This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1955
Page
4
The editorial notes Nehru supports turning Formosa over to red China in a joint statement. It argues the West will resistance, but many in the British Commonwealth may oppose accepting a free hand to slaughter or oppress Chinese people.
The piece argues that young professionals resist long hours, favoring shorter workdays. It contrasts early rising workers with late-rising executives like Walter Reuther and others who push for fewer hours, amid a culture of leisure and minimal labor.
Kansas farmers vote tomorrow on penalties for exceeding 1956 wheat allotments and on the national support price of $1.31 per bushel. Options include strict penalties or no penalties, with harvests tied to allotted acres and varying guaranteed prices, all for a crop not yet planted. The decision comes amid weather worries and government policy questions.
The piece notes ongoing danger from discarded iceboxes as children play nearby. It cites a weak market for replacing old boxes and urges steps to remove latches from new and discarded iceboxes, warning excitement is needed to prompt action.
A letter to the Journal-World editor questions the rise of escape reading and the influence of a so called True Story Complex. It argues Mr Flesch favors comprehension over mere decoding and debates the value of unreadable or sensational material for child development.
The Senate voted 77 to 4 against McCarthy’s proposal to curb Eisenhower’s stance with Russia before the Geneva Big Four meeting. The coalition of Democrats and Republicans rejected intervention, backing Eisenhower to act on his own judgment. Lyndon Johnson and Knowland led the bipartisan effort, signaling stronger foreign policy cooperation from Democrats since January.
Hal Boyle muses on how daydreams fade with age and practicality. A man’s grand fantasies shrink to small daily scenes like barber missteps or paying the grocery bill, with recognizable urban vignettes and a Davy Crockett reverie in youth contrasted with middle age reality.
The article describes sharp public clashes between McCarthy Knowland and President Eisenhower over foreign policy. It notes Democratic cooperation with Eisenhower contrasts with Truman-era Republican criticism and cites McCarthy proposing Senate demands on Russia before the Big Four meeting. Johnson and others respond, and the Senate’s Foreign Relations Committee condemns McCarthy’s stance.
Researchers debate the landing location of Christopher Columbus in 1492 with claims shifting from Watling Island to San Salvador and possibly Caicos Island in the Bahamas, altering the accepted voyage narrative.
A devotional note cites 2 Corinthians 12 9 stating My strength is perfected in weakness. The verse underscores resilience through faith as readers reflect on personal limits and divine power guiding endurance.
Washington correspondence notes cautious fears that too much new housing could be built. The Fed and Commerce analyses show no call to curb construction or tighten credit, while real estate leaders remain optimistic. Trends include marriage rate declines, FHA mortgage terms, vacancy estimates, and possible local action to slow speculative building.
The 65 000-volume Ralph Ellis collection valued at 200 000 dollars is sent to the University, believed to be the world’s largest private collection on birds and mammals. Gifts to KU totaled 751 000 dollars in 1944 45.
Broadcast schedule notes stations WDAF KMBC WREN KFKU and KMHC KMBC TV and radio listings detail programs from 5:00 PM to 10:30 PM including news sports dramas serials and various local shows. Notable items include Serenade In Blue Weather segments and a range of CBS NBC ABC style offerings.
A dense listing outlines a summer broadcast slate with programs ranging from cartoons and Westerns to dramas and game shows. The schedule includes the Paul Winchell show, Winky Dink, Captain Midnight, Ozark Jubilee, daily news, sports, and feature films across multiple stations.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.