Lawrence Daily Journal World front page 1962 details
The Lawrence Daily Journal World issue from July 5 1962 provides staff names and contact details, lists publication schedule and pricing for local carriers and mail, and notes AP and ABC affiliations for the Lawrence Kansas paper. No specific news event is described in the provided fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolph Simone de Baitor
Ole of Simons Jr
Bill Yer
Jack Mummeraean
Ernest Ee Wee
Leo Elle
W. C. Simona
Eiditor
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire
Lawrence
Kan
Douglas
United States
Kaw
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Rainy Memorial Stadium Fireworks Delights Lawrence Community
The Lawrence Jaycees staged a Memorial Stadium fireworks display despite persistent rain. Ground displays were damp but the aerial show impressed a large loyal crowd and organizers praised the event's safety and community spirit. Plans for a next year show are already underway.
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Lawrence Jaycee
Memorial Stadium
Fry
Jaycees
City Commission to study ambulance service funding
The Lawson city should examine the proposed 450 dollar monthly city allotment for a franchised ambulance service. A non profit municipal option may reduce costs, and comparable cities’ practices should be reviewed before action.
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Lawrence
City Commission
Commission
The Vanished Crop in Kansas Potatoes Tradition
In Lawrence and Kaw Valley, potatoes once propelled a major local industry with 2200 freight carloads shipped yearly. The perishability of Lawrence spuds hindered expansion while Maine and Oregon producers pursued freezing and dehydration. The piece urges a Kansas solution to preserve and market the prized crop.
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Lawrence
Kaw Valley
U.S
Maine
Oregon
Kansas
Astronaut Volunteer Pool Reflects Robust U S Space Program
The article notes a large local interest in joining NASA astronaut groups and the mix of candidates from military, private sectors, and test pilots. It contrasts American readiness with Russia's smaller pool, praising the system for producing many qualified hopefuls like John Glenn and Scott Carpenter.
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John Glenns
Scott Carpenters
Russia
Poisonous Perils Rattlesnakes Killed in Local Area
A string of rattlesnakes have been killed in the area with growing public concern over the dangers of venomous encounters. Residents warn against handling snakes and urge caution near brush and rocky sites where snakes are common.
Be Wary Of Bees In Outdoors Says Expert
Experts warn that wasps hornets and common bees pose serious dangers outdoors. Bees caused 86 of 215 venomous insect deaths from 1950 to 1954 while snakes and spiders totaled 71. A first sting can increase sensitivity risking later fatal outcomes. The bee family can be more perilous than rattlers in yards and gardens.
Moderation In Tax Picture
Washington reports a brisk debate on U S tax policy with Walter Reuther and the U S Chamber of Commerce calling for immediate tax cuts of over 10 billion. Administration plans favor a limited up to one year cut to spur growth while preserving reform. Senator Kerr of Oklahoma, a key ally, shapes the push and blocks broader looser loopholes including oil depletion allowances and tax exemptions on interest, bonds, and other targets. Moderation remains the central thread in tax reform efforts.
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Washington
U. S
Walter Reuther
CIO
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Kennedy
Congress
Sen
Robert Kerr
Oklahoma
Sen. Kerr
Kerr
Olympic Delegate Barred After Late Form Submission
A trapshooting official failed to file proper forms on time, barring Skipper Williams from proceeding as a U S Olympic delegate. The late entry would have been rejected due to U S objections to Russia for tardy entries.
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Skipper Williams
U.S
Finland
Russia
Chicago
Douglas MacArthur
John Gagliardo
Tommy Ryther
Summerfield
Bible Message Prayer Reflection for Freedom in Will
A daily prayer asks God to know and love Him and serve to find freedom. The petition requests realization of human limitations and that true life lies in doing one's best for God through Jesus Christ. Amen.
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God
Jesus
Crowded stages fade as audiences shrink in London theater
London theater drifts toward big musical hits while serious plays struggle. Critics note prolific young playwrights and limited profits, with centering shifts toward provincial venues like Coventry, Canterbury, and Chichester offering repertory seasons and a future decentered from London and New York.
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London
London Theater
America
Kenneth Tynan
the Observer
England
Royal Court
Harold Pinter
Arnold Wesker
Wesker
Lancashire
Hebrides
Oxford
John Kelland
Royal Air Force
Brecht
Galileo
New York
Coventry
Canterbury
Laurence Olivier
Joan Plowright
Chichester
Chichester Festival
John Fletcher
Duke of Buckingham
John Ford
Chekhov
Uncle Vanya
Farmers urged to store wheat to gain premiums and market power
In a letter to the Journal-World I J Stoneback argues Douglas County farmers should store wheat and use government loans to obtain sedimentation tests and quality premiums. He cites on farm storage profits, COB loans at 80 percent, and compares to harvest sales and Wall Street trends, urging futures-based bargaining with processors.
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Journal-World
Douglas County
U.S.D.A
Journal-World News Report
The
Wall Street Journal
NFO
Franklin County
NFC
Paroxysmal Tachycardia In a Reader Question
A reader asks about rapid heartbeats and whether the condition is outgrown. The doctor notes that if the heart is healthy, tachycardia bursts are not dangerous and anxiety worsens episodes. Caffeine and tobacco sensitivity are common triggers.
Hollywood Sun Changes Hair But Natalie Wood Remains Dark
The article notes Constance Talmadge and Carmel Myers discussing hair color changes under Hollywood sun. Natalie Wood remains dark haired, with Myers predicting she will turn blonde with time. It also lists industry news including Baldwin TV project, Rodgers-Lerner musical, and other show business notes.
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Silent Screen
Constance Talmadge
Carmel Myers
Trader Vic’s
Miss Talmadge
Hollywood Sun
Miss Myers
Natalie Wood
James Baldwin
TV Spectacular
David Susskind
Feuer and Martin
Louis Jourdan
New York
Richard Rodgers
Alan Lerner
Hal Boyle Weekly Allowance A Stern Test
New York AP columnist Hal Boyle recalls his wife and daughter Tracy Ann testing parental finances with escalating weekly allowances. He narrates the child’s preference for money, lessons from a parent’s past, and his eventual capitulations to 9 year old Tracy’s demands.
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New York
Tracy Ann
Susie
Markie
Mark Stumpf
Tracy
Sam
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