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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1969

Page

2

Lawrence Journal World Masthead and publishing details

The text lists the Lawrence Daily Journal-World staff including president publisher Dolph Simon Jr editor and other names. It notes established 1854 and publication details by The World Company with staff roles and contact lines. Subscription rates are provided for local carrier and mail subscribers in Douglas County and nationwide.

Dolph C Smons JR Dolph Simon Stevia Parsons Gsistant Bill Mayer Daryl Ham

Voter Resistance in Kansas City Votes Against Tax Proposals

Voters soundly defeated 24 measures in Kansas City Missouri on Tuesday rejecting two tax hikes and $143.2 million in bonds. The result signals public demand for better services and scrutiny of tax dollars amid rising opposition to increases and expansion of city and district spending.

Kansas City Missouri Kansas Kansas University

Fitzgerald case shows government acknowledging air force missteps

Washington officials concede firing efficiency expert A Ernest Fitzgerald over cost overruns in the C5A program was a mistake. The case spans Johnson and Nixon eras amid dissent over whistleblowing and the duty to reveal overruns.

Air Force A. Ernest Fitzgerald Washington Fitzgerald Johnson Nixon Pentagon Congress

Sideburns and Nixon aides stir White House fashion notes

In Washington an anti sideburn stance in the Nixon circle is noted with Lawrence native Robert Ellsworth playing a central role. Ellsworth, a longtime Nixon aide and former congressman, drew attention for his distinct look before leaving staff duties as a NATO ambassador appointment followed. John Sears then succeeded him.

Nixon Washington Lawrence White House Robert Ellsworth National Republican Ellsworth Bob Ellsworth

Sideburns and power in Nixon White House reshuffle

In Washington the inner circle notes a shift as Daniel Patrick Moynihan rises to counselor to the President with Cabinet rank while others, like Sears, lose key spots. The discussion centers on appearance and influence in Nixon's political operation and who remains inside the inner sanctum.

Palace Harry Dent White House Sears Boon Daniel Patrick Moynihan Nixon Moynihan Washington

Arts face financial strain urge business approach

Chase Manhattan Bank urges performing arts adopt business methods to boost box office with weekend performances and first time customer inducements. McKinsey study shows costs rising faster than revenue. audience growth is limited. Foundations universities and government aid offer cautious support for fundraising and new programs.

New York Chase Manhattan Bank McKinsey & Co

Rhodes Scholars Represent KU In Des Moines

Raymond L. Nichols and another KU student competed for Rhodes Scholarships in Des Moines. Gayle Cain, native of Paola and KU graduate, bought the Dixie Caramel and Party Shop at 1033 Mass. Rebecca Mayhue, a Lawrence High senior, was named Second District winner in the Voice of Democracy contest.

Raymond L. Nichols Lawrence Des Moines Gayle Cain Paola Mass Bill Olin Rebecca Mayhue B. Mayhue Lawrence High Morgan-Mack Motor Co Vermont R. C. Jackman Vaughn W Chick) Pontius Lawrence Country Club

There is neither Jew nor Greek in Christ Jesus

A religious reading highlights Galatians 3 28 affirming unity in Christ and a prayer thanking God for salvation while asking to share faith with all people. The brief reflects a church or devotional publication focusing on Christian unity and missionary zeal.

Christ Jesus Christ

Interracial Marriages Approved in Principle Says College Poll

Greenwich report highlights a College Poll finding that 71 percent of over 100 campuses would marry a person of another race. Race tops the list of perceived marriage obstacles, with 86 percent naming it hardest to overcome while religion trails far behind.

Greenwich Conn Michigan State Southwestern America

25th Anniversary Look at the Battle of the Bulge Through a German General

Gen Hasso von Manteuffel recalls Hitler’s Ardennes offensive begun Dec 16 1944. He details the plan through Schnee Eifel Ardennes Bastogne Meuse and Antwerp. He notes surprise, weather, and Allied reactions including Ridgway Patton and Eisenhower.

Adolf Hitler Hitler Our River Ardennes Forest Sepp Dietrich 6Th Panzer Manteuffel Bismarck Aachen Rhine Schnee Eifel Ardennes Bastogne St. Vith Malmedy Meuse Brussels Antwerp 7Th Army Omar N. Bradley 12Th Army Bernard Law Montgomery 21St U.S Troy Middleton Bulge Panzer Lehr Fritz Bayerlein Anthony McAuliffe 101St Airborne Bayerlein McAuliffe Reich Dwight D. Eisenhower Matthew B. Ridgway George S. Patton 3Rd Army Third

Butkus in Altercation at Federal Building In Chicago

Bears linebacker Dick Butkus reportedly shoved with four deputy marshals Monday while entering a federal building to obtain a passport for a goodwill tour of Far East military hospitals next year. When asked his plans in the security area for the Conspiracy 7 trial he replied it’s none of your business.

Chicago Dick Butkus Chicago Bears Butkus Far East

Taxpayers Association Votes to Withhold 1969 Real Estate Taxes

About 50 members of the Haskell County Taxpayers Association voted to withhold the first half of their 1969 real estate taxes in protest of the tax burden. President Bob Josserand said he would notify all county landowners of the action.

Dial-on-Astrologer Fad Hits Christmas Sales

NEW YORK AP The season’s novelty gift is a dial on astrologer service priced at 50 dollars for a one year unlimited call subscription. Recipients provide name birth date birthplace and birth time if known. The package includes a personal code for unlimited readings a 10 page personality profile a monthly zodiac calendar and computerized interpretations by astrologers. Astrology dates back 5000 years and uses planetary movements to map a person’s birth sign and temperament.

New York Merry Christie Happy Age of Aquarus

Letter urges blood drive and lobbying to end the war

Mrs. Paul Dickens of 1202 W. 19th argues that clergy and Lawrence leaders misread Hanoi's view of antiwar protests. She urges concrete actions: donate blood in Peace’s name and pressure Congress and the president with letters and calls. She cites Emerson University students choosing blood over Washington activism and notes local need for blood in the Journal-World.

Bob Musick Lawrence Hanoi Vietnam Highland Musick Mittee Emerson University Boston Washington, D.C Journal-World Nixon Paul Dickens

Nixon plans $100 million boost for school meals

The Nixon administration aims to add 100 million dollars to school lunch programs to provide free or cheap meals to all needy children by year end. About 6.6 million children are identified as needy, with 3.1 million served last year.

Washington White House Agriculture Department Herbert D. Rorex Congress Rorex Northeast Southeast

Even NY Cabbies Confess Big Change Has Occurred

New York City cabbies report a shift in behavior as riders increasingly direct trips and drivers struggle to navigate without the old instinctive knowledge. Veterans note younger drivers lack experience and the skill to find empty streets, with examples from Columbus Circle to Rockefeller Plaza.

New York New York City Waldorf-Astoria Queens Columbus Circle Rockefeller Plaza Manhattan

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Lawrence Daily Journal-World W. C. Simons the World Company Sixth New Hampshire Kan Douglas United States Lawrence, Kan Audit Bureau of Circulation John Cunniff Old Home Town C. A. Wright The Journal- World Eugene McFarland Myrtle F. Kennedy Robert K. Foley and James A. Foley NYU Northwestern UCLA Orient Trinity College Boston College By Otto Doelling Diessen Germany Eifel Hasso von Manteuffel Belgian Luxembourg Grid Star By Louise Cook Bronx
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