This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1969
Page
2
The Lawrence Journal World lists leadership names including HOLPH SIMONS NORTH C SIMONS SR STEVIE TUNE BILL MAYER DARYL HALL and ERNEST PONT LEOWLLER as president editor vice president publisher and managing editor and other key editorial and advertising roles.
The Lawrence Kansas World Company announces a daily publication with Sunday issue, editors led by W C Shions, pricing by carrier at 1.74 monthly or 22.76 yearly, mail rates vary by location, issued April 29 1969 with AP and circulation audit affiliations.
The commentator argues the Sirhan Sirhan verdict choosing life over death will lead to extended appeals and public cost. The piece notes California law allows automatic appeal and cites a trend away from executions while urging a life term to avoid martyrdom and further glorification of the killer.
A reflection on how investable American life shifted from steel to technology driven sectors. Mutual funds reduced steel holdings from 7 to 1.2 percent over a decade, while oil and office equipment stocks surged as technology and new materials transformed industry and consumer markets.
Bayard Rustin told the American Jewish Committee in New York that educators should resist demands for separate dorms and special programs. He urged that Black students prove themselves in math and writing, warning against a multiple society where one group holds guns to another in the name of justice. He called for equal rights without special treatment.
The Real Students report highlights college spirit as Florida State University students salvage equipment and records from Wescott Hall after a Sunday fire on the top floor. President J. Stanley Marshall praises the student effort as both men and women assist. Kansas involvement follows.
Governor Claude Kirk praises the student body as reliable and recalls there are more students like them than dissenters. The piece notes Laurence Chal mers shifts to a presidential aide role while highlighting student support.
Notes recall Pearl Carpenter’s 42 year biology career and a Lawrence High School dinner. KU proficiency tests show English failures among 40 percent of takers. National Merit Scholar William Paden among 850 nationwide recipients. 1944 segment mentions G Warren Spalding as commencement speaker for Haskell’s 60th year. Also notes wettest Kansas April on record and Massey Harris combines planned from Texas to Canada. Junior High field meet indexed at Stadium with Carl referee and Woestemeyer starter. The Star of Alaska winds down its last salmon run signaling end of sailing ships era.
The Boston Globe notes a cry-in and five minute ovation as Owen Lattimore sobbed recalling persecution during the anti-Communist hunts. Asian Studies scholars and observers discuss the dismal state of China and McCarthy era accusations, including letters and testimonies about Lattimore.
A campus riot scene questions media responsibility as students revolt on the law steps. Reporters and cameras are scarce amid claimed neglect, provoking humor and frustration about coverage and influence on the protest.
A letters editor complains about a road department delaying reconstruction on Rural Route 2 since October, leaving trenches, holes and barriers for seven months. The writer cites hazardous detours to town and questions blocking the Wakarusa Township Fire Department and whether relief or a by‑road will appear, fearing seven more months of disruption.
A plain explanation of enlarged prostate, its causes, and common symptoms. It notes the prevalence after age 50, diagnostic methods like rectal exam and cystoscope, and distinguishes benign enlargement from cancer. Treatments include massage, but surgery is primary. cancer can be found during surgery in some cases.
Washington AP report details a plan by the Department of Health, Education and Welfare to create a clearinghouse for campus disorder guidance for university officials. Secretary Finch said some schools had useful procedures and that the information could be shared. Shultz framed campus turmoil as an attempt by a small group to force views, noting his past as a university dean.
A high level negotiation drama unfolds as Egypt seeks the release of stateless Jews held in detention while Israel keeps a captured Egyptian MiG pilot. U S mediation faces tough choice as Spain France Italy Austria consider residency options for about 250 stateless Jews stranded at Bawaag and awaiting final departure.
Rev Paul Lindstrom of Save the Pueblo says strong possibility exists that 10 Navy EC-121 crew members survived and were picked up by North Korean gunboats. He cites a report of at least seven survivors from North Korea jet fighter downing over the Sea of Japan. State Department officials deny any survivors.
A 10 year old boy injured Saturday when his bicycle and a car collided in Kansas City Kansas died early today at Bethany Hospital. John Merritt had multiple fractures and internal injuries.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.