Lawrence Daily Journal World personnel and pricing notes
Lawrence Daily Journal World lists staff including Dolph C Simmons Jr as president and editor and Ernest Pontius as news editor. It notes publication details, year established, and subscription rates for carriers, mail, and outlying counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolph Simons
Dolph C. Simmons JR
Bill Mayer
Jack Zimmerman
Ernest Pontius
Eller
Awee
W. C. Simons
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire
Lawrence
Kan
Met
Douglas
Adjoi
United States
Kaw
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Associated Press
De Gaulle faces runoff setback as Lecanuet cuts into support
In France De Gaulle trails in a six-candidate field with 44 percent, while Jean Lecanuet gains momentum as the runoff looms. The veteran leader, aged 75, confronts questions about succession and national purpose amid weak postwar support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Daily
Sournac World
DeGaulle
Jean Lecanuet
Kennedy
France
de Gaulle
DeGaulles
Lawrence
Kansas
Cold viruses, penicillin, and future vaccines explained
A reader asks when a cold is viral and when antibiotics help. The doctor explains penicillin targets bacteria not viruses, secondary ear or lung infections may justify use, and vaccines offer protection against certain viruses. Jonas Salk supports blending vaccines to cover many strains. vaccines exist for influenza, smallpox, polio, measles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B
Jonas Salk
Washburn University likely to join state education system
Officials in Kansas and neighboring states say Washburn University of Topeka is a foregone conclusion to be brought into the state system. Critics warn the Wichita bargain has made funding tighter and extending the system could burden taxpayers and lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Washburn University of
Topeka
Wichita
Washburn
Wichita University
State University
Remembering Roger Williams a Lawrence civic leader
The community mourns the death of Roger Williams known as Dode, a farmer cattleman and public servant. He served on the Kansas Board of Administration for KU oversight, led Lawrence as postmaster for 18 years, and headed the Chamber of Commerce. He was active in the Democratic Party and valued for his friendships and dignity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Williams
Williams
Dode
Kansas Board of Administration
Kansas University
Board of Regents
Lawrence
Chamber of Commerce
Wiliams
Democratic Party
Barry Goldwater
George Murphy
Virginia
Harry
Oklahoma coach resigns amid criticism and rumors
A self critical note on coaching exits notes the Oklahoma University head football coach resigned after facing heavy criticism and untrue rumors. The piece laments losing coaches deflecting blame and calls for accountability over excuses from administrators alumni and media.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma University
Regents
Blow for France De Gaulle suffers sharp political blow
France's President Charles de Gaulle faced a sudden setback as a sharp political blow disrupted his leadership. The incident raised concerns about his governance and future policy direction amid mounting domestic tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles de Gaulle
France
Credit a Way Of Living Credit a Way Of Living
The Federal Reserve raised the basic rate to 4.4 percent, prompting banks to lift prime rates from 4 to 5 percent. Analysts see mixed effects on families and business as higher borrowing costs could affect expansion, inventories, and home sales while tax deductibility may cushion some impact. Bond offerings and housing demand could face higher costs and slower growth if rates stay elevated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lyndon B. Johnson
Bill Martin
Federal Reserve Board
William McChesney Martin
Johnson
Congress
Martin
Federal Reserve Bank
Treasury
Henry H
Joe) Fowler
Fed
National Banker’s Bank
White House
Vately
Alfred Hayes
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Hayes
Manhattan
LBJ
New York
Federal Reserve
Joyce Brothers wins sixty four thousand on CBS quiz
Psychologist Joyce Brothers, noted for boxing, wins $64 000 on a CBS quiz show ten years ago. Rev Frank J Brown installed as minister at Ninth Street Baptist Church tracing back to Topeka. Half inch of snow and freezing temps observed locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Brothers
CBS
Frank J. Brown
Ninth Street Baptist Church
Topeka
Charles Sanders
Lone Star
California
Venice
Behold I stand at the door Bible message
A devotional note centers on Revelation 3 20 inviting believers to open their hearts to Christ as a constant divine companion. A prayer asks Heavenly Father to help readers welcome Jesus into their lives and share in daily fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
What’s Wrong With the Press Says Newsweek
JOHN KNIGHT argues Newsweek’s critique of newspapers is biased and flawed. He defends modern papers against claims of stagnation and cites Time and Newsweek as selective in their reporting while praising investigative work and editorial enterprise across U.S. outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newsweek
Times
Time
Detroit
Luce
Saturday Evening Post
John
Knight
Drafted Soldier Faces War Loan Dilemma
A young man considers military service and worries about loans if he is maimed or killed. He asks his financier about paying monthly loan interest in advance. A veteran businessman shrugs and says, business is business, revealing mixed views in the community.
Glowing Hope Diamond Moves Through Smithsonian Ties
Leonard Lyons recalls the Hope Diamond’s ultraviolet glow and its journey to the Smithsonian via Harry Winston. He notes former owner Evalyn Walsh McLean, her high society rounds in New York, a bodyguard’s blunt prioritization of the gem, and tales of the diamond’s dramatic misplacements and escapades at elite venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Lyons
Smithsonian Institution
Harry Winston
Washington, D. C
Evalyn Walsh McLean
N. Y
el Morocco
Elliott Roosevelt
Mrs. McLean
Ambush Word Shapes Vietnam War Discourse
Hal Boyle discusses ambush as the defining term of Vietnam warfare, noting its charged reception in the United States. He contrasts ambush with meeting engagement and describes a jungle battle near Sai Gon where the U S 1st Infantry Division killed many Viet Cong, highlighting semantic debates and the ongoing search and destroy strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Viet Nam
U.S
Southeast Asia
Saigon
U.S. 1St Infantry Division
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lawrence Daily Journal-World
By Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
The
Fowler
Economic Club
New York City
Reserve Board
Lbj Ranch
Joseph Molner
Dore Williams
By Bam Dawson
U.S. Treasury
Old Home Town
John 5
Detroit Free Press
Slaugh
U. S. News and World Report
Lyons’ den
Hal Boyle
the Cynic's Corner
Interlandi
Nez Parcel
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!