Lawrence Journal World Masthead and publication info
The Lawrence Daily Journal-World lists staff including Editor Dolph Simons Sr and Jr, President Publisher Bill Mayer, Executive Editor Ralph Gage, Managing Editor Darvy Hall, Advertising Director Leo Keller, and others. Published daily except Sunday by The World Company in Lawrence Kansas with circulation and subscription details.
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the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire Streets
Lawrence
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Telephone
The Journal World Stands For
The Journal World outlines its principles of accurate fair news reporting no editorial mixing with news safeguarding citizens rights and exposing dishonesty in public affairs for a better community. Published Saturday Evening December 9 1972.
Evergreen near Kasold Cut Down in Darkness
A local couple, Dr. and Mrs. Paul Kincaid, had an evergreen planted eleven years ago near Kasold Drive at their driveway entrance sawed down and removed in the dark. The incident adds to reports of vandalized Christmas displays and light theft, sparking discussions on the value of giving. Reverend Norman Vincent Peale recalled a story about gratitude and selfless giving improving mood and spirit during the season.
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Paul Kincaid
Kasold
Kincaid
Kasold Drive
Norman Vincent Peale
Peale
Dr. Peale
Choking Deaths Highlight Hidden Risks in Everyday Life
A pathologist warns that food inhalation is the sixth leading cause of accidental death in the United States, affecting thousands who choke on meat and other foods. The article contrasts this risk with more publicized causes like drownings, gun accidents, plane crashes, and electrocutions.
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National Safety Council
United States
R. K. Haugen
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Pentagon Sees Civil War Over Defense Power Shift
Washington reports reveal Elliott Richardson plotting to install liberal aides at the Pentagon while aligning with White House hawks. He hints Jonathan Moore for ISA deputy and William G Miller as Pentagon staff, signaling a policy clash with Nixon aides and hard-liner conservatives led by Sen. John Tower.
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Elliott Richardson
Defense
White House
Capitol Hill Hawks
Richardson
Pentagon
Jonathan Moore
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
HEW
International Security Affairs
ISA
Warren Nutter
Moore
Vietnam
William G. Miller
John Sherman Cooper
Kentucky
Miller
Cooper
Senate
Nixon
Texas Oil
William Clements
Mr. Nixon
Melvin R. Laird
Clements
Citizens’ Committee
John Tower
Texas
Tower
Cafe Coronaries and Indian Pride Essay Reflections
A health expert from Cross hospital in Ft Lauderdale questions the official food inhalation death toll, calling choking on meat or cheese a cafe coronary and urging safer eating. The piece also reprints Chief Dan George’s reflections on Indigenous dignity, modern pressures, and the challenge of integrating into a changing world.
Turban renewal project razes seven unsafe structures
Old Home Town Lawrence reports a quiet renewal effort removing unsafe buildings across multiple sites with seven razed and more slated for demolition. The EU Placement Bureau faces overwhelming demand for teachers and veterans, outstripping supply. Kansas Chamber endorses Wichita University joining the state regents system.
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Lawrence
Kansas Chamber of Commerce
Wichita University
Chamber of Commerce
New York
Joe Louis
Joe Wolcott
Prayer Upholds Golden Rule in Veto Warning
A brief prayer asks God to veto any action by individuals that would violate the Golden Rule. The caller seeks guidance to avoid harming others through personal decisions.
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God
Letters Praise Sumner Band and Critique of diZerega
Readers thank Concerned Black Parents for hosting Sumner High School Stage Band in Lawrence. The letter also critiques Gus diZerega’s recent columns, arguing they drift toward complacent liberalism and warn against removing government power. Additional notes recall KU basketball history and Ellery Hoch Auditorium memories.
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Sumner High School
Lawrence High
Sterling
Carry-On Luggage Comes Under Scrutiny in Flight Security
A humorous look at post hijack rules forcing airlines to inspect carry-on bags. The author notes embarrassment over dirty laundry and questionable reading material, fears of being judged by marshals, and imagines a chalk grading system for packing.
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Washington
Micky Spillane
Playboy
Harry
George Romney
Today in History for December Ninth
A compact history snapshot notes key events on this date. Milestones include the 1941 Japanese invasion of the Philippines marking the Pacific war start, Milton birth in 1608, Webster founding New York's first daily paper in 1798, and other notable 19th and 20th century items.
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Philippines
Noah Webster
New York
Durante Hospitalized After Beverly Hills Fall
Jimmy Durante, 79, is hospitalized at St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica after a fall at his Beverly Hills home. He was admitted Friday and no further details were released about the injury or condition.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Jimmy Durante
St. John’s Hospital
Durante
Beverly Hills
Opinion Page Welcome Readers Free Debate Drives Democracy
Editorials letters and cartoons invite public discussion on politics and policy. The page urges informed citizens to read evaluate criticism and commendation and highlights free interchange as essential to democratic government.
Kansas basketball history and Organists Guild notes
A reminiscence on Kansas basketball's historic dominance in the Missouri Valley and later leagues, noting Phog Allen and current challenges. Also the Lawrence Baldwin Chapter of the American Guild of Organists held its sixth annual Service of Lessons and Carols at First United Methodist Church, raised 142.63 for a Senior Citizens project, with thanks to volunteers and church staff.
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Jayhawkers
Phog Allen
K-State
Lawrence-Baldwin
American Guild of Organists
First United Methodist Church
Lawrence
Guild
Lawrence Jaycees
First Methodist Church
Dan Abrahamson
Burton Tidwell
Robert L. Paterson
Lawrence Baldwin
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