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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1962
Page
2
The brief transcription lists the Lawrence Daily Journal-World editors publishers and staff roles, noting history and publication details. It includes address and subscription rates, postage, and AP membership as of Wednesday Evening January 10, 1962.
Leonard Lyons surveys Hollywood and Broadway chatter noting how voice coach Rose Roberts taught Swedish accents to Loretta Young and Ingrid Bergman, and mentioning other arts figures and happenings from film, theater, and music.
Lawrence residents urged to embrace KU cultural offerings as the 1962 season begins. Sean O Casey’s Purple Dust runs January 13 14 and 18 21 in the Experimental Theatre while Joan of Awe at the Stake by Claudel and Honegger plays January 15 17 featuring Miss Vera Zorina. The piece highlights easy access to varied performances and encourages attendance.
The Old Bolshevik V M Molotov reappears in public after long exile thoughts, defying expectations and prompting observers to assess what his comeback means for Soviet policies. Analysts expect further probing into his significance while Molotov remains cautious.
Wichita University and its backers press to join the state system as an institute of technology near Wichita's industrial hub. The Kansas State University labor gap and rising tech job opportunities bolster the push, with The Wichita Eagle framing WU as a nucleus for technical training, not a vocational school. The legislature studies the plan, and boosters vow to persist.
The article notes how the entertainment profession strains marriages and cites famous pairs such as Rosemary Clooney with Jose Ferrer and Dinah Shore with George Montgomery. It contrasts public shock at separations with satisfaction at reconciliations, framing this as a commentary on celebrity relationships.
John Crosby Well and Mike Quetel discuss automation's impact on jobs with a subway shuttle between Times Square and Grand Central. They imagine the standby motorman becoming bored, chatting with passengers, or becoming obsolete as automation advances.
Recalls Ronald Robb elected head of the Kansas Holstein Association and Rev Theodore Astman planning retirement in 1952. Notes Junior High fun fests at Plymouth Congregational Church in their third year. In 1937 Walter Haxman inaugurated Kansas governor. KU beat OU 28 26. Martin Johnsons from Kansas were noted as air wreck survivors. graft concerns at KU. a fire at a general store in Sibley. Drake 28 23. City League basketball extends toward March.
A devotional note cites John 14 13 RSV and asks for forgiveness for faltering faith and fear of attempting the impossible. It prays for doors to open in Jesus name, acknowledging His power to unlock opportunities.
The Plumbing and Fitters Union Local 763 thanks the Journal-World for support of Haskell students during the Christmas Fund drive. A total of 707.75 was raised and given to the Haskell director of guidance to address need. Wayne Vitt chairs the fund with M. C. Roberts as business manager. Kansas traffic death log lists January nine and 1962 nine with 1960 period at fifteen.
Dr Molner notes most patients recover from mononucleosis with rest nourishing food and cautious care to prevent infections. Eight months to a year is not typical. full recovery varies, often sooner, though additional illnesses or recent surgery slow progress. Patience, adequate diet and gentle exercise are advised. liver injections and vitamins help but are not curative.
In a sharp critique, Robert Ruark calls Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Soapy Williams a political bungler and doses his Africa tenure with sarcasm. Ruark mocks Williams for the Katanga Union Miniere links and questions Kennedy’s cabinet choices and Africa posts amid Map of Congo power plays.
Hal Boyle offers tips for surviving the year with humor and practical advice. Focus on work, money, health, and social life. He suggests adjusting days off, reducing grooming products, handling expenses, borrowing wisely, exercising, and getting rest to ease stress and improve mood in 1962.
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