Lawrence Daily Journal World staff and masthead note
Lawrence Daily Journal World dated Monday Evening February 12 1968 lists staff including Dolph C Simons Jr as President and Editor and Jack Zimmerman as Managing Editor with pricing details and mailing rates. The paper is published by World Company in Lawrence Kansas and notes circulation and Associated Press membership.
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Dolph C. Simons JR
Vice Press
Bill Mayer
the World Company
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New Hampshire
Lawrence
Kan
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United States
Kaw
Audit Bureau of
Associated Press
City Hall Sessions Urge Respect in Public Debates
Lawrence City Commission hearings on pool site and bank building offices draw public protest and petitions. Officials urge civility, sound study, and mutual cooperation to ensure effective government without endless debates or abuse from organized groups.
Journalistic Giant Today Marks William Allen White Birthday
The piece honors William Allen White on the 100th anniversary of his birth, praising his Emporia Gazette leadership and urging a free, independent press. It warns that calls to limit reporting on crime and trials threaten democracy and civil liberties.
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William Allen White
Emporia Gazette
More Men in the Profession Mention William Allen White
The passage notes additional figures joining the profession, highlighting the late William Allen White as part of the respected cohort. It emphasizes continued entry and prominence of notable names in the field.
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William Allen White
Kansas Legislators Visit Highlights City University Cooperation
Last week's Kansas Legislature visit to Lawrence and KU showcased strong town university cooperation. Chamber of Commerce and many residents organized the program with hundreds of hours of planning. Honored roles included Hashinger Hall staff, Holiday Inn personnel, Union Building officials, Fine Arts and Drama departments, Alumni and Chancellor's offices, and Lawrence Chamber staff. The Thursday events exemplified cooperative town university teamwork for years to come.
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Kansas
Lawrence
Chamber of Commerce
Topeka
Hashinger Hall
Holiday Inn
Union
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Taking a Look At Frauds in Early Consumer Scams
AP reports a nostalgic look at old frauds once common before modern consumer protection. It cites cases like a song shark who took 454000 in fees from songwriters, a dance instructor who sold 11746 in lessons, and conmen rebottling cheap cologne as expensive perfume to swindle husbands at Christmastime.
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New York
Better Business Bureau
Washington
BBB
Baker University Centennial Opens with Civic Leaders
Crowds of over 500 gathered for opening ceremonies of the Baker University Centennial. Speakers included Gov. George Docking KU Chancellor Franklin Murphy and Bishop Dana Dawson of Topeka as the celebration kicked off.
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Baker University
George Docking
Franklin Murphy
Dana Dawson
Topeka
H. W
Bill) Hargiss
Pratt Whitney Aircraft
Kansas City
Hargiss
Armed Services
William Constant
Andrew Schoeppel
War Production Board
Kansas
Daily Bible Message Prayer for Compassion and Confidence
A devotional prayer asks for a large measure of compassion. It seeks calm amid confusion, faith to banish doubt, confidence to chase fear, and comfort for those in sorrow through the compassion of Christ.
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Christ
Jack's Straws The Cocktail Lounge
A vivid sketch of lounge culture in New York and Kansas City, noting how single drinks foster long observations of people. The piece warns against listening loudly or overindulging, while highlighting the diverse clientele from executives to sports fans and the casual afternoon crowd.
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New York City
Madison Avenue
Apple
Kansas City
Women Marines Through the Years and Milestones
The article recalls women's WWII service in U S armed forces including WACs WAVEs SPARs and Women Marines. Col Ruth Streeter recounts founding directorate and pride in being Marines. It notes 1948 act admitting women to regular Marines and 50th anniversary for Marine unit women in 1998, plus grooming labs at Quantico and Pan Am links.
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Marine Corps
Col
Ruth Cheney Streeter
Usmcwr
Col. Streeter
Morristown
N.J
Marinettes
France
Vietnam
Quantico
Pan American World Airways
Pan Am
Regular
Corps
Okinawa
Japan
Nixon Calls for Another Presidential Debate
Richard Nixon told St. Paul’s School students in Concord that he wants to debate the Democratic candidate this year and again face the man chosen for November. He noted past debates helped Kennedy win in 1960 and pressed for a forthcoming matchup.
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Concord
N.H
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
St. Paul’s School
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Good Surprise Fails Attempt at Robbery
In Salt Lake City two masked men attempted a bank robbery on a night deposit of 1700 dollars from Chuck McKenzie a 20 year old restaurant manager. McKenzie dropped the money sack which went onto the bank roof as the thieves failed to seize the cash.
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Salt Lake City
Chuck McKenzie
McKenzie
Bell's palsy causes and treatment guidance
An explainer on Bell's palsy notes it is a facial nerve paralysis with unclear exact cause and no proven prevention. Recovery ranges from months to a year, often aided by early electrotherapy, muscle massage, heat, vitamin B, and circulation-stimulating drugs, with prognosis improving when treatment starts promptly.
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Bell
R. H. T. Bell
Public trust questioned over pool site and contracts
A Letters to the Editor from Lawrence criticizes the school board and commission for not publicly discussing boundary guidelines and pool location. The writer cites the Central Park pool plan, contract details worth 32 500 for pool plans and two fire stations, and questions about Architects Associated and bid processes. He asks which taxpayers may view the public records and insists officials answer to the people.
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Paddock
Central Park
Lawrence
O.W.L
Journal- World
Architects Associated
Response to a War Letter From Mr Smith
A columnist responds to Charles I. Smith’s February 7 letter, denouncing its arguments about war and morality. The piece rebuts non sequiturs, likens Ho Chi Minh to a rat, and questions the notion that death proves autos or wars are right. It concludes by asking which man is meant when the letter says to love the Lord.
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Charles I. Smith
Mr. Smith
United States
Ho Chi Minh
Christ
Pool location debate in Lawrence over Central Park
James Thomson argues that the City Commission overstated support for Central Park as the swimming pool site. He notes 8 700 voters and many signers oppose Central Park and urges reconsideration of the location despite other letters commending the plan.
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Commission
Journal- World
Lawrence
Central Park
City Commission
Peter Coltman
Journal-World
James Thomson
Sunset Dr
Queries About Contract
Letter to the editor praising Journal-World for balanced coverage of the pool controversy and Lawrence issues. The writer thanks the paper for fair reporting and hopes core samples, when openly reported, will continue to reflect both sides and defend local interests.
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Journal-World
Lawrence
Central Park
If Teddy Were Here
Letter writer praises Theodore Roosevelt era leadership. The piece recalls Roosevelt’s foreign policy actions including a threat against Germany over Caracas and a warning to the Kaiser. It argues Roosevelt would have prevented a communist Cuba proximity and suggests stronger responses to crises.
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Alvin Dahlene
Teddy Roosevelt
Dahlene
Theodore Roosevelt
Pueblo
North Korea
Wonsan
Teddy
Venezuela
Germany
Kaiser Wilhelm
Caracas
Roosevelt
Atlantic
Kaiser
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