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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1961
Page
2
The World Lawrence Daily Journal of Lawrence Kansas outlines its staff including editor and publisher Dolph Simons Jr associate publisher Bib Mayer and managing editor Tack Zimmerslan. It notes publication since 1864 and provides circulation rates for carrier and mail readers as of December 1961.
The piece notes Irving Berlin's White Christmas remains a beloved holiday tune with Bing Crosby selling over 14 million records and rivals Silent Night in popularity. Carl Sandburg described its nostalgic pull during wartime, and the article argues the song offers escape, patience, and peace, justifying its enduring appeal each season.
Analysts say admission of Red China to the United Nations is delayed at least another year. Zorin’s claim of a right to seize Formosa and Chinese border trouble on the Indian frontier reflect Communist clumsiness and overconfidence. The result is that Red China is effectively sidelined for the time being.
The Russian premier warned Leningrad district readers of party expulsion over old fashioned farming practices. He told an agriculture conference, per Pravda, that Russians should study American methods to boost output. Critics say hopes clash with caveats about adopting U.S. farms.
Safety experts urge 1962 be one of the safest on record by avoiding excessive speed and not driving after drinking. They warn about higher crash risk during winter holidays and advise caution in poor weather to reduce deaths and injuries.
The text argues heavy traffic creates hazards and drivers should rest on long trips. It notes cars with mechanical defects are common and emphasizes individual responsibility. It concludes that the 1962 safety record could be the best ever if motorists act.
Washington report on a new federal crackdown led by Attorney General Kennedy. It details a shift from local to national actions, laws targeting interstate gambling, and a broad surveillance network covering 700 racketeers with 128 arrests in 22 cities. The piece argues this federal focus marks a long overdue overhaul of organized crime enforcement.
In Topeka retired Sen Arthur Capper died at age 86. KU defeated Rice 68 to 48 in basketball. Lawrence faced icy highways after light rain. Kansas Supreme Court upheld absentee ballot law amid mandamus challenge. The Smithmeyer home prepared for Christmas with multigenerational traditions. H Company 137th Infantry mobilized at the Armory with possible coal-field deployment and Christmas dinner plans. New England Society elected Dr Frank Strong as president with H M Beardsley and others in leadership.
From the ends of the earth we hear songs of praise to the Righteous One. A prayer thanks God for the gift of His Son and the joy of Christmas, asking to show thankfulness through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Journal-World reader argues city police logged 33 wrecks over the weekend and urges more sand on slick intersections and hills. He says sand is cheap compared with damage to fenders radiators and headlights.
GREAT BEND AP A resolution adopted by the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce asks Gov. John Anderson to remove Kansas Turnpike signs from western Kansas highways. The measure urges immediate action and copies were sent to the Kansas Highway Commission and the Kansas Turnpike Authority. Similar resolutions have been adopted by other local groups.
Dr Joseph Molner answers a reader about a 3-year older son who resists bedtime and jacket hanging. Experts say children may not like discipline but need firm guidance to build impulse control, or risk lasting resentment as adults.
A London visit by the writer and Chelo Mendes Naranjo covers Charlton Heston in the new Samuel Bronston production The Cid. The piece savors color, swordplay, and a political critique, joking of Congo and Indo China conflicts while praising Heston’s performance and Tony Mann’s direction.
Leonard Lyons recounts touring East Berlin with film figures including Spencer Tracy and Max Youngstein. He notes strict border checks at Checkpoint Charlie, East German officials probing passports, and grim street scenes ahead of West Berlin. He contrasts East German life with West Berlin, commenting on churches, reparations, and a Russian memorial.
A playful gift guide suggesting books tied to famous figures and public life in 1961. Entries include titles linked to Nehru, JFK, Khrushchev, Mao, Churchill, Truman, Eisenhower, and others, paired with humorous or reflective captions.
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