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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1963
Page
2
The Lawrence Daily Journal World dated Saturday July 27 1963 lists staff roles and pricing with publishing details for the World Company in Lawrence Kansas established 1858. It notes editor Dolph Simons Jr vice president publisher Bill Mayer and advertising manager Leo Eller among listed staff.
The columnist cites Kennedy on beginnings and cautions that a nuclear test ban could aid mankind or backfire if Russia deceives. He recalls Pearl Harbor and warns senators to scrutinize loopholes before approving the Moscow accord, stressing the need for vigilance and good will.
A planned August 28 march in Washington draws 10000 participants from Negro and white communities. The event sparks debate over its impact on civil rights legislation and the national mood, with leaders split on goals and fears of violence. Observers stress disciplined leadership and peaceful conduct to influence Congress and public opinion.
A father notes Los Angeles offers many pleasures but fails to deliver a preferred hat and a hamburger. He recounts taking his son from the High Sierra to Dodger games and a Cinerama screening, only to find hats scarce and Musso & Frank lacking hamburgers, prompting a humorous view of city life.
Dear Dr. Molner answers discuss neuritis causes and symptoms from nerve injury to diabetes and vitamin deficiency. Allergies from dust and foods are considered for nose itchiness and breathing trouble. The column notes menopause related irregularities may require Pap smear and potential curettage to rule out cancer.
On this date in history events include Orville Wright setting a world aviation record in 1988 and Schenectady NY site purchase in 1661. Other entries note formation of the Department of Foreign Affairs in 1789, Alaska becoming a territory in 1868, recognition of Albania Lithuania Latvia and Estonia in 1922, Austria sovereignty in 1855, Berlin food aid in 1953, Flying Tigers leader Gen Chennault death in 1953, and Algeria tensions easing a year ago.
Washington Post News Service examines a draft test ban treaty negotiated in Moscow by Khrushchev Harriman and Hailsham. The article traces echoes of earlier American proposals from 1954 and 1962, argues on-site inspections, and warns against the pursuit of an absolute weapon that could undermine existing efforts. It notes the Senate's ratification choice and the strategic logic behind accepting a nearly identical proposal.
Armis tice ending the Korean War left 13 Lawrence area men dead and two missing. Wellington Daily News sold to Stewart Newlin by John Berkebile and the Harry Valentines. George Templar named Kansas district attorney by Eisenhower. Lecompton votes to sell municipal electric system to Kansas Electric Power Co and grant a 20 year retail franchise. Kansas Farmers’ Liberty League formed by 40 farmers from 14 counties to repeal the 1838 agricultural act. City school levy set at 14.63 to raise 268,369 dollars. The doughnut tire model appears in Lawrence cartoons.
The text presents Genesis 1 1 noting God created heaven and earth and Job 38 7 about the morning stars and sons of God. A prayer asks for God’s continual presence guidance at dawn and staying in the path of love and peace through Christ.
Frank Sinatra’s Reprise signs Bing Crosby for a joint Christmas album marking Crosby’s first deal since Decca. Crosby recalls a 1943 contract twist with Jack Kapp and predicts Crosby still tops at 60. Secret tax plan at White House discussed by Dillon and Rockefeller noted in a Dream item. Norman Grant observes Pablo Picasso among film luminaries in Saint Tropez.
A conservative shelf list covers Lawrence Murphy Catherine Bowen Brooks Atkinson John Rewald Janet Dunbar Dean Albertson David Bazelon Hannah Cross William Roos Evelyn Anthony John Espey Eca Queiroz. Items span biographies such as Francis Bacon and G B S to novels like Where's Daddy and The Sin of Father Amaro.
A fragment list outlines best sellers in fiction and nonfiction from an issue of Publishers Weekly. Entries include The Fisherman Elizabeth Appleton O'Hara The Glass Blowers Du Maurier Grandmother and the Priests Caldwell Raise High the Roof Beam and Seymour an Introduction Salinger The Fire Next Time Baldwin Travels with Charley Steinbeck The Whole Truth and Debut Hopper Jigs and Jolts Hudson
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