Lawrence Daily Journal World staff and masthead, 1962
The Lawrence Daily Journal World lists the staff and masthead for December 24 1962 with President and Editor Dolph Simons Jr and other officers including Vice President Publisher Bill Mayer Managing Editor Jack Zimmerman and News Editor Ernest Pontius. The paper published daily except Sunday from Lawrence Kansas with circulation rates and mailing options noted.
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Dolph Simons
Polph GC
Douglas
United States
Lawrence
Kaw
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Christmas Gift of Giving and Peace on Earth
The message urges giving over receiving this Christmas and urges a year round practice of peace and goodwill. It cites the Wise Men and Matthew 2 11 and calls for universal inspiration to unite humanity against division and strive for a better world.
Labels and Identities Divide Jews and Christians in Israel Case
The Israel High Court of Justice addressed what defines a Jew amid debates on Zionism and nationality. A Jew who converted to Catholicism seeks citizenship by naturalization after aiding Jews as a Nazi interpreter. The court showed sympathy but said it cannot resolve the broader, ongoing dispute over Jewish identity and group labels.
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Israel High Court of Justice
Israel
Germany
Mona Lisa Arrives in US Under Guard at National Gallery
The Mona Lisa arrives in the United States and will be guarded by a Secret Service detail during a stay at the National Gallery. Edouard Morot-Sir calls the portrait a universal symbol of beauty and mystery, reflecting civilization's values.
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United States
Louvre
National Gallery
Edouard Morot-Sir
Washington
France
Leonardo da Vinci
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Promotes Mona Lisa Display
The text lauds Jacqueline Kennedy for her role in bringing the Mona Lisa to the United States and commends her efforts to enhance the White House as a historic showplace. It argues the nation gains culturally from her leadership.
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France
Jacqueline Kennedy
United States
White House
No Pure Race Is Likely
George Getze discusses race mixing as a global constant, citing anthropologists like Robert Ariss. He explains migrations driven by climate shifts—from warm to cold periods—and notes the coming Ice Age could strain global resources. Convex Corp aims to study ways to avert future shortages and conflicts.
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New Mexico
Colorado
Convex Corp
Remembered figures and festive scenes span Lawrence history
A compact retrospective lists names and events from 1952 to 1922 in Lawrence. Clifford Dean, former school superintendent, dies after a major operation. KU figures and local sports, police dinners, and Christmas celebrations mark past years with notes on weddings, carolers, and Santa at the town tree.
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Clifford Dean
Journal-World
Larry Davenport
Nebraska
Southwestern
Winfield
Lawrence Police Department
Alfred Lawrence
Elks Club
Joe M. Williams
Massachusetts
Wanda Edmonds
J. R. Edmonds
Bernard Fulton Chapman
Groveton
N. Y
Today’s Bible Message Gifts of gold and frankincense
The passage notes the wise men presenting gifts to Jesus and offers a prayer thanking God for His love and the gift of His Son. It closes with a prayer requesting gratitude and giving in the spirit of the Son.
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Jesus
Bethlehem
Prater
Gifts for husbands gone wrong threaten holiday chaos
A columnist riffs on advice to reform messy husbands with Christmas gifts. The piece lampoons gift ideas like giant ashtrays watches and book clubs, ending with a cautionary tale of a wife’s hair color surprise causing a dramatic fall and a sobering note about avoiding risky stunts to curb drinking.
Vincent's angina and dental care guidance debated
The columnist revises claims about trench mouth spread noting transmission is possible but not guaranteed. Dentists and experts cite mouth carriage in 90 percent yet disease occurs mainly with local causes and lowered resistance. Emphasizes cleaning infected gums, debris removal, antiseptics, and antibiotics when needed. prompt care prevents tooth loss.
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Vincent
Christmas Caravan greetings from Journal-World families
A reader thanks the Journal-World Letters Editor for organizing the Christmas Caravan at Third and Lyon and praises the efforts of families who adjusted plans. The note also thanks Santa for calming a 3 year old and extends season’s wishes from Mrs. Raymond E. Crews Jr. of 702 North Third Street.
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Mr. Claus
Third
Lyon
Journal-World
Costello Loses Deport Fight Hopes Italy Will Accept Him
Frank Costello lost another appeal against deportation and presses U S officials to persuade Italy to accept him. He naturalized but retains Italy as home only briefly, contrasting with Luciano and Adonis who stayed Italian citizens. Costello recalls meeting Mussolini in the 1930s and swore allegiance to the U S, while Italian authorities resist taking back criminals.
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Frank Costello
U.S
Costello
Lucky Luciano
Joe Adonis
Italy
Mussolini
Hotel Excelsior
Dnce
Morris Gest
Il Duce
Swifty Morgan
Damon Runyon
Frank
Santa’s Flight to Every Home This Christmas
Hal Boyle recounts Santa’s journey racing to the U S border with a surplus of gifts. Mrs Claus, elves, and Cluny the young elf share a moment as Santa vows to give all children a present. The royal Canadian Mounted Police clear skies for Santa’s flight as he heads into the night.
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North Pole
Santa Claus
Old Saint
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Santa
Old Boy
Conder
Hoyle
Mrs. Claus
Cluny
Angel of Peace
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By George Getze
America
Robert Ariss
Los Angeles County Museum
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Australia
Ariss
Asia
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Old Home Town
10Th
Lawrence High
Leland Barrows
Carleton Kent
Tom Harvey
George Cady
Lawrence Baxter
Aleene Carter
Jack
By Jack Zimmerman
Joseph Molner
Dr. Mother
Caravan Response
Raymond E. Crews Jr
3Rd St
Leonard Lyons
Haven
O.K
Luciano
Naples
Hawthorn Books
Egypt
Margaret A. Murray
Hawthorn
Dr. Murray
Murray
Kirsten Flagstad
Norway
N.Y
Oslo
Flagstad
Carnegie Hall
Irvin Kolodin
Kolodin
Adlai Stevenson
Stevenson
Hal Boyle
Interlandi
Alli
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