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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1952
Page
4
The Lawrence Daily, founded 1091 by W. 4, is published by The World. The office is listed as 727 Matsechasatis Stress with subscription rates per year and six month terms. The paper notes AP membership and copying restrictions.
The article critiques Stevenson as he defends his policies and questions whether his performance in defense shapes voter views. It argues that voters dislike showmanship and pledges to divine glory, preferring a president who does not rely on theatrical tricks for national survival. Mrs W E C.
James Marlow notes Acheson largely avoids direct replies to Republican critics of his foreign policy. The article argues the attacks have intensified and become central to the campaign, while Acheson contemplates a public speech despite caution to stay out of politics. It portrays his growing isolation and the political pressure from McCarthyites and Democrats alike.
Radio listings describe a dense weekday schedule across stations KMBC WDAF WDAP WREN and more. Programs span news reports music talk and comedy and include noted segments such as News of the War Club activities and a variety of live shows with names like Steve Allen Archie Andrews and Eddie Prince. The timing blocks cover morning through late evening with multiple stations hosting cultural and public affairs content.
The reminiscence in a readers’ column recalls daily life in midcentury Lawrence through car ads, dairy work, drive ins, apartment notices, and neighborhood shops. It paints a vivid picture of wartime cars, farming gear, and community routines, from early milk separations to paper routes and toy memories.
Major W C Strecker, Sunflower area engineer, is transferred and replaced by Major E F Taylor. A wave of local weddings includes Louise Baldwin and Fremont Hornberger, Ruth Kennedy and Ralph King, plus numerous social visits, travel, and college plans across Kansas and nearby states.
A brief religious note citing Proverbs 3 5 urging trust in the Lord over personal understanding. It reflects devotional language and scriptural reference without additional context.
A Journal-World reader argues that mass movements rely on religious style and sacrifice rhetoric to unify people in democracy. The writer contrasts this with Western democracy's allegedly soft populace and notes a political campaign using religious framing. Mention is made of Mr. Stevenson and his expressed fear of the cup he must drink.
A playful piece on a small boy’s pockets, likening them to a portable museum of wonders. It explores the surprising variety of objects a boy can pull from apparel, and the challenge it poses to mothers and fathers seeking neatness.
A St Louis businessman promotes daily gratitude by sending Thank-s-Grar forms to three people. He prints and mails these forms at his own expense, hoping recipients will express thanks and focus on kind acts. The idea aims to shift attention from selfishness to appreciation amid busy times. The note continues with a German invention for easier worm gathering using electrical rods, plus radar guidance for fish, and short quips from Abilene and Dodge City papers.
U S soldiers in Korea enjoy classical music as Kenneth Gordon the violinist and Pfc Seymour Bernstein the pianist tour troop centers. In a program titled Any Hour of Classical Music they perform Bach Beethoven and Brahms. Since June 15 they have appeared before over 25 000 Allied troops and, with singer Cpl Walt Thompson, did a six day stand with the 45th Division delivering three shows daily under a scorching sun.
The Jo Hereford Ranch disposal sale, hailed by breeders as the nation's largest registered Hereford event, enters its second day. Yesterday's top bid reached 33,100 dollars from Kansas City dealer Bert Berry for Jo Royal Domino 45th. A total of 637 registered Herefords are slated for sale by tomorrow.
A compact clue set presents a small land area, a chilly Siberian reference, a word for crippled, a rim concept, a college official, and a high explosive, suggesting a multi-entry puzzle spanning geography and vocabulary.
TV listings show a wide array of programs and times including news, talk and entertainment. Notable items include references to Burns and Allen, a Big Story, and remnants like The Lone Ranger and Information Please. The fragmentary page lists show names, times, and station notes for a Saturday schedule.
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