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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1961
Page
2
The Lawrence Daily Journal World edition for Friday December 15 1961 reports local newspaper operations with editor and publisher credits and circulation details. It notes pricing by carrier and mail, newspaper offices on New Hampshire Street, and Associated Press membership.
The piece weighs Adolf Eichmann's conviction for Nazi crimes, his stoic stance on punishment, and the question of human judgment versus divine judgment. It ponders whether a death sentence offers relief or escape for a man shaped by a brutal regime, and muses on humanity's limits in meting penalties.
Rafer Johnson, 26, a famed athlete and diplomat, visited Lawrence and impressed locals with his achievements. The Olympic decathlon champion and UCLA figure once led student government and now speaks on race, citizenship, and dedication to merit over barriers.
Controversy surrounds the World Crisis Day program at Kansas University with clashes of opinion before and after the event. Proponents say the gathering advances understanding and respect, fosters contact among top figures, and may reduce war risks by encouraging dialogue across language and ideological barriers.
A shopper recalls a sea of olive drab neckties at a haberdashery and a bold clerk who insists on selling personalities not colors. The encounter ends with the red tie chosen and the clerk’s defiant stance celebrated as refreshing amid conformist trends.
In this column Dr Molner advises Mrs B G on quitting smoking without weight gain, suggesting a staged limit to cigarettes and noting weight need not rise with cessation. He also mentions a prior couple who lost weight 25 and 22 pounds respectively and invites readers to request his reducing leaflet.
Fire Chief F C Sanders urges safety in holiday decorating as Christmas tree buying begins. Learn to pick a freshly cut tree feel needles, keep it cool away from heat, use a water-filled stand and flameproof decorations, inspect lights for frayed wires, and switch off lights when away. Take down a dry or browning tree immediately.
Journalist John Crosby discusses Kennedy era labor trends and the idea of a 20 hour work week. He explores effects on family life, commuting, overtime demands, automation, and shifts toward service jobs, calling for leisure spending and warning about future automation impacts.
Old Town notes recall Rusty Springer opening a new Supermarket on his 39th birthday at 23rd and La Streets. Lawrence High beat Wichita North 29 to 18 with Bobby Allen scoring 17. The KU law School defeated the Engineers in the annual football game.
Today’s message centers on John 3 16 and the gift of Jesus Christ for mankind. A brief prayer thanks God for the Son and asks believers to spread joy through gifts and a spirit of giving. Amen.
Paul Newman and Charles Malik received honorary degrees from Kenyon College on the same day while Newman's films face a Lebanon ban. Other notes cover Julie Harris obtaining Faulkner's drama rights, Joshua Logan directing Mr President, Beatrice Lillie’s tour prep, and Attlee's illness shifting lecture bookings.
Hal Boyle recalls a near fatal moment near Prague after World War II when a German soldier aimed at his forehead. He credits the unknown German with sparing his life, a memory he says shapes his appreciation of Christmas and life.
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