Lawrence Daily Journal World Front Page Listing 1963
The 1963 front matter notes Dolf Simons Jr as president and editor, Dolf C Simons Jr, Jr as publisher, with Bill Mayer as vice president and publisher, Jack Zimmerman as managing editor, Ernest Fontaine as news editor, Leo Ellelong as advertising manager, and W. C. Simons as editor. The paper is published daily except Sunday by the World Company at Sixth and New Hampshire Streets, Lawrence Kansas. Subscription rates are listed for local and out-of-town customers. Friday Evening Feb 8 1963.
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Dolph Simons
Dolph C. Simons Jr
Bill Mayer
Wee
Jack Zimmerman
Ernest Fontine
Douglas
United States
Lawrence
Kan
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Merchants Approve Large Free Parking Lot in Lawrence
Twenty four merchants back a new free downtown parking lot in the 800 block on Vermont to backstretch a block long behind shops. The $264 000 project would add 153 spaces and boost Lawrence’s business district, with public officials backing the plan.
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Lawrence
Vermont
Massachusetts Street
Martin Renominated as Chairman of the Federal Reserve
The Kennedy administration reappoints William McChesney Martin as chairman of the Federal Reserve for another year. The piece notes Martin's long tenure across administrations, the central bank’s independence, and efforts to balance easy money with international respect for the dollar amid capital outflows and inflation concerns.
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U.S
Kennedy
William McChesney Martin
Federal Reserve Board
Martin
Federal Reserve System
White House
United States
Haskell Institute Gains Popular New Superintendent
Lawrence-area readers note Haskell Institute receives strong community pride and economic benefit. Floyd Stayton becomes superintendent, praised as a long-time resident and first class educator. The school is celebrated as the Yale Harvard of Indian education, marking a notable achievement in the community.
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Kansas University
Haskell Institute
Scheoes
Lawrence
Haskell
Floyd Z. Stayton
Indian Department
Yale
Harvard
Ece
Supt Stayton Leads School to Future Success
The article credits Supt Stayton with maintaining and extending the school’s momentum toward higher achievements under his leadership.
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Supt
Stayton
Bonds Improve as Kansas Turnpike Bonds Rally
Kansas Turnpike bonds rise to bid 865 to 890 after a price drop post construction. Bonds, issued at 1000, recovered from 720 as income strengthened, enabling reserves and interest coverage. Lawrence investors Frank McDonald and State Senator Don Hults guided management and rate boosts during the rebound.
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Kansas Turnpike
Lawrence
Frank McDonald
Adenauer backs Anglo American push for Market entry
Chancellor Adenauer signaled support for Britain and the United States in the drive for Common Market membership while avoiding a firm stance against France. He called France’s move not final, regrettable but not incurable, and urged negotiations to return to a normal track. Some saw his line as cautious lip service.
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Konrad Adenauer
United States
Britain
France
Adenauer
de Gaulle
Kennedy urges Congress to fund air pollution research
President Kennedy calls for intensive research into causes and control of air pollution amid evidence of health risks in older people. He notes annual costs up to 11 billion and urges greater action by communities states and the federal government to reduce smog and its impact.
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Kennedy
Congress
England
America
Central Junior High Mustangs win Atchison Invitational title
The Central Junior High Mustangs captured the basketball title at the Atchison Invitational. Jerry Cunningham noted as the Lawrence star. Event details mention other local figures and celebratory community events tied to Kansas figures and organizations.
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Central Junior High Mustangs
Jerry Cunningham
Lawrence
Bishop Sheen
Lucille Ball
Fred Hall
Brotherhood
Today’s Bible Message and Prayer
Scriptural reflection from Romans 15 4 urges learning from past writings for patience and hope. A prayer asks God to free souls from fear and grant peace amid life’s storms through Jesus Christ the Redeemer.
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Jesus Christ
Redesigning chairs and beds with Montagu’s critique
Anthropologist Ashley Montagu criticizes modern furniture for aging bodies and restricted circulation. He favors a shorter inclined chair and argues beds should raise the foot and that people should consider sitting on floors to protect the spine and popliteal areas.
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Ashley Montagu
Ol’ Ashley
Montagu
Comfort
Letters Editor Praises University Theatre Cherry Orchard
A reader congratulates the University Theatre on Thursday night’s presentation of The Cherry Orchard. The acting directing and staging are praised with many character interpretations noted as excellent, and the audience shares the view that Chekhov’s play was well presented.
Bear killed after escaping in St. Joseph Missouri
A four year old 500 pound Canadian brown bear, recently sold to J R Sigrist for a lake attraction near St. Joseph, escaped from a metal grain bin and was shot by Allan Kilgore after a search. The bear had been brought as a cub by John Flinchpaugh, who sold it as he closed his zoo. The skin will be made into a rug.
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ST. Joseph
Missouri
John Flinchpaugh
Flinchpaugh
J. R. Sigrist
Sigrist
Allan Kilgore
Dear Dr Molner Advice Column Highlights Health Questions
A reader asks about contact lenses safety for teens and parental concerns. Dr Molner notes fitted lenses can be safe, with cost and personal tolerance considerations. Other letters request fertility risk from thyroid or endometriosis, ear spray names after discharge, PKU diet duration, and leg cramps remedies. A note on sweets and boils ends with a request for a leaflet.
Noel King and Broadway Stars Highlight Arts Gossip
A collage of theater notes reports Jose Ferrer returning to Broadway in The Sleeping Prince with Florence Henderson, Liza Minnelli starring in off Broadway Best Foot Forward, and Stella Adler with Lee Strasberg in Moscow for the Stanislavsky Centennial. Also mentions Gore Vidal in Rome, Eddie Fisher TV comeback, and various industry anecdotes.
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Jose Ferrer
Herman Levin
Florence Henderson
Noel Coward
Richard Gully
Anthony Eden
Riviera Hotel
Las Vegas
Eddie Fisher
Revlon
Sandra Church
Marlon Brando
Joan Morse
Gore Vidal
Rome
Liza Minelli
Vincent Minelli
Judy Garland
Stella Adler
Lee Strasberg
Moscow
Miss Adler
Strasberg
Hunger for Print Never Dies Out in New York
Hal Boyle notes New Yorkers crave newspapers despite a two month strike leaving a void. Radio and TV supplement coverage but lack the depth for local and everyday matters. People miss local news, ads, recipes, and community notices, proving only the local paper fits their needs.
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Hal Boyle
People’s University
Daily Press
America
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Ivan Rowe
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Emporia
William Allen White
Gazette Office
Jack
By Jack Zimmerman
Journal-World
Bear
Joseph Molner
Mrs. A
Noel
Actors Studio
Richard Lee
Conn
Paul Scofield
Goodman Ace
Ie-House
Ace
Jack Javits
R-N.y
Howard Lindsay
Russel Crouse
Lindsay & Crouse
Phil Silvers
Robert Goulet
Silvers
Jack Kelley
Pennsylvania
Princess Grace
Howard Deitz
Arthur Schwartz
Mary Martin
Tennessee Williams
Inge
Truman Capote
W. Somerset Maugham
N.Y
Adlai Stevenson
New York
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