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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1955

Page

3

World Today A critique of French rule in South Vietnam

James Marlow argues the French failed to quell Indochina’s unrest, propping up Bao Dai and later backing Ngo Dinh Diem as Vietnam moved toward independence. He notes American aid but questions how much progress the United States can achieve as French policy resists lesson.

Washington Ames Marlow Indochina Asia Ho Chi Minh Viet Nam Bao Dai France United States Ngo Dinh Diem Bandes Binh Nuyen Ngo Pint Ciem Bao Dat French Riveria New Dinh Diem Diem South Viel Mous

Contests to End All Contests Promised

Hal Boyle laments contest craze as cash prizes lure participants. He warns of social and business disruption while profiling quirky schemes, box tops, and a parody perfume naming contest.

America Vontesteng Aes Sevng Masih Separ Levest New York Yankee Baseball Club Pike's Peak

Viet Nam Crisis and U S Role Highlighted

An extensive 1960s era page note discusses Viet Nam, Ngo Dinh Diem, Bao Dai, and Saigon unrest. It critiques foreign influence and the challenges of introducing representative government in a region under communist pressure and remote control. The piece reflects on U S support and the volatile outcomes facing South Viet Nam.

Viet Nam Ngo Dinh Diem I Bao Tan Fasipra Binh Nuyen Saigon Diem Bo Dai J. Lawton Collins Mansfield Montana South Viet Nam United States

Civil Defense Is Balled Up Glassy Defense Woes

A critical look at US civil defense reveals weak planning and fragmented authority. Federal Civil Defense Administration with 700 staff and 4 million dollar budget issues leaflets but lacks enforcement power or a cohesive program. Conelrad is little understood and station upgrades costly. highway signs misdirected and plans must be rebuilt.

Washington United States Novarra Federal Civil Defense Administration FCDA Eisenhower Jovid Livy Val Peterson Nebraska Civil Defense

Radio and TV Programs Listing for May 2 3

Radio and TV schedule snippets show a mix of station call letters and program titles for May 2 and 3. Notable items include news segments on WDAF KMBC and WREN, and shows like Lone Ranger, Man on Go, and Wrestling Digest. The fragmented text lists multiple stations and programs with uncertain timing.

AMBC WREN KFKU FMBU Allan Jackson WDAF HK Mehc Wester Moment KMBCU Wren—Telio Teat WDAFM Man WWML Pe Wren Lone Ranger Torgan Heatry Henry de Taylan Stern - Asus Visice Af MBIA Volumbia Es Ameren Panini Bee MBC BK Mac Crestie Wren MTC Athen Jackson Witsepoot Uvie Michele KMAC WDAR Morgan Beatty Witkn Sara Taw Ontie Chenine Dawa Meir Ai AN Tri Tay KMC Saroe Y WDA Brward Maret Wathl Nije Star Tva Bbo Grade & Tate Sdran

Fragmented notes on social life and work from a late edition

A garbled collection of quips and clippings about safety rules, family roles, education, and society. It mentions driving safely, a judge advising daughters, a wife’s influence, and forecasts about graduates and taxes. Contains numerous stray phrases and nonsensical lines.

The Pursuit of Happiness in a Distraught Age

The Concordia Blade Em pire columnist Marion Filet quotes three individuals who attempted self harm and argues happiness is a by product not a guaranteed outcome. She recalls Jeffersonian thought on happiness as a right but without guarantee, urging decent conduct and accepting sorrow as part of life.

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Glasses and Fashion Shape American Eye Wear Desire

Americans increasingly rank fashion and comfort as top factors in eyewear with technical perfection following. Eye wear makers push stylish, flattering frames while some hold to old habits of concealment. A Washington anecdote shows style can influence perception of expertise in glasses.

Adiculods Washington

Oklahoma Football Recruiting Rules Probe Considered

The National Collegiate Atlee Association proposes to take disciplinary action against the University of Oklahoma for violations of football recruiting regulations. The motive behind the probe is unclear though it hints at a stern sense of fairness and a strong curiosity about how Oklahoma State maintains its program.

National Collegiate Atlee Association T We University of Oklahoma

Brainy machines and misbalanced sums in New York

A secretary buys a registered check and a bank machine misfires, issuing a large erroneous amount. The incident highlights why Dr. Edward Teller and others dubbed early calculators the MANIAC. The piece applauds adding machines for their occasional wackiness and enduring utility.

New York Dever Edward Teller Forrest Bor

Inaugural Controversy and Public Figures Quiz

A garbled quiz page asks about President Coolidge inauguration actions in 1925, vice presidents during Republican organization, Sears definitions, antique criteria, Darwinian belief acceptance, and Bernhardt retirement and artificial limb use. The text is fragmented but presents a set of trivia questions with mixed OCR errors.

Bible Verse Fragments From The Witched Page

An unclear clipping presents fragmented phrases claiming a Bible verse reference. The text mixes odd spellings and names like Bueth and Nana, with stray words such as teghtecua and Proyeriy ag, offering no coherent message or context.

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