Lawrence Daily Journal World history note 1963
The snippet lists staff roles for the Lawrence Daily Journal-World including Dolph Simmons Simons Vale editor and views the publisher, business manager, and advertising manager. It includes pricing, distribution details, and dates, dated Friday evening June 7, 1963.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolph Simmons
Dolph CG. Simons
VALE
IMM
Kama Iser Mayer
Simons
Ube
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire
Lawrence Kane Tetortone
Douglas
United States
Lawrence Kan
Bureau of Circulation
Associated Press
Boys State at KU Sparks Community Pride and Growth
Lawrence and Kansas University host the American Legion Boys State in its first year at KU. Young citizens from Kansas high schools bring energy and promise, with residents noting admirable conduct and long term benefits for both the city and university. The event is seen as a lasting, fruitful partnership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Kansas University Jong
American Legion
Lawrence High
Mt. Dread
Lawrence and
Legion Boys State
CORE official calls for color solely hiring policy
A CORE official argues that employers should hire Negroes by color even if not qualified, demanding a fixed black percentage. The piece notes many Negroes seek equal opportunity on merit, oppose tokenism, and warns extremist views harm civil rights efforts and human relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Congress On Racial Equality
CORE
Hoffa Indicted Again in Pension Fund Loan Case
Jimmy Hoffa and seven others indicted by a federal grand jury on fraud and conspiracy over more than 30 million dollars in loans from the Central States pension fund. Hoffa accused of using his union president position to influence loan approvals while trustees allegedly diverted over 1 million dollars for personal use. The case broadens scrutiny of Hoffa as union leaders push to oust him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teamster Union
Jimmy Hoffa
Hoffa
Central States
Southeast
Southwest Areas
Union
Younger Drivers in Fatal Regional Crashes
The piece notes a pattern of fatal accidents involving drivers 25 and younger. It counters teen-driver defenses citing physical condition and reflexes, arguing tests from supervised training skew conclusions about real-world risk.
Older Drivers Show Safer Judgment Than Youngsters
The piece argues that older drivers often rely on common sense and responsibility, resulting in fewer serious wrecks compared to younger drivers who rely on quick reflexes. It notes that insurance pricing reflects higher risk from younger drivers and cautions against overconfidence in youth.
Water Shortage Strains Hong Kong Across Economy
Hong Kong endures a nine month drought with only two inches of rain this week. Water use curbs slash industry output, causing over ten million dollars in losses and tens of thousands out of work. Residents measure wealth by available water storage as taps run three hours every fourth day.
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Hong Kong
Notable 1953 sports and local history highlights
The clippings note Wes Santee's 4 02.4 mile at the Compton meet in California, Mt Oread baccalaureate processions, Endowment Association assets surpassing 4 million with 300 trusts, and a 1938 Wichita wheat sale price plus local memory items. Also referenced are Emery Road memorials, historic Do You Know features, and a 12 hour workday protest by churchmen cited in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes Santee
U. S
Claifornia
Mt. Oread
Endowment Association
Association
Oklahoma University
Wichita
Emery Road
West Hills
J. S. Emery
Today’s Bible Message and Prayer
A devotional note cites II Corinthians 5 17 about becoming a new creature in Christ. A prayer asks for repentance and a lifting of spiritual blindness to surrender to God’s power and seek the new birth for those without it.
One Man's Formula for Improving the Set Up
Robert Ruark argues for reforming blood donation by using draft-style selection to secure reliable, healthy blood. He criticizes donor quality and proposes tapping medical rejects who meet basic health metrics, suggesting a system paralleling military drafts. He notes New York Blood Center’s efforts to increase supply and reduce hepatitis risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Blood Center and Research Institute
Red Cross
City Community Blood Council
Denton Doctor Responds to Journal-World Editor Letter
Dr Phillip A Godwin of 510 Utah argues that recruiting young people into medicine, not merely expanding facilities, will solve physician shortages. He cites local efforts via AMA programs and KU Medical Center support, and opposes Medicare expansion as likely to worsen the shortage.
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University of Kansas Medical Center
AMA
Education and Research Foundation
William H. Avery
Lawrence
Douglas County Medical Society
Centron
American Academy of General Practice
Vocational Guidance Committee
Aspirin use safety and allergy warnings
Dr Molner explains that taking ten aspirin daily can be safe for some patients but risks for allergic reactions exist for hypersensitive individuals. He warns against aspirin for those with asthma hay fever or other allergies and shares a cautionary tale of ragweed exposure. Pregnancy testing and dental infection risks for pregnant women are discussed with practical guidance.
Notable U.S. Figures, Arts, and Politics Span Europe and Broadway
Leopold regains citizenship enabling voting and office runs as Meany plans a Berlin address to East Berlin rioters. Baldwin rewrites in Puerto Rico. Harvey stars on Broadway in Time of the Barracudas with six month limit. Williams travels to Sicily with biographer Maxwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Leopold
Europe
Joyce Mathews
Switzerland
Arlene Francis
George Meany
Afl-Cio
Berlin
East Berlin
James Baldwin
Puerto Rico
Charlie
Laurence Harvey
Peter Barnes
The
Barracudas
Harvey
Tennessee Williams
Sicily
Gilbert Maxwell
World
Jack Lemmon
Billy Wilder
Wilder
Jack
Ben Casey
Potpourri Of Quick Takes From Hal Boyle
A collection of light anecdotes and insights from Hal Boyle covering topics from speeding drivers and family stress to Kennedy’s youth letter and future car ownership trends. Noting balloon flights in 1783 and art insurance at the World’s Fair, the notes mix science history, psychology, and social observations.
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California
John F. Kennedy
French Foreign Legion
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Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Leo J. Wollemborg
Los Angeles Times News Service
Old Home Town
American Iron and Steel Corporation
Mary Snow Case
Snow of
University of Michigan
Africa
Australia
Michi-gan
Capetown
Blood Bank
Robert C. Ruark
Ruark
Journal-World
Phillip A. Godwin
Utah
Joseph Molner
Leopold
Meany
Shelley Winters
Alberto Moravia
Italy
Jack Warden
de Laurentiis
Zsa Zsa Gabor
Harry Ruby
Ruby
David Merrick
Jed Harris
Merrick
Show Magazine
Harris
Moss Hart
Walt Disney
Hayley Mills
CIA
Leonard Field
University
Peter Brook
Royal Shakespear Theater
London
Paris
the Bernhardt Theater
Billy Rose
Columbia
Ira Gershwin
George Gershwin
George
Philadelphia
Ira
Roberta Peters
Austria
Martha Albrand
Lefkowitz
Norman Mailer
Carnegie Hall
Jfk
USA
Gordon Parks
Harper & Row
Vaughn Meader
the Blue Angel
Elizabeth Taylor
Hal Boyle
South
Midwest
Northeast
Thomas Carlyle
the Cynic's Corner
Interland
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