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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1961
Page
2
The passage lists the Lawrence Journal World staff and masthead details including editor and publisher roles, associates, business and advertising managers, and contact lines, dated Thursday evening January 19, 196?.
Kansas lags behind national averages in personal income from manufacturing. In 1960 the Kansas Industrial Development Commission counted 106 new industries with about 2 158 jobs and an annual payroll near 8 700 000, far short of goals and neighboring states.
A humorous piece by Jack Zimmerman recounts a failed home plumbing repair after a toilet starts noisy again. He describes frantic attempts with tools and improvised fixes, then concedes the need for a specialist who truly understands the system. The story blends self deprecation with kitchen sink comedy.
Kansas Republicans express concern over George B. Collins of Wichita potentially becoming chair of the Board of Regents. Collins, a former Docking confidant, would follow Ray Evans as chair, raising fears of a Docking-aligned leadership amid past tensions between the governor and the state’s schools.
Dr. Mother explains bronchitis as an umbrella term for coughs from many sources. It may stem from nasal drip allergies, smoking, infections, bronchiectasis, TB, emphysema, heart conditions, or goiter. Pinpoint the exact cause to choose effective treatment.
Washington braces for Kennedy's oath with heavy measures. Over 5,000 security personnel including Secret Service, police, and plainclothes teams to monitor the Capital route from Capitol to White House. Agents will cover rooftops manholes and crowd clusters as a safety precaution.
Joseph Alsop previews Kennedy's first address as 35th president. The speech will contrast with prior administrations, stressing a somber, realistic view of national danger and a desire to arouse public effort without inflammatory rhetoric. The fate of his tone hinges on perceived conviction.
The Douglas County Medical Society plans monthly cancer detection clinics at City Hall. Lawrence sees a record 23 million dollars in 1950 construction plus 403000 welfare costs for the year. Donald Potter named head of Lawrence Public Library replacing Ralph Van Handel. Joe Louis knocked out Charlie Retzlaff in 1 minute 25 seconds. Dr. Brinkley sues Kansas to practice medicine. Supreme Court case ongoing. DAR regent Betty Washington Chapter elected. officers listed. A new Lawrence Athletic Club forms from non KU college players to play high schools and clubs statewide. West Lawrence Card Club to meet with Mrs. Baldwin Mitchell. Lecompton bank robbers enter through back door and tunnel into vault.
A devotional note cites Jesus asking if the infirm shall be made whole. The speaker recalls the helper’s lack of someone to aid the troubled at the pool and prays for repentance. The prayer asks Lord Jesus Christ to forgive passing by others and to inspire sympathy and ready service in His name.
Ivy Baker Priest, U S Treasurer, plans retirement after eight years in office. She notes signing over 400,000,000 checks annually for tax refunds Social Security and veterans benefits. successor Elizabeth Rudel Smith to sign on Inauguration Day.
The column gathers a string of light jabs at airline pilots from a passenger who quips about in flight scenes. Jokes cover concerns about flying, captain authority, automatic pilots, and the difference between old war flying and modern air travel.
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