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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1962
Page
2
The page shows the Lawrence Journal World masthead with editors and staff listings and a government public notice date. It notes circulation details and subscription rates for Kansas and other states. The date given is Thursday Evening January 4 1962.
Douglas County Democrats commend Rep elect Byron Springer to fill the unexpired Kansas House term of Rep George Peppercorn who resigned to take a federal post in North Dakota. Peppercorn is praised for his work as a legislator and Springer is seen as a capable, energetic replacement likely to carry on the Peppercorn era and bolster party standing.
The new head of the U S Agency for International Development Fowler Hamilton explains the civilian military mix of foreign aid and the criteria guiding grants. He notes self help as a Congress mandated criterion and discusses Yugoslavia's changing role and nonaligned growth. Kansas City born Hamilton has held senior Justice and Senate positions and was once a CIA director candidate.
In 1962 observers expect a likely Soviet test of an anti satellite weapon within the next year or two. The piece notes vast air defense spending, advancing anti missile work, and the potential impact on U S programs like the Samos satellite while warning that science power grows beyond control.
The article notes Hamilton shows honesty about his knowledge gaps and a readiness to learn. Observers welcome the direct talk in Washington and anticipate hard work, practical reforms, and careful handling of the $5.5 billion foreign aid program.
Multiple Kansas University shifts unfold as the Regents abolish the athletic director post and install a three man committee. The chancellor is removed from active duty, Dr Phog Allen heads physical education, and the bursar becomes athletic board manager. Audie Murphy visits for The Cimarron Kid premiere. Subtexts include Red Cross blood quotas and a high school bond sale in Lawrence.
A devotional note opens with Proverbs 22 6 about guiding a child and follows with a prayer asking God to keep believers in Christ and endure in faith through present and future years Amen.
In a humorous column, Jack Zimmerman critiques a travel essay encouraging globetrotting drinking. He notes the overemphasis on liquor from Frascati to Mekong and Arak, mocks sightseeing omissions, and argues a liver cannot endure such a drink‑heavy itinerary. He prefers traditional travel experiences over excessive toasts.
Dr Molner discusses stay awake pills used by college students and a tobacco question. He warns such pills create foggy wakefulness, can become a habit, and do not add real study hours. He advises natural sleep, nutrition, exercise, and cautions about smoking and age related pregnancy. He notes quinine was once used for malaria.
Downey Calif AP report says Tarzan books were never removed from school shelves. Superintendent Bruce K Moore investigated and found rumors on moral grounds unfounded. A furor arose last week over concerns, but the inquiry confirmed the books remained available.
Wichita AP report lists 50 Kansans drawn for federal court jury duty in Wichita starting Monday. The names include Berlyn Baird Kenneth Dunbar Earl G Newman Mrs Clarice D White Arkansas City Mrs E A Berry Leo T Grattan Warren J Waters D Bradford Wells Newton Paul Campbell Mrs Lester W Donley Eldon Steinhaus William C Voran Kingman Robert C Cauthron Noah V Morris Cecil Warner Augusta L T Child Mrs Laura Krantz Charles H Manney Grant B Wagner Don Welcheus Hutchinson Glenn E Dawson El Dorado Thelma Futhey Rose Hill Don Kimel Ross B Lee Allen Webb Clearwater Everett L Mathes Paul Wohl schlegel Herman H Sudman McPherson.
Jacksonville Zoo received its first gun butting the pen causing the animal to break its neck. The gun cost 950 dollars and was not insured. Superintendent N P Baldwin stated the incident reflects a short troubled life for the new equipment.
U N official Ralph Bunche slept nine hours on his return flight from the Congo, the longest rest since the United Nations began. A prior Congo ordeal set the scene with Katanga tensions and Munongo remarks.
Hal Boyle mocks overfilled social calendars arguing 1037 annual observances clutter society. He jokes about selecting events from Chase calendar and lists quirky observances from January to June including Silent Record Week and National Ragweed Control Month with light, humorous tone.
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