Lawrence Daily World history and staff listing 1891 to 1952
The Lawrence Daily World published by The World Company in Lawrence Kansas lists Walter President Publisher and senior editors Dolph Simons Sr Dolph C Simons Jr Ralph Gage Ernest Ponitus Leo Eller and W C Simons with staff roles Executive Editor Managing Editor Advertising Director and Controller. The paper is printed daily except Sunday and details subscription rates by carrier and mail for various regions. Friday August 24 1973 is shown as the date.
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Tospeenanguanyeseea Sensers Warlter
Dolfh Simons SR
Dolph C. Simons JR
Mayicr
Ralph Gage
Ernest Pon'itus
Leo Eller
the World Company
Sixth and
New Hampshire Streets
Lawrence
Kan
Douglas
Kansas
Kansas City
United States
Dole Campaigns in Kansas Emphasizes Experience and Reform
Senator Dole in his home area campaigns for re election in 1974 stressing his 13 years in Congress and potential ranking post on the Senate Agriculture Committee. He says he faces expected opposition from Gov Docking or Rep Roy and that mending fences is prudent amid Watergate era scrutiny.
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U.S
Robert Dole
Kansas
Dole
Robert Docking
Docking
Bill Roy
Congress
Senate Agriculture Committee
Vern Miller
Washington
Brazil Builds Bandeirante Plane For Short Hauls
Brazil’s EMBRAER introduces the Bandeirante twin engine turboprop for short routes. Transbrasil and VASP plan to use the aircraft on domestic runs, aiming for low cost per mile and easy operation on unpaved runways. The government controlled firm seeks foreign sales as it grows from 1970.
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Sao Hose Dos Campos
Brazil
Brasil Airlines
Bandeirante
Transbrasil Airines
VASP
Bandeirantes
Embraer
Col
Ozires Silva
Ronaldo Olive
Avros
Transbrasil
Oklahoma City D A Curtis Harris targeted in murder plot by film group
The Oklahoma City district attorney Curtis Harris faces a murder plot allegedly hatched by local film producers and distributors. An initial would-be killer refused the job and alerted Harris. Later two Louisiana men were hired to complete the act and an investigation is ongoing. Harris also received a letter from Citizens for Decent Literature claiming the film industry targets him for fighting pornography.
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Oklahoma City
Curtis Harris
Atty. Harris
Harris
Louisiana
Citizens For Decent Literature
Local school system hires 65 new teachers for 63 64
Lawrence announces 65 new teachers to orient for the 1963 64 school year with about 240 returning staff. Enrollment starts as kindergarten and new elementary students prepare to begin. Overbrook opens a new post office, and Douglas County reports a 98 degree high. A 16 foot corn stalk wins a $10 prize in a local contest. Sleeping sickness cases in St Louis prompt regional precautions. The Rev. G A Puls visits Kansas City to see the Harry Evans Home for Orphans and may pursue adoptions. Prayer ends with a benediction referencing light and guidance.
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Lawrence
Leavenworth
Tonganoxie
Overbrook
Douglas County
O. M. Hird
Lawrence National Bank
St. Louis
G. A. Puls
Kansas City
Harry Evans
British optimism rises with Peter Walker leadership
Britain's economy shows a surge under Peter Walker as trade and industry secretary, part of a new generation of leaders in the Heath government. He highlights rising productivity and trade with the European Common Market, while warning of higher food costs and practical limits on imports to shield British industry.
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London
Britain
Peter Walker
Walker
Quences
Edward Heath
Labor Party
Washington
Heath
United States
Europe
Anti-Defense Coalition Gains Ground in House Vote
A new anti-defense coalition of fiscal conservatives and liberals shifts House voting trends amid Watergate fallout. The Aspin amendment cutting $950 million in weapons research passed decisively, signaling a broader effort to curb defense spending and prompting concerns about future policy and Senate relations.
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Washington
Nation
White House
House
Pentagon
Rep
Les Aspin
Wisconsin
Congress
Nixon
House Armed Services Committee
Aspin
DuPage County
Illinois
Erlenborn
Senate
Air Volunteer Army
Defense
Community blood drive urged as need rises in Douglas County
Letter from Dr Laurance W. Price Jr. calls on Douglas County residents to donate blood at Lawrence Memorial Hospital August 27 28 29 noting voluntary supplies are critically low and regional dependence on donor units. Ballard Community Center appeals for school supplies as start of school looms. Nancy Friauf urges storm sewer grills to protect children and pets after a dog was rescued.
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Douglas County
The
American Red Cross
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Red Cross
Lawrence
Manhattan
Salina
Ballard Community Center
Journal-World
Ballard
Pallard
Elm
North Lawrence
Humane Society
Nancy Friauf
Highland Dr
Community volunteer opportunities listed for September
Clearing House matches citizens with local agencies for volunteer work. Bloodmobile visits Aug 27 28 29. Red Cross appointments. Headlands training for telephone volunteers. Bert Nash seeks child transport assistance Thursdays at 4 pm starting Sept 13. Hospital Women’s Auxiliary and Head Start seek drivers readers and classroom volunteers. Ballard Center rides Fridays 7 to 9 pm. Art docent program seeks trained guides. Small World invites English speakers to teach and work in nursery and classes.
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Clearing House
Journal-World
Community Children’s Center
Small World
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Lawrence Daily -Journal- World
W. C. Simons
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Associated Press
Sen. Dole
Haldeman- Ehrlichman-Kleindienst
Neil Edward Watt
Bruce Handler
General Motors
Volkswagen
British American Tobacco Co
Old Home Town
Matthew
God
Cleveland Plain Dealer
U. S
Japan
By Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
Indochina
Administration
Colmning
John Erlenborn
Aspin Amendment
John Ashbrook
Ohio
Mr. Nixon
John Rousselot
California
John Birch Society
Ed Hutchinson
Michigan
M. G
Gene) Snyder
Kentucky
Thad Cochran
Mississippi
Poland
Nicholas Bethell
Letters To the Journal-World
Laurance W. Price Jr., M.D
Lenore F. Findlay
Cynthia J. Turner
Headquarters, Inc
Bert Nash Mental Health Center
Lawrence Memorial Hospital Women’s Auxiliary
Ballard Center
Children’s Hour, Inc
Anl
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