Lawrence Journal Newslisting and Advertising Directors
Daily Lawrence newspaper uses 1891 editor Simons with Ernest Pontius as publisher. Advertising director Liz Martins listed. Rates shown for carriers and mail within Lawrence and surrounding counties. Post office entry and AP membership noted.
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Simons
Sixth
New Hampshire
Lawrence
Ransat
Ealtor
Ernest Pontius
Malla Douglas
Doukas
Liz Martins
Lawence
Serand
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
AP News
Kel SS
Radio and TV Programs Listed For Kansas City Area
A dense Saturday schedule lists WDAF WREN KMBC and KMKC stations with programs from travel bureau to news and concerts. Names include Autry Graham Harvey and Abbott, with musicals, comedies, dramas, sports and weather across WDAF KMBC WREN and more.
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Prb Esters Eehoes
Wdar-N
KMAG
WDAF
KMC
Newacna! Daft
KAO
Guaxpusters
Iste
WDAP
KMHC
KMBC
Hruah Creek—Foster AP —Grand Ole
Onrys de OA
Ae Williams
Sunaay
Nevacant BU
Autry
Kenton
Amos
Andy Yew
Nora
Brooke
Marcie
KMEC
Audy Vallee
Sher, Holmen Wren
Watter Winchell
Ren
Hmy
Graham
Easy Money
S—Wren
Paul Harvey
Fibher
MaCeo
Gene Autry
CBS News
Stalin’s Yalta Revelations and Roosevelt’s Doubts
The article discusses Roosevelt’s unease over Stalin’s likely postwar moves as revealed by the Yalta papers. It notes the three leaders differed on key postwar policies, Roosevelt conceding more to Stalin than Churchill wished, while Stalin promised much but intended deception. Roosevelt suspected a double cross, a suspicion the piece says proved well founded.
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Franklin D
Roosevelt
Stalin
Yalta
Churchill
F. D.R
Driver License Questions From Buffalo Crash
Three little girls and two others were killed when a car struck a Buffalo sidewalk on Monday. The 3-year-old driver, an aircraft worker, was charged with criminal negligence and claimed he lost control amid epileptic attacks. Officials question license laxity for the physically disabled and note prior epiletic incidents raising safety concerns.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Lawrence
New Horizontal Windows May Block Escape in Fire
Topeka fire chief warns new horizontal Hines style windows hinder occupant egress during fires. An occupant recalls a recent incident where a mother and 9 year old son escaped from a window five feet above the floor, raising concerns for elderly, overweight, or young residents.
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Topekan
Topeka
No Taste No Harm Dental Leaders Promote Fluoridation
Dental leaders stress fluoridation of water supplies to cut child tooth decay while adults see little benefit. Officials note fluoride is tasteless and no proven harm exists, but opponents and taste complaints arise during initial test run amid algae-related taste issues from low river levels.
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Lawrence
Iever
City Water Department
Rid
Yalta Papers Release Sparks U S Department Clash
Washington controversy erupts over the release of the two volume 1945 Yalta papers as State Department officials and Secretary Dulles face criticism for handling. Churchill warns of mistakes while pressure grows from lawmakers over security and publication. Copies leak to newspapers prompting questions on timing and propriety.
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Washington
State Department
Yalta
State Dulles
Roosevelt
Churchill
Generalissimo
Statin
Department
Henry Suydam
Dulles
U.S
House
Senate
Sen. George
D-Ga
Congress
Hig
Tald
McCarthy
Close Douglas County split in 1954 governor race
Official 1954 returns tabulated by Secretary of State Shanahan show Fred Hall winning Douglas County with 5139 votes to George Docking’s 5138. The near dead heat in the GOP stronghold is framed as a moral victory for Docking and a consolation win for Docking locally, while Solomon notes the county’s staunch Republican tilt remains intact.
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Parsons Sui
Paul R. Shanshan
Douglas
George Docking
Docking
Shanahan
Fred Hall
Douglas County
Solomon
Bible Verse A day in thy court is better than thousands
A brief religious note quotes Psalms 84 10 praising the value of a day spent in the courts of the Lord over a multitude of days. The line emphasizes spiritual devotion as superior to worldly abundance.
New Books at Library For Next Week
Lawrence Free Public Library displays a varied fiction and non fiction list for March 21 to 26. Highlights include prize winning authors from France and Canada along with several crime titles. Notable works feature Selden Rodman Isaac Asimov Ugo Betti John Jennings and Robert Graves among others with topics spanning India Haiti philosophy and frontier history.
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Lawrence Free Public Library
Black Republic
Selden Rodman
Haiti
Tours
Isaac Asamov
Nelson Beecher Keyes
Edith M. Dorian
W. N. Wilson
India
Jéan Kenedy
Indi
Lawrence M. Brings
Pri 2Eal
Corinne Updegraft
Wells
Bvok
Ugo Batter- In
Barbs In a Molasses Spill On Indiana Highway
A humorous monologue-style item notes a truck smashup in Indiana where several gallons of molasses smeared the highway. The piece pivots on snappy lines about driving, old cars, and everyday pride with casual commentary and moral quips.
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Indiana
Difference Between Suffrage and Voting in 1950s Context
The material explains suffrage as the right to vote defined by law and constitutional rules, with voting as the actual exercise of that right. It notes the origin of the Sixteen to One slogan tied to William Jennings Bryan’s 1896 silver platform. It cites a congressional finding that about 200,000 of 2.3 million federal civilian employees were stationed overseas as of September 1954.
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Jan Hilliard
Nova Scotia
Stephen Lescock
Homer
Robert Graves
Jay I
Dratler
Leon Odell Griffith
Albert Blaustein
Kwai
Pitie
Ste. Beuve
Gaston le Torch
Jacques ‘Perret
John Jennings
New Mexico
William Jennings Bryan
United States
Congressional Committee
Guessing Game Reddened Washington Officials
A Washington parlor game at a Kerr Monroney party exposed red faced embarrassment among lawmakers and aides. The quiz asked guests to name seven U S Presidents whose last names start with CALVERT within 60 seconds, sparking laughter over misses including a cabinet member.
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Washington
Mike Monroney
Okla
Senator Kerr
Oklahoma
Eisenhower
Fuisner
Two Kansas City youths confess to Rusty’s Market hold up
The article reports two Kansas City youths confessing to a March 10 robbery of W. A. Browning, manager of Rusty’s Market in town. It also notes Sgt. Melvin Schnider’s return from England after Normandy wounds, plus multiple social events, club activities, and community updates from Lawrence.
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Mickay Rooney
Dotty Mack
Troorens Coco
Aiar Theatre
Compasa
Cico
Gobel
Milton Dollar
Marth
the Christophers
Winky Dink
Tou Ia
Washington Review
Drew Fierson
Bowling i
Roy
Rogeraff
Annie
Oakley
Clace Kid
Play Ball Ao
Ara
Li Chas
Lavaghilsei
Mr. Peppers
Jack ‘Benny
Television Playhouse
Walter Winchell
Stork Cl
Letette Young
The
Bank
Larry Moore
Tomorow
Romper Room
Moon Hour Comics
Portia
Ao Forster
Poenis Sage 1736
Farm
Kathleen Carteri
Theatre of Romanes
Robert Q. Lewis
Kitchen ‘Klub
Linklatters
Bob Crosby
Miss Marlowe
Hollyways Playhouse
Sportaman
Bieid
Premiere Playhouse
el New
Rene
Manes
Kansas City
W. A. Browning
Rusty
Melvin Schnider
United States
England
N. E. Faringer
Florence Kunkel
500 Club
H. F. DeWolf
Charles Shimmons
Alpha Chi-Omega
Jane Anderson
Elizabeth’ Russel
Lawrence
Marilyn Roseman
Eudora
W.L. Burdick
University
Bar Association
Law School
Lowell R. Landon
Soroptimist Club
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Kcmo-Tv
Maren
Ola
Southeast Asia
the World Today
By James Marlow
Associated Press News
Army
Dame Marlow
Sen. McCarthy
Rwis
Nature
Peter Edsonner
Defense
Charles E. Wilson
Ening
Pentagon
Wilson
Department of Defense
Harlan Hagan
Clare E. Hoffman
Hoffman
Capitol Hill
You Chan Yang
Korea
Old Home Town
A. L. Ferris
Broad View Inn
Lawrence Woman's Club
L. H. Menger
Minnie B. Welker
F. A. Cook
Mary Thomas
N. M. Hough
T.H. Kennedy
C. E. Lindley
W. A. Dill
Ghder
Phi Kappa’ -Psi
Baptist Church
Ethel Martin
Noria
Ray’ Martin
St Joseph
Jim Wilson
H. A ‘Wells
Winnipeg
Canada
Hoch’ Auditorium
James Smolko Pianist
Strong
Billie Mallory Soprano
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