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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1955

Page

2

Lawrence World newspaper masthead summary

newspaper masthead from Lawrence Kansas listing editor BIMONS publisher PONTIUS and advertising director. announces subscription rates by carrier and mail for Douglas and adjoining counties. notes post office registration and AP member affiliations. includes publication scope and local news provision.

Bimons Sixth New Hampshire Streets Kansas Pontius Lawrence Douglas Gup Joe Tear Audit Bureau of Circulations Associated

Radio and TV Programs Listings and Schedules

A dense schedule list outlines WDAF KMBC WREN KFKU and other stations with hourly programs for Thursday and Friday October 13 14, including News Sports Talk shows and a long evening roster featuring The Ed Morgan report and various entertainment programs across WDAF KMBC and KMBC. The listings enumerate time slots and program titles such as Morgan Beattie Late News Golden Age News and The Mickey Mouse Club with a broad mix of dramas comedies and variety shows.

WDAF KMBC Wren Newa KMBU Just Fine Muster Wren—Tello Man Morgan Beatty Gildersieuva Son Jeep Godfrey Digest Tennessee Ernie Wren Edward P. Morgan Newns KMNC F.Y Burke Wren Wdaf.tv Kmbc.tv Kcmo.tv Repsionn Cassidy O Micky Mote Chub Dinah Hore Preston Bill News Caravan Groucho Marx San Francisco Leshy Bt Baker Night Owl Amy Vanderbilt Garry Moore Pine Pearce hoBtaike Rich Tennessee Ernie Ford Guiding Light Kitchey Klub World Report Robert Kdeers Theig Ted Macki Ea Margie

History Repeats in Kansas Civil Service Row

The State Civil Service Board wrestles with the Hiatt dismissal case. Questions linger over adequate grounds for removal, reemployment prospects, and the political fallout for Governor Hall and the civil service. The piece muses on whether Hiatt becomes a martyr and if politics in Kansas benefits from the dispute.

State Civil Service Board Eugene W. Hiatt Hall State Board Civil Service Mr. Hiatt Kansas Hiatt

Gauges Aim for Nth Degree Accuracy Sparks Driver Frustration

Modern gas gauges promise precision across instruments but drivers say many gauges read empty too early. The article notes gauges once showed real reserves beyond empty, yet industry trends push strict accuracy, leaving motorists worried about sudden fuel loss.

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A Seat on the Fence Harry Truman Shifts Candidates

Truman signals neutrality in the 1956 presidential race after backing Adlai Stevenson. A talk with Gov. Harriman of New York suggests a possible shift among Democratic hopefuls, leaving the outcome uncertain as the former president contemplates his political path.

Harry ’. Truman Mr. Truman Adlai Stevenson Averell Harriman New York Harriman Stevenson Han

Lawrence Sees No Trend In New Chin Hair, Says East Fashion

The piece notes modest East Coast fashion waves like the ching ching chin trend led by Skitch Henderson and Mitch Miller. Lawrence women reportedly favor clean shaves and view beards as out of fashion, while local men prefer their natural look. The column also mentions Eisenhower's convalescence and ongoing bedside conferences as a backdrop.

Lawrence Shane Pyle

Kefauver A Secondary Figure In Democratic Nomination Talks

Tennessee senator Estes Kefauver, once a television crime investigations hero and on the 1952 Democratic ballots a leading contender, now sits as a peripheral figure in prospects for next year’s nomination. He lacks the Southerner bloc support and is overseas, reducing his convention leverage. If he runs again, Kefauver could influence the race but faces stiff opposition from Stevenson and Harriman.

Washington Adlai Stevenson Averell Harriman Tennessee Sen Estes Kefauver Kefauver Senate Stevenson Harriman Kefanger House Neetroin US

Bald Eagle Face Extinction, Sanctuary Lacks Residents

Lancaster expert Herbert H. Beck warns the bald eagle faces extinction within 700 years as immature birds are misidentified as hawks and shot. He notes the Mt Johnson Island sanctuary, once an eagle refuge, has not housed an eagle since 1948, highlighting ongoing threats from farmers and legal protections amid drastic population declines east of the Mississippi.

Lancaster Herbert H. Heck Beck Mt. Johnson Island Susquehanna River Audubon Assa Alaska Canada United States Florida Mississippi River America

Bible Verse Fragment From Proverbs 28

Fragmentary line reads a furs aboundath in trans alone from Proverbs 28 verse 22. The readable portion hints at warnings against hasty gain and selfish fear, urging caution before plotting ill ends or deceit. No further context or publication details are available.

The Columnar Look and Men’s Fashion Fears

A Kansas City Kansan column muses on changing women’s styles and a proposed men’s “columnar look” with narrow trousers and coats. It laments the difficulty for pyramid shaped men to wear the trend, joking about dieting and girdles as potential solutions.

Kansas City

Cake shaped like ship sinks in Illinois wedding

A wedding cake molded as a ship drew guests’ amusement as they enjoyed the novelty. A columnist notes social trends about manners, fashion, and consumer culture, reflecting on modern dress and installment plans while humorously pondering ancient chins.

Oldest U S Army Regiment and a sake note quiz

A quiz asks which is the oldest regiment in the U S Army and notes the 3rd Infantry Regiment dating to 1784 with 32 battle streamers. It also asks about sake being made from rice, why members of the LDS Church are called Mormons, and the mailing deadlines for Christmas parcels to servicemen overseas at October 15 and November 15.

U. S. Army United States Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints

Jet age pace outpaces Navy say veteran observer

Washington US Navy struggles to keep up with the jet era as longer takeoff and landing runs complicate operations. Two main efforts aim to beat the problem the vertical takeoff concept and the flexible deck or flex deck. The deck uses a gearless plane launched by a steam catapult and a cable catch Landing risks include canopy damage and possible decapitation if the hook misses. British pilots have fatalities during development and deck stability remains a hazard with rolling ships.

Washington U. S. Navy Navy Turkey John M. Moore United States

Sunflower plant begins decontamination after war end

Sunflower Ord nance Works started cleaning powder manufacturing lines in the 10,000 acre Plant area the day after Japan capitulated. Passengers Cpl. Howard R. Sutor and Mary E. Breese of Lawrence listed on the Thomas Barry passenger list due today in New York from Europe. Mrs. W. A. Dunn elected president of the American War Mothers. Various social notes include parties visits birthdays and births. Boston Red Sox won the World Series 5 to 4 over the Philadelphia Nationals.

Sunflower Ordnance Works Japan Cpl Howard R. Sutor Mary E. Breese Lawrence Thomas Barry New York Europe W. A. Dunn American War Mothers E. L. Falkenstien Vivian Martin Charlie Chaplin I. C. Stevenson C. E. Pearcey Vance Campbell J. H. Woody N. H. St 105Th U. S. Colored Infantry Pi Beta Phi Sorority 13Th and Miss. Sts Minnie Pafner Dearborn Peter Stine Grant Township Boston Red Sox Philadelphia Nationals

Infant Industry in Dallas Publicizes Rock a Dry Baby Motto

A Dallas diaper service promotes its business with the slogan Rock a Dry Baby reflecting its emphasis on clean, dry baby care. The note highlights local entrepreneurial ventures and adds a touch of whimsy to city commerce.

Dallas Tex

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