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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1960
Page
3
Partial OCR of a Lawrence Journal World page shows a masthead with publisher and staff names, address details, subscription rates, postal info, and a dated notice reading Friday Evening, Jan 1, 1960. The readable items include circulation and rate lines and a publication introduction.
A reflective piece argues the year 1960 hinges on everyday acts and attitudes. It contrasts riches and misfortune, urging kindness, courtesy, and community effort as the path to happiness, noting small deeds shape life more than grand fortunes or tragedies.
Time magazine crowned Dwight D. Eisenhower Man of the Year after his 11 nation tour, praising his personal diplomacy and global leadership. Khrushchev and others were contenders, but Ike’s European Asian and African voyage sealed the top honor amid Cold War tensions.
Time magazine named Dwight D. Eisenhower the international Man of the Year for 1959 for his leadership abroad and the peace with freedom message. The piece notes his restraint against communism, strong economy at home, and his influence on 1960 political dynamics.
TV columns elevate Max Shulman who faces criticism for selling products in commercials. He defends the trend praising fresher, lighter ads and questions the idea of writers staying aloof from profit.
Chancellor anants and Jeane malott return home from world trip. January 1950 brings sleet rain hail fogs and 16 inches of snow. New Year arrivals at hospital include M C George McLouth a boy Kenneth Jones Overbrook a boy Jing a girl and H R Ray twin girls. Pat Bowers KU distance runner sets Sugar Bowl half mile record 1 58.
Today’s message invites reflection on forgiveness and renewal from Isaiah. A prayer asks guidance, courage, and trust in God through sorrow and joy as the new year begins.
A narrator recalls New Year's Eve excess and a rough morning after, with a friend boasting a bright mood and a drinking remedy. The tale shifts to a comic cautionary memory of a late night and a stubborn morning routine.
Readers seek guidance on aging, cosmetics, and self care. The column advises against cosmetic surgery for normal skin, endorses gentle night cream massage, and weighs hormones, vibrators, and steam. It also answers questions on prostate health, arthritis relief, water fluoridation, and reader etiquette.
The feature notes Charles Laughton pursues realism in acting after objecting to a death house set, Renoir agrees to a real execution scene. It also mentions hotel site politics in Amsterdam, labor groups opposing Nixon as Rose Bowl marshal, and various arts happenings.
Hal Boyle notes New Year mood shifts with sadness and hope. He cites proverbs from Howells Rabelais and others about debt, longevity, hangovers, wives, and resilience to soothe post holiday blues. Happy new year.
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