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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1963
Page
4
The piece honors mothers on Mother's Day noting their human frailties yet remarkable resilience. It praises how mothers endure, stay cheerful, and manage families, while acknowledging loneliness for some. Joaquin Miller’s lines frame mothers as the bravest fighters on the maps of the world.
In Douglas County the May 21 national referendum hinges on farmers 15 acres or less signing up by Monday at the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Office. About 1 002 of 1 500 wheat farmers fall in the small-farmer category, and signing indicates participation, not voting choice. The move aims to make the process farmer driven.
A Midwest reader notes spring riots by Princeton and Yale students amuse some locals. Eastern schools are not unique in mischief, with alumni questioning provocation and calling for fuller explanations. Kansas and other Midwest institutions are accused of similar lapses, though headlines focus on elite campuses.
The article notes stern action by presidents James McCain and Franklin Murphy, detailing suspension as a core penalty for student vandalism. It warns riots can spread and emphasizes the certainty of punishment, leaving no room for ignorance of the law.
Djuanda Kartawidjaja, Indonesia’s first minister and economic deputy to President Sukarno, outlines tough measures to boost exports, curb smuggling, end luxury showcase projects, and push agricultural and industrial production while conserving foreign exchange as the plant runs at only 20 percent capacity.
The new Capital Federal office opened in Lawrence with Ray Culbertson as manager. Henry Bubb of Topeka was elected president of the association in 1941 and later national president of the Savings and Loan League in 1950. Lawrence delegates to the PEO convention in Salina included Mrs. I. J. Jones AZ, Mrs. Ethel Harmon CW, Mrs. Don Blair EA, and Mrs. Fred Montgomery FZ. A recognition dinner awarded 35 women pins and guards for years of service. Mrs. L. E. Rice received a 20 year guard. Twenty-Five Years Ago 1938 recalls church and community events in town.
The reading cites II Timothy 3 15 and extols sacred writings that guide salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. A prayer thanks God for the Word and asks guidance to keep its message central at home and in the community.
Knoxville writer Julius Duscha profiles the Tennessee Valley Authority at 30, noting its origins in the Muscle Shoals project, wartime power role, multi state reach, and the leadership of Aubrey J. Wagner, highlighting its enduring success, public support, and growth through bonds.
In a reader letter J R Crowder questions using taxpayer funds to bring a Leningrad lawyer to speak on Liberty and Law to students. He criticizes the reporter for quoting propaganda and mocks the visitor and the newspaper’s coverage amid Cold War tensions.
Donald R. McCoy of 816 W 22nd St criticizes Kenneth McFarland for misreading 1932 Socialist platform and its links to non Marxist reform aims. He argues that reform planks echoed long standing calls by Populists and unions and that socialism does not equal communism. He urges accurate history and questions audience acceptance of misinterpretations.
An Los Angeles Times feature on the folk song revival notes a national surge in folk interest across demographics. Experts Dr. D. K. Wilgus and Edwin Pearl contrast authentic traditional roots with commercialized forms, explaining urban nostalgia and market forces behind the trend.
Monty Woolley, famed as The Beard, died last week after a life built on his distinctive facial style. He urged friends to grow beards, teased critics including George Bernard Shaw, and entertained at clubs like the Stork with wit and sharp humor.
The New City Library presents a 1963 selection across genres and subjects. The Extremists by Mark Sherwin examines rising right wing movements and scapegoating targets. Democracy's Manifesto by William O Douglas analyzes power struggles and calls for action. Other works cover Herodotus, forests, travel, war history, novels, and poetry.
Publishers Weekly compiles top fiction and nonfi ction picks. Notable fiction include Raise High the Roof Beam Carpenters and Seymour An Introduction Salinger Seven Days in May Knebel and Bailey The Glass Blowers Daphne du Maurier The Fire Next Time James Baldwin The Ordeal of Power Hughes Happiness Is a Warm Puppy Schulz.
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