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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1962
Page
2
The Lawrence Daily Journal World dated Friday Evening January 5, 1962 lists staff including editor publisher and department heads. It notes the World Company publication at sixth and New Hampshire Streets Lawrence Kansas and outlines subscription rates by carrier mail local and distant locations.
In our town many parents fail to shovel sidewalks leaving only narrow paths to cars. Widows and older residents clear main sidewalks to aid others, while younger men and students do little. The piece argues for more voluntary work over organized play and taxes.
Newburgh officials faced criticism last year for attempting to curb welfare benefits. Supporters praised economy efforts while many welfare workers protested featherbedding. The Newburgh Code was struck down by the New York Supreme Court, illegal on all but one point. Still, national implications include calls from HEW Secretary Ribicoff to curb welfare abuses and a spotlight on the issue.
Washington observers say the Kennedy administration will target business in 1962 to soften Democratic image. No major pro or anti business moves are planned this year, with tax reform expectations delayed until late Congress to build support for action in 1963.
Thousands of Lawrence residents mourn the sudden death of Mildred Mast a longtime school system teacher aged 58 after injuries from a recent accident. Her dedicated career and admired character left a strong example for students and the community who recall her generous influence.
The federal Bureau of Indian Affairs reports the Indian population now at 509 147, a growth in the last decade outpacing the U.S. total. The piece notes historic declines from 1492 to less than a quarter million, with a contemporary comeback including oil wealth in Osage Oklahoma and uranium gains in New Mexico, plus education and the Gallup inter tribal ceremonial.
Dr Molner argues that milk remains beneficial for elderly patients with hardening arteries, offering calcium and nutrients. He cautions against excess fat in the diet, advises cutting fat from pork and fatty meats, and suggests skim milk as an alternative. He adds that facial hormone creams pose no known cancer risk and little benefit.
This profile of Duncan, famed author and photographer, covers his inflationary work on Life magazine subjects and Picasso's Picassos. It details his interest in a White House art book, his travels in Russia, and reflections on American culture, economy, and foreign relations.
The item notes a 12 percent drop in state college enrollment from last year, Winston Churchill's arrival in the U S for talks with President Truman, and the Douglas County bank leasing the old Peoples State Bank building. It also details Haskell Stadium deed to the U S Government, a $30 appropriation to clear obligations, Rep Clifford Hope’s role on the Agriculture Committee, 82 rural county schools with 74 teaching alone, the Great Western Telegraph Line reaching the city, coal near Tonganoxie producing 20 tons daily, and the upcoming marriage of Princess Mary of England signaling a historic noblesse connection.
A devotional note urges patience in the Christian race and faith in Jesus Christ. It includes a prayer thanking God for the past and seeking courage for the future, asking to be led to eternal peace through Christ.
Leonard Lyons recounts Eleanor Roosevelt visiting an off Broadway play and ignoring an explicit word by pretending to sleep. He also sketches brief, witty vignettes about U Nu inviting Ben Gurion, Truman’s advice to honest politicians, Bercovici’s plagiarism suit, Chaplin’s fortune, Ivy League showoffs, and Groucho Marx.
Hal Boyle surveys amusing sleep lore for a CBS segment The Four Poster noting elephants as loud snorers and rulers like Louis XIV Dickens and Elizabeth I with notable beds The piece blends trivia on sleep habits across genders and eras and suggests gentle whistling to curb snoring.
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