Lawrence Journal World 1963 press masthead and date
The Lawrence Journal World lists President and Editor Dolphy Simons Jr and staff positions led by Rite Mayer with Ernest Pontius as News Editor. Published daily except Sunday by The World Company at Sixth and New Hampshire, Lawrence Kansas. Edition dated Thursday Evening February 14 1963.
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Dolph Simons
W. Ee
Dolphy, Simons Jr
Rite Mayer
Jaci Atmarman
Aye Bench
Ernest Pontius
Leo Eller Wo
Simons
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire
Lawrence
Kaw
Douglas
United States
Lawrences
Wan
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Perils of Generosity in Franco German Gold Claims
France and West Germany together hold about four billion dollars of the twenty one billion in foreign claims against U S gold reserves. The United States may have enough gold to cover seventeen billion of these claims but faces risk if Paris and Bonn press jointly.
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France
West Germany
U.S
Charles de Gaulle
Britain
Washington
Sen
Hubert Humphrey
Minnesota
de Gaulle
Germany
Europe
Russia
Ceylon Loses U S Aid Under Property Seizure Rule
Ceylon becomes the first country to lose U S aid after seizing American property without fair compensation. In 1962 83 gasoline stations owned by two U S firms were nationalized. Officials valued the assets far below the firms 4 million dollar claim and negotiations delayed. The U S aid cutoff aims to deter nationalization without fair payment while underscoring U S commitment to protecting private investments.
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Ceylon
U.S
United States
Nasser Keeps Word On Canal Despite Seizure Turnaround
After the 1956 seizure of the Suez Canal, canal stockholders received 33 million dollars for property and 48 million for foregone profits. Egypts operation improved the canal earning about 140 million dollars annually. Despite tensions and distrust, observers note Nasser fulfilled certain promises and proved more reliable than some allies.
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Egypt
Nasser
Suez Canal
Britain
France
Israel
United States
Nasser and Co
U.S
Middle East
Lincoln birthday remark links slave owner to big government
Sen Edwin L Mechem notes on Abraham Lincoln's birthday that the old time slave owner and big government share a future of regimentation and increased government control. He argues entrenched government threatens liberty, stating I look after my slaves better than they should.
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Edwin L. Mechem
R-N.m
Abraham Lincoln
Mechem Warns Of News Manipulation By Administration
New Mexico Congressman Mechem criticizes the Kennedy Administration for managing the news and issuing half truths and misleading innuendoes. He cites Abraham Lincoln to warn that public trust is eroding and may worsen if voters remain passive.
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Mechem
New Mexico
Abraham Lincoln
De Gaulle Seeks European Third Force Opposing NATO
British and international observers say Charles de Gaulle aims to exclude Britain from Europe and to create a European third force. He plans treaties with Italy Holland Belgium and Luxembourg and to reintroduce the Fouchet Plan while keeping NATO. He fears only the Atlantic Alliance can block these moves and expects a NATO multilateral nuclear force debate.
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Paris
Charles de Gaulle
Britain
Europe
NATO
de Gaulle
Algerie de Papa
France
Italy
Holland
Belgium
Luxembourg
Germany
European Union
Fouchet
Old Home Town Notes Ten Years Ago
A digest mentions Miss Martha Dicker marrying Lt. John M. McKinley of Wichita. The Turtle Creek dam proposal drew the Army Engineers approval as dry dam. Marvin Terry bought Sample's Jewelry Store at 914 Mass. St. Also reflects 1938 politics with Fritz Meyn, Capper, Guyer, Judge Hopkins, and Gov. Jonathan Davis. King Tut’s tomb discovery is noted.
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Martha Dicker
Ralph Dicker
John M. McKinley
Wichita
Turtle Creek
Army
Marvin Terry
Sample’s
Mass. St
Chamber of Commerce
Jonathan Davis
Egypt
King Tut
F. C. Gibbs
Topeka
Today’s Bible Message Impartial Faith in Jesus Christ
A devotional note urges steadfast faith in the Lord Jesus Christ without partiality. A prayer asks God to banish greed and intolerance and to inspire a welcoming spirit of brotherhood among all people. Amen.
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Jesus Christ
God
Jesus
New Orleans Graft and Politics Cast Long Shadow
The piece portrays New Orleans as a city with deep graft and vice links to politics. It traces reform efforts from 1946 mayor Morrison to 1958 and 1962 probes, noting racketeers like Carlos Marcello and the role of crime commissions. It highlights the ease of gambling and prostitution and the entanglement of racketeers with public officials.
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New Orleans
Criminal Court
de- Lesseps S. Morrison
Morrison
New
Kefauver
Citizens
Aaron Kohn
Kohn
FBI
Metropolitan Crime Commission
Jim Garrison
Carlos Marcello
Crime Commission
Marcello
Orleans Parish
Beauregard Miller
Gretna
Peter Hand
Hand
Frank Costello
Phil Kastel
Letter on liquor sales and social costs
Mrs. Ray Harrell argues against selling liquor by the drink, warning it would increase alcohol use, highway deaths, crime, and social decay while yielding little state gain. She urges adherence to moral concerns and questions revenue benefits.
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Ray Harrell
R. J
Lawrence
Skoog Pushes Washburn Inclusion in Kansas Higher Ed Plan
Rep. Ralph Skoog seeks to amend the Wichita U. bill to add Washburn University of Topeka to the state system. Washburn officials disapprove of the move and the plan likely lacks support. Gov. John Anderson backs Wichita U. passage, promising influence to aid the bill.
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Ralph Skoog
Topeka
Wichita U
Washburn University of Topeka
Washburn
Kansas
John Anderson
Joe Frisco and Howard Hughes in a World of Excess
Broadway figure Joe Frisco recalls a wager with a man in sneakers, while Howard Hughes builds an empire at TWA. The aviation magnate issues late night calls, demands precise security, and talks of buying MGM as he trenches through personal quirks and high stakes business moves.
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Joe Frisco
Las Vegas
Howard Hughes
TWA
Hughes
MGM
Dear Dr. Mother Patient describes palpitations and breathing difficulty
A reader reports long standing palpitations with attacks from minutes to hours and normal heart tests. Possible causes include overactive thyroid, hypoglycemia, heavy smoking or caffeine, with individual tolerance differing. A note mentions a tranquilizer used for emotionally disturbed children as part of treatment.
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A.W
R.P.B
Valentine Day Racket Says Hal Boyle
Hal Boyle comically denounces Valentine Day calling it a woman centered racket. He recalls marriage, school memories, and his allergy to gifts while arguing the holiday is a popularity contest and a con game for men to spend money for little return.
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New York
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Times-Poat News Service
Old Home Town
Fritz Meyn
Capper
Guyer
Judge Hopkins
Frank Gray
Ugly Duckling
By James £. Clayton
Bourbon Street
Washington Post News Service
Journal-World
Wichita Eagle
Joe
Leonard Lyons
the Waldorf
RKO
Joseph Molner
Hal Boyle
Hal
Interlandi
Nikita
DeGaulle
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