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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1961
Page
2
A historical dateline from the Lawrence Daily Journal-World notes editors Simons and staff, with publication details for the Lawrence Kansas newspaper. Dated Friday Evening December 1 1961, listings include staff roles and circulation information.
Energetic Kan sas University group pursues a one day campus dialogue with a leading US administrator and a Russian official. Realistically, officials from either side are unlikely to reveal startling information or offer ad lib commentary. The effort may inform but likely will not yield world changing scoops.
The Lawrence Interdenominational Youth Council with sponsorship from the Lawrence Ministerial Alliance hosts a Youth Yule Sing on Thursday December 14 from 7 to 10 pm at the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints. A fireside fellowship will follow. Local leaders hope the event grows into an annual community tradition.
The article lauds Bob Hope for visiting Greenland Baffin Island Newfoundland and Labrador this Christmas to entertain American armed forces. It highlights his selfless dedication amid wealth and success and notes his ongoing charity through multiple holiday tours.
The article honors a civilian aide who organized holiday support for servicemen, earning their gratitude for efforts to brighten periods away from home. His work through the years highlights dedication to troops and their families during festive times.
Column discusses varying uses of the term freedom across countries and groups. It notes Leopold Infeld’s call for individual freedom in Poland, critiques on American civil rights in the South, and contrasts with how freedom is invoked by India’s Freedom Party and South Vietnam. It questions who defines freedom and cites Secretary Goldberg on global freedom, including Gaza’s refugees.
A 1 year ago item notes Doris Lyons, Carolyn Crosier and Bernita Mansfield as new initiates into Phi Lambda Theta. It lists KU football players on AP all league, and Missouri Valley Conference actions by Drake and Bradley. Also mentions local historical society leadership and past Lawrence women heads of EU group. A 1921 note selects KU library site with key officials. Memphis homicide record dominates national stats. Rochester the safest.
A devotional excerpt cites Isaiah 9 2 about those in darkness receiving light. The prayer asks Christ to illuminate the heart cleanse hidden faults and reveal unworthiness to turn toward the pure light. Amen.
Readers criticize the Journal-World editorial on Dean Woodruff's confiscation of private property claiming it violates private rights and due process. The letter argues lawful authority and magistrate rulings should decide student actions and warns against end-justifies-means justification. Orchids indeed.
The Army successfully fired all three rocket motors of the Nike Zeus anti missile system for the first time at White Sands Missile Range New Mexico. The test shows progress in anti aircraft defense testing and demonstrates system capability under test conditions.
Dr Molner recounts a back strain case where full tub immersion with buoyant support eased pain and allowed muscles to heal. While noting not all back pains are muscular, he suggests water therapy as temporary relief to reduce strain and speed recovery, alongside proper diagnosis and ongoing precautions.
Kansas University will host World Crisis Day featuring a convocation and seminars on international affairs. The event aims to raise awareness of global turmoil with speakers from U S and foreign governments, preferably including a Russian official. The piece questions public interest but calls for broader involvement beyond campus.
This is the opinion page where editors, writers and cartoonists share personal views. Readers are urged to evaluate criticism and commendation to sustain democratic discourse and public discussion.
Memphis judge told J A Carraway to paddle his son Melvin if he misbehaves while denying a peace bond for the 81 year old father’s plan to remarry. The judge fined Melvin Carraway $25 for disorderly conduct.
A digest of performances and plans from Lauren Bacall and Ethel Merman to Jason Robards Jr. and Walter Chiari. Includes Khrushchev kin talks with Kennedy, Chayefsky Rasputin play research, and George C. Scott and others dispersed for TV.
A collection of humorous lines about the Christmas season shared by Hal Boyle. The quips poke fun at holiday spending, Santa, gifts, family stresses, and the sentimental mood that surrounds Christmas. The jokes feature everyday frustrations and wishful thoughts aimed at easing seasonal pressure.
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