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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1964
Page
4
A historic listing shows the Lawrence Daily Journal World personnel and editorial leadership. It notes Dolph C. Simons Jr as president and editor, Bill Mayer as publisher, Jack Zaimmerman as managing editor, Wanest Pontius as news writer, Leo Eller as advertising manager, and AW C. Simons as editor, with establishment in 1854 and 1891 to 1953 dates.
The Lawrence Jaycees staged a top July 4 fireworks show at KU Memorial Stadium watched by 10 000 to 12 000 inside and 3 000 to 5 000 nearby. A free band concert by the local musicians union accompanied the display with master of ceremonies Bob Georgeson handling the mic. the wind cleared smoke, and the community project likely reduced injuries from family fireworks outings.
Parsons City Commission weighs creating a camper trailer area in a park with toilet and shower facilities to attract outdoor enthusiasts. The move follows a chamber recommendation to boost southeast Kansas as an outdoor recreation hub and potential signs directing travelers to the sites to patronize local businesses.
A Budapest trade union report notes Hungarians spend as much on intoxicants as on meat and dairy combined, with alarming increases in alcoholic poisoning among children. A Polish paper reports Warsaw residents spent more on drinks last year than the city spent on housing construction, linking alcohol to traffic accidents and much industrial downtime.
The text argues that alcoholism thrives despite Communist assurances that social bases would vanish after capitalism ends. It suggests additional causes for concern in utopia, noting that drunkenness remains a problem rather than fading away under a Communist system.
Washington observers note President Johnson shifts from Kennedy era ideals toward a pragmatic Alliance for Progress emphasis. Critics argue the approach risks neglecting democracy and social justice, while some Latin diplomats see signs of broader U.S. commitment to democratic progress alongside concrete economic aid. Washington Post News Service
Old Home Town notes from 1954 highlight Jan Green age 3 and Ben Schultz age 5 as cowgirl and cowboy queen and king of the Lawrence Centennial Horse Show. A Lexington boy drowned at the Jayhawk Plunge, the pool’s first fatality since 1944, during a visit with parents in the show.
A devotional note cites Matthew 7 1 2 urging not to judge others and welcomes a prayer for kindness consideration and understanding. It asks for help to avoid swift judgments and unkind remarks and for compassion to assist those in need through Jesus name.
The piece reviews Barry Goldwater's rise to the Republican nomination quest, contrasting 1960 and 1964 dynamics. It notes the eastern establishment's hesitations, Rockefeller and Lodge maneuvers, and how Goldwater's slogan lets conservatives push through despite aging leadership.
A New York AP column compiles mixed items from readers and experts. It highlights teen career preferences with girls favoring housework or airline hostessing and boys pursuing aviation athletics business military and engineering while scientist doctor and educator roles are less common. It also surveys American pet ownership trends and contains quotable lines from Dr. Mayo and Oscar Wilde along with light nature facts and a note on alcohol consumption.
Dear Dr Mother answers a grandmother who worries about self feeding timing. She notes no fixed age and that self feeding usually begins around 12 to 14 months with messy meals, urging patience and relaxed expectations. The column also explains osteomyelitis causes including scarlet fever and tuberculosis, and outlines treatment combining surgery and targeted antibiotics.
Federal and state officials warn of growing Ku Klux Klan power in the South as violence escalates. Leaders push for terror tactics while claims of broad support are disputed. In McComb Mississippi, a local Klan figure denies violence but outlines aims to sway elections and fund civil rights groups, drawing pushback from community leaders.
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