Local Beauties Should Represent Lawrence in Pageants
The town faces a dispute over Miss Kansas and Miss America selections with critics arguing for home grown winners. Journal notes Kansas University coeds dominate entrants while urging local high school and college girls to enter. calls for Lawrence to nominate a Miss Lawrence from among its own youth rather than transplanted winners.
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Lawrence
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Kansas University
Lawrence Beauuties
Jocal Entey
Renee
Miss Lawrence
Gobel Fame Takes Toll on Hal Boyle Report
Gobel known as Lonesome George on NBC says fame costs freedom and privacy. He recalls selling popcorn at a theater, reflects on television stardom, past war service, and long road from night clubs to a film debut. He emphasizes staying grounded and plans to rely on old routines if needed.
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Frearge Gobel
Nevde
Fly Home
Cinento
George Re
Sean
Midhwest
Cadia Barn
Gobel
Adready
Oht
Ffoward
George Bes
Gabe
Alice
Hospital costs to rise five percent yearly warns expert
Dr Ray Brown of the American Hospital Association warns hospital costs will climb about five percent annually for years as labor costs rise and wage scales adjust. He cites 1946to1954 per patient costs jumping from 9.39 to 21.76 dollars, highlighting wage pressures and growing admissions. The public should understand cost drivers and use hospital services judiciously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray ¥. Brown
American Hospital Association
Hoe Yiel
U.S
Brown
Journal of the American Hospital Association
Radio and TV Listings From WDAF KMBC and WREN
Television and radio schedules for May 7 and May 8 list station lineups WDAF KMBC KCMO and WREN with programs such as News Weather Sports dramas quizzes and variety shows across morning to late night slots. The guide names titles like Mickey Mouse Club Captain Kangaroo I Love Lucy Studio One Burns and Allen Red Skelton and The Tonight Show style segments along with local news broadcasts and weather updates.
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KMAU
KMBC
Newacast
WDAF
Wren
Tello
Firestone
Smusic
Lawrence Welk
Pauline Frederick
KMBG
Guy Lombardy
Lomb
Newa
Aythum
Martin Mlock
Cardinals
Phila
Nordeen
Mickey Mouse Club
Gordon MacRae
Ae News Caravan
Bibena & Weatherer
the Rascals
Robert Montgomery
Studio One
Hollywood Playhouse
Burns & Allen
Ceasor
Godfrey
Headling
Premiere Playhouse
Ith
Gary Moors
Arthur Godfrey
Ernie Kovacs
Guiding Light
Robert Q. Lewis
Pinky Lee
Dinah Shore
News Caravan
News
Three Star Sports
Three Star News
Three Star Weather
Paul Ford
Doug Edwards
the News
Warner Broa
Guy Lombardo
Jane Wyman
Red Skelton
Playwrights
Wyatt Harp
Studio
Douglas Fairbanks Jr
Ravaride
Phil Slivera
Martha Raye
Daddy
Studio 5
Supreme Court Justice Douglas on TV program earns prize
Last night Justice William Q. Douglas appeared as a contestant on a television show sponsored by a deodorant maker. He won $40 after a blindfolded panel struggled to identify the distinguished guest. Other contestants included a 450 point private detective and a girdle designer who drew laughs, prompting a note on dignity in high offices.
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Supreme Court
William Q. Douglas
T Bs Deodorant Manufacturing Company
United States
Army DBs Focus on Rehabilitation Over Punishment
World War II era disciplinary barracks at Ft Leavenworth shift from harsh penalties to rehabilitation. Soldiers work eight hours daily, learn trades, and some gain civilian employment after training. The program emphasizes hope and return to honorable service, though privileges remain restricted. A modern, progressive approach contrasts with past crude methods.
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Ft. Leavenworth
Servier
Army
Letters defending Ike propose farm relief and soil program
Otto Burnside Bucklin argues for Eisenhower’s farm aid plan with 30 percent advance payments and a soil conservation program. He criticizes farm surpluses and subsidized large producers, urging passage of the administration program as sound policy in a presidential election year.
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Ike
Ant
Demerats
Eisenhower
Sol Bank
Progra
Neu Fcale
Hatheo
Menerty
Laneala
Otto Burnside Bucklin
Truce failure noted as Korea armistice marks quiet point
James Marlow profiles the Korean conflict after the 1953 armistice signing. He notes ongoing tensions, failing peace efforts, and the neutral inspection teams from Sweden, Switzerland, Poland, and Czechoslovakia created to monitor truces.
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James Marlow
Washington
Korea
Uniteds
United States
North Korea
Marlow
Fts
Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission
Sweden
Switzerland
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Barbs and Ants Prompt Summer Return of Public Interest
A quirky fragment mentions ants living up to ten years and hints at public figures regaining attention. A professor notes that any hardworking man can forge ahead, while a humorous line about a man and candy to his wife appears. The piece closes with a weather-related quip about car washing triggering rain.
Major party conventions shift order in 1956 race
The quiz notes that for the first time since 1898 the Democratic National Convention will be held before the Republican. It also answers a question about Harz Mountain roller canaries, stating they are bred in Germany.
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Germany
Bible Verse From Chronicles Gives Praise And Guidance
A reader note quotes a Bible verse from First Chronicles. The fragment references a call to the house of the Lord to be perfected and serves as a devotional reminder.
Assorted 1946 Local Notes and Announcements
A collage of Lawrence area items from 1946 notes. Coal strike hits Fort Motor Co. closing, 110000 workers affected. Visits by Cedarburg and Kansas City families to Dr and Mrs Sherwood. Kentucky Derby note on Assault, Texas bred. Douglas County to transfer Wakarusa north of Kaw to Grant Township. Red Cross leader Harold Barr attends postwar convention in Philadelphia. Captain Rankin on terminal leave after government service. Davis to deliver Lecompton High commencement. nine graduates. Lawrence High School to graduate 176. Alpha Omega Alpha welcomes Russell Etzenhouser. Progressive Reading Club hosts spring luncheon at Hotel Wood. Local bridge clubs and Os kalahola visits noted. Ruth Spindler advances in organ contest. Jim Downey prize events. Mothers Day free show at Dickenson Theaters for mothers 50+. Kansas Editorial Association hosted by Lawrence businessmen. Bible Society anniversary observed by churches. Dorman O Leary notes 1905 track quarter and 220yd dash record. Charles Ramond Seetin sixth birthday at Hoyt home with relatives. Mrs James Naismith hosts afternoon for Jimmie’s third birthday. Gamma Phi Beta card party with high school girls. Dr Sawtell announces Davida Sawtell to Charles Greenlees marriage in Lawrence.
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Fort Motor Co
Noble Sherwood
David
Stephen
Cedarburg
Wis
David Robinson
Kansas City
N. P. Sherwood
Assault
Texas
Wakarusa Township
Kaw River
Grant Township
Douglas County Commissioners Meeting
Harold Barr
Red Cross
Constitution Hall
Philadelphia
Charles Rankin
Upper Bavaria
Paul Rankin
Robert McNair Davis
Lecompton High School
Elizabeth McGuire
K.U
Lawrence High School
Russell Etzenhouser
Lawrence
Alpha Omega Alpha
Progressive Reading Club
Hotel Wood
J. B. Fugate
J. R. Holmes
C. C. Winsler
A. S. Dow
Gaylors Wellepp
Will Green
A. A. Green Jr
E. A. White
James Moore
R. R. Jackman
Dorothy Dunmire
Nell Pontius
Oskaloosa
Kansas Editorial Association
Masonic Temple
Otto Gufler
Merchants and Farmers Association
American Bible Society
Dorman O'Leary
Kansas
Nebraska
Charles’ Ramond Seetin
C. H. Hoyt
J. C. Lewelyn
Chester
Maxwell
George Watson
Dorothy
Ed Seetin
Ray
Sam
Josephine
James Naismith
Jimmie
Gamma Phi Beta
J. ©. Sawtell
Davida
Charles Greenlees
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