Gateway Arch to Become Nation's Tallest Monument
On the west bank of the Mississippi, two stainless steel legs rise 630 feet apart for the Gateway Arch designed by Eero Saarinen. When completed in July, it will surpass the Washington Monument by 75 feet as the tallest nonfunctional structure, part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial.
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ST. Louis
Times - Post
Mississippi River
Washington Monument
Eero Saariner
Cheops
Washington
Saarinen
Thomas Jefferson
Mississippi
Prairies
National Guard
Willard Brown
I. F. Eberhart
R. O. Burgert
Joe Schelbar
Roy Bushey
Charles Stough Jr
Lawrence Rotary Club
Eldridge Hotel
Free State
New England Emigrant Aid Society
Ralph Ward
Lawrence Daily Journal World staff and publication details
Lawrence Daily Journal World dated Friday Evening April 2 1965 lists editor Bill Mayer managing editor Jack Zimmerman news editor Ernest Pontiacs advertising manager Leo Eller and Dolph Simons as the publisher and staff at Sixth and New Hampshire Streets Lawrence Kansas with circulation and AP affiliation details.
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Lawrence
Douglas
United States
Kaw
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Dolph Simons
Dolph C, Simons
Bliss Named National GOP Chairman With Drive to Unite
Republican Morale rises as Ray Bliss becomes national chairman promising to attract minority voters, defuse past GOP feuds, and win elections. He aims to energize the party for New Jersey 1965 and future 1966 races, while Dean Burch departs respected for easing the transition.
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Ray Bliss
Republican Party
Bliss
Barry Goldwater
New Jersey
Richard J. Hughes
Dean Burch
Burch
Over 80 Drivers in Kansas Face License Scrutiny
An analysis shows five people age 100 or more hold licenses while about 2,600 are over 85 and up to 15,000 over 80 have licenses. The piece argues for stricter license tests as road casualties rise and notes the Kansas Legislature's future actions.
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Kansas
Subversive Bank Privacy Concerns Spark Local Inquiry
In a jittery era of tapped telephones and bugged devices a local housewife calls for an investigation into a bank she says saves and sends to her husband every check she writes on their joint account.
Teenage marriages cited as high risk in Catholic Digest survey
A Catholic Digest survey of 5000 teenage marriages shows 85 percent fail when both partners are under 18 and nearly 100 percent fail when both are under 17. Causes include family interference and mother-in-law trouble, with advice to mature before marriage.
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The
Catholic Digest
Digest
Siren Etiquette Plea for Lawrence Motorists
A plea urges Lawrence area drivers to yield to emergency vehicles by pulling over to the curb or side of the road and stopping in the safest possible spot when sirens and emergency runs are heard. The guidance emphasizes safe, prompt action to allow responders clear passage.
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Lawrence Area
Emergency vehicle etiquette urged for safer siren use
Officials urge stricter compliance with safety rules when sirens sound to prevent accidents. The public is reminded to yield promptly and keep clear paths for emergency vehicles to reach incidents efficiently.
Econ Crisis for West
London contends US deficit trends threaten Western economies. Johnson measures curb American lending, reversing flows abroad. Dollar scarcity lifts eurodollar costs while the pound remains pressured as Europe braces for shifting balance of payments dynamics.
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Times-Post
West
Europe
United States
Britain
U.S
Johnson
White House
Bank of England
Washington
Wall Street
U. S
America
Prof Hilden Gibson Dies After Brain Surgery At KU
Dr Hilden Gibson aged 44 chairman of KU human relations department died following brain surgery He led Western Civilization program advised on state mental institution reforms helped found Kansas UNESCO and cooperative student housing Also noted the first high school A Cappella Choir concert directed by R Wayne Neilson.
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Hilden Gibson
Department of Human Relations
Kansas Unesco
R. Wayne Neilson
Bible Message and Prayer Reflection
The Pharisees murmur that Jesus eats with sinners. A prayer asks God to forgive through Christ and to praise Him for His sacrifice. The reflection centers on humility and gratitude in approaching God through Jesus Christ.
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Christ
Kennedy climbs Mt Kennedy to spite critics and make headlines
Senator Kennedy plans a Mt Kennedy ascent with Everest veterans to silence the press and prove his political weight. The Insider's Newsletter mocked the stunt, suggesting the feat would outshine Kennedy if an 85 year old woman could reach the summit and return safely.
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Robert F. Kennedy
Insider
Mt. Kennedy
Yukon Territory
Kennedy
Churchmen Speak Role of the Church
Local church observers discuss the church as the body of Christ and its two forms the gathered church and the scattered church. The piece highlights the churchs reconciling mission toward the sick poor hungry and afflicted and stresses active love in daily life as proof of faith.
Louis Armstrong Triumphs in Belgrade Concerts
American jazzman Louis Armstrong aged 64 thrilled Belgrade with trumpet and song on two Thursday-night shows. More than 4,000 fans cheered his ensemble and vocalist Jewel Brown as they delivered lively performances.
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Belgrade
Louis
Satchmo
Armstrong
Jewel Brown
Blood types and paternity pregnancy questions in old column
A reader asks about the baby’s possible blood type when father is AB and mother is A. The doctor notes only certain combinations are possible and that paternity cannot be guaranteed. The column also explains vasectomy and parenting concerns, then addresses a case of parental discipline and child guidance.
Letters on voting and Fraser Hall reform at KU
A Lawrence citizen urges informed voting ahead of the April 6 election and thanks the Journal-World for candidate questionnaires. A second letter analyzes Fraser Hall's proposed replacement at the University of Kansas, arguing for a blend of tradition and modern design and proposing a public competition among architects.
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Lawrence League of Women Voters
Public Library
Milo Stucky
Pioneer Ridge
Fraser Hall
University of Kansas
Mount Oread
Fraser
University
Yale
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