Lawrence Journal-World 1962 edition masthead details
The page lists the Lawrence Journal-World staff: editor Simons, associate publisher Bill Mayer, managing editor Jack Zimmerman, news editor Ernest Pontius, advertising manager Leo Eller, and business manager. It notes established 1854, published daily except Sunday by The World Company in Lawrence Kansas, with contact and pricing details and AP and Audit Bureau affiliations. Saturday Evening May 26, 1962.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolph Aes
Dolph GC. Simons Jr
Bill Mayer
Simons
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire
Lawrence
Kan
Douglas
United States
Kaw
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press Age
KU and OSU tackle student riots with hard lines
The article recalls KU Chancellor Murphy’s harsh response to a Baker University sorority house raid and cites Oklahoma State University’s four hour riot in which 32 students were arrested and 17 jailed. It argues tough discipline and accountability deter campus disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas University
U.S
Baker University
Baldwin
Franklin Murphy
Murphy
Oklahoma State University
Darrell Troxel
Oklahoma
Stillwater
Baker
Clarke Wescoe
Oklahoma State
Mighty Strange Progression
A physician perspective argues for Social Security coverage for doctors and criticizes the AMA as socially conservative and distant from its members. The piece contrasts the humane aims of doctors with the AMA and National Association of Manufacturers and notes, with concern, the influence of older, richer organizations on representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King-Anderson
American Medical Association
AMA
National Association of Manufacturers
Jimmy Hoffa
Teamsters
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
UMW
Syracuse polio outbreak prompts Sabin vaccination push
Syracuse faced one of the nation’s largest polio outbreaks last summer with 80 paralytic cases and three deaths despite high Salk coverage. In August authorities launched a mass Sabin immunization program, mirroring a recent Douglas County effort, vaccinating over 400 000 residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N.Y
Douglas County
Polio Immunization Emphasized After Syracuse Outbreak
Officials note the epidemic was halted by September while doctors report varying Salk injection coverage across age groups. Sabin vaccine is now available and urged for those under 50, underscoring mass immunization efforts and protection through age 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Lawrence school honors and civic notes from 1952
In 1952 at Lawrence High School Joe Robb won the Frank Olney Scholarship as top junior. Betty Cobb earned a $200 KU violin and piano scholarship. The local rent control board formed with chairman George Docking and members George Starkey John Brand Delbert Mathia and H. C. Brinkman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence High School
Joe Robb
Frank Olney
Betty Cobb
George Docking
George Starkey
John Brand
Delbert Mathia
H. C. Brinkman
Douglas County
Lawrence
Washington
Secy
Wallace
Maud Ellsworth
Twlight League
Allen Crafton
Daily Bible Message and Prayer Prayer for willing workers and deeds
Today’s Bible message notes faith without action is lifeless. A prayer asks eternal God to make us willing workers and partners, seeking deeds as answers to prayers in daily life. Amen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
God
Christ
MORE GOLD GOING ON THE LOTUS LEAF
Roark argues Chinese and Russian gold ambitions threaten India’s wealth. He links Chou En-lai and Nehru’s meetings to an alleged plan to seize India’s gold hoard, framing Beijing’s road builds in Ladakh as prep for a vast bank robbery. He questions aid and currency policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Nehru
Chou En-lai
Marshall Chang Yi
Hanfu
Chou
Ladakh
China
India
Tiberius
Alexander
Kremlin
Heiping
America
Fort Knox
Bombay
Alexander the Great
Alex
United Nations
Mao Tse-tungs
Galbraith
Jackie Kennedy
Taj Mahal
Stamp recalls Homestead Act of 1862 and pioneer life
A reader reflects on the Home stead Act announced years ago, recounting family migration from Erie to Kansas, pioneer hardships, oxen drawn transport, and community events while praising the stamp as a window into history. The letter links personal memory to the act’s lasting impact and urges understanding history through stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal-World
Post Office Department
Congress
Kansas
Nebraska
Middle West
Sam
Erie
Chase County
Cottonwood Falls
Cannes Film Festival Buzz and Summer Plans
Audrey Hepburn and Mel Ferrer to film Together in Paris this summer at Count Bourbon’s Paris house to host eight children. Deborah Kerr and Peter Viertel arrive in Cannes with Luis Dominguin. Margaret Pierce recalls Mt. Fuji climb and language hurdles amid festival chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannes
Deborah Kerr
Peter Viertel
Audrey
Paris
Miss Kerr
New City Library Books and Directories Highlight 1962 Titles
A list of 1962 library offerings including Grant H Pearson life story and Edwards pyramids. Biographies of Hans Christian Andersen and Edward Anthony. Sierra history by W Storrs Lee and Updike stories. Also new city directories for Colorado Springs Kansas City Garden City McPherson Newton Omaha and Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant H. Pearson
Alaska
Pearson
U.S. National Park
Egypt
E. S. Edwards
Life Magazine
Don Marquis
Edward Anthony
America
Marquis
The
Sierra
W. Storrs Lee
Sierra Mountains
California
Fredrik Book
Jonathan Daniels
Natchez
Nashville
Merriwether Lewis
Larousse Encyclopedia OF the Earth
Larousse Encyclopedia OF Geography
Europe
John Updike
Frank Swinnerton
Esmond
Una Troy
England
DR. Shelton
Elizabeth Seifert
Alfred Kern
New City
Colorado
Springs
Colo
Kansas City
Springfield
Garden City
Kan
McPherson
Newton
Omaha
Neb
Notable Best Sellers Listed for Current Week
Franny and Zooey by Salinger and The Guns of August by Tuchman top a list of current best sellers. Other strong titles include The Ship of Fools Porter The Bull From the Sea Renault Devil Water Seton The Fox in the Attic Hughes Calo ries Don t Count Taller My Life in Court Nizer The Rothschilds Morton and Six Crises Nixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franny and
Zooey
Salinger
Porter
the Bull
Renault
Seton
Fox
Hughes
Nizer
Tuchman
Rothschilds
Morton
Nixon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lawrence Day Journal-World
By John Crosby
Sabin
Old Home Town
Russia
American Relief Administration
YMCA
By Robert Ruark
Ruark
Duke
Lyons den
Mel Ferrer
Leonard Lyons
Venice
Margaret Pierce
Mt. Fuji
New City Library Books
Thelma Baker
Publshers’ Weekly
Interlandi
Clea
Peace Corps
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