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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1956

Page

4

Greater University Fund at Kansas University Seeks Alumni Support

The Greater University Fund GUF begins Monday with a simple aim to build a larger university through small gifts from alumni and friends. Gifts are unrestricted, administered by the Endowment agency, and funds support scholarships, housing, libraries, research, and facilities as needs arise.

Kansas University Greater University Fund Greater University Fund K. U GUF Mt. Oread Lawrence Walking Hospital Nurses Kansas Kansas County Persson

Battle Scarred Melody Old Man River Remains a Classic

The piece recounts singers like Frank Sinatra Paul Robeson and Bing Crosby tackling Old Man River. It notes Robeson’s political shifts and Crosby’s new version, while stressing the song’s enduring popularity and recommending listening to a preferred arranged recording away from films and media.

Old Man River Frank Sinatra Paul Robeson Jerome Kern Robeson Red Party Bing Crosby Kern

TV Imitation Harms Kids Says Navy Doctor

A Chicago audience heard Lt Cmdr E P Thomas describe findings from the Indianapolis Child Guidance Clinic. He warned television can trigger stomach ulcers in some children due to emotional strain, implying long term effects on their nerves, digestion, and vision.

Chicago E. P. Thomas Navy Child Guidance Clinic Indianapolis

Letters Questioning Grow More Grass Campaign Support

Editor asks if the Journal-World will back the Grow More Grass campaign when water becomes scarce. The note criticizes Kansas University PR employee Jim Baird and cites Lawrence taxpayers spending about 144 million dollars to expand the water system and wells, claiming ample supply even at peak demand.

Journal-World The Jim Baird Kansas University Lawrence

Leftists Know Of Big Danger In Red Tioops

Bruce Biassat warns that European Socialists reject Moscow led coalitions. The Zurich meeting set a pre condition the Kremlin cannot accept abolishing the Communist party. Embracing Moscow is depicted as dangerous to socialist movements and Western freedom.

Popular Front France Moscow Council of the Socialist International Zurich Switzerland Kremlin Communist Party Free Nations Europe

Perpetual Light Through Ages and Faithful Liberty

A poem by Mrs. Mary E. Bellinger extols perpetual light from Calvary, Christ’s glory, and divine love, contrasting worldly attempts to equal Christ. It asserts enduring spiritual strength through the Spirit’s sword and condemns human weapons draining youth, urging liberty in truth.

Calvary Christ Heavenly Land Earth Mary E. Bellinger

New Books at Free Public Library Display

Lawrence Free Public Library highlights include Pearl Buck titles Imperial Woman and The Pillar of Salt plus biographies and travel guides. Other notable offerings: Doctor at Dienbienphu and Kila. My Hobby is Bind Watching. Fix It Yourself. The High Fidelity Reader. Set. The Thaw. The Lovely April. and new records Blue Tango Leroy Anderson Concerto No 1 in E minor Chopin Jeremiah Symphony Bernstein.

Everal Lawrence Free Public Library Pearl Buck Europe Mediterranean Richard Joseph British Isles Finland Egypt Holy Land Ruth West Mary P. Pettit Andre C. Lang America Tzu Hsi China Hamish Gleave Richard Llewellyn Burgess-MacLean Pillar of Salt Albert Memmi North Africa Hans Weisberger Frank Harvey USAF Aya Ehrenburg Stalin Congress of Soviet Writers Ehrenburg Russel Kirk Leroy Anderson Chop Jeremiah Symphony Bernstein

Polite quips and quizzes mix with casual crime note

A fragmented column recalls a thief stealing 200 razor blade boxes from a Clinats drugstore and cautions about disposal. It then shifts to social banter about gossip, neighbors, and the perks of politeness, followed by a quiz on the origins of ex bonis and the real name of the playwright Tennessee Williams.

Clinats

Verse: Ye are of more value than many sparrows

A Bible verse cites Matthew 10 31 declaring believers valued and cared for by God. The line emphasizes worth beyond worldly measures and provides reassurance of divine attention.

Nixon Is Rumored A 1960 Choice

Washington rumors swirl that Vice President Richard M. Nixon could be the future Republican presidential nominee and even the 35th president, with Eisenhower atop the 34th. Some fear a Stop Nixon movement at the San Francisco convention as political leaders weigh the possibility of a Nixon presidency before 1960. The piece notes Jacksons death and Eisenhowers health context as background to the era.

Peter Edson Washington Richard M. Nixon United States Eisenhower Nixon San Francisco William F. Knowland California GOP Christian F. Herter Massachusetts Supreme Court Robert H. Jackson Justice Jackson Denver Hill Carter Paul Dudley White Boston White Jackson McLean Carter

Old Home Town items reflect local life and travel

A jumble of notices and small items reports Dr. and Mrs. Paul Getto arriving from Dubois to visit relatives, plans to relocate after dental service changes, births and anniversaries, a Porsche of civic and club events, and a note on W. H. Collins seeking rezoning to raise worms near Annie Beaman School.

Paul Getto Dubois R. K. Glatthaar M. J. Getto Getto Dental Corps Lela Whiteford M. E. Luskens J. E. McConchie Jimmy Kansas City Frankfurt J. R. Payne Ala, St John A. Albers Dr. Payne Albers Carol Ann Troy Cyrena, Bateson Jacksonville Fla W. H. Collins Annie Beaman Collins

Radio and TV Program Schedules From Fort Worth Area Station

Readable broadcast grid listing WDAF KMBC WREN WLAP and others for Sunday through Tuesday with times for news music drama and religious programs. Includes talent names stations and program titles across multiple channels and days.

Baturuay Maren WDAF KAHC KMBC Just Fine Kluste Pi Wen Asige WREN WLAP B. B. Dilon Wdaf-Monitor KMAC WKREN Lust WDAP Health& Happiness Aeonee MBC Roetra Tima

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