Lawrence Daily Journal World personnel note shows editor changes
The Lawrence Daily Journal World lists Dolph C. Simons Jr. as president and editor with Bill Mayer as vice president publisher and Jack Zimmerman as managing editor. Ernest Pontius is named news editor and Leo Erler as advertising manager.
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Dolph Simons
Wow
Dolph C. Simons JR
Bill Mayer
Meee
Jack Zimmerman
Ernest Pontius
Leo Erler
C. Simons
First U S Naval Clash With Viet Nam Vp Boats
Sunday’s encounter in the Gulf of Tonkin pitted an American destroyer and four planes against three North Vietnamese PT boats. The U S craft suffered no damage or casualties while the attackers sustained obvious damage. U S officials warn further attacks may come and vow to continue operations in international waters.
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U.S
Gulf of Tonkin
CBS
Miller
Eisenhower
South Viet Nam
Bill Leonard
CBS News
Mr. Johnson
Republican Party
Lyndon Johnson
House
Senate
Armed Services
United States Senate
Miss Greece pageant winner sparks debate over politics
Bobbi Johnson, a Kansas University sophomore from Washington D C, dazzled in the Saturday TV pageant and drew suggestions she could have won Miss U S A. observers note KU pride in her outstanding showing while questioning possible political influence behind the contest.
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Greece
U.S.A
Bobbi Johnson
Kansas University
Miss Johnson
Washington, D.C
U.S
Battle Royal Shapes Up In 1968 Party Conflict
The piece contrasts Republican and Democrat strategic moods as the GOP campaigns with a full slate while Democrats wrestle with a tentative platform and ticket. It notes LBJ’s reorganization efforts after Kennedy’s death and the strain of governing and seeking re election. A pivotal late year period looms.
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GOP
Bobby Kennedy
Lyndon Johnson
LBJ
John Kennedy
Johnson
Accepting Blame in Juvenile Attitudes Toward Honesty
Kansas official Bill D. Schul notes a shift from the old cherry tree tale toward accountability. He cites that up to 90 percent of youths in trouble avoid full responsibility, blaming surroundings or others rather than accept blame.
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Bill D. Schul
Kansas
Schul
Passing the buck and juvenile accountability in society
The piece argues youths avoid responsibility for acts, noting family neglect and double standards in court as factors. It stresses upbringing's role and warns that denial of responsibility fuels rising crime rates and social disorder.
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Mom
Pop
South Might Lose Power
Vincent J. Burke argues that a Barry Goldwater victory could reduce Southern influence in Congress. If Goldwater sweeps the South, Republicans may win many House seats now held by Democrats, diminishing long-standing Southern leverage tied to seniority, committee control, and one party dominance across ten former Confederacy states.
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Washington
Times-Post
Barry Goldwater
Goldwater
South
Congress
Democratic Party
House
Rules
Confederacy
Texas
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
KU campus notes on 1954 to 1924 history
Highlights from Old Home Town recaps include 1954: George Docking named Democratic gubernatorial nominee and Kansas University moves departments to the new 3.5 million Science building as plans to renovate the 31 chimneys for the School of Education. 1924: extension students at KU reach 2,000 and primary results delayed by communication gaps.
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George Docking
Lawrence
Fred Hall
George Templar
11Th Street
Corbin Hall
George Boughton
Billy Brownlee
Jerry Brownlee
Alden Brownlee
Austin Turney
William Towers
South Park
Harriet Tubman Community Center Association
Daily Bible Message and Prayer Blessing
A devotional card sharing Psalm 31:19 about God’s goodness for the faithful. A brief prayer thanks God for past dealings and asks for future enlargement of experiences through Christ, closing with amen.
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Christ
Miller avoids self labeling as GOP battle style
William E. Miller deflects a self description as a gut fighter while Sen. Barry Goldwater praises him as a tough campaigner. The piece highlights Miller’s reputation for aggressive, sharp political messaging and past confrontations with Democratic figures and policy debates.
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Washington
Times - Post
William E. Miller
GOP
Sen
Barry M. Goldwater
Jack Bell
Associated Press
Goldwater
New York
Bell
Sen. Goldwater
Miller
Africa
Harry Truman
FBI
Robert F. Kennedy
John Payne Faces New Stage Career After Severe Accident
Hollywood veteran John Payne, 52, blends comeback and renewal in Meredith Willson's Here's Love after a near fatal car crash. He rebuilt his leg, saved vision, and embraced Broadway comeback with seven auditions before landing the lead role of Capt. Fred Gaily, formerly played by him in the film.
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New York
Times - Post
John Payne
Hollywood
Meredith Willson
Payne
Broadway
Ben Lillie
Goldwyn
Chicago
Palm Beach
Long Island
Willson
Meredith
Craig Stevens
Capt
Fred Gaily
John
Craig
Stevens
Richard Kiley
Fred
Caboose in Backyard Becomes Playhouse for Kentucky Man
R. T. Richard, in Middlesboro Kentucky, renovates an old railroad caboose behind his home. He plans it as a novelty venue for play parties and work and says it is cheaper than building a new structure.
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Middlesboro
R. T. Richard
Richard
Exercise ideas aid stroke paralysis recovery and daily care
Dear Dr. Mother outlines simple bed exercises for paralyzed areas using objects like rubber balls and light weights, plus ankle and leg movements. The letter encourages ongoing practice, rehabilitation centers, and self-made routines adaptable to individual ability.
Betty Hutton on Broadway May Be Short Run
Betty Hutton returns to Broadway for one week in Fade Out Fade In while Carol Burnett rests. The piece recalls Huttons energy and past romances, noting her philosophy that home is where she scores a hit.
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Betty Hutton
Broadway
Carol Burnett
Hollywood
Cy Howard
Lou Holtz
Billy Rose
Casa Manana
Vincent Lopez
Holtz
Rose
Robert E. Sherwood
Krasna
Edith Sitwell
Charles O’curran
Feuer
Martin
Miss Hutton
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