Lawrence Daily Journal World Publication Details
Lawrence Daily Journal World established in 1864 with W C Simons as editor from 1891 to 1952. Published daily except Sunday by The World Company at Sixth and New Hampshire Streets Lawrence Kansas 66044. Telephone 843 1000. Subscription rates listed: carrier 2.05 per month or 24.60 per year, mail Douglas and adjoining counties 12.42 per year, other Kansas counties 16.56 per year, elsewhere in United States 20 per year.
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Political critique questions Democratic rivals and ACLU stance
The piece argues Nixon faces an easy re election path as opponents lack practical policy ideas beyond broad principles. It notes Humphrey and McGovern flip positions since 1965 on Vietnam and cites the ACLU facing libertarian critics over its Vietnam era activism and broader civil liberties work.
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American Civil Liberties Union
ACLU
Berrigan
William Rehnquist
Supreme Court
Union
Cambodia
Confidence on Wall Street as Dow Nears 1000
New York AP reports optimism persists on Wall Street amid Vietnam era concerns and inflation worries. The Dow nears 1000 as corporate profits dazzle analysts, while the Price Commission led by chair C Jackson Grayson threatens to curb excessive margins and enforce Phase 2 penalties.
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Price Commission
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Lawrence notes on guards and relays from 1962
Old Home Town recalls a Lawrence National Guard mobilization in two hours under Commander Karl Reber with 100 men involved and a high state rating. Reaves Peters named emergency referee for the Kansas Relays as Oliver Jackson left for his mother’s funeral. Special Maundy Thursday services drew good attendance.
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Reaves Peters
Kansas Relays
Oliver Jackson
Barbara Nash
Lawrence High
D.A.R
PTA
Robert Frakes
Woodlawn School
Douglas Jennings
Pinckney
Eugene Sisson
Douglas County Council of Child Welfare
Carroll Clark
ACLU membership soars as reforms spark debate
Reports show the ACLU has grown to about 170000 members, roughly double five years ago, with 20000 new members in the past year. Some resignations and discomfort amid the new approach are noted, while officials defend the changes as essential to guarding constitutional rights.
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ACLU
America
Critics and Nixon Aims in Vietnam War Debate
The piece argues that critics cannot be silenced by bombing North Vietnam and accuses them of hypocrisy. It contrasts New York Times views, Sen. Humphrey's stance, and international critics, noting Sweden and Palme, while praising Nixon's resolve and warning against retreat.
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Johnson
Barry Goldwater
Letter From a Youngster Perjury Could Be Amnesia
Washington reader Virgil asks who prosecutes the prosecutors in the ITT case. The reply argues perjury vs amnesia, noting DOJs attorneys refresh memories and sometimes give contradictory testimony yet are not lying. A caution against troubling letters and a peek at congressional hearing practice.
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Virgil
Justice Department
ITT
Justice
Berrigan
Supreme Court
United States
Wishbone
Senate
Today in History Highlights from the American Revolution to World War II
On this date events include the siege of Boston beginning in 1775, equal rights for Jews in New Amsterdam in 1657, Connecticut charter extending to the Pacific in 1662, Bacon’s Rebellion in 1676, Wisconsin Territory established in 1836, Adolf Hitler’s birth in 1889, and the U S Seventh Army capture of Nurnberg in 1945.
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Pacific Ocean
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Adolf Hitler
Austria
U.S. Seventh Army
Nuernberg
Germany
Neighborhood renewal questions from Barry Wellar
Barry S Wellar of 1314 W 19th Ter asks city officials about the NDP plan funding for the south end on the Kansas River bridge, the north end, and 2nd Street aesthetics. He proposes reusing the Bowersock Mill, questions CBD focus, and seeks traffic and Clinton Parkway planning details.
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Kansas River Bridge
2Nd Street
Halprin
NDP
Cancer Crusade thanks supporters and urges ongoing involvement
The letter thanks contributors to the Cancer Crusade and urges private groups and citizens to continue supporting the American Cancer Society. It notes donations can be sent to the First National Bank and emphasizes broad community participation.
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American Cancer Society
First National Bank
Dick Mullally
Robert Nixon
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