Lawrence Journal World imprint and staff from 1971 notice
The notice lists staff roles for the Lawrence Journal World including Dolph C. Simons Jr. Dolph Simons Bill Mayer and Daryul Hall with news editor Ernest Pontius and advertising director Leo Eller. It notes establishment in 1854 and publisher The World Company address at Sixth and New Hampshire Streets Lawrence Kansas with subscription rates and AP bureau membership. It is dated Thursday Evening December 9 1971.
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Dolph C. Simons JR
Dolph Simons
Bill Mayer
Daryul Hall
Cee
Ernest Pontius
Leo Eller
the World Company
Sixth and
New Hampshire
Lawrence
Kaw
Tax burden easing? Kansas fares well in national study
The Tax Foundation reports Kansas state local taxes rose 81 percent per capita from 1960 to 1970, below the national average. Kansas ranks fourth from the bottom in percentage increase, with Oregon Louisiana and Oklahoma lower. Nearby states show varied per capita costs and public services.
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National Tax Foundation
Jayhawker
United States
Kansas
District of Columbia
Oregon
Louisana
Oklahoma
Colorado
Nebraska
Missouri
Midwest
Arkansas
New York
Hawaii
California
Nevada
Wisconsin
Why Is Steinem Pressing This Cause
A critical view questions Gloria Steinem's leadership in funding Angela Davis defense. The piece argues Steinem advocates controversial views and suggests a broader race and political backlash, while Davis faces bail denial and alleged court pressure. The writer links Steinem to broader activist funding and cautions about political manipulation.
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Angela Davis
Pakistan
Venice
Marin County
San Rafael
California
Treas
Phase II and Christmas Inquiries From Scrooge to Virginia
A Cost of Living Council roundup shows letters about Phase II rules affecting Christmas. Ebenezer Scrooge seeks to raise Bob Cratchit's pay by Aug 16 1971 under wage guidelines, while Mrs Young asks about trading a hair sale for a gold chain under exceptions. Virginia asks if Santa exists under Phase II. the reply points her to political figures and urges joining the President's team.
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Washington
Cost of Living Council
Ebenezer Scrooge
Scrooge
Cratchit
Robert Cratchit
Jim
Optimist Clubs Thank Local Firms for Christmas Tree Sales
Lawrence Optimist Club thanks Rusty’s Food Stores and Dillon’s Food Stores for letting them sell trees on parking lots. Proceeds fund youth programs such as Junior Olympic shirts, rifle instruction, oratorical awards, and safety parades, with support from Constant Construction and Lawrence Freight Lines.
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Rusty’s Food Stores
Dillon’s Food Stores
Lawrence
Constant Construction Co
Lawrence Freight Lines
Today In History December 9, notable events from 1608 to 1966
On this date in 1941 Japanese troops invaded the Philippines marking the Pacific War start. Milestones include John Milton's birth in 1608, Noah Webster founding New York's first daily newspaper in 1793, and The Charge of the Light Brigade published in 1854.
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Philippines
Noah Webster
New York
Alfred Lord Tennyson
England
Shapp Staysney Split Over Kennedy Bid in Pa
Pennsylvania figures stir debate as Gov. Shapp and Allegheny County leader Staisey back proposed pledged delegate reforms. The move could sap Kennedy momentum in PA and aid Muskie by removing uncommitted delegates. Meanwhile Oklahoma Capitol dome paint peels prompting a repaint plan.
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Pittsburgh
Edward M. Kennedy
Miami Beach
Milton Shapp
Leonard Staisey
Allegheny County
Democrat
Shapp
Staisey
Ted Kennedy
Pennsylvania
Kennedy
Staney
McGovern Commission
Edmund S. Muskie
Kenney
Frank Rizzo
Philadelphia
Muskie
Staiey
Hubert Humphrey
Humphrey
Shappe
Wall Street relies on opinions over facts in holiday boost
New York AP reports Wall Street thrives on opinions from investors, brokers, and the public. Gerald M. Loch jokes about market forecasts while a Wellington survey shows cautious views on funds investing in society.
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New York
Wall Street
Gerald M. Loch
Loeb
Wellington Management Company
Lawrence Officials Addresses for Voter Reading List
A reader service listing provides contact addresses for Lawrence elected officials at federal state county city and school levels. Names include Sen James Pearson Sen Robert Dole Mayor J R Pulliam Rep Larry Winn Jr Sen Arden Booth Rep John Vogel Rep Morris Kay and others with addresses in Washington D C Lawrence KS and adjacent areas.
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Lawrence
Old Home Town Flashback Sees Snow and Local Haste
Ten years ago in 1961 more than four inches of snow covered the ground with 1 to 3 inches more forecast. Law enforcement urged travel only for emergencies while merchants anticipated strong Christmas shopping turnout. Former Kansan Dale Rale, once a West Point star and Army coach, was ousted after poor seasons and had been a KU coaching candidate in 1957.
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Dale Rale
Parsons
West Point
Army
Navy
Jack Mitchell
John Evers
Kaw Council
Kansas City
Hugh Boyce
Douglas County Farm Bureau
Lawrence Merchants Bureau
Santa Claus
Commerce
Henry Holtzclaw
Prayer Fragment Seeks Peace and Guidance
A brief devotional fragment asks for willing hearts to seek peace and live according to divine will. It ends with an amen and a request for harmony.
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W. C. Simons
Douglas
Kansan
Wansas City
Lawrence, Kan
Audit Bureau of Circulation
The
Associated Press
Internal Revenue Service
Kansas University
Allen Fieldhouse
Steinem
William Buckley JR
Gloria Stinem
Kingman Brewster
Yale University
Miss Davis
Marin
George Jackson
Sirhan Sirhan
Gloria Steinem
Art Buchwald
Suchwale
Mrs. Young
Price Commission
Virginia
George Meany
John Connally
Secretary of the Treasury
Journal-World
Jim Yowell
Breakfast Optimist Club
Yale Rd
John Milton
London
Italian Somaliland
Ethiopia
North Africa
Aachen
Germany
Tanganyika
Africa
Britain
National Council of Churches
U.S
Vietnam
U.N
Shapp-Staney
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Capitol
Capitol Dome
Allie Isom
State Board of Affairs
John Cunniff
Gobbledegook
Aries
A.m
P.m
Capricorns
San Francisco
E. F. Hutton
James Pearson
Robert Dole
U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C
City Commission
J. R. Pulliam
Tenn
John Emick
Jack Rose
Bellerive Circle
Nancy Hambleton
Oxford Rd
Charles Fisher
Orchard Ln
U.S. Representative
Larry Winn, Jr
House
Arden Booth
Ala
John Vogel
Rt. 4
Morris Kay
Pioneer Rd
W. F. Bradley
Rt. 2
Kenneth E. Anderson
Clifton Ct
Julie Hack
Mass
Richard Holzmeister
W. 20Th
John Spearman Sr
Helen Gilles
Iowa
Larry Hatfield
Lawrence Ave
Commission
Arthur A. Heck
Raymond H. Ice
Walter R. Cragan
Murrow
Old Home Town
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