This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1957
Page
2
A Denver Kunsmiller Junior High principal and assistant ban plain white cotton T shirts, deeming them inappropriate school attire. Mothers defend dress as clean and presentable, while education and psychology experts note attire can influence behavior and discipline. The dispute mirrors broader views on dress standards and juvenile delinquency connections.
Harvard, the wealthiest university with an endowment near 500 million, seeks 82.5 million from the American people over three years to raise faculty salaries and attract top minds. President Nathan M. Pusey says the campaign will dramatize higher education needs and spur nationwide salary increases, as Kansas universities struggle to compete.
In a column from London, Robert Ruark argues that Negroes might favor segregation to avoid white violence as Arkansas faces school integration. He critiques American abroad, condemns mob behavior, and questions federal and state actions while weighing President Eisenhower's stance and potential talks with Faubus.
Letter from William J. Rogers in Sydney discusses the U S claim of equal liberties vs domestic practice after The Faubus incident. He notes Americans and others question how democracy is preached abroad when freedoms at home are questioned and asks how to answer critics.
A letter to the Journal-World praises Chancellor Murphy for his praise of George Docking. It accuses Governor Docking of indifference to academia and local advancement, commending Murphy’s tact and leadership in community betterment efforts.
President Baste howier discusses the round of opinions on Ike and Faubus at a news conference. He says he does not interpret motives but expresses belief Faubus is acting in a city and not a state. The remarks signal a clearer stance as questions continue.
Garden City Telegram notes friction at the Peebles Ohio plowing contest where Eu rents protested the site conditions. The piece jokes that farmers toil in any weather, arguing the U S farm surplus and relentless work ethic drive farmers to till regardless of comfort or resistance.
Attorney Ted James of Great Falls delivered a 275 mile speech to the East Calgary Kiwanis Club during Canada American Pacers Week celebrations. A slip of the tongue and a joke about audience attention broke the otherwise formal talk.
A compact line references 1 Thessalonians inviting readers to prove all things and hold fast to what is good, framed as a moral reminder from an ancient Christian text.
In a discussion on home decor and architecture, Melanie Kahane criticizes the modern push for pure usefulness and minimalism. She notes a renewed appeal for antique and ornate styles, predicting a possible revival of gingerbread detailing in cars, houses, and furniture, with references to Renaissance Gothic and Rococo influences seen in Ghent, Brussels, Florence, and other European exemplars.
A collage of mid 1930s local items notes probationary troopers in the state highway department announced by Col. Hugh Edwards, with society roles for Mrs. Owen Mitchell and other officers. Entertainment at the Jayhawker Granada and Varsity theaters is listed, plus sketching classes by Maude Ellsworth for grade schoolers and a jail escape report from Douglas County. Residents host family reunions and Phi Kappa Psi freshmen mixers, while tax policy and WWII-era concerns appear in business notes.
A sprawling, fragmentary theater column notes Sir Winston, Miss Dietrich, Rita, Marlene Dietrich, and Maria in shifting roles and age changes. Warner Bros signs Red Buttons to a three year deal while Sayonara looms. Catherine Ronn, James Bond tour, Carol Haney and Jack Cole linked to Pajama Game. Anthony Mann and Caldwel discuss God’s Little Acre reworks. Plus Tony Walton sketches Cow Art and includes Julie Andrews portrait.
Actress June Havoc discusses her life with seven dogs and two cats and her humane work saving homeless cats and dogs. She recalls beginnings in vaudeville, writes her own life story, and aims to stay active in show business while aging.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.