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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1955

Page

2

Lawrence Daily Journal World History and Staff Credits

Inside page shows establishment year 1854 and staff including SIMONS as editor from 1891 to 1983, J W Murray as managing editor, Ernest Poole as advertising director, and a Lawrence Kansas newspaper serving Douglas County with subscription rates and postal details under Associated Press guidelines.

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Puzzle of the Surplus in Glencoe Enterprise

The Glencoe Minnesota Enterprise editor questions a seven billion dollar surplus of wheat corn rice butter cheese and dry milk stored from the open market. He argues U S taxpayers pay to keep surplus foods and the government should allow free enterprise. The piece notes no practical plan to dispose of surpluses and an odd trend of declining farm population while production rises.

Glencoe, Minn Enterprise U. S Free Enterprise

State budget tensions spark firing over boiler insurance clash

Governor Hall dismissed state purchasing official Eugene Hiatt amid disputes over boiler insurance, purchasing methods, and a Cadillac procurement. Opinions in Kansas papers reflect concern over civil service rules and governance, with mentions of Dean Axe’s return and regents’ moves to shield state schools from fallout.

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Good Samaritans Help After Topeka Fire at Methodist Home

Rapid rescue in Topeka sees crowds aiding fire victims from the Methodist home. Inmates were fed and sheltered by Good Samaritans, with many taken to local homes for comfort. A public appeal followed to report names and supervise evacuated residents to ensure proper placement and safety.

Topeka

Peace Time Atomics and Early Atomic Power Claims

The article notes atomic power now running a submarine and a electric typewriter and cooking a hamburger, showing potential for large and small use. It admits current costs are high and compares atomic heat as a future competitor to other fuels, asking how long to wait and recalling past electricity progress.

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Secretary Talbott and Mulligan Firm Tie Stirs Public Debate

A muddled link between Secretary Talbott and the Mulligan firm has sparked a notable controversy. Officials and observers note questions about proper connections and potential influence, with critics urging transparency and oversight.

Talbott Mulligan

Reader defends Journal-World on jail trouble and budget coverage

A letter-writer praises the Journal-World for detailing the county jail’s substandard facilities and the sheriff’s budget proposal. The author defends the newspaper’s editorial stance, situating the issue within broader growth and public-works needs, and urges officials to demonstrate their worth in future meetings.

Journal-World

Potato, the world’s most popular vegetable

In dialogue style, the question answers potato as the top temperate zone crop after cereals. It notes Miss Ludwig earning the nickname Molly Pitcher for carrying water to soldiers at the Battle of Monmouth, by following her husband and troops to the field.

Ludwig Molly Pitcher

Bible Verse Theme Preeminence in All Things

The phrase from Colossians 1 18 4548 notes Christ as head of the body the church and preeminent in all things. A devotional line echoes the primacy of Jesus in creation and redemption, guiding faith and conduct.

Golf course architect and sod salesman fuels green boom

William Mitch ell, a WWII Navy flight instructor turned golf course designer and top sod seller, claims Mitchelheads has produced four million square feet of golf greens in New Hampshire and nearby. He notes golf is booming, with about 7,500 courses and four million regular players, and discusses course costs, design demands, and his personal shift from player to planner.

New York William Mitchell Navy America Mitchelheads North Sutton N. H Bill Mitchell Putnam Country Club Mahopac N.Y New Hampshire

Eisenhower Political Novice No More Says Marlow

Associated Press analysis notes Eisenhower’s 30 months in the White House show a growing political craft. He blends popularity with steady action, avoids personal feuds, and pursues a moderate, merit based approach. Congress under Democrats has often backed his programs, including foreign aid and the minimum wage, with varying degrees of alignment.

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Senator Asks, and is Answered

A Washington NEA column notes Senator George W Malone of Nevada pressed a witness at hearings, asking why views weren’t in a letter to a congressman. The piece also ribbings socialites, a yacht cruise down the Potomac to Mt Vernon, and light jabs at Lyndon Johnson, a streetcar strike, and golf humor about Rep Frelinghuysen and Eisenhower. It also lists slang from Foreign Service pals and offhand social quirks in Washington society.

Washington George W. Malone Malone Harry Davidow Potomac River Mt. Vernon Potomac Gladys Jeselsohn Georgetown George H. Bender Ohio Louis Wolfson Wolfson Struck Transit Company Andrew Jackson

Old Home Town Resignations and Local Notices

Old Home Town items report Elmer Schaake resigns as KU assistant coach to coach all sports at Dinuba California. Dr Edward G Nelson joins KU as associate professor of accounting. Sgt Earl E Shhook stationed with Sth Army under Lt Gen Leonard T Gerow in occupied Germany. Doris June Howard wed John Lowell West in Stella Nebraska with attendants Virginia Ruth Howard and Vernon Scott. An informal supper honors Mr and Mrs Roy A Bowers and son Clarke. Dorothy Lou Durland wed James F Edwards. Lawn supper hosted by Prof and Mrs H R DeSilva with multiple faculty guests. Family reunion at Mrs W A Colman’s home. Mrs D M Dunakis visits Santa Fe. Birth announced for Rollin Richard Stanwix on July 2. Visits by Sankee family return from Neodesha. Alpha Chi Omega held a thimble party. Supper at Engel farm with multiple guests. H N Kane on crutches from knee ligament injury. Ethel and Helen Stevens visiting from Nicker son. J W R Stubbs returns from Texas Panhandle ranch. Margaret Kanaga and Gula Finch to return from Pittsburg summer school. Screen at Bowersock shows House of the Lost Court with Viola Dana.

Elmer Schaake K.U Dinuba Cailif Edward G. Nelson Nyack N. Y Earl E. Shhook Sth Leonard T. Gerow Walter D. Howard Doris June John Lowell West James N. West Stella Neb Virginia Ruth Howard Vernon Scott Roy A. Bowers Clarke Paul Hausman Emory .E. Johnson Harry H. Sisler Frank C. Durland Dorothy Lou James F. Edwards H. R. DeSilva Learnard Ave C. V. Kent F. B. Davis Beulah Morrison George M. Beal O. O. Stoland W. A. Colman N. Y. St D. M. Dunakis Santa Fe N. M Gordon Street R. D. Stanwix Rollin Richard E. H. Sankee Miss Patti Sankee Neodesha Marcella Hanscome Alpha Chi Omega Sorority E. F. Engel Prof. Devlin Fort Scott Ina Stewart Wamego Ethel Ulrich Erna Fischer Virginia Goff Engel Farm H. N. Kane Ethel Helen Stevens Nicker Son Nell Jessie Martindale JW. R. Stubbs Texas Panhandle Margaret Kanaga Gula Finch Pittsburg Bowersock Viola Dana

Radio and TV Programs Listing from Kansas City Stations

A dense, period style grid of July broadcasting schedules across WDAF KMBC WREN KFKU KMHC KMLC and others. It lists show times, titles, and featured programs for Friday July 29 and Saturday July 20 across radio and television, including news, sports, music, dramas, cartoons, and movie features with numerous station identifiers and program names.

WDAF KMBC Jackson KMHC Fine Susic Wren—Tello Yankees Wren Morgan Beatty WHREN KFKU Wren—Cardinala Amos Andy Tenn. Ernie KMLC Grable & James WNEN Texaco Novacast Monitor Tello Teat Wdaf—Monitor KMRBC KMEC Wmtt Avery Wren—Cardinals Dot T Wuu WDAKF Dick Derby WDAP KMERC WDAK Kmist WDOAF Burea Stan Kenton Wren—Metotics Veter Bai Wiren Lawrence Walk Comiclub Mat Dennis Newas News Caravan Julius LaRosa Three Star News Hin Tin Tin Playhouse of Stars Phoebe the Wise Tim Newsly

Barbs County notes fair season and idle visits

A collection of light rural observations notes fair season, young people skipping old folks at home, and a trainer stressing fast foot work for defense. The piece wryly comments that harmony comes from dough and mentions newlyweds already carrying umbrellas in changeable weather.

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