Lawrence Journal World (1968) Edition Switches to New Year
This brief item notes the Lawrence Daily Journal-World dated Monday Evening January 1, 1968, with staff roles listed including Dolph Simons as Editor and Publisher and Jack Zimmerman as Managing Editor. It records publication details and subscription rates for the Lawrence Kansas paper.
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Dolph Simons
Dolph C. Simons JR
Bill, Mayer
Jack Zimmerman
Ernest Pontius
Leo Eller
W. C. Simons
the World Company
Sixth and
New Hampshire Streets
Lawrence
Kan
Telephone
Reassuring View Of Our Forebears Woes And Hope
The piece reflects on past American hardships from bread lines to wars and epidemics and notes how, despite tense times and bad leadership, things turned out better. It urges cautious optimism and the value of hope for better days ahead.
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America
Vietnam
Pacific
Lawrence
Cameron’s Bluff
United States
White House
Optimism Amid National Woes In Lawrence Regional Outlook
Amid concern over war crime and economy, Lawrence anticipates progress in 12 months. Growth in business, bond financed facilities, strong KU relations, and a record United Fund drive reflect civic momentum. Community spirit and civic-minded citizens are seen as key to solving problems ahead.
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America
Lawrence
Lecompton
Lawrence-Kansas University
United Fund
Good Faith Efforts Highlight Public Resolution
Community members express continuing willingness to work with leaders to overcome social and economic challenges. Local groups stress collaboration and sustained commitment to progress.
Humphrey's Africa trip sparks call for funding debate
Vice President Humphrey tours nine African nations promising to renew U.S. aims to defeat poverty malnutrition and disease. Critics urge Congress to weigh costs before new commitments as inflation and debt loom.
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Humphrey
Africa
Washington
Johnson
U. S
Congress
Sam
1967 Steel Industry Struggled With Profits
The 1967 steel sector produced 126 million tons, down from 134.1 million in 1966, still above the 100 million target. Profits fell about 31 percent for the top 23 producers, with an expected year 1968 rebound amid high auto orders and labor costs. National Steel profit drop 10 percent. U S Steel down 36 percent. Bethlehem 34. Republic 29. Jones & Laughlin 46.
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Pittsburgh
United Steelworkers Union
United Steelworkers
Congress
Johnson
National Steel Corp
U. S. Steel Corp
Bethlehem
Republic
Jones & Laughlin
New Year Coldest Day on Record in Downtown
The New Year chill set a historic mark with downtown temperatures near zero and outlying readings at least five degrees lower. Marie Anna VanderWerf, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. C. A. VanderWerf, was the first 1958 baby born at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
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Marie Anna VanderWerf
C. A. VanderWerf
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Today’s Bible Message and New Year Prayer
Todays Bible message emphasizes walking by faith not sight from II Corinthians five seven. A prayer asks for vision of Gods will and strength to carry on in the new year, with renewed faith and hope in Christ.
Forecasts and jests for 1968 from National Review
A satirical年 look at 1969 budget deficits currency shifts and political trivia. William F. Rickenbacker’s piece foresees the dollar devaluation in November, decrying de Gaulle and other world figures while lampooning presidential candidates and media.
Are the Old Days So Important
New York AP notes that yesterday leaves the biggest imprint on a person as age increases. The essay recalls memories shaping personality, referencing Greta Garbo, Gary Cooper, and everyday life from past decades, including work hours, naps, toys, and pay after liquor visits on payday.
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New York
Jesse James
United States
Greta Garbo
John Gilbert
Gary Cooper
Arizona
Gary
Eskimos Saved After 10 Days Adrift in Hudson Bay
Two Eskimos, Johnny Tugak aged 42 and Ybo Aihut aged 21, survived a 10 day blizzard on an ice floe in Hudson Bay. They were rescued Friday by an Air Force search plane and lifted to safety by helicopter after drifting about 36 miles from Eskimo Point, 140 miles north of Churchill. One man may lose toes due to cold and mud as he retrieved a seal during the ordeal. They had left Rankin Inlet to Whale Cove for a 50 mile motorized journey before the ice broke.
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Churchill
Man
Hudson Bay
Johnny Tugak
Ybo Aihut
Air Force
Eskimo Point
Lionel Black
Plane crashes into Lake Pontchartrain kills six
In New Orleans a chartered twin engine Beechcraft crashed into Lake Pontchartrain near the city. Pilot William M. Reid of Mobile Alabama died along with five servicemen. Wreckage raised after weather delays. witnesses saw debris and bubbles as the plane struck the water.
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New Orleans
Lake Pontchartrain
Here
William M. Reid
South Conway Drive
Mobile
Ala
Federal Aviation Agency
New Orleans International
Mobile Air Center
Housing Opened to Negroes Nationwide
More than 150000 housing units previously closed to Negro service men have been opened in six months. The Defense Department reports a rise of over 24 percent, from 646700 to 802200 units, on an equal opportunity basis through persuasion and sanctions under Secretary McNamara's program begun last July.
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Washington
Pentagon
Defense Department
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Johnson Boosts Labor Speech but Faces Bipartisan Pushback
President Johnson’s Bal Harbor speech to AFL-CIO boosters spurred Republican and some Democratic leaders to criti cize a campaign tone while his 90th Congress agenda stalls. O’Brien may replace McCarthy if he runs, needing a monthlong campaign and possible resignation. Latin diplomats fault Johnson’s Holt funeral trip while Uruguay teeters toward military influence amid regional tensions.
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Bal Harbor
Florida
Afl-Cio
Harry MacPherson
White House
McPherson
Organized Labor
Johnson
Congress
O’brien
Massachusetts
Veterans’ Organization
McCarthy
Vietnam
Washington
Harold Holt
Oscar Gestido
Uruguay
Montevideo
Secretar
U.S
Holt
Uncle Sam
Brazil
Argentina
Dear Dr Mother Advice Column Highlights Diabetes and Aftercare
A 15 year old girl with diabetes fears talking to her doctor and is advised to treat the doctor as a friend, prepare two or three questions, and keep notes. Readers learn about insulin, diet, exercise, and testing, plus guidance on communicating concerns. Also featured are warnings about medicine storage after a child’s accidental aspirin ingestion and breast milk production after giving birth.
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