Lawrence Journal World 1963 Christmas Edition Details
Lawrence Daily Journal World page lists editor Dolph Simons Jr president publisher Bill Mayer and staff roles. Publication, hours, and subscription rates are noted with historical context and newspaper branding. The entry marks a Christmas eve edition dated December 25 1963 in Lawrence Kansas.
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Dolph Simons
Dolph C. Simons Jr
Bill Mayer
Tack Zimmer
K Pole
Wrxest Pantie We
Leo Mller
Christmas Day Reflections on Christ’s Influence
A newspaper piece celebrates Christmas as a global reminder of Jesus Christ. It notes uncertainty about Dec 25 as his birth date but emphasizes Christ’s influence on individuals and nations. It argues faith brings happiness, virtues, and moral responsibilities, especially in America.
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Jesus Christ
Christ
Jesus
Earth
America
Vault of Gold Beneath New York Fed Holds Global Reserves
A subterranean New York Federal Reserve vault houses 13.1 billion dollars in gold owned by 70 foreign countries. The gold, weighing 27 pounds per bar and stored in barred compartments, is kept secure 85 feet below the vault and 55 feet below sea level, reflecting trust in the U.S. dollar as the world’s key currency despite Kennedy’s death.
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Manhattan Island
New York
Financial District
Lawrence Banks
New York Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve System
New York Bank
Federal Reserve
United States
U.S
Trust in U S monetary system grows from foreign deposits
The text notes that 70 nations have deposited over $13 billion with the United States for safekeeping, suggesting this should boost confidence in America's money and credit policies at home.
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Uncle Sam
Cabs Scarce In Snow
Washington endures a light snow with traffic jams and minor accidents. Taxicabs are in high demand as residents avoid driving, and a day of chilly streets prompts colorful anecdotes about cab service and a humorous phone mix up.
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Washington
Times-Post
United States
Christmas Histories From Sunflower to Salina
A 1953 note recalls Christmas births of three Kansas babies to the Lewis Young and Riley families. Kiwanis gifts fund Bible editions to city schools. Weather shows a warm spell in the 20s.
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Homer Lewis
Robert Young
Wallace Riley
Kiwanis Club
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Aggies
Kansas
Newton
City
Salina
Leavenworth
Winfield
Lawrence
Wichita
Dodge City
Topeka
Ottawa
Juta
Douglass
Butler County
Ku Klux Klan
Haskell
Olympic Club
Los Angeles
Behold a Virgin Shall Conceive Emmanuel Message
A brief religious notice cites Matthew 1 23 RSV on Behold a virgin shall conceive and bear a son with the name Emmanuel meaning God with us. A prayer thanks Jesus for continual presence and asks to love and abide in Him. Amen.
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Emmanuel
God
Jesus
JACKS STRAWS REFLECTIONS ON CHRISTMAS DAY
JACK ZIMMERMAN reflects on Christmas Day quiet at home. He recalls children waking early, a coffee ritual, and the afterglow of family cheer. He notes the day mirrors Thanksgiving, the relaxed end, and the magic that sustains spirit beyond holidays.
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Jack
Rockefeller grant funds USC program to train music critics
The Rockefeller Foundation awards about $300,000 to the University of Southern California to train professional music critics. The four year program starts next fall with three small classes guiding aspirants through a two year study and apprenticeship, led by USC leadership and Dean Raymond Kendall.
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Washington
Times - Post
Rockefeller Foundation
Southern California University
United States
Europe
New York
Los Angeles
Rockefeller
Raymond Kendall
School of Music
USC
Kendall
Heifetz
Primrose
Piatigorsky
Los Angeles Times
Norman Topping
Lyons Den and Baker Joke on Cruelty and Derby Ground
Leonard Lyons profiles a millionaire office dweller who never works except to have his boots shine. He recounts Phil Baker mocking California divorce cruelty rules with a derby in the hallway and ends with a fable about two broke men, one asking for money and the other saying carry me.
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Sen
Abraham Ribicoff
Connecticut
Santa Claus
Wayne Morse
Ribicoff
Morse
Senate
Pravda Press
Momma
Phil Baker
California
Baker
Joe
Signs of Diabetes in Children and Other Health Questions
A physician fielding readers questions outlines warning signs of diabetes in children including thirst, frequent urination, bed wetting, weight loss, listlessness, and fruity breath. Family history raises risk. a sugar tolerance test may show abnormalities before symptoms appear.
Mardi Gras Hatred Versus The Greatest Free Show
Hal Boyle reports that some people hate Mardi Gras yet still endure it for business or visitors. The piece notes parade crowds cause traffic snarls, parking fees, and weather delays, while others can’t resist the thrills. It ends with a forecast of next year’s Feb 11 celebration.
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New Orleans
Bourbon Street
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By Jack Zimmerman
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