Lawrence Daily Journal World masthead and staff notes
The Lawrence Daily Journal World prints its historic masthead listing Simon as President and Editor, Ernest Pontius as Editor, and other senior staff. It notes publication details from 1854, with monthly and annual subscription rates and distribution areas across Douglas County and beyond.
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W. C. Simons
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire
Lawrence
Kan
Douglas
United States
Kaw
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Associated Press
Freeman sparks farmer ire over farm price policy
The piece accuses Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman of deception and mismanagement in the Johnson administration. It argues the farm aid program is a political gimmick that harms farmers by limiting production and delivering payments from tax funds rather than fair market prices. It calls for higher farm incomes to come through market prices, not government giveaways.
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Orville L. Freeman
White House
National Agricultural Program
Congress
Freeman
Franklin Roosevelt
Treasury
Washington
Kansas Censor Board Recall From 1927 American Mercury
Reprint recounts Lawrence women hosting a 1927 talk by Fern Bauersfeld on the State board of censorship. Board clips films for crime, promiscuous smoking, infidelity, and religious mockery. demo shows cut portions operated by Blanche Woodbee at the university extension. Lone note on today's cinema changes.
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Kansas State Board of Motion Picture Review
American Mercury
Journal-World
The
Mercury
Kansas
Daily Journal. World
Andy
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Fern Bauersfeld
Kansas City
Kans
State Board of Censorship
Blanche Woodbee
University Extension Department
Lawrence
Standards Shaping What Is Good By Century’s End
Over the past 38 years, opinions on moral and social norms have shifted, redefining acceptable behavior. By the turn of the century 34 years from now, many societies expect formalized criteria for ethics, professionalism, and public conduct to be solidified into widely accepted norms.
Banks Raise Loan Rates Amid Booming Demand
Banks push prime rates to 6 percent or more as demand for loans outstrips available funds. The Fed limits big profits from borrowing, so banks rely on interbank fed funds at around 5 percent. Higher yields lure investors from stocks and other lenders, while long-term mortgages feel the pinch.
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New York
Federal Reserve Bank
FED
Kefauver Nominated for Vice President by Democratic Delegates
The Democratic National Convention named Estes Kefauver as its vice presidential candidate after Kansas delegates backed him earlier. Stevenson led for president with JFK still in contention. campus car registration and new Jayhawk sticker plans were announced. cool weather photographed swimmers and temperatures ranged from 51 to 71.
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Estes Kefauver
Kansas
Stevenson
John Kennedy
Keith Lawton
Works Progress Administration
Shawnee Lake
Manhattan Airport
Kansas City
Kan
Hiawatha Armory
New Wanamaker School
Topeka
M. W
Bible Message and Prayer Prompt Faithful Devotion
A devotional note presents Today s Bible Message centered on Luke 15 6 about rejoicing a lost sleep found and a Prayer of thanks to Thy love Creator and Redeemer for guidance away from waywardness toward fulfillment of destiny.
Lennon Comments Prompt Cultural Backlash for Beatles
William F Buckley critiques John Lennon’s remark that the Beatles are more popular than Jesus. He argues the crisis reflects secular worship and notes media executives steered Lennon’s comments into a broader debate on faith and fame. Buckley mocks the ensuing controversy and suggests Lennon’s future would benefit from silence.
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William F. Buckley Jrr
John Lennon
O.B.E
Lennon
Jesus
John F. Kennedy
St. Paul
Mr. Lennon
Beatles
Pollution and water in Lawrence sparked reader concerns
Letter writer Robert T. Howard laments air pollution from nitrogen dioxide and smog, questions beautification efforts, and urges action on public health. A Virginia reader notes rain, drought fears, and the critical role of water and electricity, stressing the need for reliable power generation and water supply.
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Stewart Udall
Iblem
Lawrence
CFCA
Robert T. Howard
Lawrence Ave
O'Connor Kennedy Battle Shapes New Governor Nomination
President Frank O'Connor and Senator Robert F. Kennedy maneuvered amid Liberal opposition and Nassau County politics to secure the Democratic Governor nomination. Suffolk County allies bolstered O'Connor while Nickerson withdrew, leaving Kennedy neutrality and a weakened anti O'Connor faction. Kennedy's stance prevented a party split and underscored O'Connor's victory.
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Washington
Frank O’connor
New York City Council
Robert F. Kennedy
Buffalo
O'Connor
Kenn
Kerson
Frank O'Connor
Keri
Suffolk
Otis Pike
Suffolk County
Nickerson
Kennedy
O’connor
Think Tank Man Jean Pensepas Contemplates Unthinkable War Plans
An interview with Jean Pensepas reveals his role in pondering military options once deemed unthinkable. He recalls advising Vietnam escalation ideas during Eisenhower to Johnson transitions, noting how political stance and events transformed unthinkable into potential policy.
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Ashington
Jean Pensepas
Buckwater Mine
Pensepas
Eisenhower
Southeast Asia
Viet Nam
Barry Goldwater
Ho Chi Minh Trail
Johnson
Goldwater
Hanoi
Haiphong
North Viet Nam
South Viet Nam
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Wakarusa
Virginia
Good Old America
Hutchinson
Small Society
Brickman
Rowland Gvans
Robert Novak
English
New York City
Nelson Rockefeller
Albany
Bobby Kennedy
Gene Nic
Art Buchwald
Pres Dent Nixon
Saigon
Marshal Ky
Marshall
South
Dean Rusk
Robert McNamara
China
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