Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Lawrence Journal World in Lawrence, Kansas

We have 6,677,888 pages in Kansas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

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!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1964

Page

2

Heat Grows Fresh Outbreak of Politics in Capital

The Johnson administration clashes with Republicans over Southeast Asia and defense policy in a widening political fight from Capitol Hill to the Pentagon. GOP leaders accuse a no win policy in Vietnam while the Pentagon defends nuclear capabilities and bomber plans amid a heated autumn campaign.

Washington Capitol Hill Pentagon Johnson Administration Defense Department Senate Mike Mansfield GOP

Tribute Voiced Today for U S Fighting Group

President Johnson praised the American fighting men as thinking, devoted to peace and strong in democratic values. He spoke at Ft McNair at a joint convocation, urging expanded military education and better housing, medical care, pay, and opportunities for civilian education within the services.

Washington Johnson America Industrial College of the Armed Forces National War College Ft. McNair Secretary of Defense

Italian Red Boss Dead in Russia

Moscow reports Italian Communist leader Palmiro Togliatti died in Yalta at 71 after a stroke followed by pulmonary complications. A veteran revolutionary and long-time head of Italy’s Communist Party for 38 years, he was visiting a Young Pioneers camp when illness struck.

Red Boss Russia Moscow Palmiro Togliatti Communist Party Yalta Tass Togliatti Young Pioneers Italy

Heavy damage in two city accidents on Kentucky Street

Two auto crashes caused extensive damage with no serious injuries. On Thursday at 8th and Kentucky Street Ronald Ferguson age 17 and Kenneth Harmon 18 collided after failing to stop. Ferguson charged with running a stop sign. Damages: Ferguson $350, Harmon $250. Earlier today at 11th and Kentucky Street Lynn Thompson 21 collided with Ray Strong 22. Strong northbound, Thompson westbound. Thompson charged with running a stop sign. Strong damage $650, Thompson $500.

Kentucky Ky. St Ronald Dean Ferguson Keosauqua Iowa Kenneth L. Harmon Ferguson Harmon 11Th Lynn C. Thompson Ind. St Ray T. Strong 13Th St Strong Thompson

Vote Challenge for City Elections Faces Demographic Hurdle

Fisher notes a major handicap in a Lawrence vote challenge due to population shifts as EU students move from Stouffer place. He asserts registered voters may exceed actual eligible voters, potentially inflating figures. The city clerk calls on other cities to urge voting-age students to register for absentee ballots.

Fisher Lawrence Stouffer Place

Car Burns to Total Loss Near Big Springs

A 1959 Chrysler Imperial owned by Curtis Moore of Topeka was destroyed by fire this morning on U S 40 three miles east of Big Springs. Highway Patrolman Dale Heiserman said the car was a total loss after being reported burning shortly after 6 a m.

Lawrence Dale Heiserman Curtis Moore Topeka Big Springs U.S. 40

Four-year-old Debbie Cappen Missing in Fairfax Suburb

In Cincinnati area Fairfax and nearby Madisonville search for four-year-old Debbie Cappen who vanished after lunch on Wednesday. Police say leads are being pursued though none have panned out and worry about possible abduction by a stranger or unsuitable person.

Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio Fairfax Debbie Cappen Debbie Madisonville Joe Berling Rosemary Cappen Berling

Burglarly Charges Filed Against Harold Morton and Paul Vigil

Third degree burglary charges were filed against 17 year old Harold Morton of 1805 La St after he and a juvenile were found in the home of Fred Kurata at 1656 Ind St. The other youth was turned to juvenile authorities. Paul Vigil, 32, of Haskell Grounds, was charged with first degree robbery after Gladys Merchant of 1648 Rose Lane reported being struck and her purse stolen in the early Thursday hours.

Harold Morton la. St Dan Young Morton Fred Kurata Ind. St Paul Vigil Haskell Grounds Vigil Gladys Marchant Rose Lane

Jackie Will Attend Convention At Atlantic City

Mrs. John F. Kennedy will be a guest at the Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City on its final day next week. A spokesman said she will attend only the day of tribute to her assassinated husband, probably next Thursday, after arriving at Newport from a European vacation.

Freedom Democratic Freedom Party Atlantic City Mississippi Newport R.J Kennedy Europe

Eunice Kennedy Shriver Hospitalized in Philadelphia

Eunice Kennedy Shriver wife of Sargent Shriver is a patient at University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia. Officials say her condition is satisfactory and tests are being conducted. The 43 year old executive vice president of the Joseph P Kennedy Jr Foundation fell ill at Philadelphia International Airport before a trip to Boston after visiting a city day camp for mentally disabled children.

Philadelphia Eunice Kennedy Shriver Kennedy University of Pennsylvania Hospital Sargent Shriver U.S. Peace Corps Shriver Boston Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation

Youngster OK After Gasoline Explosion at Home

Richard Weeks Jr, 12, of 1004 Ala St, was reported in good condition at Lawrence Memorial today after a fire and gasoline explosion at his home Thursday evening. About 6 30 p m the boy spilled gasoline from a can causing an eight foot circle of scorched grass and minor shed siding damage. He suffered burns while refueling a power lawn mower. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Richard Weeks.

Richard Weeks Ala. St Lawrence Memorial Weeks

Cigar Smoker Miss OBrien Faces Backlash in Boston Event

Miss Rosemary OBrien of Chicago, a cigar smoker and founder of the Chicago Humidor, attends the fourth annual national convention of the Cigar Smokers of America in Boston amid mixed reactions from attendees. The organization, spanning eight cities, would prefer fewer women as members.

Boston (Ap Rosemary O’brien Boston Miss O’brien Kenmore Avenue Chicago The Cigar Smokers of America

Open House Planned for Baker University Administration Building

Open house for inspection of the new 224000 dollar Administration Building at Baker University in Baldwin will be Sunday afternoon September 13. The building was completed in July and during August office equipment moved into new locations from other buildings. Some classes in the third summer session have been held in the ground level classrooms of the Administration Building.

Baker University Baldwin

Lawrence Public Schools Welcome 62 New Teachers for Year

Orientation at Lawrence High School kicks off the new school year as 62 new teachers join the 313 total staff. Seventy percent have prior experience elsewhere, 27 are Kansas University graduates, and 23 are from out of state. Average classroom salary rises to 5786 from 5417.

Lawrence Public School Lawrence High School Lawrence Public Supt. Knox Kansas University Lawrence

New Kansas license tags switch to Midway USA slogan

In 1965 Kansas license plates will transition to a red with white letter design bearing the Midway USA slogan, departing the Wheat State era. More than 1,346,115 tags will be shipped from the Lansing State Penitentiary.

Kansas Lansing State Penitentiary Midway USA Wheat State

Truck smash kills seven on Businessman's Special train

In Leonard Ontario a heavy gravel truck struck the eastbound Canadian Pacific Businessman's Special, killing seven and injuring eight to ten. The day coach burst into flames after the impact, two parlor cars derailed yet stood, and 150 yards of track were torn up. Station agent Rodrigue LaLonde described the scene as terrible.

Rodrigue LaLonde Navan LaLonde Canadian Pacific Leonard

Baha i Club to Meet Zahryl Schoeny on Approaches to Religion

KU Baha i Club oversees a talk by Zahryl Schoeny in the Pan American Room Kansas Union at 8 tonight. Schoeny chairs the local Baha i spiritual assembly in Kansas City and serves on a national Baha i youth committee.

Zahryl Schoeny KU Baha

Barry Goldwater Supports Social Security Benefit Rise

Senator Barry Goldwater voiced support for strengthening Social Security and backing a 5 percent increase in benefits for about 20 million recipients. He criticized Medicare proposals and warned against burdening the program, while noting extended survivors benefits and earlier eligibility for widows as part of the reforms.

Washington (Ap Barry Goldwater Senate Today Senate Johnson Goldwater Keene N.H Nelson A. Rockefeller New York Senate Finance Committee

Chinese pepper steak cooking tip

A kitchen note suggests parboiling green peppers before making Chinese pepper steak to soften peppers and speed up the dish. This technique helps peppers absorb flavors and reduces cooking time.

Card of Thanks for hospital care

Alfred Heck expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for remembrance during hospital stay and to Dr Mitchell and 1st floor nurses for their wonderful care.

Dr. Mitchell Alfred Heck

Also Mentioned on This Page

Harry Kelly South Viet Nam U.S Atomic Energy Commission House Everett M. Dirksen Charles A. Halleck Mansfield 7Th Fleet Gulf of Tonkin Cara Karl L. Dappen Dappen ART Nease Bridge Standard Mass Jackie Mrs. Shriver He Is the Son of Mr. and Mrs John Haddock Ford, Inc A. V. Phillips W. S.x Rice Phelps Don Phelps Vermont Lawrence Loan and Finance CO Carl 8. Knox Lloyd Schurr Betty Brune Lawrence Education Association Association For Childhood Education Helen Peters Cordley School Reuter Rumsey Funeral Home al the Aeris AML IL Far Sopasien Sart R. L Bob Stewart Q. O Andy Anderson Don L. Bailey West Quayle Bible Margaret Stutzman Baker University Library Frme District of Columbia Rome Tokyo Japan 11Th and Vt. Sts Marion Brockway Lawrence Memorial Co Smd Magy Securities Investment Co Lawrence Mills Archie Mills Barry M. R. Carlsen Vermont Vis State Farm, Fire and Casualty Company Bloomington, Llineis Jmsuaane New Hampshire Cooper-Warren Mortuary
Search Courier

Search the Lawrence Journal World Today with a Free Trial

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.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Lawrence Journal World?

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!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication