Lawrence Daily Journal World May 31 1960 News Summary
Lawrence Daily Journal World issue from May 31 1960 lists staff including Dolph C Simons Jr Brill Mayer and Jack Zimmerman. It shows publication details and subscription rates for Lawrence and surrounding counties. The page header notes News from Lawrence Kansas with Associated Press membership.
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C. Simons
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire
Lawrence
Kas
Douglas
United States
Lawrence Gy
Audit Bureau of Circulatio
Red Faced Kaycee Urges Lawrence to Be a Kind Neighbor
The piece notes Kansas Citys census shortfall on both sides of the river and urges Lawrence to stay friendly and magnanimous. It cites a rumored recount, a population exodus toward rural areas, and cites Lawrence as growing despite regional disappointment. It contrasts Lawrence with Kansas City leaders and pledges continued progress for Lawrence.
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Lawrence
Kansas City
Missouri
Kansas
Kansas City Way
Bartle
Mitchum, Et al
Witch Doctor Cures Challenge Modern Medics
The World Health Organization notes rising interest in native witch doctor remedies as scientists reassess traditional cures. Reports of miraculous field results prompt expeditions by trained doctors to study and evaluate herbal and ritual treatments for potential medical use and investment.
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World Health Organization
United Nations
Taiwan
Penalty on Social Security Benefits for Earned Income
An elderly worker argues that penalties on Social Security benefits for earning over 1200 yearly are unfair. He notes decades of contributing to the fund and employer matching, and urges honoring the right to work without sacrificing benefits. He also cites employers valuing older workers but wary of penalties. The quote: It’s my money and I have it coming.
West Point plans flexible curriculum shift this July
The Army academy will adopt a broader curriculum at West Point, emphasizing science and humanities while preserving leadership in battle. Officials say the 158 year old institution aims to adapt as large scale wars become less likely due to nuclear-age deterrence and evolving military needs.
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West Point
Army
Modern officer must be versatile in science and diplomacy
The article argues that military leaders now require broader talents beyond combat. It notes the increased responsibilities of officers and calls for extended curricula at West Point and similar academies to reflect the times.
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Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Lawrence
Kansas
West Point
Lyons Den notables and theater industry gossip
Leonard Lyons notes Helen Hayes became a grandmother amid an Actors Equity strike meeting as her son James MacArthur’s wife gave birth to a boy named Charles. Other items include legal moves in the Goldfine trial, MGM buying Jumbo, Sam Goldwyn Jr. screening Huckleberry Finn in Russia, royalty visits from Nepal and Denmark, Churchill applauding Olivier, Picasso exhibit plans, and Truman and Stevenson tensions.
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Helen Hayes
Actors Equity
James MacArthur
Charles
Miss Hayes
Edward Bennett Williams
Bernard Goldfine
Sherman Adams
Goldfine
MGM
Jimmy Durrante
Rodgers & ‘Hart
Sam Goldwyn Jr
Russia
A Reappraisal Of Position By Joseph Alsop
Paris in the last fortnight sees a shift toward a NATO deterrent proposal. Gates proposed transferring American ballistic missiles to NATO control with allied squadrons under Norstad, while warheads remain US property. De Gaulle aims to pressure American policy by pursuing an independent French nuclear deterrent, aided by France’s recent atomic test.
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Paris
Thomas S. Gates
NATO
Labor Party
Hugh Gaitskell
Gates
Europe
Lauris Norstad
United States
U.S
France
de Gaulle
Western Alliance
Hs Alredy
Defense Department
Lawrence politician runs as Republican for Kansas lieutenant governor
Old Home Town notes Kan sas lawmaker George Melvin of Lawrence announces candidacy for lieutenant governor. Fred Ellsworth KU alumni secretary unveils plans for World War II Memorial Campaign cornerstone-laying ceremonies with Howard Engleman as master of ceremonies. KU prepares commencement events.
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George Melvin
Lawrence
Kansas
Fred Ellsworth
Howard Engleman
Bible Message and Prayer Text
Today’s excerpt from Psalm 23 4 reassures fear in danger with God’s presence The prayer asks for guidance forgiveness and to honor the body as a temple to serve God in Jesus name and for His sake
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Jesus
Letters to the Journal World Editor on vigilance and world affairs
A reader praises Dolph Simons Jr for a column on the U2 incident and argues for vigilant, nonpartisan criticism of government in a tense world. The letter warns against fear, ego, and selfishness driving policy, cites Pearl Harbor as a warning, and references Adlai Stevenson and opposition duty from a loyal opposition.
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Journal-World
Dolph Simons Jr
Kremlin
Pearl Harbor
Stevenson
Moscow
Peiping
Stevenson in Decline Not Slowing Democratic Critique
Editorial notes Adlai Stevenson is repeatedly labeled politically dead by rivals and allies alike. The piece argues Truman’s disclosure about a 1956 Democratic choice isn’t a body blow, and a U S cable shows Stevenson backing unity before the failed Summit amid liberal party criticism.
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Journal-World
Adlai Stevenson
Truman
Democratic Advisory Council
New York Times
Stevenson
Johnson
Rayburn
Fulbright
United States
U. S. Unity Cited in Defense of Cold War Resolve
The piece argues that Britain maintains loyal opposition while the United States shows unity across parties during foreign policy trials. It counters Khrushchev’s claim of a divided nation and stresses the real, deadly nature of the cold war and the right to political change at home.
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Journal-World
Khrushchev
Houston Adopts Partial School Desegregation Plan
Houston Board of Education approves a plan to desegregate three of its 177 schools by September 1961 with Superintendent John McFarland to select a senior high for initial integration. The vote follows a June 1 deadline set by Judge Ben Connally and relies on a voter referendum for final approval.
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Houston, Tex
Houston
Board of Education
U.S. Dist
Ben. C. Connally
John McFarland
McFarland
Hal Boyle: Odd Tribes, Tricks of Marriage and Wit
Reading through mail offers a glimpse of life and satire. The piece notes a South American tribe where new mothers return to work next day while fathers rest a week. It includes quips on marriage superstitions, Mark Twain, evolution, and social observations from Hal Boyle.
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New York
Mark Twain
America
Mississippi River
Wilmington
Del
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