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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1956
Page
4
Lawrence publisher details show daily edition except Sunday with editor Mimons. Rates listed: carrier Lawrence 20 cents weekly, yearly 16 dollars. mail Douglas and nearby counties 6 dollars. elsewhere in the U S 28 dollars. Oct 20 1956 Saturday Evening.
About 700 000 Americans are in hospitals for mental health treatment while many more need help but lack access. The Douglas County Mental Health Association convenes its first meeting to educate laypeople and remove barriers, urging legal, religious, and family communities to assist.
An opinion urges caution against regional isolationism and praises Douglas County Kansas University’s UNESCO event which brought foreign students to the Memorial Union Ballroom to foster understanding. The piece cites global connection as essential and notes similar gatherings could curb narrow outlooks. It closes with a remark about Hollywood interest in the Princess of Monaca.
The Journal-World prints a faculty and student letter from the Entomology Department at KEU condemning racial discrimination in downtown Lawrence. The writer agrees with the protest over Dr. E. D. B. Charles’s treatment and argues that the core issue is the year round injustice faced by residents and minority students, urging fairness in business and civic life.
Dorado, Kansas, warns that cloud seeding with iodide of silver yielded limited rain amid scarce moisture. El Dorado spent 30000 on trials, saw sporadic results, and concluded seeding works only with plentiful clouds. Dallas reportedly paid high prices for water and oil amid doubts about effectiveness.
A Free Public Library display features both fiction and non fiction titles. Notable works include THE STATECRAFT OF MACH IAVELLI by Herbert Butterfield 1936 and URBANITES by A C Spectorsky 1956. Also listed are ISLAND IN DANGER by Alan and Mars Wood 1956 and THE RETURN OF LONO by O A Bushnell 1956.
A patchwork quip filled piece notes that some people crave power with a few inches of influence while cops in Kentucky are humorously accused of being canned after a pickle. It also jokes about TV bias, marriage dynamics, gifts, finances, car pride, and IRS staff, with holiday shopping allusions.
Some state legislatures hold yearly sessions while others meet every two years. Either may be called into special session when needed.
A Bible verse from Leviticus 24 22 emphasizes equal legal treatment for strangers and Israelites. The line states you shall have one manner of law for the stranger as well as for the native.
An informal poll aboard the Italia surveys passengers bound for England France and Germany on who will win the upcoming presidential election. Americans split Stevenson vs Eisenhower while a large majority of German travelers favor Ike.
Lawrence High senior fullback Gene Cox led the undefeated Lions past Leavenworth 12 to 7. Nebraska beat Kansas University 16 to 14. Charles Penny suffered a head injury in the game but is reported in good condition. he is the son of Mr and Mrs M N Penny.
Radio and TV schedules detail program copies from stations WDAF KMBC WREN KFKU and KMBC on Saturday October 20 and Sunday October 21 with a matrix of shows across times and channels including news music and entertainment features. The long list covers orchestral and variety programs and station identifications.
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