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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1963
Page
2
The CSC and Justice Department warn that using government time and facilities to promote partisan causes violates the Corrupt Practices Act. A civil service official notes the difficulty defining ethical conduct amid partisan pressures and unclear standards, questioning free will versus coercion.
The Lawrence Journal World of January 24 1963 lists Dolph C Simons Jr as president and editor Jack Zimmerman Ernest Pontius as news editor and Leo Eller as advertising manager The paper is published daily except Sunday by World Company at Sixth and New Hampshire Streets Lawrence Kansas with subscriptions 36 cents weekly 18 20 per year by carrier and 8 per year by mail in Douglas and nearby counties 11 per year elsewhere in the United States
An Iowa commission urges special training for older drivers and limits on licenses for the unfit while stressing that competence, not age, should determine driving eligibility. Data show drivers over 75 have the highest fatal-accident rate, sparking debate on periodic re exams and targeted safety measures.
Observers warn that a powerful mediator could reshape bargaining as Kennedy weighs drastic options for settlement. The debate centers on compulsory arbitration and strengthened presidential fact finding amid a longshore walkout and calls for Taft Hartley reform.
A congressional probe accuses the Civil Service Commission of pressuring federal employees to buy $100 tickets for a Democratic gala in Washington. One lawmaker says workers were “blackjacked” and warns that agency heads abusing such coercion could push Congress to abolish both bodies.
Swedish economist Gunnar Myrdal told a 10th anniversary Fund for the Republic symposium that the United States faces stagnation and must expand public spending to restore growth. He warned that tax cuts won't suffice and urged sustained growth with social aims, noting poverty and underemployment affect one fifth of Americans.
A years ago report notes Mrs J W Barber Mrs C L DeWatteville Mrs Ralph King and Mrs W C Harvey became Quivera Club officers. A benefit for polio drive in Kansas City Municipal Auditorium featured three basketball games including a KU coached team versus Sparky Stalcup MU and the Phillips Oilers.
A church prayer recalls Acts 16 9 where a Macedonian appeals to Paul to cross to Macedonia and aid. The prayer asks for readiness to serve others in need through Christ and ends with Amen.
A reader from Topeka praises Prof Nove's Journal World piece and urges wider circulation. Letters criticize Lawrence annexation plans, rural water access, and city spending while defending rural residents. A second letter argues editorials unfairly label Black figures and urges focus on action over behavior.
A letter praises the Lawrence Police Department for handling after midnight youth behavior. It recalls an incident where three well-dressed teens stole a gum machine from a laundromat and fled in a kept car, illustrating parental supervision gaps and the need for community support to prevent crime.
The piece urges thorough public examination of bonds to lure new industry to Lawrence, warning of potential higher taxes, blight, and traffic added by expanded payroll. It notes officials may push the plan despite risks to downtown business and residents.
A humorous collage notes a cabinet minister in Togo converting to Christianity while keeping multiple mistresses. It details Hollywood gossip on Dana Andrews, Jackie Gleason golf challenges, a phony David Merrick, Juilliard fame, and theater and film notes from Debbi Reynolds to Lionel Bart, with quips about the industry.
Hal Boyle shares a humorous personal essay on aging and memory lapses. The piece recalls trying to remember dates, names, and stories while joking about misplacing facts and the embarrassment of forgetfulness in social settings.
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