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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1956
Page
2
A Washington pacemaker analysis notes the 1950s campaign pivot on peace and prosperity as President Eisenhower highlights ending the Korean War and current prosperity while critics in both parties clash over past policy votes and leadership. The piece traces rapid back and forth jabs between Eisenhower and Stevenson as they pace a national debate on governance and trust.
French wine exporters warn the industry faces sharp drops in production after a severe winter. Unofficial estimates suggest France could lose about six to seven million hectolitres, roughly one tenth of average output, pushing prices higher while Burgundy Champagne and Beaujolais regions brace for a tough harvest. Export hopes hinge on shipments to the United States as domestic stocks shrink amid frost damage and a weak Beaujolais.
The United States meets the new Russian foreign minister Dmitri Shepilov at the U.N. Security Council. The 6'0", 200-pound official seeks frank talks with Dulles while the London conference over Suez yields mixed votes and a Russian stumbling moment revealing limited allied support.
Radio and TV listings for WDAF KMBC WREN KFKU WDAH WRAF and others show a dense schedule of daytime and evening programs across stations, with news, music, talk, and classic entertainment. The bulletins include time blocks, show titles, and station call letters, noting a potential World Series game could alter the lineup.
Public Health Service data shows 505 polio cases this year versus 751 in the same period in 1955, with Kansas showing a strong improvement on a 2 to 1 ratio. Experts urge rapid vaccination for children and adults alike, noting misconceptions about immunity in adults. The NFIP plans a 19 million dollar drive to fund vaccine for the needy, ensuring ample supply for all families.
In Lawrence the blocks near Tith and Vt Sts and Tith and N Ho Sts present risky T intersections. A study by traffic experts is suggested to determine best stop sign placement before a serious accident occurs.
Railroads, once complacent after a costly downturn, rush to cut costs and attract customers. They explore lighter trains, hybrid track-train units, faster box cars, and axle lubrication devices to speed transportation and freight across the nation as competitors from buses and trucks challenge their dominance.
Honor thy father and thy mother is cited from Exodus 20 12 urging respect for parental authority. This brief verse emphasizes family duty and moral principle as foundational guidance.
The text argues the United States must abandon expediency and oppose colonialism, standing with democracies as a protector of independence for hundreds of millions. It critiques postwar Western colonialism, urges decisive leadership, and warns that delaying action risks losing influence to rival powers.
A game warden warns guns should be loaded with caution as students face pressure during a busy term. The piece notes college life, a pharmacist student selling sandwiches and coffee, and the looming Christmas season.
Treasury Department receives money sent anonymously by citizens who think they owe the government for income tax evasions or neglect in prior years. First American cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church was John Cardinal McCloskey, honored in 1878.
Old Home Town TN civic events and Lawrence society notes include a speaker for the Business and Professional Women's Club, USO Chest drive co chairs, polling hours set, Boy Scouts recycling drive, a friendly suit over a clubhouse, Homecoming Queen and attendants, a college football score, a university president’s wife death, new film showings, and club receptions. Six typhoid cases on campus and bonfire ban on the square noted.
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