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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1955
Page
2
The article notes a Gallup poll among California Republicans showing Nixon leading the presidential nomination field, with Governor Knight far behind at 6 percent. Knight shifts his position, suggesting possible support for Nixon, after the poll punctured his standing and questioned his control of the state delegation.
Analyzes shifting fashion norms that embraced blacks and browns in men’s clothing. Describes old disapproval, manufacturers pushing charcoal tones, and women’s control over menswear, then credits a style guide or expert for legitimizing black brown pairings and easing male dress challenges.
James F. Byrnes argues Roosevelt acted at Yalta with caution and that criticisms based on hindsight miss the context. He asserts Alger Hiss had little influence on those decisions and condemns secret meetings with foreign leaders as contrary to U S tradition and costly in lives and global stability.
The piece muses on Geneva 3 charting the world’s future and compares it to old world maps that misled before new discoveries. It notes a two hour shelling of Chinese Nationalist positions on Quemoy and suggests it may signal shifts after Communist forces withdrew from North Korea.
Washington reports progress is limited as discussions at the Big Four foreign ministers meeting stall over verification. The United States demands a robust inspection regime including aerial checks and overseas base oversight, while the Soviet Union seeks limits and base liquidations. Both sides remain far apart on the path to disarmament.
United States Army will lose Maj. Gen. William F. Dean a hero and legend after a 32 year career. Dean, a former streetcar conductor and police officer, retires as deputy commander of the 6th Army after a troop review in San Francisco. He earned the Medal of Honor for Korea and the Distinguished Service Cross in World War I for leading troops on foot to suppress an enemy battery. Dean survived as a prisoner of war for more than a year behind enemy lines, his conduct inspiring his men and shaping memories of a soldier who led from the front.
The text notes that reaching an agreement will likely take years and hinges on rebuilding confidence in each other’s intentions. It stresses current doubt and the slow pace of progress in negotiations.
A jumble of aphorisms and quips races through a column about hair care pride parenting birth quirks and playful proverbs. It lists contrasts from baldness to twins and jokes about tastes temper and football teams while noting ads and dreams in a light casual tone.
A brief verse note quotes Romans stating there is now no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus, reflecting a devotional takeaway for readers.
A compilation of quiz questions with answers on wages, lawn bowling, guard duties at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the origin of the word badger, silk versus steel strength, and William Henry Harrison serving as minister to Colombia. The piece reflects early 20th century trivia style.
Budget Director Rowland F. Hughes faces mounting pressure as the SEC moves to cancel the Dixon Yates stock sale contract held by Mississippi Valley Generating Co. The Kefauver investigation links conflict of interest to Adolphe Wenzell and First Boston, prompting fresh hearings and a costly cancellation.
Old Home Town Mrs. Gottlieb Nieder hosts a dinner for her mother Mrs. John Dunn who plans winter in Augusta. Miss May Gardner hosts a Hearth luncheon for Spanish Department graduates and spouses. The November district court docket lists 150 cases with 93 divorces. Capt. Lawrence E. Leigh returns from the Colby Victory at Newport News. Delta Delta Delta becomes KU’s 11th sorority, 90th chapter to be installed next spring. Miss Mabel Green returns from 20 months government work in Los Angeles. Birth announced for a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Everett Votan of Eudora. Gladys Virginia to Floyd Gilliland of Tanganoxie wed Oct 28. Mary and Mickey Learnard to host Kanwaka 4-H masquerade Thursday. Journal-World offers free ads to those able to hire unemployed workers for a week, while WREN and the paper will broadcast Kansas–Pennsylvania game from Philadelphia with a public listening display. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kruse plus Frances visit Kansas City. Mrs. Homer Larrance hosts a Kewpie party for Frances’s 7th birthday. Several families attend birthday dinners and upcoming masquerade party invitations are issued. C S Bolton celebrates golden wedding anniversary Tuesday.
In Richmond at a Virginia Detective Association meeting the group described a typical member as 55, married, overweight, former peace officer who does not carry a gun. Association president T. J. Cousins, a private eye for 30 years, said he never shot at anyone.
Local listings detail WDAF KMBC WREN and KFKU programming across Friday October 26 with news, sports, weather, and various entertainment, including boxing, football forecasts, variety shows, and late night features. Saturday and Sunday schedules continue with church bulletins, movies, and music programs across multiple stations.
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