Lawrence Journal World Staff and Publication Details
The text lists the Lawrence Journal-World staff and roles including President and Editor Dolph C. Simons Jr, View President Stevie Pone, Assistant Publisher Bill Mayer, Managing Editor Daryl Hallayer, News Editor Ernest Pontius, Advertising Director Leo Eller, and founder W. C. Simons. It also gives subscription rates and addresses for the publication, dated Friday Evening April 25 1969.
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Dolph Simons
Dolph C. Simons JR
Stevie Pone
Bill Mayer
Daryl Hallayer
Ernest Pontius
Leo Eller
Heat and Tax Plans Clash Over Kansas School Aid
Governor Robert Docking argues the $27 million school aid bill requires new taxes, noting potential $70 million plus in deficits. Republicans counter with $74 million in state funds, suggesting a surplus can cover needs. The dispute highlights tax policy, reserves, and political positioning as Kansas faces fiscal scrutiny.
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Robert Docking
Lawrence Sertoma awards James V. Owens Service to Mankind
Lawrence Sertoma Club selects James V. Owens as 1969 Service to Mankind recipient. The 53 year old florist, businessman, and civic leader has served as City Commissioner, mayor, school board president, and chamber of commerce president. He also moderated Plymouth Congregational Church and contributed to community growth in Lawrence.
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Lawrence Sertoma Club
James V. Owens
Florist
Owens
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Plymouth Congregational Church
Lawrence
Salina
Our City
Kansas University
Sertoma
Farm Static The American farmer noted for generosity
A feature highlights the American farmer as generous and ready to help friends, praising community spirit and rural support networks.
Farmers press Hardin over farming aid and prices
Farmers in rural states push for quicker help as Agriculture Secretary Hardin, focused on hunger and malnutrition programs, faces impatience over farm prices and costs. Republican lawmakers privately urge more immediate aid while Hardin commits to studying programs in his first year. The Lincoln listening session yielded strong farmer feedback.
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Congress
Hardin
Lincoln
Nebraska University
Washington
Nixon
A Closer Look Art Inflation
In 1923 a Berlin shopper saw shoe prices jump from 3 percent to seven to 14 million marks, illustrating inflation turning cash to trash. In the United States purchasing power declines, with 1968 to 1939 power at about 2 percent annual erosion, and hospital charges rising 52 percent while overall CPI nears 126. Inflation, says NICB, shaved 7 258 from purchasing power and 2 083 from taxes.
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New York
Berlin
United States
Brazil
National Industrial Conference Board
NICB
Schwegler School Opens with Helen Norwood as Leader
A 1959 note recalls Schwegler as the newest local grade school opened in 1957 with Helen Norwood as principal. It was named for Dr. Raymond Schwegler, longtime KU School of Education dean. Fidel Castro visited New York to drum up support for Cuba among Americans.
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Schwegler
Helen Norwood
Raymond Schwegler
New York
Fidel Castro
Cuba
Bible Message and Prayer Reflections
A brief devotional notes Matthew 11 7 asks what was sought in the wilderness a reed shaken by the wind Prayer asks for steadfast character through doubt and world pressure sustaining faith and hope Amen.
Nasser Signals Inward Shift in Middle East Policy
In a rare exclusive interview President Nasser appears less belligerent toward Israel than before the 1967 war. He refuses to discuss future Egypt Israel relations while Israeli troops occupy Egyptian territory but hints he could work with Israel if a settlement ends the current conflict.
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Cairo
Nasser
Israel
Middle East
Egypt
Syria
Sharm el Sheikh
Gulf of Aqaba
U.N
Sinai
West Bank
el Fatah
Jordan
Civil Rights Enforcer Panetta Says Southern Resistance Weakening
Washington AP Panetta head of the Office of Civil Rights in HEW says Southern resistance to desegregation is weakening with less open opposition and less pressure since initial actions against five districts in February. He cites confusion from a new administration and clarifies guidelines are not the law.
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Southern Will
Washington
Nixon
Panetta
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Strom ‘Harmond
R-S.c
Danny Thomas
Ruby Martin
Senate
HEW
Robert H. Finch
White House
Johnson
Congress
Leash Law Debate and North Michigan Road Repairs Stir Community
A Journal-World letter from Kris Sperry urges action on North Michigan road repairs over a year of inaction and advocates leash law enforcement after dog incidents near Baldwin schools. T. A. Church from Baldwin Elementary Principal adds support for dog control and city authorities to enforce the leash rule.
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North
Michigan
Baldwin
T. A. Church Baldwin Elementary
Senate probes reveal dubious auto policy cancellations
A Senate subcommittee hears complaints from car owners about cancellations for vague or odd reasons. Cases include gambling, cockfighting, a wife’s reputation, and household habits, with Huey of Virginia highlighted among many similar incidents.
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Washington
Senate
Senate Antitrust and Monopoly Subcommittee
Gerald D. Huey
Strafford
Huey
Royal Indemnity Co
Subcommittee
Philip A. Hart
D-Mich
Dean E. Sharp
Bowie
Sharp
Insurance Commission
South Carolina
Hal Boyle World Worries Quiz
A humorous quiz asks if readers feel irrational or irritable as aging and world chaos unsettle them. It lists provocative questions about luck, integrity, romance, and everyday irritations to gauge if one is simply aging and cranky like others.
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New York
U.S
Lucy Ball says Dino Martin's attitude rubs off on Desi
Hollywood AP reports Lucille Ball praises Dino Martin for turning life around and hoping his influence helps Desi. Dino, once a wild teen, now aims for UCLA tennis and grades, while discussing his acting role in A Boy A Girl and plans for premed with a tennis scholarship.
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Lucy
Dino
Desi
Hollywood
Dino Martin
Lucille Ball
Beverly Hills
UCLA
Dean Martins
Western Slope
Miss Ball
Billy
Hinsche
Martin
Dean Martin Jr
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