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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1955
Page
10
Premier Edgar Faure, amid North African policy battles, won a 306 to 254 confidence vote in the National Assembly on his plans to restore order and promote reforms in Algeria. The margin surprised supporters two days after a 477 to 140 endorsement of Moroccan policies.
The State Labor Department reports Kansas food costs in September averaged 1.9 per cent higher than August but 1 per cent lower than September 194.
Ordinance No. 8545 levies special assessments to fund sanitary sewer construction bonds. Lists parcels in Schaake Additions, Boardmans, Hillcrest, University, Prairie Acres, Valley Additions, and West Lawrence. clarifies payment in ten installments with interest. City Clerk to certify totals to Douglas County for tax rolls. ordinance takes effect after publication.
Classified rates for local ads list four lines per week at 91.50 with additional lines 25 cents each and 82.00 for four lines or less. Outside Lawrence trade area charges 6 cents per word per issue with a $1.50 minimum. Copy deadline is 11 a.m. daily. The page also lists abstractors, auctioneers, chiropractors, and various services with contact phone numbers in Lawrence Kansas.
Fragmented listing style shows used items and services such as radio repair, glassware, auto wrecking, surplus goods, and many incomplete entries. Detailing addresses and phone numbers, the ad list references Bowman's, Coors, Gease glassware, and multiple local businesses with scattered contact numbers.
Classified notices from a mid century Kansas Power and Light page advertise rentals and sales. Listings include an electric appliance rental at 709 Maas and a new Singer vacuum, a Motorola television line, and Be losure products. Also ads for electric ranges from B F Goodrich Store, Kelvinator dryer deals, and used television sets, with contact numbers and trade offers. Additional items mention a Maytag washer, gas range, gun or musical instrument trade potential, and Farmall tractors. Descriptions emphasize low monthly costs, delivery, and discounts on appliances and furniture from Beacon Appliance Vincent's Furniture and Appliance and related stores.
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