Lawrence Daily Journal World Front Page Details 1962
The Lawrence Daily Journal World announces staff roles led by Dolph Simons Jr as president and editor and Bill Mayer as vice president and publisher. It notes establishment in 1891 and publication details for Lawrence Kansas including pricing and postal information as of Saturday evening December 22, 1962.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolph Simons
Dolph GC. Simons Jr
Bill Mayer
Usammene
Tack Rimmerman Ssecosaseneerees Newa
Ernest Pontius
Leo Eller
W. C. Simons
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire
Lawrence
Kan
Reappraisal Debate Over Douglas County Assessments
The letter argues against a full outside reappraisal of Douglas County property values. It notes rural assessments at 33 percent versus 24 percent city assessments and proposes a simple fixed percentage approach to equalize all property. It urges caution and scrutiny before contracting for a costly reappraisal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Board of County Commissioners
Strange Bedfellows Across Kansas Liquor Law Clash
A Kansas statute bans transporting alcohol from Missouri, while liquor dealers and dry forces unite to defend a rule seen as protective of profits. The system allegedly uses Gestapo like enforcement with agents operating across state lines, despite official denials.
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Kansas
Missouri
Kansas Beverage Dealers
Vandalism concerns rise in Lawrence and nearby areas
Readers discuss rising vandalism in Lawrence including damaged Christmas displays stolen decorations and broken windows. A Kansas City man notes theft of a Nativity Christ Child and questions about parental supervision and responsibility during nighttime outings.
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Lawrence
Vandalism blamed on youths but some blame parents as well
The article argues that while some vandalism is done by youngsters, many instances stem from parental neglect. It suggests improved parental supervision could lower local vandalism rates, noting not all incidents are caused by kids but a large portion is.
Looking Back On the U N by Louis B Fleming
United Nations coverage reflects a calm but active session with U Thant approved for an unrestricted term as secretary general and a World Court ruling on member financial responsibility. The assembly grapples with colonials, space cooperation, development, and global inequality amid Cold War tensions.
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United Nations
Hammarskjold Plaza
General Assembly
Security Council
Cuba
San Francisco
East River
U Thant
World Court
Portugal
South Africa
United States
Colonialism Committee
Communist Bloc
East
China
Hungary
Congo
Middle East
Troika
Secretariat
Korea
Early Days on Massachusetts Street Highlighted by 1920s Talk
In a past note from Old Home Town a 1920s talk by Judge Hugh Means to the Sons and Daughters of New England is cited along with new club officers Willis Colman Rowland S H Dyer Mrs Floyd Rankin and Charles Oldfather. Also listed are historical notes on Kansas Territory celebration planning and a 1940s connection to Marilyn Monroe via Robert Vosper of KU.
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Hugh Means
New England
Massachusetts Street
Willis Colman
Rowland S. H. Dyer
Floyd Rankin
Charles Oldfather
Robert Taft
George Anderson
Robert Vosper
Lawrence
Arn
Territory of
Kansas
Marilyn Monroe
California
Sons and Daughters of New England
Kansas Society of Mayflower Descendants
Eldridge Hotel
Strong
Henry J. Allen
U.S
Joseph King
Congregational Church
Byron Cooke
Florence Hesse
D. H. Spencer
Orson Welles
Julius Caesar
Brutus
Kappa Alpha Theta
Tenn. St
Bible Message and Prayer Call
Arise and shine for thy light is come as the glory of the Lord rises upon thee. A prayer asks forgiveness for ignorance and bitterness toward others and seeks gospel truth love and justice to shine through believers to the nations in Christ's name.
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Christ
Mistrust of Machines Spurs Culinary Apprenticeship Drive
Robert Ruark argues American cooking suffers from overreliance on convenience foods. He praises New York unions and the Operation Manpower program teaming with schools to train 2,000 chefs, preserving European techniques and elevating the craft amid shortages. He notes New York offers the nation’s best cooking, urges higher pay and status for cooks, and warns against losing the art to cans and prepackaged meals.
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Chefs, Cooks, Pastry Cooks and Assistants Union of
New York
Restaurant League of
Operation Manpower Program
New York State
New York City
Sardi
Paris
Rome
Vienna
Equalization of Douglas County Real Estate Values
Letters discuss proposed real estate value equalization in Douglas County with a projected two year, about $100000 cost. Advocate urges public information, updated records, use of a reliable firm and state guidance due to obsolete system. Notes statewide reappraisal recommendation and local economic impact.
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Douglas County
Board of County Commissioners
Health tips and medical Q A column from Dr. Molner
A reader asks about drinking warm water with lemon before breakfast and any skin or intestinal dryness. Dr Molner says it is harmless and may help prevent constipation while adding a bit of vitamin C. A second question on post surgery pain suggests scar tissue unlikely. widespread joint pain points to arthritis or gout and medical evaluation is advised.
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Dr. Mother
Puerto Rico Shines With Sun and Snow Talk
In San Juan a climate brag and a glimpse of Florida snow spark tourist chatter. The Puerto Rico Tourist Board touts warm days, while Florida cold draws visitors. Headlines weave with casino lore, Browns and a 30 carat ring, Hope Diamond tales, and sun soaked humor from Beatrice Lillie to Al Jolson.
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San Juan
P. R
Somerset Maugham
Florida
Puerto Rico
Harvard
Yale
Universal
Palm Beach
Brownie McLean
al Jolson
N. Y
Fanny and the Regent of Siam and Other 1962 Library Titles
A catalog snippet lists 1962 library books including Fanny and the Regent of Siam by R J Mineney about a governess daughter defying the Regent’s grandson. Standard Encyclopedia of the World’s Oceans and Islands by Anthony Huxley. Henry James volumes by Leon Edel. Organized Crime in America by Gus Tyler. Elegant Wits and Grand Horizontals by Cornelia Skinner. The Strange Lives of Familiar Insects by Edwin Way Teale. Changing Patterns of Prejudice by Alfred J Morrow. Everyone But Thee and Me by Ogden Nash. Poets in Progress edited by Edward Hungerford. The Moon-Spinners by Mary Stewart. Lord Geoffrey’s Fancy by Alfred Duggan. The Moonflower Vine by Jetta Carleton. Madame Castel’s Lodger by Frances Keyes. The Hidden Mountain by Roy Gabrielle. Shela A Satire by Aubrey Menen.
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Henry James
L. J. Edel
London
Leon Edel
James
America
Gus Tyler
Cornelia Otis Skinner
Paris
Edwin Way Teale
Alfred J. Marrow
Thee
Ogden Nash
Nash
Poets IN Progress
Edward Hungerford
Lord Geoffrey’s
Fancy
Alfred Duggan
Greece
Jetta Carleton
Missouri
Madame Castel
Frances Keyes
P. G. T. Beauregard
Roy Gabrielle
Shela
Aubrey Menen
Dalai Lama
HeLa
Current Best Sellers in Fiction and Nonfiction
A list of popular books includes fiction titles such as A Shade of Difference Seven Days in May Fail Safe Ship of Fools The Thin Red Line and nonfiction works Silent Spring Travels with Charley O Ye Jigs and Juleps Life in Court and Rothschilds. The items reflect literary trends of the period and notable authors.
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Drury
Knebel and Bailey
Burdick and Wheeler
Porter
Jones
Carson
Charley
Steinbeck
Hudson
Sh Hie Rothschilds
Morton
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India
Lillian Constant
Kansas Taxpayers’ Union
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Southland
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Mickey Mantle
Frank Sinatra
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M.D
I. R
Leonard Lyons
Brownie
Evalyn Walsh McLean
Beatrice Lillie
Stork Club
Elliott Roosevelt
Monte Carlo
Basil Zaharoff
New City Library Books
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Fanny
Siam
R. J. Mineney
Anna
Sir Thomas Knox
Anthony Huxley
Mary Stewart
Crete
Publishers’ Weekly
Interlandi
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