Lawrence Daily Journal World staff and publication details
Saturday evening edition of the Lawrence Daily Journal World dated Friday January 3, 1964 lists staff roles including Dolph C. Simons Jr. as President and Editor and Bill Mayer as Vice President Publisher with longtime editor GC Simons noted. It details circulation rates by carrier and mail in Kansas and nationwide and notes AP and ABC membership.
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Dolph Simons
Dolph C. Simons Jr
Bill Mayer Cue
Jack Zimmerman
Suce Tai
Ernest Pontius
W. GC. Simons
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire
Lawrence Kan
Douglas
United States
Lawrence
Kan
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Judge Hugh Means Laid to Rest in Lawrence
Lawrence mourns Judge Hugh Means a 32 year District Court veteran who died at 92. He was a lawyer and civic leader known for fairness and impartiality. Means mentored the community through travel and philanthropy, leaving a lasting impact on Lawrence-Douglas County.
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Lawrence
Hugh Means
Means
Lawrence-Douglas County
Here and Now Too A Note on Living For Liberty
The text urges balancing present and future, arguing that mindful present action expands liberty for posterity. It praises those who acted in the here and now without focusing solely on plans, citing the Preamble and the need for solid foundations for ongoing national heritage in 1964.
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U.S
New Plan Urges Two Years Of Free College Education
The Educational Policies Commission, backed by the National Education Association, calls for two extra years of free public college level instruction for high school graduates. It argues universal opportunity beyond high school is essential and notes most students finish high school and some attend college. The 36 page booklet outlines the case and emphasizes formal education’s environment.
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Educational Policies Commission
The
National Educational Association
America
United States
Commission
Commission Has Broad Plan For General Student Courses
The commission favors general courses over job specific training. It allows some vocational offerings to attract students but aims to cultivate problem definition, cross linking ideas, and applying specialized knowledge to broader contexts. The proposal faces strong opposition and doubts about rapid progress.
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Commission
Educational Policies Commission
Viet Nam Gets Spotlight
President Johnson shifts Latin American policy to Thomas Mann and weighs new moves on South Vietnam as Viet Nam faces a volatile junta and failed Diem era gains. The piece compares Saigon to wartime China and notes Lodge’s pivotal ambassadorial role amid shifting influence.
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Washington
Times - Post
Latin America
Johnson
Thomas Mann
South Viet Nam
Ngo Dinh Diem
Diem
Viet Nam
Congress
Saigon
Ngo Dinh Nhu
Lawrence business gauge shows gains for 1953
A December survey of 30 Lawrence merchants across 14 business types found 18 reporting definite dollar increases from 1952. Rev. George W. Smart chosen to direct religious activities at Haskell Institute. New York film awards named The Citadel best picture with James Cagney and Margaret Sullivan best actor and actress.
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Lawrence
George W. Smart
E. Russell Carter
Haskell Institute
Citadel
James Cagney
Margaret Sullivan
Alfred Hitchcock
Hitchcock
Walt Disney
Ad Lindsey
Today’s Bible Message and Prayer for the New Year
A religious notice reflects on Philippians 3 13 14 urging believers to press toward the goal. A prayer thanks God for the new year and asks guidance to live righteously and bless others through Christ Jesus.
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Christ Jesus
Christ
Tippit Fund Raises Questions About Guilt Or Charity
Column questions the motives behind the Dallas Tippit fund for police officer J. D. Tippit’s widow. The author notes fund growth while praising police sacrifice, then asks whether many gifts reflect genuine sympathy or a desire to salve consciences while taxpayers shoulder the cost.
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Tippit
Dallas
United Fund
Five Major Southeast Asia Events Signal 1964 Turbulence
Five major events shaped Southeast Asia last year and threaten peace in 1964. China split from the Soviet bloc, a coup toppled South Vietnam's Diem, Cambodia trimmed American aid, Malaysia formed a federation triggering clashes with Indonesia and the Philippines, and Thailand's Sarit died as regional tensions rose with North Vietnam. The U.S. backed Saigon to curb Viet Cong gains, while Laos saw Pathet Lao and Viet Minh gains amid a stalled coalition government.
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Hong Kong
Times - Post
Southeast Asia
China
Federation of Malaysia
Malaya
Singapore
Sarawak
North Borneo
Sabah
Indonesia
Philippines
Thailand
Sarit Thanarat
South Viet Nam
Cambodia
Laos
Viet Nam
Peking
Cathay
North
Pathet Lao
Kong le
Jares
Counry
Phoumi Nousavan
U.S
Troika
Viet Minh
South
United States
Mekong
Robert S. McNamara
Saigon
Norodom Sihanouk
Prince Sihanouk
Fluoridation Debate Stirs Reader Letter in Journal-World
Andre E. Murphy urges caution and broader debate on fluoridation in Lawrence, arguing that professional endorsements may overlook scientific limits. He calls for review, more study, and careful reconsideration by public health bodies and editors.
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Journal-World
Lawrence
U.S.P.H.S
ADA
AMA
AHA
Andre E. Murphy
9Th St
Breath-holding spells and childhood anemia concerns
Dr. Mother explains breath-holding attacks in children often tied to emotional factors and rare anemia or calcium deficiency. Most outgrow spells with time, and addressing anemia or calcium may speed improvement. Also notes hat wearing has little health impact though hats protect the hat industry in hot weather.
The Trial and a Pact in Leonard Lyons Column
Joe Valachi testimony described mob kangaroo courts and murder in Cosa Nostra history. Former Mayor Bill O Dwyer notes such courts are common among gangsters. The Kid Twist Reles case yielded an acquittal on sentimental grounds. J J Shubert recalls a pact about ten extra years of life with Jacqueline Susann. he lived three more years.
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Leonard Lyons
Joe Valachi
Cosa Nostra
Bill O’dwyer
Murder Inc
Twist
Reles
J. J. Shubert
Jacqueline Susann
Josephine
Miss Susann
Shubert
J. J. Shubert’s
J. J
What’s in Store for 1964 according to Hal Boyle
Hal Boyle imagines a 1964 mix of hopes and humor. Khrushchev’s charm, belt tightening in Washington, tax debates, Paris taxi funds for a de Gaulle statue, grain stored in bomb shelters, two cold cures that fail, automation cutting work time, and a generally upbeat, zany outlook for the year.
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Paris
Charles de Gaulle
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E. P. Sisson
E. M. Owens
GAR
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By Jack Zimmerman
J. D. Tipdit
Lee Oswald
John Kennedy
By ED Meagher
Los Angeles Times News Service
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Dr. Mother
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Hal Boyle
New York
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AERC
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