Lawrence Journal-World edition details and masthead
The Lawrence Journal-World announces staff roles and publication details including editor Dolph C. Simona Jr, associate publisher, managing editor Ernest Ponius, advertising and business managers, and that the paper was established in 1854. It lists pricing, circulation areas, and AP membership as of a Wednesday evening in March 195.
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Ike Nixon plan on presidential disability urges Congress action
The piece argues Congress must establish a formaled disability succession policy not tied to any single administration. It notes the Eisenhower Nixon agreement is temporary, highlights constitutional gaps, and urges Congress to enact a lasting plan to handle a president’s incapacitation and ensure a clear line of succession.
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Kansas university hazed figures in campus protests
In a long running pattern of juvenile campus stunts, KU officials including an architecture department chair faced mock hangings by students. Parents saw a sign of shifted student interest toward academics, but commentators warned against overinterpreting such acts as healthy education reform.
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Kansas University
Intellectual Maturity and the Rising Role of Intellectuals
Harper's Magazine editor-in-chief John Fis argues that society is entering a period where intellectuals will be respected and heard more than since the era of Hamilton and Jefferson. His Easy Chair column links this shift to Russian victories and ongoing cultural growth amid economic pressures.
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Wischer
Scrambled Semantics Rally By Robe RT Go Ruark
The essay laments language decay in everyday speech and argues for removing un- and non- prefixes. It mocks misused terms like feckless disgruntled uncouth and urges clearer speech, ending with a tongue in cheek Tarzan You Jane bow.
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Ace
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Editor retracts insulting March diatribe about Ruark
Letters from Jack Gibson in Journal World apologize for ridiculing Robert Ruark and acknowledge his balanced view. He retracts calumny, noting Ruark can be both agreeable and sharply opposed, depending on the column.
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Ruark
Jack Gibson
Gibson
United Features
Toe Dance Begins As Congress Tries To Avoid Trouble
The House subcommittee probing FCC license pressure pressed for action and secured resignation from Commissioner Richard A. Mack under threat of impeachment. Witnesses were non congressional and the panel considered calling senators named in testimony to intervene in a TV license case. The panel then retreated behind closed doors.
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Congress scrutiny over conflicts fuels old ethical divides
The piece argues Congress shields itself from probe while FCC officials face scrutiny. It cites senators Morse and Neuberger, who push for disclosures of income and divestment. The column questions who watches Congress on conflicts of interest as lawmakers keep outside ties.
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New York Times
Rebels in Algeria threaten reprisals in push for executions halt
In Tunis the Algerian National Liberation Front warned France of retaliatory acts if executions of nationalist fighters in Algeria proceed. About 200 French soldiers are believed captured by rebels. The ultimatum follows the pending execution of Djamila Bouhired, a 21 year old jailed for a July terrorist attack. Since the rebellion began, over 125 rebels have been executed and many more face death.
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Grocer Warren Tries Ungraded Eggs Sales Shift
Hollis Oklahoma grocer N W Warren advertised a new approach after a grading law took effect claiming Positively no eggs for sale or offered for sale in this area Purchase the container Eggs are free. The quirky move aimed to circumvent the law by offering empty containers rather than actual graded eggs.
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Knowing Selves Very Vital in National Understanding
In a Wall Street Journal letter Grimes argues regional ignorance harms national thinking. He laments insular reporting and urges top reporters for each region to read locally and report broadly, noting readers neglect local and regional news while global coverage prevails. He cites Little Rock and integration as evidence of miscommunication fueling extremism.
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Old Home Town Highlights From 10 Years Ago 1948
Recap cites Allen Daugherty installed as venerable master of Verbal Lodge of Perfection with Raymond Schwegler and others in 1948. Clyde Reed Jr named Third District delegate to National Republican Convention. KU business school prof predicted five-year price rises. Lawrence High tops 1948 NERL basketball. Shawnee Mission Indiana and Argentine tie for second. Cunningham receives life Relays Club membership. precedents set by Landon and Outland. Frances Perkins noted as first female U.S. cabinet member. Anton Cermak dies after assassination wound. 16 years ago 1918 at Bowersock June Gaprice in Miss U.S.A. Chanc. Strong in Yates Center. Jayhawker beat K-State 43-35. KU to grant academic credit for farm work. Harold Lyte wins senior play contest. city to pay higher water rate.
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Raymond Schwegler
Carl Schubert
Clark Morton Sr
E. M. Owen
O. Wright
Harold Barr
Clyde M. Reed Jr
Leland Pritchard
KU School of Business
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Shawnee Mission Indiana
Filenn Cunningham
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Woestermeyer
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Alt Landon
John Outland
Washington
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Chicago
Asassin
Franklin Roosevelt
Miami
Bowersock
June Gaprice
Misa U.S.A
Frank Strong
Yates Center
Jayhawkéox
K-State
Kansas
Harold Lyte
Lucille Nowlin
Bible Verse Reflects on Faith and Generational Hope
A dated devotional line cites Deuteronomy 32 28 warning about a forward generation of children noted for lacking faith, framing a spiritual reflection on belief and moral guidance for readers.
Late Harry Cohn remembered as blunt Hollywood titan
The Lyons Den recalls Harry Cohn who died last Thursday, a hard nosed studio head who built Columbia Pictures into a major force. He bought rights, dictated scenes, and backed hits like Mr Deeds Goes to Town and Mr Smith Goes to Washington while dismissing rivals and joking about debts. He kept a tiny $2 stake from a bank loan and boasted of immense influence over scripts and stars.
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Hollywood
Jolson
al Jolson
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Teddy Roonnevelt
Garson
France
Norman Kraane
Mr. Deeds
Mr. Smith
Washington
Caldwell Sweats As an Author
Hal Boyle profiles Erskine Caldwell, a prolific Georgia author who, over 30 years, produced 34 books from Tobacco Road to Molly Cottontail. He discusses film adaptation of God's Little Acre, his stubborn independence, budget years of poverty, and disdain for Hollywood censors.
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