Lawrence Daily Journal-World front page overview
The Lawrence Daily Journal-World masthead lists Simons as editor with staff including associate publisher Bill Maver and managing editor Jack Zimmerman. The 1961 edition notes publication daily except Sundays from the World Company in Lawrence Kansas with standard subscription rates and AP affiliation.
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Dulph Simons
Wee
Hpoleh
Dovelas
United States
Lawrence
Kan
Audit Bureau of Circulations
The
Associated Press
Nehru Accused of Double Talk as Goa Moves
The piece contends Nehru’s antiwar rhetoric masks real actions supporting India’s push into Goa. It claims he shifts between the United States and Moscow while arming troops to extend India’s political sphere, challenging his pacifist image.
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Nehru
United States
Moscow
Goa
India
Mike di Salle
Ohio
DiSalle
Farm Income Seen Rising in 1961 Amid Subsidy Concerns
The Agriculture Department projects 1961 farm income up to 12.8 billion while 1960 reached 12 billion. Four point seven billion dollars of that comes from federal support programs, up six hundred million from 1960. Experts say only heavily subsidized farmers may improve, leaving many in financial trouble as the pendulum of free enterprise rhetoric clashes with government backing.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Tests for Beauty Shifts With Economic Standing
A Chicago University study finds upper-middle class women rate their looks peak at 35 and prime at 40 while tower-class women peak at 25 and prime at 35. The study argues others’ perceptions matter more than self view, noting happiness often follows beauty in action.
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Chicago University
Growing Hope in Christmas Card Trends
The article notes a rising share of religious designs in Christmas cards, with about 35 percent of over 3 billion cards featuring religious motifs this season. The trend, growing since the 1940s, reflects a reaffirmation of the Christ child narrative and renewed hope for peace worldwide.
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Jesus Christ
Kennedy laments youth fitness and calls for action
President Kennedy warns that poor youth fitness risks physical and mental deterioration and cites impressive test figures. He notes widespread public support but little concrete action due to lack of motivation and responsibility.
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Kennedy
America
Youth Yule Sing thanked by Interdenominational Youth Council
Arnold L. Janousek thanks the Journal-World for editorial and news coverage of the first annual Youth Yule Sing. He expresses appreciation for the paper's interest time and energy in making the event a success.
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Interdenominational Youth Council of
Lawrence
Journal-World
Arnold L. Janousek
Christmas Mail Rush Reaches Peak At Post Office
The AP reports the 1961 Christmas rush peaks with an expected half a billion pieces of mail arriving nationwide. Post office data shows Christmas mail up 2.8 percent over last year as the busiest day arrives.
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Wahington
Bowles Warns US Action If Congo Unification Fails
Chester Bowles, special foreign affairs adviser to President Kennedy, says the United States would have to consider unilateral action in the Congo if U.N. unification efforts fail.
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Washington
Chester Bowles
Kennedy
United States
Congo
U.N
Breast cancer early detection and follow up care guidance
A reader asks about Pap test usefulness after breast cancer surgery. The doctor explains surgery remains primary, with ongoing vigilance for years and prompt biopsy if concerns arise. Pap tests do not apply to breast cancer. coating mucous surfaces for cancer cells is limited to certain areas. No vaccine exists for shingles or chickenpox.
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Papanicolaou
E.B
Cervix
Biggest Budget On Record
Joseph Alsop analyzes Kennedy era budget talks led by Theodore Sorensen and David Bell. He notes a projected balanced budget amid a growing economy with a $92 to $93 billion revenue forecast for 1962 and a record budget size, while defense space and energy funding rise. The piece contrasts past swings and stresses confidence built by fiscal soundness on the dollar.
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Washington
Theodore Sorensen
Eisenhower
Sorensen
David Bell
Arthur H. Vandenberg
the Treasury
Douglas Dillon
Federal Reserve Board
William Martin
Morality and U N role in Congo stirs debate
Robert C. Ruark argues that the Congo independence era has bred moral laxity and misused United Nations force. He labels Tshombe and Gizenga as mercenary actors serving foreign interests and condemns UN intervention as outside moral bounds.
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London
Congo
Tshombe
Katanga
Paris
United Nations
America
U.N
Union Miniere
Haut Katanga
Belgium
Paul Spaak
Africa
Hungary
Cuba
Gizenga
Lumumba
Kasavubu
United Nations Boys
Cicero
Pinckney School Stages 22nd Christmas Pageant
Pupils at Pinckney School presented the 22nd annual Christmas pageant under Miss Opal Jayne Kennedy. The event featured student performers and festive music, continuing the school’s holiday tradition.
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Korea
Pinckney School
Opal Jayne Kennedy
Kansas University
Bible Message and Prayer Reflection
A brief devotional notes the birth of Jesus from Luke 2 7 and invites prayer asking God to cleanse hearts and remain faithful to dwell with Christ. The prayer asks for forgiveness and readiness to be worthy dwelling places for the blessed Son.
Joan Crawford not alarmed by twist night plans
Leonard Lyons reports Joan Crawford suggested guests join her at the Peppermint Lounge to see the twist. A friend warned of crowd dangers, and Crawford replied I hope so. The column also touches on cultural notes and snatches of contemporary anecdotes.
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Joan Crawford
Miss Crawford
Hal Boyle Monday Potpourri Freshly Boyle-ed
New York based column lists assorted notes from pop culture and history. It covers Christmas cards statistics, the first U S Christmas card by Louis Prang, teen marriage figures, spending on pain relievers, royal pink fashion crime, infant death rate comparisons, quips from Kin Hubbard, Miami golf plans with girl caddies, and horse racing history. It adds notes on black widow venom, eagle lifting limits, a zebra themed joke, automation fears in 1851, wine production and consumption, and moon rock moisture prospects.
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New York
U.S
Louis Prang
Boston
Elizabeth
Russia
United States
Sweden
Holland
Australia
Norway
Switzerland
Britain
Denmark
New Zealand
Finland
Kin Hubbard
Coral Country Club
Miami
France
Japan
Henry VIII
England
Nature
Oscar Homolka
Barthelemay Thimmonier
Paris
Europe
French
Algeria
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