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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1955
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text notes editors and publishers in Penang and Lawrence with addresses and 25 cent price points. Mentions post office, Audit Bureau of Circulations, and Associated Press membership. Population, months, and territories unclear.
Washington reports reveal J Edgar Hoover fighting Communist use of confidential informants amid a public backlash. The piece notes retaliation against undercover agents including Herb Philbrick and Mary Markward, with critics accusing witnesses of fabricating threats. It cites Hare Matusow and a Texas court ruling vindicating his original testimony before Judge Thomasow.
Readable station lineups from WDAF KMBC WREN KFKU and KMBC TV listing programs for October 18 and 19 including news shows Top of the Evening Just Fine Music Dragnet Treasury of State Amos and Andy Groucho Marx Truth or Consequences Groucho and other network offerings across WDAF KMBC WREN.
Farmers consider a merger between C10 and the AFL and then push for farm vote outreach. The piece argues labor and farmer interests align as strikes and wage pressures lift costs of goods while farm incomes lag. It notes a declining farm population, rising farm machinery costs, and a widening income gap, with Kansas State College economists forecasting the spread will grow.
The Newton Kansan reports early 1955 traffic findings showing speeding and drinking are not the main causes. More accidents stem from failure to yield, following too closely, lane errors, and signals. Over half of 82 reportable crashes involved drivers aged 16 to 44. Authors blame human error and urge simple observance of driving rules.
The Fish and Wildlife Service appeals to hunters across North and South Dakota Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma to not shoot large white birds as whooping cranes, near Aransas Refuge on the Texas gulf coast, move south seeking the winter refuge. Two cranes were spotted at Kirwin Refuge last week, with six young observed at Wood Buffalo National Park. The birds are about five feet tall with red crowned heads and trumpet like calls. misidentification with snow geese or other white waterfowl risks their survival.
Repeated late year calamities in the northeastern states from hurricanes and floods have produced a grim yearly toll of lives and extensive property damage. Reconstruction has begun, with temporary bridges and repaired rail lines, but recovery will require substantial time and widespread assistance to restore normal life.
Peron, recently deposed Argentine leader, reportedly offered asylum by authorities as Italy is far from Buenos Aires. He is said to be in Paraguay, where he reportedly stated he is rightful head of the nation’s government. The unsettled status risks further trouble and weakens opponents of the late regime. If he goes to Italy or elsewhere, the new government may fund his ticket.
James Marlow reviews a case where John David, found guilty of treason, was freed after a prolonged custody period and government missteps. The piece chronicles Provoo, a Californian who served in WWII, faced treason charges tied to Japanese wartime propaganda, and the legal rollercoaster that led to an overturned verdict and questions about why the Army and Justice Department coordinated to remove him from the case.
In post Peron era Argentina a battle unfolds to win workers away from Peronismo and stabilize a provisional government led by Maj. Gen. Eduardo Lonardi. Editorials stress union democracy and the danger of inflation eroding salaries as a political tool in shaping democracy or dictatorship.
The case involving Provoo, indicted for treason in Maryland, sees his defense claim violating Sixth Amendment rights due to pretrial delay. Judge Thomsen ordered release, but the Justice Department appealed. The Supreme Court yesterday upheld the lower court’s ruling, sending Provoo toward trial.
Milwaukee Journal notes during a Detroit convention postmasters view a talking stamp machine that quips about buying more stamps and sanitation. A shirt firm launches tri colored shorts called port and starboard. A bourbon flavored toothpaste debuts and Canada praises teetotaler insurance. The first successful U.S. beet sugar factory opened in 1879 in California.
A rambling collection of asides cites Americans eating nearly two million crackers annually and the mess they cause, notes voter registration neglect in Ohio, and reflects on a mother of two nearing college graduation and plans to stay home. It muses on dirty dollar bills and unseen personal troubles.
FBI notes fingerprints cannot be erased and scars may aid ID. The circle symbol signifies eternity or God in Christianity. Washington did not speak farewell in person, it appeared in the American Daily Advertiser in September 1796. The Temur relation to the monkey and linen's Bible first mention are noted as quiz items.
A brief verse reference notes that the temple of God is holy and that those within belong to God. Corinthians 3:17 emphasizes reverence and sanctity of the believers as a dwelling for the Spirit.
Acting chief of civilian personnel Major Domenico Gagliardo, on leave from the University of Kansas, is stationed in Washington. Leroy Beck resigns as sanitarian for the Health Department. Marjorie English, ex Army Nurse Corps, visits Hutchinson. The marriage of Mrs Dorothy Henry to Ernest Maxwell occurred at First Methodist Church. Mr and Mrs B A Hughes announce birth of a son October 17. Local politicians reminisce at courthouse as Young Republicans attend. Gladys Tisdale of Spring Hill marries Clifford Harper of Lawrence. Leone Eva Roche engaged to Thomas C Beaman of Oklahoma City. Dr J B Henry returns from medical meeting in Hot Springs. Betty Washington Chapter DAR birthday dinner at Congregational Parish House. Lawrence Reading Club to meet at Mrs E F Hinchman’s. Six Corners Country Club to meet with Mrs J C Herriott. Mrs E F Caldwell entertaining Lotus Book Club. All-salaried fire department proposition discussed by Merchants and Farmers Association. Lawrence Railway and Light Co offers to pay 1000 toward white way. Mrs A J Anderson travels to Kansas City to hear Frieda Hempel. Rev E E Stauffer and Ed Anderson attend Allentown meeting in Topeka. LOS ANGELES pawn shop slogan “We Loan The Most” goes out of business.
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