Lawrence Journal-World Friday Evening Dec 10 1965
Lawrence Journal World details 1854 founding and staff roles including editor Oleh Venont, publisher Inerman W, news editor Ernest Pontius, and business manager W C Simons. Published daily except Sunday by World Company Lawrence Kansas with subscription rates and circulation notes.
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Oleh Venont IC — Tee
Pres
Agin of Meee Inerman W
Ernest Pontius An
Leo Eller
W. C. Simons
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire
Lawrence
Kan
Douglas
United States
Kaw
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Associated Press
Where's That Elf Image
Jack Williams urges law officers to aid in emergencies anywhere including homes and cites state law on arresting intoxication or disturbing the peace inside a residence. The column questions Santa Claus size in department stores, suggesting elves sized Santas may reduce child fear during visits.
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Browns
Santa Claus
Heredity and cancer risks in family history
The article explains that cancer is not strictly hereditary though some cancers show familial tendencies. Certain cancers like breast cervix and rectum may run in families, while lip cancer and others may not. Twin studies show inherited susceptibility even without a direct family history. Practical advice urges regular examination for those with multiple relatives affected, and notes not all who have relatives with cancer will develop it. It also includes reader questions on tonsil removal, dental plates, and recurring infectious mononucleosis.
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Cervix
Car theft rate projected to top one million in 1970
National Automobile Theft Bureau warns that if trends continue the U S will see over one million car thefts in 1970 with losses exceeding 872 6 million 67 million from unrecovered cars and 52 million from damaged vehicles. Teenagers account for about 64 percent of thefts and experts urge drivers to take keys and lock cars to cut thefts.
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United States
National Automobile Theft Bureau
Michael Murphy
National Auto Theft Bureau
Lawrence High School imposes hair policy for athletes
Lawrence High School athletic director Al Woolard announced a new policy requiring athletes to have short, combed hair with foreheads visible. Coaches say nonconforming players cannot compete, aiming to preserve the school's esteemed academic and athletic record and appearance.
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Lawrence High School
al Woolard
LHS
Woolard
Practical view of Acapulco contrast becomes a joke
The piece notes how Acapulco is praised as a sunny resort by many, yet Soviet reporters describe it practically as a place with barefoot people and soil lacking consumer goods but rich in tourist dollars, overlooking the sea for drinking and irrigation.
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Acapulco
Mexico
Untouchable Home Myths Challenge Privacy Boundaries
A writer argues that while a home is a sanctuary, it is not immune to crime. He notes that many believe they can commit violence there without consequence, but asserts legal and moral limits apply nonetheless.
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Dr. Mother
T. K
Fed Familiar With Turmoil
Fed faces congressional and White House scrutiny over raising its basic discount rate and independence. The piece outlines the Fed Act of 1913, its tools—discount rate, reserve requirements, open market operations—and how these affect money supply, credit costs, and inflation. It notes the ongoing debate over central bank independence versus political control and mentions the margin requirements for stock buying as part of monetary policy.
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New York
Federal Reserve Board
White House
Central Bank
Congress
Federal Reserve System Open Market Committee
Fed
Old Home Town Recalls 1955 Upset and Local Leaders
Lawrence paper notes 1955 loss of Lawrence to Topeka 55 39 in basketball and reports the death of Carl Coffman former Overbrook mayor at 68. It also records Richard Stevens becoming EU World War I Memorial Corporation president succeeding Clarance Munns of Topeka and lists officers Laurence Woodruff Leonard Axe Karl Klooz Fred Ellsworth. Additionally recalls 1946 KU Texas basketball results and demise of Louis M Williams, promoter of Kansas City Steak. Rex Cowan sang with Clyde Bysom orchestra. 40 years ago notes claim Knute Rockne planned Notre Dame move to Columbia and a Faculty Women’s Club takeoff of a Senate meeting.
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Lawrence
Topeka
Carl Coffman
Overbrook
Richard Stevens
Kansas City
Williams Meat Co
Louis M. Williams
Vinland
Kan
Rex Cowan
Clyde Bysom
Todays Bible Message Emmanuel God With Us
A brief devotional note presents the verse Emmanuel from Matthew 1 23 and a prayer thanking God for Jesus Christ and asking guidance to feel His presence in all things The message emphasizes continual divine presence and spiritual devotion.
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Emmanuel
God
Heavenly Father
Jesus Christ
Redeemer
Inside Debate Over Bombing Pause in Vietnam
Rowland Evans and Robert Novak report a Washington debate among Administration officials about pausing U S bombing in North Vietnam. Experts warn a pause may signal weakness to Hanoi and anger peace demonstrators, while proponents argue it could pave a path to negotiations and curb escalation. Analysts note risks to Saigon and possible shifts in world opinion as Joint Chiefs push for targeted strikes or covert actions along the Ho Chi Minh Trail.
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Washington
U. S
North
Viet Nam
Ho Chi Minh
Johnson
Southeast Asia
Hanoi
Saigon
Mr. Johnson
Joint Chiefs of Staff
North Viet Nam
Ho Chi Minh Trail
South
Haiphong
Laos
Souvanna Phouma
Vientiane
Princess Margaret and Snowdon lift Hollywood spirits
Art Buchwald argues the British royal visit to the United States, led by Princess Margaret and the Earl of Snowdon, brought joy to Americans amid grim news and economic worries. He praises the couple for boosting morale in Hollywood and suggests the trip’s cost was worth the happiness it generated for a town struggling with taxes, TV flops, and smog.
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Hollywood
Margaret
Earl of Snowdon
Great Britain
United States
Rocks
Princess Margaret
Ku Klux Klan
America
Lord Snowdon
Ronald Reagan
Wallace's wartime trip details and manicured nails anecdote
A former aide recalls Henry Wallace’s wartime Asia trip and his promise to report back to GI families. In Fort Worth, he arranged a manicure to tell a GI mother about meeting her son, prompting her quip that his nails were neglected. Also notes Tamara Toumanova working with Alfred Hitchcock and her view of dance as art.
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Henry Wallace
Asia
Wallace
Fort Worth
Tamara Toumanova
Alfred Hitchcock
Hal Boyle Man Never Same After Marriage
New York AP satirical piece notes how marriage alters a man from gallant suitor to ordinary husband, with jokes about flowers, finances, chores, and nightly routines. The piece suggests the change is normal and inevitable, ending with the quip that “Nothing. He just got married and started acting normally.”
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New York
Santa Claus
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