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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1957

Page

3

Lawrence Daily Journal World masthead and publication data

The Lawrence Daily Journal World published daily except Sunday from Sixth and New Hampshire Streets Lawrence Kansas. Editor and Publisher Dolph Simons Managing Editor Alannper Alannper Mayer Ernest Pontius Leo Eller 1957 Saturday Evening March 16 1957 rates 30 cents per week 15 per year in Lawrence 56 per year in county 33 per year elsewhere in United States. The paper is a member of The Associated Press and Audit Bureau of Circulations.

Puotiaber Alannper Dolph Simons Bib Mayer Ernest Pontius Leo Eller Cartier Lawrence Douray United States Associated Press

Lawrence Gas Rates Under Scrutiny in The Journal World

The Saturday Column analyzes Lawrence natural gas pricing, noting the city commission has debated rates but taken no decisive action. It argues residents pay monthly bills to a locally owned distributor and urges officials to ensure fair, reasonable charges amid concerns of a franchised monopoly and higher than in other Kansas towns.

Lawrence Kansas City Commission Journal-World

Wildlife Week Focus Boosts Douglas County Sportsmen

The Douglas County Sportsman's Club drives National Wildlife Week plans beyond a single week with ongoing conservation aims. It promotes education, research, land and wildlife protection, public outreach, and collaboration with state and federal programs to create homes for wildlife and healthier communities through year round action.

Douglas County Sportsman's Club U.S Douglas County Club Sportsman’s Club Sportsman's Club

Military humor targets services across films and shows

The piece notes that Army humor flourishes in Sgt Bilko sketches while Navy spoofs include Dont Go Near the Water and Mister Roberts. Air Force parodies appear in No Time for Sergeants, with Marines and Coast Guard also subjected to jokes.

Jong Army Sgt Bilko Navy Mister Roberts Air Force Marines Coast Guard Penyed

Frustration Mounts Over Service Dismissal

The text describes a troubled reaction to poor treatment and a sense of injustice among readers. A speaker laments the lack of complaints from the serviced group, noting that raising concerns could worsen their position. The piece hints at broader frustration with authorities or vendors.

First Ladies Seek Relocation of White House Offices

NEA staffers report a proposed move of White House offices across Lafayette Park to a new building on the State Department site, aiming to ease strain on the President. Mamie Eisenhower’s spring schedule will include luncheons, teas, and visits for delegations, spouses, and veterans, while doctors discuss Ike’s cough with guarded public caution.

Doug Larsen Ken Gilmor NEA Washington Art Association of First Ladies Nw Pees White House Executive Mansion Hisenhower Mamie Eisenhower Mamie Senate Ike

Notable Initiations and Local Honors From Lawrence

Old Home Town recap lists Phi Gamma Delta initiates Edward Brass Charles Stgeper and William R Johnson of Lawrence Sara Underwood joins Kappa Kappa Gamma Gladys Ann Parker and Donald Thiry win 4-H speech contest Ciliford Carl 61 dies at Lawrence Memorial Hospital Ewing Herbert publisher of the Hiawatha dies in Kansas politics First mother son duo at KU Mrs George Mendenhall and son Joseph Mendenhall 23 years ago Trinity Lutheran church memory 1927 earth turning event 68 local Lindbergh resemblance hitchhiker case KU high schools arrive for 10th annual basketball tournament in Robinson gym Baptists plan new Trinity Lutheran church building Gov Capper appoints Mrs A C Mitchell to welfare commission Baker library lunch ban law Catherine Bahnmaier wed Jamies Bates at Lecompton home

Phi Gamma Delta Edward Brass Charles Stgeper William R. Johnson Lawrence Sara Underwood Kappa Kappa Gamma Gladys Ann Parker Meadowlark Club Donald Thiry Four Leaf Clover Club Ciliford Carl Lawrence Memorial Hospital Ewing Herbert Hiawatha Kansas Af K.U George Mendenhall Joseph Mendenhall Belleville Joe Mary A. Rockland Trinity Lutheran Church BUC Robinson Gym Trinity Lutheran A. C. Mitchell Capper State Industrial Welfare Commission Hattie Osborne Baker Catherine Bahnmaler Jamies Bates G. J. Bahnmaier Lecompton

How One Farmer Feels About Income Taxes

Warren Zimmerman of 2208 Vt St writes that hard-hit farmers like him resist the income tax. He cites Dean Manion and urges vehement protest on tax returns, arguing the system shifts wealth to foreigners and harms taxpayers. He compares U S burdens to England’s, warns of likely future regulations, and urges action now.

Journal-World Douglas County Dean Manion South Bend Ind America England Warren Zimmerman

University fans want hometown high school scores in Journal-World

A reader urges the Journal-World to publish high school sports scores for local students at the University of Kansas. The letter notes about 8,000 students attend and many hail from the area, and cites the regional Wellsville tournament where a local school won second place. The writer asks for coverage of home town teams to satisfy sports-minded readers.

Journal-World Wellsville Pothey Taverns

World War I book display at the public library

The Free Public Library lists new World War I era titles including WHAT MAN MAY BE by George Russell Harrison 1936 and THE INVISIBLE FLAG by Kurt Emmrich 1956. Other works cover atomic progress SHIP 16 and code breakers ROOM 406 among many modern novels and essays by noted authors.

George Russell Harrison Edomiund Wilson Europe Kurt Emmrich Sylvanus Morley Arthur Hally Compion Roosevelt Japan Ulrich Mohr Free Public Library Room 406 Adm Sir Wiliam James Sir William Hall England Lfe Frank Wilson Kenyon P. G. Wodehouse Wright Morris Mexico Elizabeth Goudge Aimple Belevers Janice Holt Giles Kentucky Livingston Biddle Italy Olivia Manning Miss Manning

Naming Confusion Sparks University Debate Across States

A Topeka State Journal humorously surveys U.S. university name changes from Colorado to Pennsylvania and California, noting shifts from college to university. The piece lists multiple campuses and suggests if Iowa State College becomes Iowa State University the naming trend will resemble its neighbor’s State University of Iowa.

Manhattan Mercury Kansas State College Kansas State University Topeka State Journal Colorado Colorado A&m College Colorado State University University of Colorado Colorado University New York University New York City City of New York Iowa State College Iowa State University State University of Iowa

Common Sense Rules In A Modern World Of Art And Style

Read of practical wit on making the most of what you have and the changing arts of fashion. A light note on work, laundry trips, spring activity, and sports as youths reclaim the season. The column closes with a cheeky reminder that styles shift yet a man’s arm remains the lasting fashion.

Bible Verse Reflects Bethlehem's Role in Juda

Fragmentary verse references Bethlehem in Juda and a prophetic line about rulers. The text mentions a governor and a future guiding word, with Matthew style phrasing implied. Content appears incomplete but points to biblical prophecy and gospel association.

Bethlehem Land of Juda Matthew

Radio and TV Programs Guide Listing March Broadcast Schedule

A dense OCR of station lineups for WDAF KMBC WREN WREA KFKU etc detailing Saturday to Monday March 16 18 schedules. Programs include news hour features sports shows classic hour of decision masterworks and a wide array of entertainment from Burns and Allen to Captain Kangaroo with numerous local and network offerings timing blocks across multiple stations.

BDO DAF KMHC Wren Tello WDAT WRES Uva Delocady KMAC WDAF KMBC Hoo WDAP WDA Pousutholte Kmbic KMNC Kmbc—Masterworks of Munle

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