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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1958
Page
2
Dolp h Simons Jr editor and publisher assis tant Bub'sher Bill Mayer managing liter Ernest Ponius co advertising manager Leo Eller business manager.
A Kansas University debate questions whether administrators should solely appoint department heads or yield to student and faculty pressure. Incidents of protest and threats of resignations test whether autonomy in appointments can endure, while officials affirm the need for ultimate hiring and firing decisions remain with administrators.
Union News, a subsidiary of the American News Co, will take over the Kansas Turnpike restaurants on April 1. The move aims to improve service and pricing after the previous operator was ousted, with expectations high due to Union News’ solid reputation in other locations.
With winter lingering and spring not fully arrived, take an hour to sow Kentucky blue and rye seed. Experts say sowing now lets seeds wait for better weather and spring moisture, filling bare patches while you wait for the warm days.
A survey of New York bartenders finds a marked shift in women's drinking, with more women ordering male type beverages such as whisky and cocktails. While findings vary, many say advertising and social trends drive the change as women increasingly imitate male drinking habits.
Franklin Murphytt envisions a funded research economy in Kansas leveraging private gifts and industry to attract Nobel-like innovation and commercial ventures. Critics warn of political risk, burdens on taxpayers, and potential academic squabbles as ambition collides with public scrutiny. The piece contrasts Murphytt with broader debates on governance and the recession, noting caution for readers amid sensationalism.
Aaron Gore and a companion fled home in Philadelphia as J Edgar Hoover denounced the killing as brutal and senseless. Officer Henry ticks halted them, transported them to the station to arrange care for Christmas, then Gore and his companion shot and bludgeoned.
In a Wall Street Journal style lampoon of Capitol squabbles, the piece contrasts Laurel and Hardy calm with loud political din. It notes a scramble for gimmicks, including proposed tax cuts, new spending, and even a temporary tax holiday, as Congress weighs remedies amid a wary economy.
At the National Health Forum in Philadelphia Dr. Donald C. Klein of Wellesley argued suburbs house conformist, stressed social pace, urban demands rather than suburbia itself cause psychosomatic issues and family tensions. He dismissed the notion that suburbs breed mental illness, noting the real culprit is modern city life.
The piece argues the President faces pressure from White House aides and allies to pursue a bold reorganization of the Defense Department, against powerful Capitol Hill forces led by Vinson and Bridges. It notes Navy opposition to unification, the Gaither and Rockefeller studies favor strong civilian control, and suggests a presidential fight could shape his credibility and prestige.
Hundreds of fishermen fanned out at Lone Star Lake as warm weather invited a day of angling. Local Republicans selected delegates and alternates to the state GOP Convention, naming Edmondson Douce Simons Sullivan and others as party leaders along with committee chair J. B. Wilson. A Kansas City visitor recalled prohibition debates in Troy and discussed Jewish business restrictions in Germany under Chancellor Hitler. Years ago notes mention daylight saving, Easter services, and local club leadership changes in Winfield.
A daily Bible verse presents a line from John declaring a man sent from God named John. The verse emphasizes divine sending and purpose within the gospel narrative.
A portrait of Mike Todd chronicling his bold show business life from The Hot Mikado’s opening bid to Lee Shubert’s warnings and a 56 cent coin gamble. It covers Todd’s highs and lows with Mae West, Elizabeth Taylor romance, theater price moves, and wartime honors, ending with enduring legend rather than final curtain.
A list of new titles including The Movies by Griffith and Mayer 1957 Escape from Corregidor by Whitecomb 1957 The Great Democracies by Churchill 1958 Angel by Elizabeth Taylor 1958 They Came to Gordura by Swarthout 1958 noting themes of film history prison camp survival and Pancho Villa era conflict with Pershing oversight.
Publishers Weekly current best sellers list shows top fiction and nonfiction titles including Anatomy of a Murder and Where Did You Go Out among other notable works. The compilation spans travel romance crime and humor as readers favor varied authors like Costain Kerr Linkletter and Dijilas for ongoing appeal.
A three generation biography of the Dumas. All three are named Alexandre Dumas and share talents and a lust for life.
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