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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1963

Page

2

Lawrence Daily Journal World masthead and staff notice

The readable fragment lists the Lawrence Daily Journal World staff roles including President and Editor DOLPH C SIMONS Vice President Publisher BILL MAYER Managing Editor JACK ZIMMERMER ERNEST PONTIME SELLER and mentions the paper’s establishment and pricing details. It notes publication details for 1963 July 16 Tuesday evening.

Simons Dolph C Simons Bill Mayer Jack Zimmierm Ernest Pontime Newnan Busitnean Estes

Traffic death toll and projections from 1962

The 1962 national traffic deaths exceed 40 000 with a death about every 14 minutes and injuries every 26 seconds. Bicycle and motor vehicle accidents kill 450 to 500 annually, many victims being youths. Pedestrian fatalities skew to the very young or elderly. Kansas population forecasts show one of four youngsters born today could be badly hurt or killed in traffic, but change is possible if minds are made up.

Lawrence Daily Journal-World Lawrence Kansas

Shoes that fit and comfort over fashion for women

Dear Dr. Mother discusses women’s complaints about pointed toe fashion shoes. The writer argues for more comfortable designs and toe room, noting demand from many women and possible market impact if manufacturers respond.

Dr. Mother

Sino Soviet split adds doubt on China's future power

Chiang Kai-shek officials argue the Sino Soviet rift stems from Moscow pulling aid and fueling Communist China's economic woes. They claim Mao's harsh stance reflects bitterness over Russia's 1961 withdrawal and three years of hardship, while others warn against overreliance on wishful theories.

Russia Red China China Chiang Kai-shek Formosa Chiang Médo Tse-tung Peking Nikita Khrushchev Mao Khrushchev Moscow

Tribal Ties In Africa Shape Modern Politics

A Washington Post News Service report argues that tribal authority remains potent in Black Africa, influencing ministers and offices, election outcomes, and local governance. It notes Yoruba kings in Nigeria Ashanti chiefs Senegalese Marabouts Mossi chiefs and the enduring loyalty to chieftains despite French colonial attempts to suppress them.

Nigeria Senegal Mossi Plains French Africa Guinea

Topeka Plan Requires Notifying Parents After School

The Topeka Board of Education adopts a policy requiring teachers to notify parents when a child is kept after school. Superintendent Dr. Merle R. Bolton says the plan should reduce late afternoon calls from worried parents and prevent misunderstandings about delays. Lawrence schools may discuss a similar plan before the 1963-64 year begins.

Topeka Lawrence

Grim Traffic Safety Warning From Kansas Official

Kansas safety director Claud R. McCamment warns that one in four youngsters born today in Kansas could face serious injury or death in a lifetime due to traffic accidents. He urges public awareness to change the ominous forecast and cites figures showing more than 4,600 children 14 and younger affected.

Kansas Claud R. McCamment Ament

Old Home Town 10 Years Ago 1853 Highlights

A summary of Kansas City area history notes: B A Green Construction opened new offices on Iowa Street. KU student Gerald Imming designed the building. Capt Garland Landrith Jr. to ship from Korea to Formosa on July 27. Jayhawk Speedway stock cars crash with no serious injuries. William Allen White of Emporia noted as ASNE president. Doris Fleeson O Donnell KU 23 leads Women’s Press Club. Marvin Creager KU 04 Milwaukee Journal president of ASNE. Roy Roberts Kansas City Star Journal World EU led NA News Alliance AP Mangers Gridiron. Mrs Charles Ward of St Joseph recalls family struggles to the late 1850s in Lawrence for Douglas County Historical Society. Corrigan flew from New York to Ireland. City Commission ordered 2nd Street paving Massachusetts to Louisiana. KU Fine Arts School to benefit from Juilliard funds and scholarships. Viewers may first see television due to recent radio-transmitted photographs from Washington to Philadelphia.

B. A. Green Construction Co Iowa Street Gerald Imming Garland Landrith Jr Korea Formosa Jayhawk Speedway William Allen White Emporia American Society of Newspaper Editors Doris Fleeson O'Donnell KU ‘23 Women's Press Club Marvin Creager KU '04 Milwaukee Journal ASNE Roy Roberts Kansas City Star The Journal-World North American Newspaper Alliance Associated Press Managing Editors Association Gridiron Club of Washington Charles Ward St. Joseph Anna Morgan Lawrence Douglas County Historical Society Corrigan Ireland New York Massachusetts Louisiana KU Fine Arts School Juilliard Musical Foundation Philadelphia

Today’s Bible Message and Prayer On Love Among Disciples

The passage from John 13 35 declares all men will know you are Christ disciples by love. A prayer thanks God for love and asks guidance to express Christ love through Jesus Christ and be worthy of the title. Amen.

Jesus Christ

Lone Women in Bars Stir Social Controversy

Roaring piece argues discrimination against unescorted women in bars. Roark lampoons double standards, recalls New York saloon culture, and praises women’s votes and pay while calling for emancipation of ladies at the bar.

Rural Tone Pervades Athens As Intimacy Keeps Its Grip

Athens is described as a rural city in a modern capital, where ancient landmarks mix with everyday village life. The piece notes Acropolis views, Plaka’s narrow lanes, and a peasant-core population swelling Athens since 1893 after the Corinth Canal completion. Gossip drives social life, with coffee houses forging a tight, invasive community atmosphere.

Athens Corinth Canal Peloponnese Attica Europe Piraeus Greece

Readers demand real news on Athletics Yankees score

A letter to the Journal-World criticizes lack of front page Athletics versus Yankees coverage. The writer argues Kansas City beat New York 11 to 10 in two innings and complains Associated Press wire copy was buried in a Cubs feature.

Kansas City Athletics Yankees Athletics Diamond Kansas City New York Associated Press Lindy McDaniel Cubs Finley Messers Morey Mayer

Beds Under Bed Talk Highlights Wartime Eloquence

Leonard Lyons notes Earl Alexander of Tunis in Jamaica at a dinner where socialites name drop with him. He recalls meeting Pope Pius during his Rome visit. In arts, Lerner Loewe may reunite, Marco Millions at Lincoln Center to be recorded by Columbia. NYU's Robert Gessner in Warsaw on Kosciuszko film. Michael Foote criticizes government over Profumo case.

Earl Alexander of Tunis Britain Jamaica Alexander Pope Pius Lincoln Center Columbia O'Neill NYU Robert Gessner Warsaw USA Poland Treason Kosciuszko Michael Foote

Shame of Parents Shapes a Man Across a Life

Hal Boyle recalls the ache and growth from childhood shame to respect for his parents. He describes youthful fantasies of gypsy kidnappers, remorse over a cry from his mother, a car accident, and finally the moment of maturity when he sees his father in his own reflection.

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