Lawrence Daily Journal World Masthead Note
A historical masthead for the Lawrence Daily Journal World lists staff roles led by Dolph C. Simons Jr as President and Editor and Bill Mayer as Vice President Publisher with Tack Zimmerman as Managing Editor Ernest Pontius as News Editor and Leo Eller as Advertising Manager. The paper, established 1854, is published daily except Sunday by the World Company at Sixth and New Hampshire Streets in Lawrence Kansas.
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Dolph Simons
Dolph C. Simons Jr
Vice Pres
Bill Mayer
Maem
Tack Zimmerman Wun
Newa
Ernest Pontius
Leo Eller
W. C. Simons
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire
Lawrence
Dougan
United States
Cinan
Kan
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
GOP Nomination Fight Shaping Up For 1964 Convention
The 1964 Republican nominating race promises high drama as Nelson Rockefeller weighs a run against Barry Goldwater. Rockefeller hints at a campaign while Goldwater signals non candidacy yet acts like a contender. The liberal versus conservative clash could outshine Kennedy in a contentious lead-up.
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Dwight Eisenhower
Robert Taft
New York
Nelson Rockefeller
Arizona
Barry Goldwater
Preventable Drownings Rise This Summer in Midwest Area
The article notes numerous drownings across Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma due to carelessness. It cites non-swimmers attempting rescues and water skiers falling without life preservers. It urges greater caution as summer continues.
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Kansas-Missouri- Oklahoma
Ecuador Junta Tops Arosemena Regime In Latin America
The fourth Latin American country in recent months to fall to a military takeover, Ecuador replaces Carlos Julio Aroseña Monroy after impeachment efforts faltered. Venezuela and several nations debate recognition while the United States weighs diplomatic aid commitments.
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Latin America
Argentina
Peru
Guatemala
Ecuador
Carlos Julio Aroseména Monroy
Arosemena
Cuba
Venezuela
Costa Rica
Dominican Republic
U.S
Alliance For Progress
United States
Kennedy Winds Golf Comeback Quietly as Back Heals
A freelance photographer captured President Kennedy playing golf at Hyannis Port, marking a silent return after a back injury from a ceremonial tree planting in Canada. He played July 4 weekend and consecutive days, with no public notice from Hyannis Port Club employees.
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Eisenhower
Kennedy
Hyannis Port
Mass
William Howard Taft
Woodrow Wilson
Warren G. Harding
Dwight Eisenhower
Canada
Kennedy’s Golf Rounds Kept Secret by Press
Reporters were cautioned against talking about President Kennedy’s golf outings. News service photographers were denied access to the Hyannis Port course, prompting speculation that Kennedy’s team seeks to keep his spare time private just as criticism over Eisenhower’s golf drew attention.
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Kennedy
News Service
Hyannis Port Club
Eisenhower
Accepted Handicap in the Cold War Debate
The piece argues the United States faces a handicap in the global struggle with Communism as Russia and China push influence through local Communist parties while the U S relies on official channels. It contrasts imperialist tendencies and criticizes empire expansion framing in Italy Vietnam and Indonesia.
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Russia
Red China
United States
Moscow
Peking
U.S
Italy
Viet Nam
Indonesia
Thumb Sucking Might Slow Tooth Decay Says Dentist
Dr Sidney B Finn of Birmingham Alabama notes that thumb or finger sucking by children, though widely frowned upon by dentists for misalignment, may slow tooth decay. He cites sleep time suckers showing fewer cavities and suggests saliva flow from sucking helps cast decay.
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Sidney B. Finn
Birmingham
Ala
Finn
Drought Strains Lakeview Water System and City Industry
Lakeview faces drought with half the area dry and water storage tanks running low. Water superintendent Bob Mounsey notes daily production of 3.6 million gallons is insufficient. lawn sprinkling may be voluntary curtailed. City tours highlight the 1916 water plant acquisition and the Lawrence Brick and Tile Co process. The feature also recalls Nellie Bly’s 1889 world voyage and notes local obituaries and anniversaries.
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Lakeview
Bob Mounsey
West Hills
Oread
12Th
Department of Zoology
A. J. Phillips
P. P. Lester
West Lawrence
Lawrence Brick and Tile Co
Today’s Bible Message Pray for Courage to Go the Extra Mile
A devotional note invites readers to follow the Gospel call to extraordinary charity. It cites Matthew 5 41 and prays for courage to extend love beyond expectations, referencing Jesus’ cross as example and ending with Amen.
Horoscopes and Tempers Fly at Breakfast Table
A man recounts his wife reading horoscopes and identifying zodiac signs like Taurus, Gemini, and Sagittarius. A friend dismisses the idea, sparking a comic confrontation as the narrator, an Aries, notes everyone has a sign.
Something Can Be Done Is Enough Try Key Role for Sen. Dick Russell
Walter Lippmann argues Gov. Barnett’s civil rights stance exposes a regional fatalism. He asserts Sen. Russell could shift from opposition to leadership, urging southern white leaders to back desegregation measures while acknowledging complex outcomes and potential new problems. He recalls 1957 precedents and warns against martial law risks.
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Sen
Dick Russell
Barnett
Mississippi
Senate Commerce Committee
Kennedy Brothers
Moscow
Kennedys
Deep South
Gov. Barnett
Sen. Russell
Kennedy
Congress
Russell
United States
Letters on 9th Street roadwork Courtesy to crews praised
Mrs Marvel Hansen of 1 E 2nd St Lawrence writes to Journal-World praising the crew on 9th Street for their work and criticizing drivers who ignore blockades. She thanks the workers for their patience and asks others to show respect and follow directions.
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Journal-World
9Th Street
Marvel Hansen
St. Lawrence
Leukemia questions and age differences in disease types
A reader asks about a 70 year old with high white blood cells and leukemia risk. The doctor explains chronic leukemia in older adults and acute leukemia in the young, with treatment limits and no diet effect. A second reader questions how late a woman can have children, noting menopause timing and fertility after 45.
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T. D
Dr. Mother
J. A
Fabray Seeks Unemployment Aid Sparks Toasts
Nanette Fabray, New York City Summer Festival hostess, collects $52 a week unemployment insurance and earns applause at the office. She explains tax free status and shares anecdotes from Hollywood friends including Jack Benny and Elizabeth Taylor. Her husband Ronald MacDougal also begins collecting.
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Nanette Fabray
New York City
Irving Berlin
Miss Fabray
Hollywood
Jack Bennys
Elizabeth Taylor
Edward G. Robinson
George Burns
Edie Adams
Benny
Ronald MacDougal
Italy
Opening of Mail Can Be Ordeal
Hal Boyle notes the daily mail grows with age and volume. He jokes that young people receive little money in letters while older readers get endless solicitations for loans, subscriptions, and investments. After 65 the mail slows as retirement ends regular payrolls and fewer correspondents remain.
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New York
Daily Mail
Peace Corps
Middle East
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New Latin Problem
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Kansas
Emigrant Aid Society
J. R. Topping
The
Party OF
Abraham ‘Lincoln
Jack
Heavenly Help
By Jack Zimmerman
Space
Constellations
Taurus
Sagittarius
Stephen Vincent Benet
Gemini
Aquarius
Pisces
Capricorn
By Walter Lippmann
Richard Russell
Georgia
Joseph Molner
Leonard Lyons
Hal Boyle
Sahara Desert
Interlandi
Womens World-Umity Movement
Western Alliance
Communist Bloc
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Negro Movement
Science
Peoples
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