Four nations met with polite conduct, no binding deeds emerged, and future concessions among Eisenhower Eden Faure and Bulganin are needed. Outcomes may come from smaller agreements that build to bigger ones.
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Russia
Eisenhower
Geneva
Contest Judge Hal Boyle Portrait Of Russell Patterson
New York profile of Russell Patterson, famed illustrator and interior decorator, who has judged beauty contests for decades without taking payment. He cites a consistent ideal woman, notes redheads’ confidence and brunettes’ stability, and explains judging by artistic eye over measurements. Patterson now judges Miss Exquisite Form for United Artists, facing thousands of entrants across the U S and Canada.
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New York NW
Russell Patterson
Patterson
United Artists
Hollywood
United States
Canada
New York
Bible Verse Promise of Decree and Establishment
A daily Bible verse cites Job 22 28 Thou shalt decree a thing and it shall be established unto thee. The reading emphasizes faith and spoken words guiding life and outcomes.
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Job
Tax policy shift echoes the income tax evolution
Parsons Sun recalls 1950s incentive tax program for defense plants that allowed five year write offs, reversing to repeal proposed by Secretary Humphrey amid revenue concerns. The piece notes income tax broadened from revenue tool to policy instrument, with future shifts likely.
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Parsons Sun
Truman Administration
Federal
Treasury
Humphrey
Congress
Big Bugs, Birds, and Wolves Pursue An Expected Prey
The Emporia Gazette hints at a chain of predation as big bugs chase little bugs, birds pursue large bugs, and wolves close in on an unidentified target, framing a tense natural order.
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Emporia Gazette
A reader always out in front in Au gusta Gazette
A proverb framed in the Au gusta Gazette notes that a reader stays leading even when others trail or pursue him, reflecting on vigilance and perseverance in daily life.
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Augusta Gazette
Bus Conductor Becomes a West Virginia Preacher
A Kentucky pastor counsels his congregation with cough drops during services while tourists struggle with folding maps. A preacher’s tale links moral lessons to everyday quirks as commentary on social trends and marital chatter.
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West Virginia
Kentucky
Quiz Q A brief on historic oath and world wonders
A set of quiz questions asks who administered Calvin Coolidge's presidential oath in 1923 and who named the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It also discusses Kentucky land by the Ohio River and whether American battles are among decisive world battles with Saratoga and Gettysburg noted.
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Calvin Coolidge
John Coolidge
Henderson County
Indiana
Kentucky
Antipater of
Sidon
B.C
Burgoyne
Saratoga
Gettysburg
Craig Hosmer
Calif
Congress
Pike's Peak
Utah
William A. Dawson
Capitol Hill
Chicago
Eastland
Western Electric Co
Columbia
E.U.M
Lucille Hildegar
Helen Friend
Lucinda Griffith
Jeannette Wagstaff
Laura, Rankin
Katherine Jackman
Mildred Reinisch
Margaret Walker
Rachel Stevens
Dorothy Clark
Alice Griesa
Ruth Spotts
Hope Selig
Isabel Wood
Kate Strong
Dorothy Blackmar
Dorothea Roberts
Mary Gower Hill
Marcella Chalkley
Evelyn, Brownell
Elizabeth Taylor
Sport Shirts OK But No Shorts in Commerce Edict
Washington news notes a crusade to allow sport shirts at work but no Bermuda shorts for Commerce officials. A terse reply warned shorts won’t be favorably viewed. The piece surveys vacation spots, diplomacy, and light anecdotes from Washington society and Congress.
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Washington
Commerce Sinclair
Weeks
Commerce
Local engagements and social notes span Town history
Old Home Town reports Dorothy Werner engaged to John A Heather. Lavish welcome for Lt. and Mrs. George Beal back from California. Promotions and births noted, including William Boener to sergeant at Chatham Field and a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kisinger. Visiting relatives, retirements, travel plans and a large list of social events fill the page amid the Eastland disaster and Kiwanis notes.
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Henry Werner
Dorothy
John A. Heather
W. A. Heather
Pensacola
Fla
George Beal
Lawrence
San Francisco
Calif
George Docking
Ernest Bayles
T. D. Prentice
Gula E. Moore
J. L. Gleason
Freeport
A. J. Boynton
Los Angeles
Grand Canyon
Salt Lake City
Albania
Kiwanis
Julius C. Holmes
Tirana
J. R. Holmes
John F. Watts
Florence Watts
Gladys Campbell
Mabel Campbell
Rena Elliott
Dorothy Elliott
Frances Andrews
Ruth Cadwell
Helen Harshberger
Marion Leigh
Private Affair Promotes Marine Corps Leaders at Camp Pendleton
At Camp Pendleton two Marines, Cpl Randall M Jr and Pvt Wallis Co, trained under Brig Gen Randall M Victory who was promoted from colonel and serves as assistant commander. The event marks a family milestone with father and sons serving in the same base unit.
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Camp Pendleton
Calif
U. S. Marine Corps
Randall M. Victory
Cpl
Randall M. ‘Jr
Pvt
Wallis Co
Radio and TV Listings From Kansas City Area Stations
A dense schedule listing July 25 and 26 programs for WDAF KMBC WREN KFRKU and WDAP including newscasts, music, talent shows, and late night luminaries. Notable entries feature Godfrey time, Arthur Godfrey time, Tennessee Ernie, and Robert Q. Lewis, with daytime and prime time blocks across radio and television.
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WDAF
KMBC
Wren Kfrku
KMMC
Aviat Jackson Wiak
Wren
Newa
WDAK
KMBCU
Tone Wren
WDA
Morgan Beatty
Wdar
Mans Kang
Keen Wren
WDAKF
Henry J Taylor
Godfrey
Voter of
Purestone
Wren— Music Kambu
Rosemary Clooney
WDAP
Setephonie Hour
KMBRC
Hing Croaby
Hand of America
Agnea
Andy Wren
Freeman
WUAM
Fibber McGee
Wren—News
Tennessee Ernie
MNPC
KMEC
Window of the World
Kabu—Corubia
James
TMA
Comiclub
Mat Dennis
News
Commander
Julius Lanosa
Ceaser
Three Star News
Boston Blackie
Patti Mage
Mmayhouse
Police Report
Harry Moore
Arthur Godfrey
Amp Godfrey
Job Tao
Honeuy
Niahant
Chunding Wight Lley
Jack Bare
World Report
Ronmiper Roun Wo
Welcome Travelera
Kathleen Uarter
Bobs Beaty
Robert Lewisa
Robert Q. Lewis
Linkletter
Wes Inkletter
Ted Mack
Rob Crosby
Vela Gobrieter
Mr. Sweeney
Pinky Lee
Vaughn Monroe
News Caravan
Fame
Arthur Murry
Music
Danny
Thomas
Millie
Studio 67
U.S.A
Amos and
Andy
Studio
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