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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1955
Page
2
Dispatches frame Peron’s departure as a high point in a longer, unsettled process. Opponents sought different governance and liberties, while others warn that victory alone does not secure good government. The period could bring further sacrifice, upheaval, and possible retaliation against former leaders as harsher emotions surface.
The Blue Valley faces a major shift as bids begin for the second installment of the Turtle Creek Dam. A Lawrence observer notes the deep narrow valley, rising bluffs, and future flooding of the valley floor, with 1957 as the deadline for residents to move. Local towns fear disappearance as agricultural communities may vanish.
Political forecasters predict an early start to the 1956 race with Democrats resolving issues before the final ballot battle. Key questions center on President Eisenhower's candidacy and how to undermine his popularity, while attacks on Vice President Nixon aim to fracture the Eisenhower-Nixon duo.
A shaky broadcast from StH ends with a jumbled claim sounding like a dictator style speech. The remarks mix abrupt phrases and odd pauses, leaving listeners unsure of intent and meaning amid a long stretch of unclear rhetoric.
Don Whitehead reports that Democrats and Republicans may spend about six million dollars on the 1956 presidential campaign, with television as the largest expense. Each party could double 1952 spending, funded by national and state committees and allied groups. Deals with networks, pre emptions, and last minute airtime drive up costs.
Hal Boyle offers humorous rules for interacting with a millionaire, noting that both parties feel uneasy. The piece outlines etiquette-like tips on first meetings, conversation topics, handling money, and avoiding confrontations about wealth, ending with advice to let money speak for itself.
The New England disaster prompts rethink of riverside factories. LUS Chamber notes power lines allow rebuilding on higher ground. Gov. Abrham Riblicat outlines industrial parks along new highways as communes with streets parking lots and sites for industry. Plans seen in 1951.
A Kansas City Kansas plan to clear areas for skyscraper apartments surrounded by parks fell apart due to lack of legislation marking the city’s first urban redevelopment attempt. New England flood losses mount as surveys label the disaster a billion dollar catastrophe. The Washington Report notes widespread economic disruption could affect business interests nationwide with about 3000 small firms in trouble, especially in Connecticut. A stray weather line and a wartime style update from the Wichita Eagle closes with a Marine story about capturing an objective and realizing the cost.
A brief note highlights a verse in the Paathia region at location 728. It emphasizes the aim of winning souls through faith and outreach. No further details or context are provided in the readable text.
A humorous squib notes the barber bears the burden of sporadic steady work and jokes about marriage and luck. It remarks on summer cabins and mothers cooking on vacation. Reports claim Iowa corn yields a strong season and that TV programs fared reasonably.
Quiz Q what was the first road built by the federal government and its later names. Fish sense of smell is well developed with large smelling organs and brain nerves aiding detection of scents.
A GOP backed plan would pay farmers to remove 10 percent of land from cash crop production to grow noncash crops like grass. The plan aims to cut surpluses and mimic early New Deal price support ideas while seeking a politically safe path for Republicans.
Old Home Town reports many local events including Kathleen Virginia Jones marrying Willard Z Nowland on September 1. Also listed are surgeries, military arrivals, separations, a divorce filing by Lois Arline McCain, club entertainments, garden wedding anniversary plans, and multiple social notices from Lawrence and nearby towns.
TV and radio station schedules list programs for September 21 including News M Commander Weather and Tonight shows and a slate of daytime and evening offerings. Highlights include local newscasts News M Commander Studio 4 Today and a Roger program lineup with sports Weather and film features across stations KAOC KOMO WDAF WREN KF KU.
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