Lawrence Journal-World masthead and publication details
The Lawrence Journal-World masthead lists Ernest Pontil as editor and purisher and Dolph Simons as editor with various staff roles. It notes publication in Lawrence Kansas from Six and a half New Housepire Streets, a price structure for home and mail subscriptions, and associates with the Associated Press. The issue is dated Friday Evening July 15 1958.
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Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Dolph Simons
Bill
Mayer Ernest Pontil
Ascoridire
Edicor
Leo Eller
Simona
Six¢haif
New Houspire
Lawrence
Kansas
Félephone Vie
Carier
Douglas
Burnay
Associated Press
Dream
Alt al News
Alt A News Dipatches
Watons
Summit Conference Favorable Talk of World Leaders Meeting
The column endorses a Summit Conference at United Nations in New York with Eisenhower open to Middle East talks and Khrushchev potentially agreeing to meet on U. S. soil. It urges civil, not hostile, treatment of the Soviet leader and warns against fueling anti Russian demonstrations, stressing decency and restraint to avoid another Nixon-like incident.
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United Nations
New York
Eisenhower
U.S
Khrushchev
Russia
U. S
America
SA. S
Nixon
South America
Suburban vs City Life Reveals Hidden Costs of Home Ownership
A $75 million NYC apartment project draws suburbanites back to the city as a poll shows top reasons for leaving country living. High bills, commuting time, lawn care, hosting costs, privacy fears, car expenses, mortgage anxiety, gambling losses, and the lure of city privacy are weighed. Factors like neighbor familiarity and personal discipline shape the switch back.
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New York City
Ums
Ci Y
Joneses
Wolder
East
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A local reflection praises the Lawrence area highlighting ease of commuting, dislike of frequent weekend guests, and the appeal of city proximity. It notes Easterners may prefer apartments, while transportation burdens push some to move toward urban centers, yet the writer values community life over frantic regions beyond the Mississippi.
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Lawrence
Mississippi
Kuwait and Oil Wealth A Humorous Near East Sketch
Arthur Edson Washington offers a playful look at Kuwait, its tiny size, oil boom, and ruling sheik Abdullah Al Sabah. The piece portrays Kuwait's ascent from pearl diving to vast oil profits, noting its independence, British protection, and benevolent governance contrasted with gleaming wealth.
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Sheik Abdullah al Salim
Sabah
Kuwait Qil Co
Abdullah Salim
National Geographic Society
Ozarks
Old Home Town Notes and 25 Years Ago Highlights
Old Home Town Stanton Kreider, son of Mr and Mrs Karl Kreider, is in Europe for the summer and will attend the Olympics in London. KU designated among 300 atomic energy centers using radioactive isotopes for medical research. Dr Frank Hoecker to head fall program. Dr and Mrs W H Hilliard of Baldwin are parents of a son. A 1933 note recalls 25 cent haircuts and 25 cent shaves adopted by the Kansas Barkers Association. Miss Helen Coolidge married Harry Hines Woodring. Kansas bankers wary of deposits guarantees under the new federal act. Theodore Cresa of Lawrence died after three years in residence. Information line to the local telephone exchange for general inquiries. final alarm located through that office. Seven boys arrested at Kaw Beach for peeping Toms. Clinton’s new Presbyterian Church to be dedicated this Sunday.
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Stanton Kreider
Karl Kreider
Europe
London
Atomic Energy Research
Frank Hoecker
Bikini
W. H. Hilliard
Baldwin
Kansas Barkers Association
Topeka
Helen Coolidge
U. S
Marcus Coolidge
Massachusetts
Harry Hines Woodring
Kansas
Theodore Cresa
Lawrence
Kaw Beach
Clinton
Todays Bible Verse: There is none other name under heaven
A Bible verse citation from Acts 4 12 proclaims that salvation comes through a single name under heaven. The brief item presents a religious quotation rather than a news event or report.
JACK'S STRAWS THE TEST SAYS HE'S A DANDY GEM
Jack Zimm er writes that a wife might be surprised by a written test claiming he is easy to live with. He jokes about quiz questions that judge behavior, notes readers enjoy self styled experts, and vows to quit tests after a cheeky aside about B V D s.
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Jack
Street improvements debated by city commission
In a Journal-World letter Elmer W. Ousdahl urges careful study of financing street improvements without more bonds. He argues streets serve most, debts burden future generations, and explores nonbond methods while praising prudent budgeting by Douglas County and cautioning against endless financing of grand projects. He questions sacred cows and calls for sensible, life-affirming priorities.
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Journal-World
Douglas County
Elmer W. Ousdahl
Chasing the Cows Editorial Sparks Education Debate
The Radnor Journal argues that much time and money drain away chasing vague ideals. It urges humanitarian focus on education and research while warning idealists may overemphasize minor matters. The piece frames education as a more meaningful field for public concern and action.
Seven Months of High Diplomacy Face Long-Term Price
Washington observes seven months of intense diplomacy with the United States dragged into a Soviet-tilted conference. James Marlow notes a surge of propaganda wins for Moscow, while top leaders exchange detours and cautious steps, promising progress that remains limited in substance.
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James Marlow Washington
Uhal
United States
Senhaer
Kheushuhes
Hatsphiiunes
Khrushchev Seizes Mideast Summit Window As US and UK Deploy Forces
The Soviets initiated contact last December but faced Western hesitation until allies pressed for real talks. Eisenhower and Dulles delayed amid debate on agenda and preparation, while Khrushchev saw a chance as American and British troops moved into Lebanon and Jordan. He issued a fresh summit call on July 1 to avert war in the Middle East.
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Eisenhower
State Department
Dulles
Moscow
Khrushchev
Lebanon
Jordan
Krushchev
Mideast
Lyons Den Shah's Aide Says Maybe Tooth Will Ease Pain
Aboard the Independence cruise to Naples and Cannes the Shah of Iran, Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, reportedly lost a tooth after a mishap with a fishing boat. His aide said the pain might momentarily ease his sadness as the ship docked at Naples and prepared for Genoa and Cannes. passengers mingled, noting Verdi’s Aida house, Columbus’s home, and the unique local burial shift system.
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Lyons den Shah
Leon
Cary Grant
Bay of
Naples
Pozzuoli
Solfatara
Poe
Cannes
Shah Mohammed Riza Pahlevi
Riler
Iran
Sant
Ischia
Bank of
San Giorgio
Lyonstem
Paganini
Hannibal
Genoa
Cubralter
Lebanon
Riviera
Tiny six inch hero Mel Hunter stars in TV’s Wagon Train duel
Hal Boyle reports on Mel Hunter a six inch secret agent and hero of CBSs ambitious World of Giants placing four million dollars on his success. The pilot features a miniscule agent traveling in a ventilated briefcase while facing life or death risks and witty foes in a bid to redefine television fantasy this season.
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New York
Aubum
Mel Hunter
CBS
Mel
Trading Post
Bob Sarhoff
NBC
John Ziv
Richard Dorso
Bureau
Bill Winters
Dorso
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
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