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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1952
Page
4
Historic Lawrence newspaper masthead fragment notes 19th to 20th century publication details. Mentions founder W C Sasperd and The World Company with subscription and address lines in Lawrence Kansas.
A 1952 editorial argues that approaching the grave should imply equality, yet notes a paradox when an individual conducts many funerals. The Colorado public reportedly supports holding funerals as closely as possible to one per capita to honor the principle.
The article argues President Truman might use the Taft-Hartley Act to divert the steel strike, though Congress resists such revision and labor relations will shape the move. It portrays Truman as avoiding direct action and hints at political costs to the administration labor alliance.
Sophisticates anticipate commercial television in Britain as the home government debates ads and broadcasting rules. Opposition fears crime and sensationalism from U.S. models while Churchill warns the economy remains fragile, a trapdoor threatening bankruptcy if not soon steadied.
A Colorado man who preplanned his own funeral drew crowd wishes last year and repeats the event this year. Despite curiosity about the service, turnout fell to about 100 as government action fails to curb demands, reflecting a self imposed limit on funerals.
The article notes unusual POW activity in the Far East with prisoners arming themselves and plotting operations to free captives. Guards intercepted planned actions, avoiding a larger disaster while the government faced potential losses of manpower. Additionally, potato markets and political filings in Kansas are mentioned.
Local notes show Robert and Eleanor Allen returning from the University of Pennsylvania with plans for medical study in Philadelphia. Frank F. Jones heads to California to visit sons in military service as county officials plan a single rationing board. Multiple society updates cover births engagements and local business and legal notices.
The piece argues that liberalizing construction credit terms for high value homes signals a political maneuver by the administration ahead of elections. It asserts down payment cuts, eased credit, wage pressure, and armament orders aim to mask inflation and delay controls, calling the moves hypocritical.
A clipped fragment recalls a sharp remark about poor men spending more good time than the rich. The snippet hints at a bygone social quip about leisure and value, mentioning the phrase remember when people used to break an arm by crank.
A brief note explores whether closing the eyes enhances intimacy during a kiss and potential reactions from partners. It references personal preference and cultural considerations without asserting universal rules.
President Zellman enjoys the show while Republicans clash over Taft and Eisenhower support. Democrats hold a Chicago convention later, aiding their strategic position. Truman plans to campaign for his party after the nominating races, while Taft and Eisenhower forces trade sharp accusations of rough tactics.
Tulsa World's survey shows 95 new oil locations staked in a week, down from prior totals. First reports and completions declined, with new wells staked dropping by 19 and completions falling from 140. Three oilers had initial daily flows totaling 5,304 barrels and 6,442,000 cubic feet per day for one gas well, amid 40 dry holes and 381,457 feet drilled.
Tom C. Gooch publisher of the Dallas Times Herald died at his home after seven weeks illness. He served as president and editor in chief guiding the newspaper and radio station KLED since the founder Edwin J. Kiest’s death. Education takes seven point seven percent of British government revenue.
Chicago readers are urged to note superstition around Friday the 13th. The article says February 13, 1953 will fall on a Friday, the only such occurrence in 1952 and mentions two other 1953 Friday the 13th dates, March 13 and November 13, urging caution for the superstitious.
Baker University graduates and family reunions color Baldwin social news. The Rappard family dinner drew 80 at the Community building in Lawrence with 80 attendees. DAR and garden club events boolean weekly gatherings. OBIT notes: Mrs Helen Tharp will teach Baldwin schools next year, successor to late Mr Tharp. Capt Phares McFerren honored at home, and Oak Grove groups meet for Iris Society prep.
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The readable fragments list radio and TV listings across stations WDAF WDAN KMBC WREN and others with show titles hosts and times. Numerous program names appear in disjointed form including My Secret Story News Weather Coast to Coast and a variety of music and talk slots.
The clumsy OCR lists a multi day TV guide with programs across Friday Saturday and Sunday including news sports western feature films variety shows and public affairs. It references Forti Bile News Jessee Rambler Theatre My Friend Irma Your Future Home All Star Review and Hallmark Hall of Fame among others with random times and channel notes.
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