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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1955

Page

2

Lawrence Daily Journal World Publisher and staff listings

Historic newspaper masthead shows Lawrence Daily Journal World 1894 origin with editors W C Simons and Murry, Ernest Pontius as advertising director. It includes staff roles, office address at Sixth and New Hampshire, and subscription rates for Lawrence and surrounding counties.

W. C. Simons Ally Vyorté Company Sixth New Hampshire Lawrence Kansas Dolpa Simons Murray Ernest Pontius Douglas Countie Bro Audit Bureau of Circulations Associated Preae Associated Premia Mola

Nazism's lingering shadow in postwar Germany debated

A Kansas University student from Germany argues that Nazism may be dead in name but could revive under suitable conditions. The piece discusses West versus East Germany, wartime resistance, and the ease of reconstituting fascist thought despite allied victory and occupation.

Nazi Germany Reich West Germany Eastern Germany Hitler Yellow Kansas University

Topeka State Journal urges highway safety plan

The Topeka State Journal calls for a statewide effort to reduce Kansas highway deaths. It urges Governor Hall to convene chiefs of law enforcement, military base commanders, and National Safety Council representatives from Chicago to craft a practical plan. The paper cites Washington state as a model where accidents fell by half.

The Topeka State Journal Kansas State Journal Governor Hall Chicago National Safety Council Washington

Byrd Urges Budget Cuts to Avert National Debt

Harry F. Byrd of Virginia vows the nation is mortgaged to the hilt and urges immediate reduction in spending with no new taxes. He warns that in 34 years only three budgets have balanced and current prosperity rides on sound financial policies to avert disaster.

Harry F. Byrd Virginia Congress Byrd

Baldwin Ledger Front Page Slogan Echoes Daily News Tone

The Baldwin Ledger uses a front page slogan about surviving mankind rearming the art of being to stand up to daily news. The note adds that the Ledger’s punch line gains point from the day’s headlines.

Baldwin Ledger Ledger

Polio Vaccine Distribution Dilemma Emerges

James Marlow notes disarray in early polio vaccine plans as the Department of Health, Education and Welfare stalls on federal controls and funding. Congress chambers press for action while the National Foundation secures free shots for nine million children, leaving others to pay.

Washington Department of Health, Education and Queta Qirlp Anbby Dames Marlow Hobbs Eisenhower Liiely Federal Central National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis Hobby Nf Congress Fasenhower United States Shorty James C Hagerty Congress

MPs Leave Politics Over Low Pay Struggles

British MPs face financial strain as annual pay of 1 000 pounds plus expenses barely covers costs. Notables like Captain Robert Ryder resign to seek private work while others admit money pressures deter re election. Several combine outside jobs to cope.

Ryder Britain Tom Driberg House of Commons London Gren Her Majesty Churchill

Factors in the Antipolio Fight Highlight Summer Season

The article outlines key elements shaping the antipolio campaign as the peak polio season approaches with the summer months. It mentions public health measures and community efforts aimed at preventing transmission and boosting immunity before outbreaks.

How Much Do You Need

The Texas treasury faced a cash squeeze with expenses peaking before tax receipts and a looming payroll. Wall Street Journal reports State Treasurer Jesse James asked Humble Oil and Texaco to prepay franchise taxes, and both companies paid about a million dollars. The gesture is framed as patriotic finance and recalled a Bob Hope quip about taxes.

Milwaukee Journal State of Texas Wall Street Journal Jesse James Humble Oil Texaco Texas Bob Hope

Kansas climate shifts extend warm season in Kansan view

The Kansan argues Kansas summers lengthen as May becomes a summer prefix and November grows warmer. April was among the driest and warmest on record with early watering of lawns, trees, and shrubs around Easter, signaling a notably short spring.

Manporia Kansas City Kansas

Merchants Mismatch with Seasonal Demand in Kansas

As summer nears merchants offer air conditioners ice picks and patio furniture while clothiers lag in straw hats. The Kansan notes Kansas followed a calendar that differs from southern states and speculates the region may later operate under Texas style merchandising rules.

Kansas Texas

Barbs on time opinions and misread puzzles in Burrton Graphic

A Burrton Graphic snippet critiques youth arrogance and the value of time. It notes a professor's view that everyone faces bad breaks and suggests refining them. A playful line about store aisles and bridge hints at social gossips and small daily ironies.

Soil Stewardship Sunday Spotlight On Conservation Duty

Washington May 15 designated Soil Stewardship Sunday to urge preachers and congregations to honor a sacred obligation to conserve land and water. Observance aims to engage both country churches and cities, with NA SCD backing and a history tracing to Farm and Ranch magazine seeds.

Washington Farm and Ranch Magazine South

Pinckney PTA votes against rerouting Highway 40 on Sixth Street

At a special Pinckney PTA meeting parents teachers and district property owners urged rejection of the proposed Highway 40 reroute past the school. Other items note Eldridge Hotel war drive headquarters and a 30th anniversary luncheon for Minervian Club with various social entertainments and engagements.

Pinckney Pta Sixth Street Eldridge Hotel Henry Werner Paul Harnar Corlett Cotton Judy Mary Louise Patton Beverly Brand Sharon Tripp Joanne Jones Janice Lee Emick Carol Clifton Molly Gibson Mary Elizabeth Welter Ann Stevens Nancy Jerome Patsy Baker Hilary Williams Patty Steen Shirley Nivens Patsy Allison Minervian Club Eldridge Mrcs Harold Ericson Gertrude Jansen Bernice Jones J. R. Nanninga Evangelical Church 10Th and St. Sts Abilene Cora Downs Bridge Selma Gottlieb Mabel Fairbairn Vera Mildred Clifford H. Reusch Lawrence George Lux Detroit F. S. Hester A. H. Sluss Myra Jean Topeka

Radio and TV Program Schedule Listing

Radio and TV program copy from WDAF KMBC WREN KFKU shows May 11 12 schedule items with news, dramas, variety, and westerns. Programs include Allan Jackson Tonight Dinah Shore Truth or Consequence Amos N Andy Tennessee Ernie Ford and Sunset shows plus News by WDAF and WREN previews.

WDAF KMBC Wren Kfku Newa Allan Jackson Bc—Newacast Dinah Shore KMHC Wren—Carda Phillien Denee Ear Coma Groucho Marg KMNC Ring Crosby Amos 'N Andy KMRC Tennessee Erne Vibber McGea & Molly WDAK Keya Capitol Nenry Jarome Orch Wren Ace See Akable Jamen Wren Martin Bloch KMEC Fine Music Nowa Wren Tallo Tert Sara Morgan Beatty Wren—Kieu Ball Wdaf Roy Rogers Whistler Cardeye Glante Sixgun Rossmare Clooney Wiap—Stenitentiary Anina 'N Andy Fisher McGew Tennessee Krain WDA Garry Moore Oarry Moore Arthur Godfrey Gimberlah Graham Aled Tennessia Kontper Kathleen Carter Marty Combe Lewie Robert Q. Lewy Iraq Mack Mayotte Bob Croshe Misa Marlowe Hopalong Cassidy Comielab News Caravan Jane Froman Grouchae Marx Three Star News Ray Milland Justicia Pord Television Playhouse Mo—Pour Siar Flavhouse Lux Video Theatre M—Salse Hic Town Famous Playhouse News

Television listings and program guide fragment May 1

A dense OCR fragment shows TV listings across channels WDAF Y KMBC KOMO with show titles and questions from a quiz segment. It includes mentions of Tonight, News Caravan, Perry Como, and various daytime and late programs, plus station identifications and schedules.

Wdaf-Y Kmbc-Tv Komo-Tyv Tadtdie Fisher Perry Como

Baseball writers pick Indians bold AL pennant favorite

NY reporters forecast the Indians to win the American League pennant by seven to two and the Braves to capture the National League title. All seven pick Indians first with Yankees second. Kansas City is set as the unanimous cellar.

New York Yankees Indians Braves Yanks Kansas City

Bragging Kansans Spark Weather Talk in Wichita Eagle

The Wichita Eagle notes Kansans boast about a sunny streak and says it shows how bravado meets the weather. The column hints at public boasting and local attitudes toward ideal weather.

Wichita Eagle

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