Lawrence Journal-World staff and details, 1964 masthead
The Lawrence Daily Journal World 1964 masthead lists Dolph C. Simons Jr. as president and editor, BILL MAYER as vice president and publisher, Pack Zimmier as managing editor, Ernest Pontin as news editor, Leo Eller as advertising manager, W. C. Simons as editor, and notes established 1884, published daily except Sunday from Lawrence Kansas with subscription rates for carrier and mail and AP and Audit Bureau affiliations. The notice is dated Wednesday evening, December 16, 1964.
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Dolph Simons
Dolph c. Simons
Bouclas
United States
Lawrence
Isan
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Book Burning Attacks Rise Worldwide on U. S. Libraries
A sweeping 1947 2024 context notes 75 U S Information Service library attacks since 1947 in 33 countries with 15 this year. Incidents span Asia Latin America Africa Middle East Europe aided by governments and sometimes by Communists. Damages run to millions. replacement cost about 230000 this year.
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United States Information Service
U.S.I.S
Jakarta
Surabaya
Indonesia
Asia
Latin America
Africa
Middle East
Europe
U.S.U
U. S
Dean Rusk
America
Meany appeals for White House help on Taft Hartley 14-B
AFL CIO chief Meany urged President Johnson in January to back repeal of Section 14 B of the Taft Hartley Act allowing right to work laws. Johnson reportedly dismissed the appeal with a quip about not bringing in the cross eyed baby first.
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Afl-Cio
George Meany
Johnson
White House
Labor
George
Length and Parking at KU Christmas Vespers in 1964
The Kansas University Christmas Vespers ran about 85 minutes in 1964, longer than the original hour, prompting concerns over restlessness for families with small children. While the program showcased fine material and many outstanding youths, some called for streamlining for 1965. Visitors noted the Hoch Auditorium area required long walks or hills, and the EU parking problem kept some away, a common issue at events near Mt. Oread.
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Kansas University
Mt. Oread
Hoch Auditorium
KU Campus Parking Worsens Amid Growing Auto Traffic
On the KU campus, Hoch Auditorium is among venues where access is hampered for visitors. Officials are striving to solve the parking problem as auto growth surges, predicting conditions will worsen before major improvements occur.
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Hoch Auditorium
What If Europe United A Defense Community Had Won
Washington analysis compares a near miss with the European Defense Community to today’s debate over a multilateral force. It questions whether a German national army or shared control would better serve Western security and ponders Britain’s role and potential paths for Europe’s future within NATO and the wider Atlantic alliance.
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Washington
Times-Post
Atlantic Alliance
European Defense Community
EDC
France
Germany
Italy
Benelux
French Assembly
West Germany
Europe
Soviet Union
MLF
Moscow
United States
Britain
Winston Churchill
United States of Europe
Coal and Steel Community
Charles de Gaulle
de Gaulle
NATO
Old Home Town Memories and Local Notes from 1954
Recap of 1954 anniversaries at the Rood home and the opening of the Seba Eldridge Memorial Room in KU for student research. Also notes a 1939 water conference in Topeka, game farm pheasants, Harvard booklets, local graduates, a cold snap, and Baker College football captaincy unanimous selection.
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Bert Rood
Seba Eldridge
Strong Annex
Marston McCluggage
Dr. Eldridge
Carl Friend
Lawrence
Topeka
E. H. Kasold
Agricultural Industries
Deane Malott
Boyce Martin
Harvard
Harvard Business School
Ben Barteldes
Jack Miller
Bible Message and Prayer Reflect on John 3 16
Today’s Bible message centers on God’s love through giving his only Son for eternal life for all who believe. The accompanying prayer asks for understanding that this good news is for all mankind and seeks guidance to answer the Savior’s commission.
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God
Taboo on Foreign Phones by Jack Zimmerman
In a Christmas era op ed, the author mocks Southwestern Bell Telephone Co as a monopoly after it won a permanent injunction against a Prairie Village firm selling foreign extension phones. The piece questions national origins, praises Bell’s restraint, and lampoons foreign-made devices amid corporate loyalty and customer welfare rhetoric.
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Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Proudly
Prairie Village
Western Electric
Southwestern Bell
Bell
Mao Faces A Genro Shakeup As Axe Falls In Peking
In Singapore the Times-Post wires that Mao Tse tung fears a goulash Communist successor may wreck his revolution after death. The report outlines a potential rise of Liu Shao chi and a cadre of young technocrats from China’s elite universities who could steer a future managerial revolution.
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Singapore
Times-Post
Peking
Mao Tse-tung
Nikita Khrushchev
Communist Party
Liu Shao-chi
Politburo
Moscow
Stalin
China
Mao
Old Guard
Mem
Edith Sitwell faces Marilyn Monroe and Milton Berle
Dame Edith Sitwell, died at 77, recalls breakfasts with Marilyn Monroe and Milton Berle. She faults fashion, values money, and would appear with Berle in a Sitwell costume if offered. Sitwell refused a high fee to critique Monroe, calling her terribly intelligent. Humphrey signs a blank check for autographing at a DC play.
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Edith Sitwell
Anthony Eden
Miss Sitwell
Marilyn Monroe
Edith
Marilyn
Milton Berle
Berle
Dame Edith
Sitwell
Flanagan and Allan
Nancy Mitford
Venice
Nancy
Hubert Humphrey
D. C
Alfie
Joel Fisher
Humphrey
Fisher
Understanding coronary sclerosis and glomectomy via a doctor's Q and A
The doctor explains coronary sclerosis as hardening and narrowing of arteries feeding the heart, reducing blood flow and causing angina. brain arteries need not be affected and a stroke is not a guaranteed outcome. The second topic, glomectomy, is described as removing neck tissue near the carotid body to treat emphysema or bronchial asthma, noting it is experimental, not curative, and requires careful observation.
Battle of the Bulge remembered on 20th anniversary
Hal Boyle reflects on war's grim choices and the 1944 Battle of the Bulge in the Ardennes. He recalls Von Manteuffel and Dietrich leading two German divisions, the Malmedy massacre, Allied bombing of the city, and the futility of civilians caught in the fighting. The piece ponders killing to hold ground and the enduring bitterness of war.
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New York
Adolf Hitler
West
Belgian Ardennes
5Th Panzer
Hasso von Manteuffel
St. Vith
Bastogne
Sepp Dietrich
Hitler
von Manteuffel
Omar N. Bradley
al Capone
Capone
Dietrich
Malmedy
U.S
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