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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1955
Page
3
Lawrence Daily Journal World lists pricing for carrier and mail subscriptions in Douglas and adjoining counties. Rates include per week 35 cents, one year 13.00, six months 6. 8 cents, and mail options: in-district 5.00 per year, 2.00 semiannual, out-of-district 7.00 per year, 3.06 semiannual. Includes publication details, editor names, and AP affiliation.
The British election this week favors the Conservatives as Labor faces internal dissension. Churchill remains a Parliament candidate, urging diplomacy and unity with the United States amid concerns over anti American Labour rhetoric and the importance of sustaining British American alliance for survival and world leadership.
The Pittsburg Headlight criticizes hiring a public relations man for the Kansas turnpike commission as wasteful while noting a recent vote to hire a financial adviser. With 160 million to spend on the toll road, concerns rise over lavish salaries and plush expectations, urging competitive bidding and prudent use of funds.
A social expert blames modern housing with minimal front porches for ill effects in society. He argues removing porch spaces destroys chances for casual visitor chats and relaxed loafing, claiming homes have become overly functional. Yet he offers no concrete remedies to help people unwind while meeting daily demands.
The Garden City Telegram issued front and back pages in green ink not for St Patrick’s Day but as a joyous sign of rainfall in western Kansas. Greer is a favorite color there this season, though locals had not seen much green recently.
James Marlow critiques the U S Public Health Service handling of the antipolio vaccine. He argues Surgeon General Scheele and the Health Service, within EWs department, should have been more forthcoming to avoid public fear. The piece traces the shifting approvals and Cutter Lab ban amid early high efficacy reports and later safety concerns.
Hal Boyle reports the Hoover Commission's navy stockpile claim sparks industry protest though Eisenhower clarifies wartime needs. Gene Garvin notes civilians buy more than troops while his firm eyes delivering 1.9 million more cans as National Canned Hamburger Month faces tough scrutiny and renewed bids.
Wellington News notes that Kansas University star Wilt Chamberlain may attract attention from other schools seeking to recruit him. The piece suggests teams would need to provide their own plan to bring in the legendary center and rebound star.
A noted Bible verse notes that the greatest among you should be as the youngest, and the leader as one who serves. It emphasizes humility and service over rank within the community.
Comment page notes Phog Allen may stay long at Kansas as he pursues 12 foot baskets and courts Wilt Chamberlain, a top high school prospect set to enroll at Mount Oread. The piece praises Allen’s persuasive charm and hints he could lead in promotions or speaking engagements after basketball.
An employee at a Topeka stone quarry bragged about breaking 80 today while checking in his rock hammer at the tour room, reflecting a local workday moment.
A 16 year old in Indiana fakes being 20 and will pretend to be 18 at 25. The survey shows most jaywalkers waste time unless en route to a hospital. Home becomes a place family prefers to leave during vacation. The piece calls fools to stop delaying self improvement until later in life.
Flying spiders are balloonists rather than true fliers, using floating webs to travel. the term chip off the old block was first used by Edmund Burke about William Pitt the younger. the Siamese twins Chang and Eng were born in 1811 in Meklong Siam, the origin of the term Siamese twins.
A lighthearted column recounts nine year old Scott Carpenter shaving his head to imitate Sam Rayburn after a classroom talk on Capitol Hill. It also mentions Sen Norris Cotton dieting, Pat Priest’s August wedding to Lt Cmdr Jensen, Jr., and a National Republican Women’s conference mouse incident ending with Bertha Adkins sweeping away the intruding rodent.
Dolph Simons, publisher of the Journal World, will address the 1945 graduating class of Haskell Institute Wednesday evening. Lt. Robert C. Alphin, a war prisoner for 15 months in Germany, has been found safe and will be returning home soon.
Radio and TV listings span Monday and Tuesday May 23 24 for WDAF KMBC WREN KFKU and others. Programs include News Fine Music Drama and Variety shows with hosts Allan Jackson Morgan Beatty Godfrey and King, plus The Lone Ranger and Fibber McGee and Molly. Schedule notes time blocks from 6:00 PM to 11:30 PM and beyond.
Listings show a dense slate across WDAF TYV and KCMO TYV with programs including Superman Comicclub Tony Martin show Newa Caesar's Hour Burns and Allen Voice of Firestone Medic I Love Lucy Robert Montgomery Theatre December Bride Holywood Playhouse Name's the Same Talent Roundup Nine O'Clock News Stada Weather Three Star Final Premiere Playhouse Garry Moore Dings Ding Dong School Arthur Godfrey Time Sheilah Graham Show.
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