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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1958
Page
3
STEWART ALSOP reports on Betty Lussier and her family as a backdrop to a new memoir. The piece sketches Betty's farm life, her friendships with notable figures, and her circle spanning Morocco Spain and England, painting a vivid portrait of a complex maternal world.
In Paris Brigitte Bardot says she will forgive all faults in a man she loves. Sam Goldwyn and Ira Gershwin discuss insomnia through staying awake. David Wayne plays Richard Bissell with 20 20 vision. Baron Edmond de Rothschild visits Israel Bond kibbutz with inheritance of 275 million. Churchill doctors urge rest, Churchill jokes about staying in bed. Broadway figures including Mike Todd, Artio Bulova, Herb Fields, Charles Cushing and Don Hartman are noted, with reminiscences of their careers and anecdotes from the stage and film worlds.
Grace Faris ends a 42 year tenure in the circulation department of the Journal-World. She supervised carrier boys, taught character building, responsibility, money handling, and service. Colleagues praise her discipline and kindness, noting hundreds of men and subscribers benefited from her leadership.
The piece notes Elvis Presley adapting to Army life with resilience and humor. It highlights his nonconformist temperament amid the uniforms and pressure, suggesting he handles the scrutiny and duties without fuss while remaining a savvy entertainer in a demanding environment.
The piece discusses a controversial Soviet move to hike vodka prices by at least ten percent. It notes public discontent as workers must spend a full day’s wages for a unit, while critics question motives tied to Khrushchev’s health and personal access to alcohol.
A new housing bill, passed by Congress, would extend VA loan guarantees until July 25 1960 and raise FHA down payment provisions. It aims to spur 200000 new homes in 1968 while authorizing $1.83 billion in government support through FHA VA and FNMA programs benefiting veterans and lenders alike.
Government housing near military bases was funded to support essential civilian employees with 25 million allocated for personnel housing. An additional 500 million was set aside to purchase FHA or VA loans designated by the President to aid the national economy.
A joint project of Columbia University and the Naval Research Laboratory develops MASSER, a synthetic ruby heart for radio telescopes. It amplifies signals by stimulated emission to allow probes ten times farther into outer space. Prof Charles Townes notes the device enables deeper cosmic observation.
The Taipei press marked Mme Chiang Kai-shek’s birthday and playfully disputed her age. Local papers claim she was born on the lunar calendar date March 31 this year, while earlier records list March 23, 1898, making her 60 last week.
Kansas City politics show Harry Darby as likely Republican chair at the national convention. Lawrence housing for married couples described as the worst in months. E R Zook to become Lawrence Chamber of Commerce secretary May 1, succeeding 18-year veteran George Hedrick.
A reflective verse ponders the heavens and asks what is man that God is mindful of him. It echoes the Psalmist’s awe at the creature beneath the vast creation and divine attention.
Hal Boyle writes a nostalgic column inviting readers to recall past in moments of change. He lists vivid “remember when” items about fashion, manners, and culture, urging readers to mail their own memories to the columnist as a memory travelogue.
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