Lawrence World ad rates and publication details
The Lawrence World announces subscription rates by carrier and mail for Douglas and adjoining counties with annual and six month terms. It lists editor names, advertising director, editorial and publisher credits, posting as second class mail, and AP membership for local news and dispatches.
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the World Company
New Hampshire
Lawes
Ragen
Murray Ae
Wanar Pontios
Lawrence
Center
Douglas
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Atomic ideas dominate forum talks on energy and oil wells
Washington hosts the Atomic Industrial Forum with 360 members from industry research and government groups. They discussed using small atomic blasts to crack heavy oil, release trapped reserves, and create safer underground cavities. Findings suggest current extraction captures about 40 percent, with potential billions and new petrochemical products from irradiated processes.
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Washington
Atomic Industrial Forum
Peaceful
Atom Brotherhood
International
Geneva
Eger V. Murphree
Esso Research and Engineering Company
Esso
Murphree
Radio and TV Schedule Excerpt From Station Listings
A dense OCR rundown lists WDAF KMBC WREN KMBC channels with Saturday to Monday programs. It names monitors, news, sports, cinema, and variety shows including The Grand Ole Opry, Annie Oakley, Real News, and The Ed Sullivan Show across times on October dates, noting multiple networks and program blocks.
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WDAF
KMEC
Wren Kfku
Nevacaat
KMBC
Dtusic
Wren
Grant and Rice
Tello
KMDBC
HMAC
Grand Ole Opry
KMHC
Tyle
EMAC
KMIC
Gunamoke
Paul Harvey
Annie Oakley
Motea
Amy Pictorial
Ferry Como
Stone
Lawrence Welk
Texaco Star Theatre
Damon Runyan
Millon Dollar Movie
Newa
Famous Features
Frontiera of Faith
Fc University of M.U
the Christophers
Captain Gallant
Roy Rogers
Hans Christian Andere
Clare Kid
Tom ‘Aarmon
Colgate
I Television Playhouse
Harica
Lifetime
Torella Young
Captain Kanxurcol
Garry Moore
Arthur Godfrey
Tennenses
Ernie Ford
Guiding Light
Romper Roany
Robert Q. Lewis
Mr. Ssyeensy
Pinky Les
G—Huckskin
Billy Smith
Robinhood Whs eNews
Burns and Allen
Godfrey
Voice of Firestone
Patti Page
Police Report
Playhouse
Russia Offers Arms to Egypt Stirring Near East Tensions
The Egyptian government accepts a Russian arms offer for its forces, signaling a possible shift in alliances. Arabs accuse Israel of Western arm support, while border clashes and refugee misery fuel a fragile balance. The move risks undermining UN peace efforts and a broader return to conflict in the region.
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Near East
Tarael
Israel
U. N
War time physician in Lawrence remembered for service
Family Doctor Pr. C. B. Johnson served as a wartime physician caring for Lawrence and surrounding areas during and after World War I. He helped sustain community health while younger physicians served in the military, sharing the taxing burdens with his professional peers.
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Pr. C. B. Johnson
Lawrence
Washroom towel history from cloth to hot air dryers
A reader recalls the evolution of washroom drying from cloth towels to rollers to paper towels and finally to hot air machines with a Jimmy Durante style snout. The piece critiques long drying times and failed designs, noting shoppers still crave quick reliable hand drying and suggesting makers must better prove their machines meet user needs.
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Deere
Sidney F Harris remembered for Ottawa Herald leadership
Sidney F Harris devoted his life to hometown newspaper service in Ottawa Kansas guiding the Ottawa Herald into an outstanding daily. His AP involvement and reader focus defined his career and his friendly approach to colleagues across the press. He came from a notable Kansas newspaper family with strong local influence and broad travel and knowledge.
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Sidney F. Harris
Ottawa Herald
Kansas
Associated Press
Sidney
Harrid
Federal tax bite dims '$64,000 Question' prize
The prompt shows how federal taxes erode winnings from the '$64,000 Question' and similar prizes. A Wall Street Journal calculation implies a winner would need about $449k in prize money to net $44k after federal levies. The piece links high budget goals to fluctuating rates and mocks Peron’s fortune, ending with home life quips about dining room gaiety or dented fenders.
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Parsons
Washington
The
Wall Street Journal
Treasury
Editorial mocks storms named for women in the empire age
The Lawrence Journal-World questions using feminine names for hurricanes and argues traditionally feminine myths portray danger. The writer critiques the editorial as chivalrous but not solid, citing mythic figures like Lilith Circe and Medusa to contrast perceived womanly danger with the journal’s stance.
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Lady Storms
Marion Ellet
Concordia Hlade
Lawrence Journal-World
J-W
Lilith
Pluto
Hades
Hattes
Furies
Hecate
Harpies
Circe
Medusa
Cyclops
Journal-World
Peron Accused of Hoarded Fortune in Argentina
In a report from the Racket Independence Reporter, new findings allege that Juan Peron, former Argentine dictator, maintained a substantial secret fortune. The article contends his wealth mirrors the typical looted riches of absolute rulers, suggesting a vast stash hidden abroad.
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Independence
Juan Peron
Vision Leads Paul Toward Macedonia in Acts 16:10
A reader verse notes Paul’s immediate effort to go into Macedonia after seeing the vision from Acts chapter sixteen verse ten. The line emphasizes swift action inspired by divine guidance.
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Macedonia
Quiz Q and A: Hygiene origin and boxing neutral corner
A Q about the origin of hygiene cites the goddess of health in Greek mythology. A boxing Q defines the neutral corner as the diagonally opposite corner to the opponent. other corners are neutral. A third Q confirms Belle Boyd as a real Confederate spy jailed repeatedly.
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Hello Boyd
Belle Boyd
Man Remarries Ex Wife Amid Hopes for Compliments
A jumble of quotes notes a Ohio man remarrying his divorced wife in hopes of hearing kind words about his former spouse. A southern girl is crowned Miss Happiness and a six year old beauty winner says she winked at judges. A writer claims many teenage girls are not interested in boys, suggesting men fill the gap.
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East
New Books at Lawrence Free Public Library Display
The Lawrence Free Public Library presents a display of long novels and notable 1955 titles. Featured works include Profitable Country Living for Retired People by Haydn S. Pearson and Life Rebellion by Marian L. Starkey, among others.
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Free Public Library
Lawrence Free Public Library
Haydn S. Pearson
Old Home Town Notes From 18 Years Ago
Topeka news item roundup lists George R. Allen death at Topeka as Standard Life Association chairman, local business changes, Red Cross case work, WWI photo project, hospital veteran status, obituaries, civic events, school plans, social gatherings, and courtship and engagement notices from the era.
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George R. Allen
Standard Life Association
Topeka
J. G. Jeffries
Western Auto Store
Maas, St
Nina Hester
Ethel McCoy
Red Cross
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NEA Service, Inc
Douglas Larsen
Mea Teff
RADIO
Waycane
Pera
Egypt
Peron
Argentine
Our Happy Home
Emporia Gazette
Wichita Eagle
Chanute Tribune
Ohio
Marian L. Starkey
Massachusetts
Will Herberg
America
Dane Chandos
Caribbean
West Indies
Eledt
Mary W. Hood
United States
Hanson W. Baldwin
Marjorie Morningstar
Herman Wouk
Actres
Thomas B. Costain
Great Waterloo
Aldous Huxley
P'se-ant Valley
Frank Yerby
California
Jay Williams
Carecassone
Gertrude Finney
Old Home
W. O. Hamilton
Tusten Ackerman
Kansas City
Bridge
Helen Walton
Board of Education
Ralph Graber
Haskell
Kiwanis Club
Helene Hartig
Winnie Davin
Dickingon Theater
J. E. Karnes
Ventura
Calif
Eldridge
Virginia Hutson
Jesse Pieratt
Pieratt
Christian Churches of Kansas
Christian Bible Chair
University
Christian College
W. J. Francisco
W. W. Holyfield
League of Kansas Municipalities
Hutchinson
Woodrow Wilson
Edith Bolling Galt
Pattie
Ruby Harris
Edna Kluss
Josephine Mason
Katherine Holloway
Marie Klusa
Marjorie Herndon
Esther Jones
June Smith
Arlene Roberts
Marguerite Lescher
Margaret Gustafson
Edna Husted
Margaret Tucker
Elizabeth Pickard
Evelyn Hunt
Mary Engel
Helen Gragg
Betty Stimpson
University OF Kansas
Boris Geldovaty
Opera
Jose Greco
Dee
Aldo Parisot
Claudio Arrau
Cincinnati Symphony
Jennie Toure
Chamber Music Series
Amadeus
Jeer
Mozart Forivel
Mer
Juilliard Quartet
Mozart the
Joe Schelbar
Nick Schelbar
Rankin Drug Co
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