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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1955
Page
2
Hal Boyle laments dieting cycles and social mockery of overweight people. He argues for body tolerance, compares humans to animals in nature, and proposes a lighthearted “Year of the Fat Man” to counter stigma while noting his own ongoing four times yearly weight battles.
Lawrence Daily Journal World 1954 edition listing editors and publishing staff. Subscription rates shown for carrier and mail within various counties, with pricing for different terms. Publication notes include post office entry and Associated Press affiliation.
The United Nations rejected red China’s bid for UN membership for the sixth consecutive year with 43 nations opposing and 12 voting in favor. The article argues the core aim of the UN remains to deter aggression and prevent wars, preventing any sham legitimacy for aggression by recognizing the red regime.
Governor Hall, once outspoken against non supporters in the GOP, signals a calmer approach. He hints he will not pursue enemies within state employees from the primary, aiming to ease intra party tensions as national issues loom. The move aligns with common political shifts after hard campaigns.
Observers debated Argentina’s post Peron future amid a revolt. London Times warned rebel leaders might struggle to reshape policy if revolt succeeds. Dissidents aimed to oust Peron, seeking any alternative to the autocratic regime, with army control as a possible transitional path to governance or another dictatorship.
The piece notes renewed Russian diplomacy amid Near East turmoil as arms promises to Egypt suggest continued regional tension. It also analyzes European economic growth after U S tax shifts, with a light aside about Warsaw jokes and a Bulganin letter. A science blip claims atmospheric readings prove rain.
Republican leaders map the 1956 campaign around President Eisenhower’s possible second term. National chairman Leonard Hall and GOP chiefs argue Ike’s popularity and the theme of peace and prosperity give an edge, while some wonder if he will run or retire. Debate continues amid uncertainty about Eisenhower’s future and the party’s strategy.
The verse quotes Genesis 3 8 describing Adam and Eve hearing the Lord God walking in the garden amid the cool of the day for a devotional note.
Scientists from 40 nations launch the International Geophysical Year 1957 58 to explore Antarctica with 21 observation bases at a cost of about 5300 million. Nine nations including the United States Soviet Russia France and Great Britain join under ICUS guidance, pledging political non interference and cooperative aims. The effort seeks weather data gaps and extreme conditions to improve understanding while easing post Geneva tensions and building scientific ties. The Abilene Reflector Chronicle notes the South Pole may mold durable international relations despite political shifts.
A collection of wry observations on weight, fashion, and family roles. A college professor notes men face bad breaks yet remain unreformed. Modern mothers seek daughters beyond the kitchen, while fishermen and tall tales appear in lighter musings.
A mixed set of trivia items covers when the Liberty Bell was rung after cracking, heat stroke susceptibility between men and women, living ex-presidents in 1869, Esperanto alphabet letters, and a record temperature in Fairbanks Alaska with days and dates noted.
Washington figures swirl around welcome back duties and flood relief pledges as Thomas P Pike rallies staff to raise funds for Red Cross. John Foster Dulles hosts lavish entertainments, while liquor tourism swells capital visits and a White House wedding plot unfolds with playful mischief by aides.
A short review of local events includes a dinner in honor of recently married Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burton, visits from Mr. and Mrs. Paul O Leary of Ithaca, a 30day leave for Col. Robert T. Gantz, induction notices for four men, Wake Island service by Willard Matchel aboard USS Greer, and a football score Lawrence 33 Manhattan 7. Also listed are concert attractions for the university season, a Goodyear Zeppelin stop, a jail escape, social visits, YWCA banquet, Frances Funk party, a death near Eudora, Douglas County Fair baby show winners, Grand Army convention travel, and a note on vaccination records at Omaha schools.
A reader guide to radio and television schedules for KMBC WDAF WREN and others across Friday and Saturday September 23 24 including Top of Evening News Sports Football Forecast and various programs such as Theater Compilations Westerns and Cartoon features with channel notes KMBC TV KCMO TV and WTV stations listed alongside program times and listings for the weekend schedule
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