Real Trial By Fire Established in 1854
The Real Trial By Fire established in 1854 is described as a daily newspaper published by World Company in Lawrence Kansas at Sixth and New Hampshire Streets. It lists W C Bimons as editor from 1852, with staff including managing editor and others, and provides subscription rates for carriers in Lawrence and mail options in Douglas and adjoining counties and beyond. The piece notes postal matter status and bureau memberships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Bimons
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire
Lawrence
Kansas
Putisher
Douglas
Countrie
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Looa News
Cews
Malone's Kremlin visit puzzles U S lawmakers' views
Five senators led by George Malone met Soviet leaders in Moscow after seeking travel access and breaking a prior stance toward Russia. Malone had shifted from anti Russia to endorsing peaceful coexistence, contrasting with earlier calls to cut diplomatic ties. Other delegates included Kefauver Young Dworshak and Frear, with Ellender offering differing reflections. House members Holt and Rhodes reported restricted access and a pistol threat amid Russia visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marlow
Associated Press News
Washington
George Malone
Nevada
Congress
Moscow
Malone
Russia
Marlow
Kremlin
Bulganin
Senate
Kefauver
D-Tenn
Young
R-Nd
Dworshak
R-Idaho
Frear
D-Del
House
Holt
R-Calif
Rhodes
R-Aziz
Disarmament Plan From The Pavement Plate
Hal Boyle writes an open letter proposing a literal shared disarmament race. The Pavement Plate suggests both sides supply crews with crowbars to destroy the other side’s military assets, imagining a world disarmed after a six month race then converting Moscow and Washington into playful, surreal scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fasenhower
Bulganin
Russia
United States
Moscow War Office
Pentagon
Democrats Weigh Attacking Ike In 1956 Campaign
Democrats debate whether to target President Eisenhower directly or focus on his White House staff and the Republican leadership. Some favor blaming the President personally for party shortcomings, while others warn against backfire from smearing a popular leader. They seek leverage in investigations into the White House staff and independent agencies to frame the GOP as the party of big business privilege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sol
Eisenhower
Joe McCarthy
Harry Truman
Ike
MR. Truman
Paul Butler
Republican Congress
Dixon-Yates
Sen
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Sherman Adams
Kefauver Committee
Eix-Sen
Harry Cain
Adams
Cain
White House
Joe L. Evins
D-Tenn
Busines
Congress
Federal Trade
Federal Communications
Federal Power
Securities and Exchange Commissions
National Labor Relations and
Civil Aeronautics Boards
GOP
Radio and TV Programs Listings for September 13 and 14
Readable copy shows station schedules WDAF KMBC WREN KFKU and others listing news, dramas, cartoons, games, and variety shows, with times ranging from morning to late night. Major programs include Dragnet, Fibber McGee and Molly, Truth or Consequences, and The Tonight Show style segments, plus local news bulletins and sports updates.
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WDAF
KMBC
WREN
WDAK
Morgin Beatty
KMBI
KFRA
Dragnet
Dick Derby
Dodgers
Tiny Cromby Suu
WWDAF
Fibber McGee
Tennessee Ernie
Newa
Treasury of State
KMAC
Henry Jerome
Wdak—News
Manhattan
Meladies
Wanther Wren
Clasaic
Crable
James Wren
Martin Bloch
Jiat Fine Musi
Tello
Sporta
Slorgan Beatty
Wht
Tlsk
Rere
WDAKF
Marz
WDAP
Amon
Andy
Pibber McGea
Molly
Ton
Ernie
WNRAP
Capital
George Bank Orchestra
WDO
WDAPK
Grable
James
Wdaf-Tv
Kmbc.tv
Rcmo.tn
Comiclub
News Commander News Caravan
Three Star News
Arthur Murray
Iramar
Jungle
Music
Danny Thomas
Mike
Hollywood's Rest
Spotlight Mayhouse
Wyat Earp
Waterfront
U.S.A
Amos and
Garry Moore
End of the bad check wave blamed on local merchants
Lawrence officials urge merchants to demand strict identification and proper authorization before cashing checks to curb a surge in bogus payments. Police report repeated cases where checks were cashed with lax verification, allowing criminals to continue and harming honest businesses.
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Lawrence
Fires Hit Three Lawrence Churches In Nine Months
Three Lawrence churches sustained extensive damage since December with total losses surpassing 100000 dollars. Authorities have not found concrete arson evidence though speculation remains. The December Church of Christ the April Trinity Episcopal and Plymouth Congregational fires are under review with officials citing natural causes as the current assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Church of Christ
15Th
N. H. Sts
Trinity Episcopal Church
10Th and St. Sts
Plymouth Congregational
Hurch
Plymouth
Topeka
Be Careful With Cigarette Butts During Drought
A public safety note warns that fires can start anywhere in dry Lawrence yards and fields. A cigarette or match tossed carelessly could trigger a costly fire threatening life and property. The message stresses caution even outside forests due to extreme drought conditions.
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Lawrence
Disappointed Letter to Editor on Eisenhower Tariff Policy
A reader criticizes President Eisenhower for raising tariffs on foreign-made bicycles after Congress granted authority to lower tariffs under reciprocal trade. The writer argues Europe, South America, and others will not abandon trade despite U.S. moves, citing Russia as an example of easier trade conditions elsewhere. The letter urges the President to resist pressure and avoid continuing concessions.
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Journal-World
Eisenhower
Congress of the
U.S.A
Europe
South America
Russia
Eisenhower policy debated over tariffs and defense
The speech argues tariffs harm trade and job creation, urging lower tariffs to boost defense funding through a stronger economy. It criticizes Eisenhower as inconsistent in foreign and domestic policy, praising his military skill but doubting his political resolve, and cites Sam Rayburn's remark: “Good man, wrong business.”
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Sen. Bricker
Sen
Hennings
Missouri
Gen
Eisenhower
Sam Rayburn
House of Representatives
Untitled fragment hints at college youth and outdated gas queues
The fragment mentions a youth's first year in college and a refined sense of touch, comments on gas station service with a call for fewer people applying, notes an eastern lifeguard with ears trunks that glow visible from two miles, and remarks on long-distance running for the gals.
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Eastern Life Guard
Bible Verse Prompt Drawing From Romans 7 14
The brief item notes a Bible verse reference Romans 7 14 and mentions the law as spiritual guidance. It presents a devotional angle focusing on the idea that the law reveals human weakness and sin, inviting reflection. No other entities or dates are provided.
Old Home Town Notes Across War Dear Years
A river of brief items from 1945 mentions a rural fire near Eudora, a wartime POW survivor list including Claude Eugene Parker, promotions and visits in Washington and Kansas City, a baby born to Mr and Mrs Arthur Anderson, thieves looting clubs in town, recognition of General Pershing turning 70, Col Eddie Rickenbacker to receive Medal of Honor, and local school staffing at Haskell Institute with rising eighth grade numbers and a slate of teachers. The column threads community life, wartime contexts, and local institutions through assorted names and places.
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Arthur Deay
Irvin Deay
Rose Orrick
Eudora
US Houston
Singapore
Clydes
Claude Eugene Parker
Lawrence
Arvid D. Jacobson
Washington, D.C
Signal Corps
Arthur Anderson
Roberta Stewart
Detroit
Fred Stewart
Dean Frank T. Stockton
Electrical Association of Kansas City
Cecil A. Munger
Belleville
F. W. Hosford
Sigma Kappa
P. N. Stevens
St. John
W. D. Stevens
Morley Stevens
New York City
Cosmopolitan Club
Vt. St
Pi Alpha Delta Fraternity
la. St
John J. Pershing
Eddie Rickenbacker
Hoover
Cora Dolbee
Wichita High School
Alta Miller
Kansas City
Lillie Bernhard
Stella Stuart
Hiawatha
Beulah Murphy
Wichita
Mae Sellards
Virgil
Eva Emmett
Pratt High School
Haskell Institute
Schoo
Edna Austin
Grace Blair
Lola Brown
Carrie Dolbee
Wilma Arnett
Elizabeth Brooke
Maud Maffet
Edith Mattoon
Helen Metcalf
Mildred Newman
Grace Poff
Annabel Gravey
J. D. McClellan
Kate Riggs
H. C. Riggs
Earl Ferguson
Anna Clinger Smith
T. H. Vaughn
Marcia Wood
Mary Harold West
Annabella Crawford
Willard Burton
L. Belle Kennedy
Lena V. Miller
Ruth Buchanan
Edith Cole
Ruth Anderson
Otto Rost
L. H. Emmett
Carl Perkins
Addie Underwood
B. W. Bodenhafer
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Eliender
D-La
Soviet Union
Poland
Ellender
Hal Boyle
Plato Boyle
Texas
Bearhead
Eaglefoot
Pegasus
Soviet
Peter Edson
RADIO
Arthur Godfrey
News
Edinseer
Paul Pages
Bill Baker
Studio
Truman
Fisenhower
Warness
Bricker
Oscar Olson Attingman
Maas
Motorola
Smerson
Deans Radio
N.Y
J. KE. Stephens
Eldridge Hotel
Acousticon Stephens CO
Bank of Topeka
Topeka, Kansas
Mel. Fisher
Kansans
Peey Tueeert Coe
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