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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1957
Page
4
The text suggests a grand push by the President and aides to sell his agenda to the public upon returning from vacation. If popular support grows, voting Congressmen may feel compelled to adopt his positions, prompting experts to watch closely for how President Eisenhower handles Newport leave.
Established in 1884 World Company publishes daily except Sunday in Lawrence Kansas at Sixth and New Hampshire. Editor 1891 to 1982. Rates: carrier 30 weekly, 1500 yearly. Douglas counties 6 yearly by mail. elsewhere 9 yearly. Saturday Evening Sept 7 1957. Associated Press and Audit Bureau of Circulations member. Postage second class.
The piece notes Jackie Gleason spending summer learning golf while using three electric carts for his rounds one for himself one for food and one for booze. It also mentions local figures and various show business anecdotes and a passing list of unrelated notes.
A letter questions school system roles in shaping conduct and public behavior. The writer argues free expression is valid within decency bounds, condemning acts like spitting insults and rock throwing as un-American and harmful to society. The piece calls for greater civility and manners.
After nearly six months of bickering in London, Soviet delegates call the West's final offer completely unacceptable and propose continuing the dialogue in a larger forum such as the United Nations. They warn against a complete conference failure and stress the public desire for a global disarmament program and peaceful settlement.
The federal employe count grew from 2.367.777 in 1954 to 2.394.099 today a jump of 26,000. The gain contrasts with better payroll reductions in many states and cities and credits two politicians President Eisenhower and Senator Harry Byrd for steering the economy.
The article suggests President Eisenhower will change his approach after nine months of mental strain, reconciling his principled yet expedient nature with the office. It notes his temper as a potential sign of this evolution and the need to shift tactics to win broad support after the 1958 landslide.
Observers describe a massive dawn and dusk ceremony at Jasna Gora in Czestochowa where hundreds of thousands gather to hear Cardinal Wyszynski preach and renew Poland’s dedication to Mary. The event blends religious devotion with subtle political messaging about duty, discipline, and national morale under Go mulka and the Church.
Old Home Town notes from 1947 state Raymond Nichols says every student enrolled at Kansas University will have a portrait taken this year. The practice halted during the war due to film shortages.
In Bartlesville Oklahoma amid mixed public sentiment Telemovies brings first run films to homes via Video Independent Theatres. Subscribers pay 9.50 monthly for two simultaneous movies daily from noon to midnight with a 13 first run and 17 older titles.
Editor argues a $150000 bus scheme with an expected annual $38000 deficit risks higher taxes. Citing Hutchinson’s 33000 population, the letter questions timing six months to a year for service, the $11000 per new bus, and whether city ownership would burden taxpayers. It urges questions on feasibility and impact on existing services. Paul E. Howard, 1641 IL St.
Lawrence residents prepare to vote on a bus plan in Tuesday's city decision. Local officials and the Journal-World urge civic turnout as they outline proposed routes and funding.
Mrs. Russell Wager of 646 Ind St questions bus routes and fairness in funding. She argues taxpayers should share responsibility for student transportation while weighing private providers. She urges careful consideration of costs and duties before voting on the proposed measure.
In Geary Oklahoma a sandpiper hen laid her eggs on a driveway rock ledge at the Clarence Base residence. She incubates them in the sun and guards the clutch from a shaded nearby area.
Bible verse excerpt from Matthew Si notes sorrow and consolation. religious text reference and brief phrasing.
The Free Public Library adds a week of new books spanning fiction and non fiction. Notable titles include Floyd C Watkins Thomas Wolf's Characters and Elizabeth Elliot Through Gates of Splendor plus Russia Revisited by Louis Fischer and Voss by Patrick White among others.
Current Best Sellers compiled by Publishers Weekly features fiction by Grace Metalious Peyton Place Meyer Le vin Pearl Buck Letter From Peking Richard Mason The World of Suzie Wong and nonfiction titles Day Christ Died Jim Bishop The Hidden Persuaders Vance Packard The Innocent Ambassadors Philip Wylie Stay Alive All Your Life Norman Vincent Peale The Turn of the Tide Sir Arthur Bryant.
A list of 1957 publications spanning history and biography including The Twenties by John Montgomery a social history of England in the 1920s The Lawless Decade by Paul Sann a pictorial history of America’s transition to the New Deal A Prophet in His Own Country by Kenneth S Davis a Stevenson biography set in the 1950s and a novel set in Sydney during the 19th century plus Natalie by Alexandra and Night of the Flood by George Woodman both exploring youth and catastrophe in Europe and England
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