Lawrence Daily Journal World notes 1968 staff and rates
The Lawrence Daily Journal World announces staff names including Dolph C. Simons and Jack Zinmerman with editor Ernest Pontius and management details. It lists publication history from 1854, rates by carrier and mail, and affiliation with bureaus, noting Friday evening February 2, 1968.
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Dolph Simons
Dolph C. Simons
Bill Mayer
Wwe
Jack Zinmerman
Sintersite
Atom News
Ernest Pontius
Leo Eller
W. C. Simons
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire
Lawrence
Kan
Douglas
United States
Kaw
Audit Bureau of
Associated Press
Mills blamed for budget cuts and tax squeeze on Johnson
The piece argues Wilbur Mills bears responsibility for budget tightening including fewer merchant ships college buildings and free books as part of a broader shift toward a new surtax aimed at trimming deficits. It critiques rising taxes and complexity noting Milton Friedman’s simplicity proposals and the potential to restore funding for public goods.
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Wilbur Mills
House
Ways and Means Committee
Presidentohnson
America
Soviet Russia
Milton Friedman
Dr. Friedman
Mr. Johnson
Suburban fears mix race tension with segregation calls
Lawrence Kansas on February 2 1968 witnesses a speaker claim fear of communism gives way to racism and argue for separation. He aligns with the Klan and Black Muslims on not mixing races while condemning extremism urging harmony and individual treatment.
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Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Ism
Lawrence
Kansas
Postmaster General to Lead LBJ Campaign Planning
In confidential White House talks President Johnson signals Lawrence F. O'Brien will take full charge of 1968 campaign planning. O'Brien becomes de facto campaign manager with White House aide W. Marvin Watson Jr. deferring to him. The move ends speculation that James Rowe Jr. would assume duties. Johnson seeks a more centralized strategy than in 1964, bridging to Democratic strength through O'Brien while keeping Watson as political agent.
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Washington
White House
Johnson
Lawrence F. O’brien
O’brien
W. Marvin Watson Jr
John F. Kennedy
LBJ
Watson
James Rowe Jr
Roosevelt White House
Democratic National Committee
John Bailey
John Criswell
National Committee
Texas
Rowe
Clark Clifford
Secretary of Defense
Supreme Court
Abe Fortas
Pueblo
O'Brien
Cliff Carter
Arthur Krim
United Artists
Aise
McNamara Excerpts Warn of Rising North Vietnamese Strength
McNamara told the Senate Armed Services Committee in a closed session that North Vietnam is likely to bolster its armed strength in South Vietnam in coming months. The censored report, soon to be public, portrays a soberer view of the war and questions the will and capacity of South Vietnam to govern itself. He also notes setbacks in Saigon and hints at continued escalation of manpower and funding despite public optimism.
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McNamara
World Bank
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
Senate Armed Services Committee
Saigon
Good Citizens Teens Favor Law and Order Over Violent Disruptions
A Youth Research Institute survey of Lester Rand shows most teenagers support peaceful protest and lawful dissent. They back police protection to curb disruptions, oppose illegal actions, and seek stronger measures to ensure public safety while recognizing constitutional rights.
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Youth Research Institute
Lester Rand
Rand
Fear and Hate Rally Ignites Klan Tactics in Brookfield
A 45 person gathering in Brookfield Illinois featured Donald Heath a suspended Chicago officer and Ku Klux member warning that Black Power would seize cities unless suburbs are protected. Heath solicited Klan support among middle aged suburban businessmen, portraying fear of racial violence as the core issue. The scene reflected old Klan tactics once used in Lawrence and similar towns.
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Brookfield
Donald Heath
Chicago
Ku Klux
Midwest
Heath
Lawrence
Big Investors art conference in New York
From money centers came managers of pension funds mutual funds and brokers to the first Institutional Investor Conference in New York. They touched big gains and market strength but faced criticism for trading swings that could destabilize markets and threaten small investors while others praised enhanced research and funds growth. Gustave Levy urged responsible professionalism to avert public backlash over money handled for others.
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NEW York
America
New York Stock Exchange
Institutional Investor
Gustave Levy
First American satellite launched from Cape Canaveral
A U S man made satellite was propelled by a Juniper C missile weighing 30.8 pounds into orbit today at Cape Canaveral marking a milestone in space history. Police engineers projected land acquisition for the Turtle Creek reservoir would finish by June this year. Jay Hawk chapter of Farmers of America won the East Central Kansas District FFA Public Speaking contest for the third time.
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U. S
Cape Canaveral
Army Engineers
Turtle Creek
Harold Mitchell
Buddy Lawrence
Steve Robb
Alan Laptad
Jayhawk
Farmers of America
FFA
Kansas University
Lloyd Houston
Lawrence
Kansas State Association of School Boards
Today's Bible Message and Prayer Note
A devotional note urges readers to work out salvation with fear and trembling, citing Philippians 2 12 13 NEB, and to dedicate every gift to God. A prayer asks Almighty God to keep believers close to Christ and to faithfully dedicate their lives to Thee through Jesus name.
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God
Christ
Thea
Federal Red Tape Ready For Use After Next War
A memo from the Treasury outlines Civil Service procedures for federal employees in case of enemy attack. A fictional clerk character endures post office delays, pen shortages, and distant offices while attempting to register for government work after a simulated wartime disruption.
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Washington
Buchwald
Treasury Department
Civil Service Commission
Robert Smiley
Smiley
United States Treasury
Smithtown
Readers urge City to disclose pool site facts
In a letter Francis Prosser calls for Mayor Raney to publish staff figures on Clinton Park versus Central Park as pool site options. He urges explicit economic items and warns that delays endanger children in traffic while stressing rapid construction and public approval for a pool.
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Lawrence
Central Park
Raney
Journal-World
Clinton Park
6Th Street
City Commission
Commission
Francis Prosser
Cambridge Rd
Kansas City Teachers Close to Raise Before Strike Deadline
Kansas City school board expected to approve a 2.1 million raise for nearly 3,000 teachers for the 1968 69 term. The Kansas City Federation of Teachers Local 691 may strike if demands aren’t met. talks narrowed a gap from 6.9 million to 566 thousand with Hazlett guiding. Louis Hurt said a Sunday vote will decide on a strike. The KCEA sought 5.331 million for 956 members.
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Kansas City
Kansas City Federation of Teachers Local 691
Hazlett
Louis Hurt
Local 691
Kansas City Education Association
KCEA
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