Lawrence Daily Journal World front matter 1960
The Lawrence Daily Journal World published by World Company in Lawrence Kansas as of December 8 1960 lists editors and staff including Dolph Simons Jr associate publisher Mayer managing editor Jack Zimmerman news editor Ernest Bontius and LeQ Eller business manager. It notes daily except Sunday publication from Sixth and New Hampshire Streets with carrier and mail rates and states it is a member of the Audit Bureau of Circulations and Associated Press.
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Dolph Simons
Dolph Co, Simons Jr
Bile. Mayer Ones
Jack Zimmerman
Ernest Bontius
Leq Eller On
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire
Lawrence Kan
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Lawrence
Douglas
Kansas
United States
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Making Christmas The Greatest Ever Through Personal Effort
The article urges individuals to boost their holiday joy by personal effort. It emphasizes that Christmas exists in hearts and actions, not just gifts or lights, and calls parents to lead by example while everyone helps create a meaningful season for themselves and others.
慎重な考慮 Kansas University stadium expansion may delay
The committee overseeing Memorial Stadium expansion at Kansas University plans a slow careful approach to avoid costly mistakes. Despite private funding options, skepticism grows over sellouts and competing educational needs, pushing projected start to at least two years away.
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Memorial Stadium
Kansas University
Syracuse
Oklahoma
Russia's failed space mission sparks mixed signals
Russia admitted the dog carrying spacecraft failed to return and burned up in orbit last week. Experts view it as a setback for human spaceflight plans, while officials claim the effort yielded valuable data for future missions.
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Russia
Earth
Russians fail at attempting space milestone
The piece notes Soviet setbacks in space ambitions and the U S response. It highlights rapid U S reaction to maintain momentum toward the goal of a manned spaceflight and safe return. It stresses national prestige tied to being first and urges continued effort without complacency.
Crosby Laughs At the Law
New York columnist John Crosby mocks Judge Lumbard’s ruling reversing the Apalachin mobsters’ conviction. He argues the law fails to protect innocents amid Mafia power, contrasts justice with affluent crime, and jokes about an innocent polo-playing citizen amid police overreach.
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Mr. Bumble
Charles Dickens
Lumbard
Apalachin
Joseph Barbara
New York
Barbara
Irving Kaufman
Anatole France
Judge Lombard
John Q. Citizen
Cardinal Richelieu
Her Majesty’s Navy
Clarence Darrow
Scopes
Old Home Town highlights 1950 KU sports links and local hires
The 1950 section notes KU Physical Education records by 19 football coaches who are conference champions and three top ten state teams. Hastings manager Larry Flannery joins Weaver's Department Store, while Mr and Mrs Gene Courtney announce a newborn son.
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Larry Flannery
Hastings
Neb
Weaver's Department Store
Gene Courtney
Bible Message and Prayer for Christmas
Today’s Bible message notes Luke 2 12 about the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes lying in a manger. A prayer gives thanks for Christmas and for the giver of Thine only begotten Son. The prayer asks for God’s mercy and guidance.
A Weekend With Noble Woodmen Surprises Scout Leader
Jack Zimmerman recalls a Boy Scout camping trip where planned meals of tomato soup and cookies gave way to a hearty stew and proper breakfasts. He reflects on youth resilience, survival, and newfound respect for the boys after the weekend ordeal.
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Dad
Practical guidance on thyroid treatment and health questions
Readers ask about checkups for thyroid extract dosage and effects of excess thyroid use, with cautions on goiters and lump growth. The column notes frequent monitoring, possible nerve or heart symptoms, and when imaging may be used, plus advice on lump evaluation and other health queries.
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J.W.F
Democrats Hope Hollywood Benefit Will Ease Party Debt
Peter Lawford and Frank Sinatra plan an all star show in Washington on January 19 to raise funds for the Democratic Party deficit from the 1960 campaign. Tickets range from 100 to 10000 dollars, with early sales predicting about 1.9 million in gross receipts. The event aims to reduce the two million dollar shortfall before Kennedy's inauguration.
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Lawford
Frank Sinatra
Washington, D. C
John F. Kennedy
Lyons Den Surprising Letter Found As Swanson Opens Suitcase
The article recounts Gloria Swanson discovering old photos and a letter from an 8-year-old boy named John F Kennedy in a Roxy Theater era collection. It also mentions Bemelmans' Caravaggio claim, Jean Negulesco's family milestones, and various show business items including Joey Bishop licenses and Kokomo the chimpanzee on TV.
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Lonborg
Arthur
John
Horton
Dutch
John Bunn
Bob Bolton
Ottawa Country Club
Lawrence Country Club
Lyons den
Swanson
Gloria Swanson
Life Magazine
Roxy
Miss Swanson
John F. Kennedy
Kokomo
Shari Lewis
Perry Como
Wives Seek Simple Robe Santa Letter Comedy
Hal Boyle notes wives are tricky as he shares a reader’s letter to Santa requesting a plain washable robe. The author jokes about marital antics and a wife’s wish for a simple garment while recounting buying a plain robe for 11 dollars.
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Joseph C. Molner
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Hollywood
Peter Lawford
Lennard Lyons
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Ludwig Bemelmans
Naples
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Bernard Berenson
Berenson
Pitti Palace
Florence
Jean Negulesco
Negulesco
Dusty
Joey Bishop
Police Dept
Bishop
Stone Widney
Lerner & Loewe
Gary Crosby
Little Club
Barbara Stuart
Wilfred May
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Oscar Levant
Dave Gordon
Levant
Hal Boyle
Francis Stilley
Santa
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Joy Sulley
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