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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1961
Page
9
AP Science Editor explains how small daily calorie differences accumulate, with 50 extra calories daily adding five pounds a year while the same cut could shed five pounds. The piece warns against two myths: easing after 40 and that exercise cannot help weight loss, urging regular moderate activity for health and heart protection.
A health feature argues daily activity beats rest for heart strength and weight management. It cites Dr. Klumpp and Dr. White, notes lower heart attack rates among active workers, and quantifies calories burned in daily tasks, work, golf, gardening, and dancing. The piece contrasts modern mechanization with rising sedentary lifestyles and highlights obesity risks and menopause effects on women.
Local news records multiple visits and social events. Mrs H E McLeod stayed in Wellsville with Mrs John Fairchild and visited Edgerton. Funeral notices include Floyd Mann in Iola and Patty Herrman of Argonia, with relatives in Pittsburg and Baker connections. Founders Day for PEO noted, plus various visits by residents to Topeka, Wichita, and Lawrence.
Mr and Mrs William Shrader recently returned from a visit with their children in Portland Oregon. Mr and Mrs John Long spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Everett Kern at Mayetta. Mr and Mrs P C Iverson spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Frank Fink at Independence Mo. Mr and Mrs Tabor Edmonds spent Tuesday with Mrs Nelle Carter and Marsha at Baldwin. Mrs Ruth McHenry returned.
Hospital patients and dozens of families are cited in a flurry of visits and travels. Names include Perry Buchanan Lansing and Walter Bradford with trips to Arizona and California. Lawrence Memorial Hospital is noted for births and medical care while several families from Leavenworth Topeka and McLouth share weekends and dinners.
Washington AP report says Mortimer Caplin a 44 year old university law professor will become Internal Revenue Commissioner, succeeding Dana Latham in the $21 000 a year post. Caplin teaches corporate and tax law at the University of Virginia Law School in Charlottesville Virginia.
Olerton England AP reports the Countess of Manvers, aged 70, plans to promote boxing at her Thoresby Hall stately home to draw more paying visitors. The proposal envisions staged bouts on the estate grounds to boost tourism revenue.
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