Lawrence Daily Journal World 1961 staff note and dates
A historical newspaper masthead lists the staff and publishing details of the Lawrence Daily Journal-World. Dolph C. Simons Jr. is editor and publisher with associate and managing editors, advertising and business staff, plus a 1854 founding reference. The edition is dated Friday evening June 23, 1961.
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Dolph Simons
W. Aw
Dolph C. Simons Jr
BIL
Mayer Ese Jenene
Tack “Zummerman
Ernest Pontius
Leo Buller Ou
W. C. Simona
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire
Lawrence
Kan
Douglas
United States
Kaw
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Peace Corps Reform Raises Standards For Overseas Service
Washington reports scale back from Kennedy plan to limit to about 1 000 corpsmen overseas by end of 1961 with only one in ten applicants accepted. Tight screening and university training are used to ensure top flight representatives, transforming the project into a practical academy for a potent diplomatic force.
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U.S
Washington
Peace Corps
Kennedy
Uncle Sam
Joe
Jane
White House
International Cooperation Administration
Mr. Kennedy
Tanganyika
Du Pont Plant Benefits Lawrence Community
A four paragraph Thursday story highlights the Du Pont cellophane plant 15 miles west of Lawrence. It notes more than 4.7 million dollars contributed to the Lawrence Topeka economy last year through wages and purchases, with wages totaling 3,444,115 dollars. The article credits high caliber Du Pont staff and other manufacturing plants for improving Lawrence’s quality of life and urges citizens to attract further industry.
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du Pont
Lawrence
Lawrence- Topeka
Rickover Calls Navy Run Like a Business With Overstated Spending
Vice Admiral Hyman Rickover criticizes the Navy for unsound financial practices and bids for reforms. He urges slashing officers, potentially closing the Naval Academy, and questions the need for extra funding despite claiming not to seek more money for nuclear reactors.
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U.S. Navy
Hyman Rickover
Rickover
Navy
House Appropriations Committee
Naval Academy
Rvice
They Laughed About Ike's Golf
Roark ridicules Kennedy’s Peace Corps as a partisan, executive-only venture. He notes its autonomous structure, potential costs and medical commitments, and fears on-the-ground efficacy and health risks for volunteers. He calls for congressional oversight and cautions about political motives behind the program.
Hemoglobin standards and blood donation guidance
A reader recounts a Red Cross blood donation rejection due to a 12 gram hemoglobin level. Dr Molner explains why the standard matters for patients and donors, noting low counts often indicate hidden blood loss and warrant medical check. Also summarized are brief Q and A on eye twitching, fertility tape testers, and arthritis leaflet.
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Red Cross
The
B. L
Chandler's Will Missing Leaves Estate To Daughters
Los Angeles attorney says the original will of actor Jeff Chandler, who died June 17, left about $600,000 to his two daughters Jamie aged 14 and Dana aged 12. The original document could not be located.
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Los Angeles
Jeff Chandler
Jamie
Dana
Chandler
Hollywood
Brendan Behan
New York
Summit Hotel
Alfred Hitchcock
Hitchcock
Stanford University
Hichcock
Judy Holliday
Arthur Laurents
Dominican Republic
Cereal Heiress Sues Ron Waller for Divorce
Marjorie Durant Waller of Santa Monica files for divorce from Ron Waller a former Los Angeles Rams star. The suit cites irreconcilable differences as the basis and seeks alimony and custody terms.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Orn
Marjorie Durant Waller
Ron Waller
Los Angeles Rams
Why Do Kids Join Gangs In Bernard Baruch Housing
A reporter interviews youths from Bernard Baruch Houses on New York's lower east side. Martin, 14, links gang involvement to authority resistance and absent fathers among Puerto Rican and Black youths. Jose Burgos and Maria discuss gang life, social clubs turning into gangs, and police pressures shaping behavior.
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Martin
Jose Burgos
Bernard Baruch
New York
Lower East Side
Baruch Houses
Eastmans
Dragons
Sportsmen
Maria
Jose
Baruch
Lawrence Water Plant spans decades in service since 1917
Feature notes the Lawrence Water Plant designed by N. T. Veatch in 1917 remains productive in 1961 employing 45 men under Major Hager. It mentions a Golden Wedding reception for A. F. Shermerhorn and Mrs. Shermerhorn hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Isaacs amid, flood conditions with the Kaw River crest expected at 250 feet and ongoing sandbag efforts to shore dikes.
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Lawrence
N. T. Veatch
Major Hager
A. F. Shermerhorn
Fred Isaacs
Kaw Valley
Lawrence Bridge
Lemke
North Dakota
United States
Union Party
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Daily Bible Message Prayer Verse Reflection
The text presents a devotional line from John 20 17 affirming Jesus ascent to Father and God Our Father. A prayer asks believers to deepen faith and live according to God s will in Jesus name.
Hollywood Echoes and Summers Amid Star News
Leonard Lyons notes Olivier vision returns to normal after contact lens strain. Judy Garland and her children spend summer near the Kennedys. Liza Minnelli to debut on stage. TV work, film projects, book notices, and social events fill a bustling showbiz panorama.
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Lyons den Olivier
Aristotle Onassis
Hollywood
Judy Garland
Kennedys
Hyannis Port
Liza Minelli
Steve Hill
Lee Tracy
Ed Begley
George Grizzard
Roberta
Voice of America
Laurence Olivier
Renfield
Haig & Haig
Billy Wilder
Germany
Berlin
Kennedy
Rene Bouche
JFK
Bouche
Mysterious case of marigolds baffling garden owner
Hal Boyle recounts a humorous mystery of vanishing marigolds in a small New York apartment garden. After transplanting plants and adding peat moss, humus, and growth liquid, the marigolds disappeared one by one. A robin-sized bird was seen snatching the blooms, escaping with them through the street.
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New York
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