Local newspaper masthead facts from Lawrence Kansas listing editors and rates
The fragment shows a Lawrence Kansas daily paper with editor G. Dimons serving 1891 to 1958 and address at Sixth and New Hampshire Street. It includes subscription rates by carrier and mail for Douglas and nearby counties and other states, with a 1954 era pricing structure.
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Poral
the World Company
Sixth and
New Hampshire Street
Lawrence
Kan
Jg Etantrntton
Douglas
Ses
Lawrence Kiwanis honors two deserv ing citizens with Substantial Citizen Award
The 1968 Kiwanis Substantial Citizen Award goes to Dr Harold Barr and Henry Shenk for lifelong civic efforts in Lawrence. Barr, 74, active speaker though ill Thursday, and Shenk, 62, a long time school board member, exemplify sustained community service and leadership.
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Lawrence
Kiwanis
Harold Barr
Henry Shenk
Dr. Barr
Shenk
Washington architects win eight contracts worth five million
An Associated Press investigation found DeWitt Poor and Shelton, a Washington firm, securing eight consecutive Capitol Hill contracts totaling five million dollars. The architect of the Capitol approved them, aided by assistant Mario Campiola, a former firm employee.
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Associated Press
Washington
DeWitt, Poor, and
Small Business Administration
Democratic Party
Fairbanks
Alaska
Rep. Gross
Iowa
Congress
SBA
Journal-World
Christmas Shopping Frauds Warn Shoppers to Beware
The piece warns of phony bargains during Christmas including exotic perfumes and unbelievable watches, and charity scams that benefit the maker. Experts cite four common devices and urge buying from reputable merchants and avoiding prepaid mail orders to prevent losses.
Christmas season warns against fraud and bad checks
Commerce or Better Business Bureau to avoid loss of money and embarrassment. Christmas will be far merrier for more people if they keep in mind that not all citizens are imbued with the goal of peace on earth and good will to men, and are out to get the quick dollar. Merchants should beware of fraudulent operators during the season, especially bad check operators who exploit the spirit of Christmas. Identification procedures, while simple, protect business and consumers year round.
Dow Jones Nears 1000 as Wall Street Sees Psych Impact
New York reports that the Dow Jones industrial average could hit 1000 by year end, a psychological milestone more than a real economic goal. The piece traces past peaks, declines, and the enduring allure of Dow 1000 for traders and analysts.
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New York
Dow
Wall
Lawrence Lions season open loss followed by win
In 1958 the Lawrence Lions were defeated by Winfield 51 to 37 in the season opener and then edged Wyandotte 54 to 48 in the next game. Also notes construction on Haskell Institute future campus with five buildings to replace aging dorms and Sequoia Hall.
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Lawrence Lions
Winfield
Wyandotte
Haskell Institute
Winona
Osceola
Keokuk Hall
Sequoia Hall
Kansas City
Harry Darby
Ft. Leavenworth Flyers
University Hospital
Tenn. St
Intellectuals Gather to Advise Nixon at Princeton Conference
A Princeton symposium sponsored by the Ford Foundation linked International Association for Cultural Freedom invites anti-Nixon scholars and critics to advise the president. Notables include Bundy Ball Kennan Howe and Papandreou, while Hugo Bosch and others offer caution on U.S. democracy and world policy.
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Princeton University
Richard Nixon
International Association For Cultural Freedom
Ford Foundation
United States
Nixon
McGeorge Bundy
Johnson
Roy Innis
Congress of Racial Equality
Tom
John Kenneth Galbraith
Americans For Democratic Action
America
Elizabeth Hardwick
New York Review of Books
Lillian Hellman
All Things
Irving Howe
Socialists’ Dissent
Producers Guild Gains Union Status With 10 Year Pact
Hollywood AP reports the Producers Guild of America won recognition as bargaining agent for feature film and TV producers. The 350 members include 60 new joiners this month. The 10 year contract provides pension and health plans but no minimum wages or residuals, and creates a labor management committee to handle future issues.
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Hollywood
Producers Guild of America
Guild
Lou Greenspan
Execu
Tive
Producers Guild
Greenspan
Association of Motion Picture and Television Producers
Walter Mirisch
Aubrey Schench
Leonard Freeman
Association
Eye drop administration tips for glaucoma patients
The advisor suggests having help with drops or self administration by tilting the head back and looking at the ceiling, squeezing drops into the eye, then closing lids and gently massaging. If tipping back is hard, lie down and gaze upward.
Today’s Bible Message Prayer
A devotional prayer asks for nations to draw inspiration from Thy word and seeks a new birth of freedom under divine guidance to show forth the glory of Jesus Christ. The prayer closes in Jesus name and the Holy Spirit.
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Jesus Christ
Luxury hotel planned for Country Club Plaza district KC
The J.C. Nichols Co plans a 14 story 400 room luxury hotel in the Country Club Plaza district. Construction is set to begin next spring with completion aimed for mid 1971. The hotel will employ a substantial staff.
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Kansas City
J.C. Nichols Co
Country Club Plaza
Radio Free Europe Faces Nixon Credibility Dilemma
The Nixon transition must decide whether to keep or reveal the CIA subsidy funding Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty. The issue centers on credibility from covert financing and how to handle public disclosure during a sensitive transition period.
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Washington
Johnson
Nixon
Radio Free Europe
U.S
Central Intelligence Agency
CIA
Europe
United States
Munich
Lisbon
Heidelberg
Czechoslovakia
Hungary
Poland
Romania
Radio Liberty
Soviet Union
National Students Assn
Nicholas de B. Katzenbach
Life a Quest for Identity Hal Boyle
New York AP columns explore the modern search for self as readers are urged to first define what they are. A playful self quiz asks humorous questions about humanity, morality, and sanity to determine if one is truly human and then prompts: who are you.
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New York
Roberts Names Sebelius Aide Charles Roberts Named
Rep elect Keith Sebelius appointed Charles Patrick Roberts as administrative assistant. The position starts when Congress convenes January 3. Roberts, 32, from Topeka, Kansas, is a 1958 Kansas State University journalism graduate and currently assists Sen. Frank Carlson.
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Washington
Keith Sebelius
Kan
Charles Patrick Roberts
Congress
Sebelius
Roberts
Frank Carlson
Kane
Retirin Roberts
Topeka
Kansas State University
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Lawrence, Kan
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Dow Jones
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Dow Industrials
U.S. Senate
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Ben Davis
Davis
General Motors
du Pont
U.S. Steel
Woolworth
New York Stock Exchange
Standard & Poor
At&t
IBM
Fortune Magazine
Wall Street
Old Home Town
Osiany
Service Department
William Buckley, JR
Princeton
Humphrey
Arthur Schlesinger
American Legion
Mother Bloor
Andreas Papandreou
Greece
Berkeley
Papandreou
Juan Bosch
Dominican Republic
Spain
Balaguer
Princton
Sidney Hook
Irving Kristol
Lionel Trilling
G. C. Thosteson
M. B
Dr. Thosteson
By Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
Mittee
Katzenbach
Foreign Service
British Broadcasting Corporation
Voice of America
Lame Duck
Hal Boyle
A Quest
Charles Roberts
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