Lawrence Daily Journal World history snippet header
The item lists the Lawrence Daily Journal World staff and masthead details including editor Solph C. Simons Jr and associate publishers with 1891 to 1988 publication range. It notes daily issues except Sundays and service area including Lawrence and Douglas County with subscription rates and mailing info.
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Solph Simons
Solph C. Simons, Jr
ILI. Mayer
ACK Zimmerman
Irnest Pontins
WO Eller
W. C. Simons
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire Streets
Lawrence
Eas
Souglas
United States
Audit Bureau of Circulate
Associated Press
Johnson’s Steady Stature In Democratic Leader Role
The article argues Lyndon B. Johnson earns respect within the Democratic Party for loyalty to President Eisenhower’s policies and restraint from demagoguery. It contrasts his cautious stance with more flamboyant hopefuls like Humphrey Stevenson Kennedy Morse and Symington, noting both parties view him as a capable, unselfish potential leader.
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Sen
Lyndon B. Johnson
Eisenhower
Hubert Humphrey
Quip
Adlai Stevenson
Jack (Armstrong) Kennedy
Stu Symington
Wayne Morse
Senate
Stevenson
Khrushchev
Sen. Johnson
Geema
Waiting for a Champ in Kansas Campaign
Voters remain undecided in the race for governor with Docking seeking a third term. Republicans split among Boyd Anderson and Addington while voters weigh who best can defeat the incumbent in November. The piece notes past party swings and distrust of leadership.
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Gov. Docking
Boyd
Anderson
Addington
English Proficiency Gaps Prompt Oxbridge and American Schools
Universities in England and the United States face language mastery problems as students struggle with English. Oxford will require a new use of English test after 1964, while American schools worry about widespread writing and reasoning deficiencies.
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Kansas University
Osford University
England
Oxford
Mt. Oread
Time Marbles Through Office Rooks and Boss Tweed
A light office vignette contrasts aging perceptions with a rookie’s odd belief that the company owner’s winter suit embodies Boss Tweed. The quip highlights generational distance and workplace humor.
Census thanks gratitude to Lawrence city and Army Reserve
The Bureau of the Census thanks the City of Lawrence for use of the Community Building and the Army Reserve for the Training Center at 21st and Iowa. Gratitude is extended to Wayne Bly Captain George Weber Mrs Rose Lawson Mr John Peppercorn and Mr Dan Young for their courtesies and cooperation.
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Journal-World
Bureau of the Census
Lawrence
Army Reserve
21St
Iowa
Wayne Bly
George Weber
Rose Lawson
John Peppercorn
Dan Young
State population boosts PERA total in Kansas
Sedgwick County gains on Friday lifting the Kansas state population to a record 2,163,457. The revision adds 258,158 people or 13.5 percent above the 1950 final figure, with 1960 totals expected to rise after final tabulations. The old state record was 2,115,441 in 1959 and the previous federal high was 1,905,299 in 1950.
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U.S
Sedgwick County
Kansas
Murder Inc Pretense and Turkus Lie Detector Test
A mock discussion flags Murder, Inc. film based on ex ADA Burton Turkus. Turkus tested on lie detector at a Criminal Bar Assn. meeting with the device allegedly showing truth when he lied. Also Dominguin comments on a rival bullfighter's mastery and innate talent.
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Murder, Inc
Asst. Dist
Burton Turkus
Turkus
Criminal Bar Assn
Luis Miguel Dominguin
Dominguin
Diet and habit versus tension in blood pressure
Dear Dr. Mother argues that high blood pressure often stems from emotional tension rather than diet, and urges changing thinking habits over pills. The piece notes tranquilizers dull worry but do not alter attitude, urging self-reflection and a year-long self-observation for potential improvement.
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L.N
Earth
Background on Graduation Traditions at Johns Hopkins and Beyond
A synthesis of graduation history from Johns Hopkins and American universities. It traces the origins of commencement, diploma meaning, and cap and gown traditions. The piece notes color coded hoods, school colors, and academic dress standards dating back to medieval and early modern universities.
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University of Coimbra
America
Oxford
Cambridge
Nikita Khrushchev and the Berlin Quest Reassessed
Western diplomats in Moscow reassess Khrushchev after the Paris summit noting his maintained authority and the Moscow shifts. The analysis suggests his aim was Berlin, using bullling and wheedling while fearing war risk. The U 2 incident provided a pretext to defer Berlin and the West’s resolve is seen as a safeguard for the future.
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Joseph Alsop
London
Moscow
Nikita S. Khruschev
Communist Party
Khrushchev
Paris
Eisenhower
Maxwell D. Taylor
Anastas Mikoyan
Georgi Malenkov
Ust-Kamenogorsk
Georgi
Mikoyan
Zhukov
Kirichenko
Nikita S. Khrushchev
de Gaulle
Soviet Union
Macmillan
Berlin
Kremlin
Quemoy
Lawrence unions form Building and Construction Trades Council
Seven Lawrence labor unions organize a local Building and Construction Trades Council to stabilize employer union relations in Lawrence. Clarence Etrunk elected president. A 4 foot 15 rattle rattlesnake is killed by Roy Curtis while clearing brush. snake bites his dog but injuries are not fatal. Dolph Simons elected national president of the Kansas University Alumni Association, defeating Kenneth Spencer. Herman Higgins elected state President of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. Mary D. Willett announces engagement of Lucille Lenore to Ralph Edward Varnum.
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Lawrence
Building and Construction Trades Council For
Area
Clarence Etrunk
Roy Curtis
Dolph Simons
Kansas University Alumni Association
Kenneth Spencer
Kansas City
Simons
Henry Bubb
Topeka
Herman Higgins
Order of the Eagles
Today s Bible Message and Prayer
A quiet devotional note quotes Hebrews 11 1 RSV on faith and asks forgiveness for wandering from God. It prays for stronger faith to walk in a life that often seems complex and for guidance through Jesus Christ our Savior.
Lyons Den: Bunche Won't Mediate Actors Strike
Ralph Bunche declined to mediate the looming actors strike, citing no interference in a member nation’s domestic affairs and preferring to work on Israeli Arab issues. The column weaves in show business anecdotes about Fiorello!, Dina Merrill, and Chagall, with social chatter on the industry.
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The
Lyons den
Ralph Bunche
Leonard Lyons
U.N. Secretariat
Actors Equity
Hal Prince
Pat Stanley
Prince
Dina Merrill
Helen Hayes Equity Group
N.Y.C. Mission Society
Miss Merrill
Stanley Rumbaugh
Marjorie Post Hutton Davies May
New City Library Catalog Highlights The 1950s and 60s Art and History Books
A catalog of new City Library titles including Masters of Modern Art curated by Alfred Barr Jr in 1959 and Indians and Americans by Harold Fey 1960. Also listed are The Siege at Peking 1900 Boxer Rebellion retold, Ride a Rhino Kenya portraits, Islam and the Arabs 1959, A Time in Rome 1960, The Silent Traveler in Boston 1908 1958, The Violent Bear It Away 1960, The View from the Fortieth Floor 1960, Cut Among the Pigeons 1960, A Hundred Hills 1960, The Girl Who Wasnt There 198, The Curtain Falls 1959 and The Big It 1900.
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Alfred H. Barr Jr
Museum of Modern Art
New York City
Harold Fey
Peking
Peter Fleming
Michaela Denis
Kenya
Miss Denis
Rom Landau
Near East
Rome
Elizabeth Bowen
Miss Bowen
Boston
Chiang Yee
Chaing Yee
Flannery O'Connor
Miss O’connor
Theodore H. White
Enemies Within and The Law and The Profits
A brief listing notes three program titles Kennedy The Enemy Within Parkinson The Law and The Profits Paar I Kid You Not as items in a likely radio or TV schedule.
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Kennedy
Parkinson
Paar
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Herb Jacoby
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New City Library Books
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A Hundred Hills
Howard Breslin
Seige
Vicksburg
Thomas B. Dewey
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