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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1955

Page

2

Lawrence Daily Record masthead and details

The fragment shows historic newspaper masthead lines from a Lawrence daily, listing editor Simons and publisher, advertising director Pontius, and subscription rates. It notes postal classification, service area, and AP affiliation, reflecting typical 19th to early 20th century newspaper branding and circulation terms.

New Hampshire Simons W. Murray Manan Egiter Pontius Advertising Lawrence Maly Tn Doustas Gutside Douglas Jee Joo Neon Bureau of Circulations Associated Press AP News

Radio and TV Programs Listing for March Weekend

A dense schedule lists WDAF KMBC WREN KFKU and others across March weekends. Programs include news, music shows, Westerns, comedy, variety, games, sports, and religious segments with hourly blocks and station lineups.

WDAF KMBC Wren Kfku Bc— Wanters Western Rodous Newsom Travel Bureau WREN Telio Taat Gengbusters Rmbu Gunamok KMBU K. U. Phi Orchestra KMGC Brush Creek Follies WDAR Tex Wiliams Burch Creek Follies Cnews WRENS Newacast Gene Autry Weae Mule Mbec Radio Hall of Fao Benny Wren Kenton Mixa Brooke Tho Marzie Abbottss Huy Vantee Adv Sher, Holmes WRN Walter Winewell Big Craham Paul Harvey Fibber MeGes Gene Autrys Ben Rvacant Presa WDAP Kralbc Clasaic KMAC Briges Organi CBS News

Local Option Petitions Fail In Lawrence And Kingman

Local petitions to force a spring local option vote failed to reach required signatures in Lawrence and Kingman. Elkhart is among towns checked, home of Willard Mayberry who led the 1948 repeal defeat. Petition checks cover seven or eight Kansas towns. Citizens will watch Elkhart for Prophets in their own land outcomes.

Lawrence Kingman Elkhart Willard Mayberry Kansas

Color Names Multiply as Cars Grow Fancier

A nostalgia piece notes how color choices for autos exploded from simple blue or green to dozens of shades with fanciful names. It cites examples like Goldenrod Yellow and Harvest Gold, and discusses lack of standardization across brands.

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Reds Still Make War Against Chiang Kai-shek Campaign

The article notes persistent communist pressure on Chiang Kai-shek from abroad and within China. It argues that despite public optimism in the United States about Chiang’s downturn, the Reds continue fighting, seeking to undermine him with discredited tactics and domestic influence. It cites Formosa origins and broader efforts to destabilize Chiang’s government as part of a sustained war strategy.

Chiang Kai-shek United States Chiang China Formisa Maey Africa Eric Wollencott Barnes Anna Cora Mowatt Zoe Oldenbourg House of Limieres Willis Wayde John P. Marquand Margaret Kennedy Maxwell Griffith Robert Standish Forbidden City Muriel Morland Jernigan John Bell Clayton Misa Harriet Townshend Kathleen Norris San Francisco

Book Past Performances by Margaret Rohe

Lawrence residents recall Margaret Rohe through a Christmas gift book compiling early 1900s prose and verse. Foreword notes reprints from New York Evening World Munsey's and Telegraph era pieces, including You Do It Too You Know You Do and Diaries of Historical Ladies.

Lawrence Rohe Roy Howard United Press and Scripps Howard New York Evening World Munsey's New York Morning Telegraph Helen of Troy Xantippe Cleopatra Queen Isabella Howard Adam Roche Harpers Weekly Alice Park Mansas Margaret Alice Puck Georgia Brown Argaret New York Roy Wilson United Press Bureau Rome Alice Roche

Barbs Seven NY schools closed as 363 pupils absent

A New York town shut seven schools due to illness keeping 363 pupils home while other students likely also miss days. The note laments rising ice slips and cautions about accidents from driver pedestrian trust. A tease notes a Bible verse Matthew 24 5 about false messiahs.

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Long Way to Go for Parking Across Cities

A Salina Journal summary cites the Lawrence Journal World praising Lawrence's move to buy a new downtown parking lot, noting rapid growth but space limits and urging more private lots. Salina plans two additional lots this year, signaling a shared urban parking challenge.

Salina Lawrence

New Books at Library ITLEE Display Week of March 14 19

The Lawrence Free Public Library lists new titles for March 14 to 19 including One-Party Press by Nathan B Blumberg, Many Worlds Seen and Unseen by Edith L Raskin, Cradle of Our Faith by John C Trever, and Dangerous River by Raymond M Patterson among others. The list features histories, travel, fiction, and biographies with notes on themes and periods, inviting patrons to reserve these items for reading.

the Christophers Winky Dink Harish Mah John Hopkins Princeton Washington Review Tau Drew . Plennon Captain Gallent Roy Rogers Annia Onkler Cisco Ki Ae Ba Nane Thaby Mane Lassi Mr. Peppers Pepsi Cola Playhouse Fai Televimie Playhouse Walter Winchell G. B. Thestra Cunningham N48 RV Sparta Itlee Lawrence Free Public Library Nathan B. Blumberg Edith L. Raskin John C. Trever Holy Land Dangerous River Raymond M. Patterson Canats North West Territory Bent Daniel_ Sievert Lawrender Bents

Main School Jam In Five States

Washington eyes a heated clash over federal aid to education as the House Education and Labor Committee weighs competing views. The panel will hear from supporters and opponents across three weeks, with the Eisenhower admin favoring loans for emergencies and limited direct aid. Three states—Indiana, Alabama, Mississippi—dominate overcrowding in the latest survey, highlighting where shortages are most acute.

Washington U.S Waech House Committee On Education Graham A. Barden N.C House Senate Ralph Gwinn National Education Association American Federalior of Eisenhower Tony Samuel M. Brownell, Jr U. S Alabama Indiana Brownell Mississipi Minnesota New York Mississippi

Local births and engagements fill Old Home Town notices

Ten year old items from Old Home Town report births for Lawrence Ray Lindberg and a son born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ray. Engagement announced for Edith Irene Anderson to Alvin Hu Hornberger. Other items note dinners, travel, a missing boy affected by carbon monoxide, a fire rebuild decision, disbanding of a protection group, a dance, and a large group at a thimble party honoring Miss Madeline Grignard.

Partridge Lawrence Arthur L. Goudy Pilgrim Congregational Church North Lawrence Kanwaka Anita Melvin Goudy J. D. Fincher F. H. Olney Anderson Valley Falls Lawrence Lindberg Route 5 Lawrence Ray Arthur Ray Lloyd Coffman Maxine Mary Frances J. D. Umberger Topeka Allen Crafton Lions Chih Kansas City Esther Norman Ebon ‘Anderson Stull Edith Irene Alvin Hu Hornberger Henry Hornberger Set Robert L Beach Karla Jill Sgt Beech First Army 8Th and Vt Sts Merchants Mutual Protective Group Dolph Simons Memorial Hospital Dolph Collins Simons A. F Fred Lewis Arlemania Club Ecke Hall Charles Skilton

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