Lawrence World Journal historical masthead entry
The text presents the Lawrence World Journal masthead from 1854 to 1952 listing editor W. C. Bimons and publisher Murray, with staff labels and subscription rates for various delivery options, including carrier and mail. It notes AP affiliation and circulation bureau membership.
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W. C. Bimons
the World
Geompany
New Hampshire
Lawrence
Kansas
Murray
Mentha
Postoffice
Russians Enjoying Expanded Social Life in Washington
In Washington, Russian embassy staff and families mingle at receptions and shops, speak good English, and socialize with locals. Despite eased appearances, travel outside D.C. remains restricted to 25 miles without State Department permission, complicating monitoring efforts.
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Washington
U.S
Moscow
State Department
Radio and TV Scheduling Fragments Across Stations
A jumbled OCR list shows radio and TV programs across stations WDAF KMBC KFKU KMHC WREN WERN KBIEC WDAP etc. Entries include news features sports shows Quiz programs Playhouse and Amos and Andy with varying times and hosts like Morgan Beatty Godfrey and Edward P Morgan.
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WDAF
KMBC
KFKU
KMEBC
MBC
Morgan Beatty
Wren
KMHC
Son Jeep
Convarantion
Ben-Ssammy Kaye
Newe
KBIEC
Grable
James
REN
New SC
RMBC
WREST
KMNC
Showtime
KME Fy
KMAC
Godfrey
Early 1950s TV Schedule Clutter Highlights Evening Lineup
A dense listing of television and radio programs, times, and stations outlines a chaotic October 6 schedule. Entries reference KMBC and WDAF with shows from Detever to Captain Kangaroo, daily news, cartoons, dramas, and variety programs across morning, afternoon, and prime hours.
Meaning of a Free Press in National Newspaper Week
The piece argues freedom of the press sustains democracy and counters dictatorship. It cites Argentina’s La Prensa seizure by Peron as proof that regimes seek to suppress informers. It notes parallels in other South American and totalitarian countries and stresses ongoing public vigilance to preserve U.S. press freedom.
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la Prensa
Peron
United States
Presa
Life of Prof Domenico Gagliardo Shows Opportunities and Struggle
The career of Prof Domenico Gagliardo reflects how the United States offers opportunity, tempered by hard work. A Kansas coal miner's son, he pursued labor and economic studies, authored works, and taught with integrity while serving in two world wars. In World War II his expertise proved valuable to the government and earned recognition.
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Domenico Gagliardo
Kansas
Hood
Gagliardo
UN members seek action to end Algeria dispute
U N assembly members who said they did not mean to antagonize France by backing an inquiry into the Algerian situation are moving for action to restore relations with Paris. The French delegates were unintentionally antagonized and drew a reaction the French government could not avoid.
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U.N. Assembly
France
Floods and polio report prompt cautious outlook
Flash floods cause limited damage as rainfall lessens concern for city reservoirs. Twenty new polio cases reported in Karnas last week, down 40 percent from 1964. Salk vaccine effects await further study.
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Karnas
Hospital room policy underscored by race in 1955 Lawrence
Harrison E Madden writes that at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in 1955 a newborn from a Negro family led to segregation in the obstetrics ward. He cites three beds moved to separate White and Colored patients, condemning the practice as archaic while praising staff. He urges removal of discriminatory rules in the new wing and acknowledges progress in desegregation.
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Journal-World
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Lawrence
Harrison E. Madden
Sunnyside
World Today: Dodgers Win World Series in Seventh Game
Washington report notes Brooklyn Dodgers claim the title with a 2-0 victory over the New York Yankees in game seven. The piece also comments on political quips by Sen. Bricker and a general mood of surprises and oddities in public life.
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Washington
Dodgers
Brooklyn
New York Yankees
Mighty
Ubangis
Ugandis
Sen. Bricker
Ohio
Mars
National Newspaper Week Reflections by Hal Boyle
Hal Boyle muses on National Newspaper Week noting no uproar or editor threats, praising a good paper as a community conscience. He recalls standards of reporting births, marriages, crimes, court actions, and local events, and reflects on the craft, rewards, and legends of newspapermen.
Absurdities and Anecdotes Rally in Boston Museum and More
A collage of light items features Patrice Munsel in the Venus Room at the New Frontier Hotel, a two headed turtle exhibit at the Boston Museum of Science, a Detroit theft of $2528, and Dearborn police dogs replacing men. It notes humorous observations from civic leaders and quirky quips about politeness and opportunity in a breezy newspaper roundup.
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Patrice Munselg
Miss Munsel
New Frontier
Boston Museum of Science
Boston
Bible Verse: Six Days Thou Shalt Labor
A plain citation from Exodus 20 9 states six days thou shalt labor and do all thy work. The verse emphasizes diligent work within the week and rest on the seventh day as commanded.
Old Home Town Five Lawrence Men aboard two ships
Lawrence residents include five men aboard ships docking in New York from Europe: PFC Karl Todd T/5 Mavin Tripkos Pvt John H Metsker Cpl Carl V Garner and PFC Arthur Gulley. Local society notes report marriages illness retirements awards and community events across Kansas and university circles.
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Lawrence
New York
Europe
Pfc
Karl Todd
Mevin Tripkos
John H. Metsker
Carl V. Garner
Arthur
Gulley
Malott
K.U
KIDC
Betty Umboltz
McLouth
Donald Tobler
Special Delivery Colima Letter to Heaven Heaven
Columbia authorities reported they could not deliver a letter addressed to God Heaven Universe. The sender claimed ownership of the envelope and believed the letter would reach its celestial recipient.
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Columbia
C. Im
God
Quiz Q A flood of curious questions and answers
A trivia style Q and A covering topics from industry to history. Questions include the usefulness of sulfuric acid in industry, the Przewalski horse as a true wild horse, reasons for sighing, details on the Greenbelt housing project completion in 1936, the Washington Monument location, and the number of Democratic presidents elected since the Civil War.
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Greenbelt
Washington Monument
Baltimore
Mad
Cleveland
Wilson
F. D. Roosevelt
Truman
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