Lawrence Journal World Staff Directory Note 1963
A dated masthead lists Dolph Simons as editor and Dolph CC Simons as editor from 1891 to 1962, with William Mayer as vice president publisher, Jack Zimmerman managing editor, Ernest Pontius news editor, Leo Eller advertising manager, and a 1963 publication date. It notes established 1864, World Company ownership, and subscription rates.
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Dolph Simons
Dolph
Douglas
United States
Lawrence Kan
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Associated Press
Apollo Moon Quest Sparks National Space Policy Debate
The article surveys a heated clash over Project Apollo and lunar exploration. James Webb argues the moon mission boosts national prestige and security, while critics urge reallocating funds. Webb highlights technological advances, military and economic benefits, and the need to maintain U S leadership in science and technology. The piece notes ongoing public and congressional scrutiny and Kennedy’s endorsement.
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Gordon Cooper
U.S
James E. Webb
Webb
America
Congress
United States
Space Agency
Earth
Catholics Consider Parochial School Reform Across Cities
Catholic leaders and lay volunteers nationwide push improvements in parochial education after bishops decried federal discrimination against private schooling. Campaigns include tutoring programs, extended enrichment courses, and volunteer support in Chicago Detroit Winona Philadelphia Green Bay and Pittsburgh amid shifts in public opinion on federal aid.
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Washington
National Catholic Educational Association
Gallup
America
Chicago
Detroit
Winona
Minn
Philadelphia
Green Bay
Wis
Pittsburgh
Detroit’s Auto Boom Sets New Production Records
U S production rose 1 percent from May 1962. General Motors topped output with 398 174 cars last month. The piece humorously laments walking fading as traffic grows and kids may soon ask what walking means.
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Detroit
U.S
General Motors
Smithsonian Institution
Washington
Columbia president predicts year-round college plan rise
Dr Grayson Kirk of Columbia University says in twenty years most American colleges may move to a three semester or year around schedule. He notes many educators oppose the idea and plan to fight it.
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Columbia University
Grayson Kirk
Columbia
Colleges Eye Trimester System to Curb Enrollments
Dr. Kirk predicts the trimester plan will replace the semester system in U S colleges within 20 years. He notes 11 or 12 month programs may allow acceleration and reduce the need for new facilities. Some schools already experiment as enrollments mushroom nationwide.
Curfew for Parents Debated in Coffeyville 1953
Old Home Town notes a 1953 Coffeyville curfew proposal targeting delinquent parents with youths under 15 banned from streets after 10 PM on non Saturday nights. Also mentions KU Memorial Campanile gift plans, Jaycee award for Liberal Pan Cake Race, several local marriages, a Kate Stephens will and KU fund cycles, plus 1923 flood and road slide events.
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Coffeyville
Kan
Elizabeth M. Watkins
Liberal
Jaycee
Olney
England
Jonell Ashcraft
Walter Clifton Ashcraft
Ashland
Odd Williams
Dick Williams
Lawrence
Margery Dalton
W. B. Dalton
Thomas C. Hurst
H. L. Hurst
Kansas City
Ruth Olmstead
A. R. Olmstead
Walter Fleming Scofield
E. B. Scofield
New Smyrna
Fila
Kate Stephens
Daily Bible Message of Protection and Prayer
A devotional note cites Psalm 91 4 about being under God s wings and asks readers to cherish the scriptures. It prays for guidance to love and study the Bible and to find assurance and comfort through its words in Jesus name Amen.
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Father
Jesus
Labor and Common Market Struggle Shapes European Unions
The piece notes Europe’s Common Market faces weak organized labor with business groups leading cross border ventures. It highlights France and Italy as dominant communist influence, internal union splits, and De Gaulle’s influence. It details CGT CFTC FO leadership, funding strains, and limited cross national union cooperation amid strikes and political shifts.
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Paris
Europe
France
Italy
Labor Party
Charles de Gaulle
U. S
United States
General Confederation of Labor
CGT
Catholic Workers Federation
CFTC
Socialist Workers Force
Ing
de Gaulle
Robert Bothereau
Bothereau
Georges Delamarre
FO Metal Workers
Metal Workers
DGT
German Federation of Labor
DGB
Achille Blondeau
Communist Party
West Germany
Water Shortages Loom in Southwest as Growth Presses
Washington report notes Arizona and California face continuing drought risk despite the Supreme Court Colorado River ruling. It warns lower basin supplies are inadequate to meet projected growth, with Arizona extracting 2 million acre feet more annually than rainfall replenishes and southern California’s Delta projects only delaying the shortage. It urges development of new supplies and efficiency to serve Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah, and New Mexico amid rapid population growth.
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Washington
Henry F. Ashurst
Arizona
Senate
Mr. Ashurst
Southwest
U. S. Supreme Court
California
Colorado River
Secretary of the Interior
Stewart L. Udall
Udam
South
Interior Department
Midwest
Nevada
Utah
New Mexico
Desert
Kansas wins AAA pedestrian safety grand award for 1962
The American Automobile Association named Kansas the grand award winner for outstanding pedestrian traffic safety for the third straight year. Kansas logged a 2 percent per 100 000 population pedestrian death rate versus a national average of 4. Detroit led in cities over 500 000. AAA estimated 7 900 pedestrian deaths nationwide in 1962, up from 7 650 a year earlier.
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Washington
Kansas
American Automobile Association
AAA
Detroit
How far should a doctor probe into personal affairs
Dr. Molner discusses the idea that emotional problems can influence physical ailments and urges patients to share private issues with their doctors. He cites studies showing some patients are frank while others feel unable to disclose, stressing confidentiality and the Hippocratic pledge.
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Leonard T. Maholick
David S. Shapiro
Bradley Medical Center
Maholick
Sandburg Recall Sparks Mixed Moscow Reception
Carl Sandburg and Edward Steichen visited Moscow after an American Fair trip and were hosted at the Writers Club. The event featured local stars and a confrontational reception, prompting reflection on courtesy as Yevtushenko privately voiced discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Sandburg
Philharmonic Hall
Edward Steichen
Plaza
Oak Room
Steichen
Moscow
Writers Club
Sandburg
Notorious Shirt Collector Finds Fame at Parties
Hal Boyle notes a man who draws attention not for deeds but for owning 100 shirts. He recalls wartime resolve to avoid dirty collars, explains shirt breakdowns by color, and jokes about lending shirts in New York while demanding an old one in return.
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Steichen
Sandburg
Yevgeny Yevtushenko
Russia
New York
America
Tulsa
Elizabeth Taylor
Belgium
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Los Angeles Times News Service
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