Lawrence Daily Journal World staff notes December 25 1962
Lawrence Daily Journal World announces staff positions and publication details with editors Dolph Simons Ernest Pontius and Tack Zimmerman listed. It provides ownership by World Company, pricing by carrier and mail, and AP affiliation. The date is Tuesday evening December 25 1962.
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Dolph Simons
Dolph GC. Simons Jr
Vice Press
Bill Mayer
Tack Zimmerman
Douglas
United States
Lawrence
Kan
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Kennedy seeks 99 billion budget to set record high
Kennedy administration plans a 99 billion dollar next year budget, aiming to top wartime 1945 records. Defense, space, and debt financing drive a 5.5 billion boost from this year, while tax reform hinges on Congress amid deficit worries.
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Congress
U. S
Kennedy
Three 1963 farm policy turning points named by Freeman
Secretary Freeman told President Kennedy the 1963 farm program faces three make or break decisions in wheat controls Common Market imports and a new bill to cut corn cotton and milk surpluses. He warned the year will test gains of 1961 and 1962 and highlight rising Agriculture Department costs aimed at rural growth and broader services.
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Orville L. Freeman
Kennedy
Congress
Freeman
Agriculture Department
Ours Still Best Economies Face Two Opposing Systems
The article argues 1962 shows failures in Communist states Russia and China with failed agrarian programs and forced free enterprise shifts. It contrasts this with the United States economy and the European Common Market, praising free enterprise as superior despite flaws.
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Russia
China
United States
Europe
Reda
Kennedy Honeymoon With Press Turns More Realistic
The article notes President Kennedy’s early favorable press coverage faded after about six months, as many newsmen shifted from rose colored views to a more analytical stance. It highlights that criticism widened and Kennedy’s recent remarks on a “critical press” gained significance. The president said a critical press is invaluable though not pleasant.
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Kennedy
U.S
Bie
Quote on press freedom and Khrushchev influence
An unidentified speaker defends a free press noting its abrasive quality as essential to governing openly. The remark argues a free society cannot function without a highly active and vigilant press, especially in relation to Soviet Premier Khrushchev.
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Russia
Khrushchchev
Steinbeck Reacts to Nobel Prize Flak in London
Nobel laureate John Steinbeck faced sharp criticism in Britain but kept a buoyant mood. He recalled fanfare for Elizabeth and noted he fears academicians more than kings, spoke about his Nobel dinner speech, and said he remains at work on a major Arthurian project.
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London
John Steinbeck
Buck
Sinclair Lewis
Time Magazine
Time
Steinbeck
Swedish Academy
Academy
Gettsburg
Sweden
Idlewild
Lee Radziwell
Jfk
Edna O'Brien
Dublin
S.N. Behrman
Jule Styne
Lester Osterman
Gershwin
America
Midwest
Finley Peter Dunne
Olson Bros Plumbing Co. Fire Destroys Local Plant
A 1983 blaze gutted Olson Bros Plumbing Co with an estimated damage of about 50000 dollars. The incident was one of several local Christmas events noted in the old town record.
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Olson Bros. Plumbing Co
Donald Hibner
Lawrence
William Stevenson
Tonganoxie
Alvie Tate
Wichita University
Jack Mitchell
Jesus Invites Followers to Come and See
A devotional note reflects on John chapter 1 where Jesus asks what seekers want and invites them to come and see. The prayer asks for guidance to be witnesses and to spread Christ’s love to all people. Amen.
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Jesus
Rabbi
Christ
Ammen
Moon as a Manned Satellite and Convex Vision
The piece envisions a future where the moon hosts scientific stations and possible retro rockets to influence Earth’s tides and climate. It describes Convex, a diverse group of scientists aiming to prepare for centuries ahead, stressing data reorganization and inner space as part of global balance and survival.
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Earth
Moon
Convex
Letter to the Editor Questions Strassenburg View on Soviet Policy
The Journal World readers critique Dr. A A Strassenburg s December Opinion piece arguing that Western powers must not concede strategic advantage to the Soviet Union The letter asserts Soviet aims include conflict and expansion and urges security before disarmament noting UN and neutralist shifts toward long term peace. The writer cautions against nuclear complacency and highlights the need to subordinate short term interests to lasting global stability.
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Dr. Strassenburg
United States
United Nations
Mankiewicz Returns to Cleopatra Scene Work
Screenwriter director Joe Mankiewicz agrees to direct the needed extra scenes for Cleopatra despite quarrels with Zanuck. Lana Turner to co star with Irene Dunne in Madame X. notable figures include Edna O Brien and Rod Steiger in upcoming projects.
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Joe Mankiewicz
Zanuck
Mankiewicz
Rosemary Matthews
Lana Turner
Irene Dunne
Howard Lindsay
Ingrown toenails and chocolate in Your Good Health
The column discusses treating ingrown toenails by conservative care or nail removal if severe, with avoidance of tight shoes. It also evaluates chocolate as a food noting high calories and fat in unsweetened chocolate and potential migraine or acne triggers, but no proven liver or arthritis harm.
Turkey Bits Reveal Oddball Facts From Christmas Mail
Hal Boyle lists quirky stats and anecdotes sourced from readers. Topics include leftover turkey uses as ship ballast, Edison and lights boosting eggs, wrong numbers dialed, Puritans and Christmas laws, Santa Claus origins, and Royalties from Irving Berlin, plus societal shifts in gender roles and literacy.
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New York
Thomas A. Edison
General Court of
Massachusetts
America
Saint Nicholas
Santa Claus
Washington Irving
Thomas Nast
Santa
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