Lawrence Daily Journal-World Reformatted Front Page Note
Lawrence Daily Journal-World page from April 26 1963 lists staff titles and contact details. DOLPH C SIMONS Jr editor Wold Company publication information and subscription rates included.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1963
Page
2
Lawrence Daily Journal-World page from April 26 1963 lists staff titles and contact details. DOLPH C SIMONS Jr editor Wold Company publication information and subscription rates included.
British historian Arnold Toynbee spoke at Kansas University and urged turning to religion for freedom amid atomic terror. Lawrence Mayor's Prayer Breakfast organized by a Citizens Committee will be held at 7 30 a m next Monday at the Hotel Eldridge with about 100 attendees. Chris Kraft, former mayor, heads the committee noting the event highlights spiritual life to meet daily crises and promote peace and brotherhood through religion.
A Congressional subcommittee led by Rep. Oren Harris debates the reliability of radio and TV surveys. Critics say audimeters miss homes, skew sampling toward lower social strata, while advertisers spend billions on questioned measurements. The piece questions average viewership claims like 32 hours weekly.
Sen George A Smathers D Fla takes helm of the Senate Special Committee on Aging opposed to the Kennedy Medicare plan though he agrees on aid for the aged. He promises a medical care bill while disputing methods and will push for a health subcommittee and continued scrutiny of Kerr Mills and voluntary hospitalization plans.
The state faces arguments for merging small high schools to pool resources and improve facilities. Supporters cite cost savings and better education from larger institutions, while opponents resist consolidations amid concerns over local control and community impact.
By a nine vote margin the India rural district school near Lawrence secured $126000 in bonds, approved 55 to 46. Rotary Club hosted 35 KU students from foreign countries. Jack Starkey elected vice president of the Kansas Junior Chamber of Commerce. 25 YEARS AGO items note city officials and measles counts, with 1923 references to royal wedding and KU events.
A devotional note invites readers to trust in God and Jesus Christ for strength and peace in daily life. It cites John 14 1 and the Our Father prayer, urging calm amid major problems and everyday perplexities.
Taxpayers face a stark contrast between a fanciful idea of tea and sympathy at tax offices in Japan and the harsh reality of American tax paying. The piece argues automation may ease record keeping, but questions the morale boost of a personal touch, noting that many Americans fear and delay tax payments and would likely choke on tea in certain states.
A reader urges the City Commission to overturn a diagonal parking decision on 1100 block Massachusetts Street. The letter argues widening will harm pedestrians, reduce safety, and waste taxpayer money, endorsing the Lawrence Traffic Safety Commission's parallel parking recommendation and urging community support.
Dr Molner explains mononucleosis is a self limiting viral illness with fatigue swollen glands and sometimes hepatitis. It spreads among young people but exact transmission is unknown. Most recover with rest and good nutrition. relapses possible but immunity may follow an attack. Paget's disease has no cure and is not osteoarthritis. it involves calcium loss from bones.
JFK aide McGeorge Bundy withdraws from Yale presidential consideration. Sybil Burton signs a West Side lease, to take possession after May 1. Liston objects to Las Vegas as rematch site over image concerns. Several other society and film figures feature in a string of brief items.
A collage of witty quips on aging, optimism, and social habits by Hal Boyle. Jokes touch on gardening, retirement, dieting, love, politics, and manners with playful insights and light satire.
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