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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1955

Page

2

Lawrence newspaper masthead and staff list

The item presents the Lawrence Kansas newspaper masthead with editors and staff, listing W. C. Simons as editor and publisher, J. W. Murray as managing editor, and Ernest Pontius as advertising director, plus subscription rates and postal information. It notes publication daily except Sunday, office address, and AP association.

W.C. Simons Ward Company Sixth and New Hampshire Lawrence Kansas Dolfh Simons J. W. Murray Ernest Pontius Cartier Marln Douglas Adrolaine Hureau Circularionm Associated Press

Must Be Firm on German Unity Must Be Firm on German Unity

Secretary of State John Foster Dulles faces tough talks with British and French ministers in New York on Sept 27 28 as plans for Geneva with Molotov on Oct 27 loom. The piece argues for a united Western stance to press for German unification and broader European security, warning against accepting the post Geneva status quo. It notes Western guarantees, inspection zones, and NATO commitments as safeguards, urging coordinated pressure to curb Soviet expansion.

Washington John Foster Dulles Harald MacMillan Great Britain Antoine Pinay France New York Russia Vynacheslav Molotov Geneva Big Four Mmeabers Germany NATO Warsaw Pact Alliance Europe Eisenhower

Radio and TV Programs on WDAF KMBC WREN and More

A station schedule lists multiple radio and TV programs for Tuesday and Wednesday September 21. Entries include Top of the Evening on WDAF KMBC WREN KMKC KMNC and others with shows like Amos and Andy Truth or Consequences and Tennessee Ernie. The lineup spans news sports and musical programs across stations WDAF KMBC WREN KMNC KMRC KMIM WDAP and more.

WDAKF KMBU Tall Rae Peat Morgan Peatty Tima Wren KMNC Suapense Cubs WDAF KMRC Hing Croaby KMIM Amos and Andy Fibher McGee Tennessee Ernia Renee of Stara Mitc Henry Jerome KMEC Orable James Wren Martin Bloch WDAR KMBC Moale Wren Telco KMHC Sporta KMDC WDAP Morgan Benty KMBCH Cardy Vaubs Isk Derby Webher McGee Tenn Ernie Lh D Kaye Maplol George Rank Orchesten Newas Wren Newa Grahle James

Television schedule snippet with dense listings

A chaotic OCR of a TV schedule lists KMBC-TV KOMO-TV and numerous shows by time and title including Dinah Shore News Caravan Arthur Murray Warner Theatre People Weather and several 1950s era programs. It preserves entities like stations anchors and show names though many fragments are unclear.

Hollywood Arthur Godfrey Hob Crosby Three Star News Godfrey and Friends Disneyland Odfrey and Friends Television Theatre Front Row Center Duffy's Tavern Bift Baker Brudlo

Indoctrination in China Shows Through Ex-Prisoner

A released prisoner, Walter A. Rickett, illustrates how red propaganda can take hold. He claims the United States used bacterial warfare in China and believes it after return to American jurisdiction. The piece questions how durable such indoctrination is once the subject is free from Chinese pressure.

Walter A. Rickett China Rickett

Tax Severance Debate Draws Local Tax Impact Warnings

The Great Bend Tribune urges caution as Kansas lawmakers consider a severance tax on oil and gas. Local governments would retain revenue, potentially lifting Barton County and other oil counties taxes by up to 30 percent. A Douglas County farmer warns that taxes could rise 50 percent, reflecting broader public spending trends.

Kansas The Great Bend Tribune Barton County Douglas County Journal-World Court House

John Reed of the Eagle dies at 80 in Kansas

John Reed, longtime Eagle editorial page director and former managing editor from 1923 to 1942, passed away at age 80. A native Kansan who grew up in Mulvane, he witnessed and shaped decades of growth and change in newspaper work.

Wichita John Reed The Eagle the Eagle Kansan Reed Mulvane

Leaders seek labor vote by attacking Taft Hartley law

Record Democrat leaders plan to press labor support by denouncing the Taft Hartley act as a Republican tool. The article notes votes to uphold Truman's veto and override in both houses, and argues the issue crossed party lines as legislators sought a fair labor relations law. It also mentions Adenauer’s Moscow meeting and U. S. marriage longevity figures.

Truman House

Letters Propose KU Lecture Series and New Social Science Building

Lawrence letter writer urges the University of Kansas to establish an annual lecture series with famous figures and season tickets. He also advocates a new social science building housing political science, history, economics, sociology, psychology, social work and related departments, beyond a planned business building.

Journal-World Lawrence K.U K. U School of Business

Early 1956 campaign heats up across parties

In a prelude to the 1956 race Republicans and Democrats mobilize early. GOP and Democratic chiefs say the fight for White House influence is accelerating, with attacks on Eisenhower and bids for votes shaping a long, nationwide campaign. Plans include a Republican political school for state chairs and extensive door-to-door efforts by volunteers.

Edlugr White House Congress Sy Don Whitehead Washington L. Richard Gaylay Republican National Committee Sam Brightman Democratic Nations Eisenhower

How About Being A Millionaire Hal Boyle

New York Sidewalk reflections discuss how beauty and wealth shape perception. The essay skewers both women and new millionaires, noting guarded natures and vanity. It imagines extravagant fantasies if the author became a millionaire, while critiquing rich stereotypes and the gap between image and reality.

Democrats plan voter poll and Chicago meeting

The Democrats intend to poll voters on issues and match the Republicans' political school with a national and state leaders meeting in Chicago on October 1. Niel Stabler, Michigan state chairman, will chair the seating, noted for building a grassroots structure that yielded Democratic victories last November in Michigan.

United States Gaylay Chicago Niel Stabler Michigan

Speed limit proposal to curb highway deaths in Kansas

Senator Wilford Riegle of Emporia urges a 65 mph daytime and 60 mph night speed limit as a public interest measure. He says this start could reduce fatalities, noting speed was a leading factor in many crashes last year. The proposal aims to ease speed related risk while broader solutions are explored.

Topeka State Journal Legislative Council Wilford Riegle Emporia Emporian

Bible Verse Quote From Matthew On Life Entry

A brief verse note cites Matthew 18 17 urging adherence to commandments as a path to life. It presents a concise reflection on spiritual guidance and obedience within a devotional context.

Barbs on Marriage Money and Government Work

A pastor claims the average wife simpers at money and speaks true. A statistician cites two percent can sing, prompting a plea to persuade others. A quip notes Congress members return from vacation to work beside relatives, with a call for praise to deserving folks.

Quiz Q questions on Washington Cervantes and ancient scenes

A mixed set of trivia questions on George Washington's mother Mary Ball born in Lancaster County. It includes Cervantes intent in Don Quixote to ridicule chivalric tales and a reference to a Pharaonic artifact, likely the Sphinx carved by the Egyptians.

George Washington Mary Ball Washington Lancaster County Cervantes Kiichtheed

Local enrollments and servicemen arrivals reported

Baker University reports 283 enrollments in the first week of registration. Area servicemen arrive from Europe including PFC Leo J Hollingsworth PFC John E Reed Oska loosa T 5 Ernest A Warsap DeSoto. Community notices recount engagements scholarships travels marriages licenses and a rural motor mishap involving Dr T E Barnes and vehicle recoveries.

Baker Uniersity Europe PFC Leo J. Hollingsworth John E. Reed Oskaloosa Ernest A. Warsap DeSoto National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers C. V. Leigh Esther Virginia Chester Columbus

Distinguished Pupils at Doughis Lake Biology Quotation

In Cheboygan Michigan a University of Michivan freshwater biology study at Doughis Lake features 98 students with degrees and 15 professors from seven universities. All 17 researchers are PhD holders and join a distinguished team in this project.

Cheboygan Mich. Wi University of Michivan Doughis Lake

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