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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1956

Page

2

Lawrence Daily Journal World masthead text

The Lawrence Daily Journal World displays editor and publisher names, management roles, and postal and subscription details. It lists staff like Simona as editor and notes affiliations with The Associated Press and Audit Bureau of Circulations.

Lawrence Simona the World Company Sixth New Hampshire Kansas Douglas United States Associated Press Audit Bureau of Circulations AP News

Caution Urges Vigilance as Spring Brings Opportunists

In spring, houses are robbed when occupants are outdoors. Officials warn residents to secure doors and windows. A Kansas City suburb incident cites an elderly woman posing as a visitor who lures a housewife, leading to police discovery of a man in disguise with a history of molestation. Citizens are urged to stay alert and report suspicious behavior.

Lawrence Kansas City Polcemen

Acknowledges American living standard over Russia England

Indian editor S K Aditvan praises American purchasing power and democratic system. He compares wages to living costs, noting Americans are about six times better off than Russians and three times higher than English, and he sees no caste while praising U S democracy for benefiting the common man. He expects to persuade skeptical Indians of the value of American life.

America S. K. Aditvan Newsaper India Lawrencians England Russia Adiivan Adityan Citien Adityan

A Reasonable Request for Public Stayaway at Accidents

Local traffic and fire protection officials urge the public to stay away from wrecks and fires to avoid hazards. Onlookers can speed their own danger by following ambulances and pumping up congestion at the scene, hindering emergency operations and safety.

Eisenhower Security Program Under Review In 1950s

President Eisenhower’s security program, launched three years ago, faces scrutiny as a bipartisan commission reports it cannot be finished before 1957. Democrats call it risky. Republicans claim gains amid campaign-season disputes. The program, begun May 27, 1953, expanded from Truman’s two-part approach to a broad, nationwide initiative.

Washington Eisenhower Congress Marlow Truman Arty- Gen Brownell

Loafer's Glory on the march in North Carolina

Hal Boyle profiles Loafer's Glory North Carolina a Depression era hamlet on Cane Creek with 30 acres five families and a famous flood of 1901. Residents Fred Garland and Charles Burleson discuss origin of the name and plans to revive the town sign and tourism while maintaining a light humorous identity.

Loafer N.C New York Chicago Los Angeles America Blue Ridge Mountains North Carolina Western Hemisphere Athens U.S Charles Burleson Jonathan Cane Creek Borlesonu Wirhin's Valley Valhalla Carefree Burlesa Seregeant Sam Fred Garland Garland Chamber of Commerce Highway Department

Barbs and Bits From The Street Ready Humour

A light collection hits at social mores with quips on women figures and prices. An Indiana girl marries after six years of courtship, while parents blame neighbors for behavior. A Oklahoma grocer loses 420 dollars to a gunman as credit cultures surface and Marciano shocks fans with retirement chatter.

Indiana

Bible Verse Proverb Cited About Mockery and Strength

A fragment references Proverbs 2 about a mocker and strong drink with a warning tone. The note suggests a religious teaching context but provides no full verse text or clear event. Requires full source to produce a precise summary with named entities and dates.

Supreme Court cites Smith Act in sedition jurisdiction ruling

Comment notes that the Supreme Court held Congress intended exclusive federal jurisdiction over sedition, citing the Smith Act. It cites Steve Nelson’s case and Pennsylvania’s 1954 reversal, which led to federal preemption over state anti-sedition laws, reflecting a view of concurrent state power being limited.

Owahona City Oklahoma Supreme Court Congress Steve Nelson Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Supreme Court Nelson United States Supreme Court Howard Smith Virginia

Marshall Plan Shrinks as U S. Aid Missions Close

U S International Cooperation Administration offices in Bonn and Vienna close July 1 with Rome Paris to follow later this year, reducing nine foreign aid missions in Europe this fiscal year. London remains the principal mission with a large surplus disposal program for British funds.

Peter Boson NEA Washington U.S. International Cooperation Administration Bonn Germany Vienna Austria ICA John B. Hollister Rome Italy Paris France U.S Europe Netherlands Portugal Denmark Norway Belgium-Luxembourg London Ace

Lawrence PTA Elects New President and Local Updates

The Lawrence Council of PTA met in the high school library with Mrs. Hubert Jones in charge and Mrs. Robert Haggart elected as the new president. A list of board members includes Mrs. Chester Skinner and others. President Truman took control of the nation’s railroads to avert a strike due tomorrow. Rev. Henry Fitzgerald, former Lawrence pastor, died in Topeka. Eudora merchants organized a Community Club naming J. K. Wilson as president. Additional notes cover 25 and 40 year-ago items, a canoe regatta, interurban franchise debate, Louis Brandeis Supreme Court nomination, and local fire department vehicle purchases.

Lawrence Council of PTA Hubert Jones Robert Haggart Chester Skinner M. C. Ball O. G. Watson Martin Jost Orville Stone Sam Gilchrist F. H. Elvig Charles Radliffe Opal Jayne Kennedy Edwin Lupton Truman Henry Fitzgerald Lawrence Holy Name Topeka St. John's Catholic Church Merchants of Eudora J. K. Wilson Allen Westerhouse D. E. Kerr Albert Colman Kaw J. A. Troutman University Physical Education Department Mr. Innes Louis Brandeis Supreme Court of the United States Senate Dick Brothers Reinish Kansas City

Radio and TV Program Guide Listings

A fragmented schedules page lists radio and television show times and station identifiers for stations KMBC WDAF WREN KFKU and KMHC KMBC. The lineup includes news programs sports updates music shows and theatre features with times ranging from morning through late evening and Friday May 11 entries.

KMBCA Red Sox WDAF K.C.U Wren Martin Black KMHC KMBC Wren—Tella Edward P. Morgan Morgan Beatty Phils Hed Sox WKLAF Joh Ciinir WDAP Dlison Tonighe

Television listings and programs for KMBC-TV and KCMO-TV

A dense tabulation of weekday and Friday May 17 and Friday May 14 era TV schedules listing stations WODAF KMBC KCMO. Programs include Mickey Mouse Club Dinah Shore News Caravan Three Star Sports Wild Bill Hickock News Weather Paul Ford Doug Edwards Town & Country Time bundled with a long parade of classic shows from The Lone Ranger Dragnet Perry Mason Bobby sports and late-night news.

Wodaf-Tv Kmbc-Tv Kcmo-Tv Mickey Mouse Club News Caravan Three Star Sports Three Star News Bill Hickock Three Star Weather Paul Ford Doug Edwards the News Preston Thra Hrob Cummings Qroucho Marx Beaton Blackie Crunch Dez Sports (9)—Thursday Movie (5)—Great Gildersleeve (4) —Nems—K. C. 5Ert Elle Cil Studio 5 Steve Allen Studla Night Owl News Good Morning Morning News Today Isj Kansan City Gary Moore Ernie Kovacy Guiding Light Hesper Roont Robert_Q. Lewis Fy Hove I News Sparta Flicka Cavalada Terson the Vice Miss. Brooks News Night Owl

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