Lawrence Daily Journal World Masthead Names
The Lawrence Daily Journal World lists staff roles with Dolph Simons as President and Editor, Dolph Simons Jr as Vice President and Publisher, Bill Mayer as Managing Editor, Ernest Pontils as Managing Editor, and Leo Eller as Advertising Director in its masthead.
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Dolph Simons
Dolph Co
Simons JR
Vice Press
Bill Mayer
Ij Sepedbrecensosi
Ernest Pontils Wu
Leo Eller
Coming of 1969 A Call for Better Living
An editorial reflecting on 1968’s troubles and urging personal responsibility to shape 1969. It emphasizes understanding, respect for law, and self-examination in daily life, schools, and neighborhoods to foster better national leadership and living. It notes freedom for all depends on collective conduct.
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United States
America
Marianne Moore
Princeton University
National Book Committee
Apollo 8 crew hailed for space milestone and national pride
The Apollo 8 mission with Frank Borman, James Lovell, and William Anders is celebrated as a landmark achievement that broadened humanity's reach beyond Earth. The piece compares the astronauts to historical pioneers and credits the U S system for overcoming space race challenges. It notes the mission inspired a strong national spirit as the year ends.
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U. S
Moon
Earth
Christopher Columbus
Charles Lindbergh
the Wright Brothers
Frank Borman
James Lovell
William Anders
Borman
Lovell
Anders
Washington DC approves stricter police firearm use rules
The Washington DC city council approved a regulation limiting police firearm use to life threatening situations. It bans warning shots and firing from moving vehicles or at fleeing suspects unless lives are at risk, while preserving discretion to protect officers and bystanders.
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Washington, D. C
D. C
Death sentence debate and gun policy limits in Washington plan
Discussion centers on a death sentence for a minor offense and balancing police effectiveness with realistic gun usage policies. Critics urge caution to avoid hamstrung enforcement while implementing a plan in Washington to curb gun-happiness. The outcome will be watched closely to gauge results and impacts on enforcement.
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Washington
Secret McNamara Laird Meeting Cools Feud
Washington reports a secret two hour meeting between former Defense Secretary Robert McNamara and future Secretary Melvin Laird in a downtown hotel room. They discussed Vietnam policy and future defense questions with apparent mutual respect despite a long standing partisan feud. Meanwhile House tax writer Wilbur Mills delays broad tax reform hearings as presidents show little interest, exploring exploratory hearings later in the year and potential tax on untaxed income.
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Washington
Defense
Robert McNamara
Melvin R. Laird
Laird
Pentagon
McNamara
Vietnam
House Appropriations
Johnson
Congress
Defense Department
McNamara-Laird
White House
Wilbur Mills
House
Ways and Means Committee
Mills
Nixon
Women in 1968 reshaped by upheaval and breakthroughs
A sweeping year in which women faced choices from birth control to fashion, fought war and sexism, and achieved landmark gains. Notable figures include Jackie Kennedy, Indira Gandhi, Shirley Chisholm, Aretha Franklin, and Penelope Tree, with firsts in politics, education, and arts.
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Mary Corita Kent
Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Ghislaine Roquet
Canada
United Nations General Assembly
Holy Cross
Montreal
Basile-Moreau College
Indira Gandhi
Nguyen Ti Binh
Chic
National Liberation Front
Viet Cong
Paris
Angie Brooks
United Nations
Liberia
U.N. General Assembly
Frances P. Bolton
Ohio
Congress
Shirley Chisholm
Brooklyn
N.Y
Aretha Franklin
Faye Dunaway
Bonnie and Clyde
Barbra Streisand
A Tree
Twig
Penelope Tree
Marietta Tree
U.S
Lesley Hornby
Twiggy
Justin de Villeneuve
American Academy of Arts and Letters
Society of the Arts
Louis Bogan
Union Bank board president in Arkansas City 1959
Robert Docking became president of the Union Bank board in Arkansas City in 1959. Separately KU fought a seven game basketball skid and then beat Missouri 84 73 for seventh place in the Big Eight tournament. Maverick led TV favorites with James Garner and Jack Kelly.
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Arkansas City
Robert Docking
Union Bank
Jayhawks
Missouri
Maverick
Steve Allen
Ed Sullivan
Jack Benny
James Garner
Jack Kelly
National Youth Administration
Fire Department
Dallas
Big Six
Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital
Midwest
Eldridge
William Hutson
Richard Stevens
Bachelors Club
Judge Menger
Today's Bible Message Prayer
A devotional prayer asks for renewal in spirit and new life in Christ Jesus day by day. The prayer seeks God’s help to grow in faith and to live in spiritual freshness through Jesus Christ.
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God
Christ Jesus
Not All Are Pleased By Horoscope Boom
Linda Goodman, a noted astrologer and former Miss West Virginia contestant, criticizes the astrology boom for attracting unqualified practitioners. She argues for standards and university teaching to elevate astrology as a scientific field. Goodman discusses birth minute accuracy, sun signs, and how astrology can influence personal dynamics and even pet choices.
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New York
Linda Goodman
West Virginia
Goodman
Leo
Mrs. Goodman
Safe and Sane New Year's Eve Party Idea
Hal Boyle riffs on hosting a New Year's Eve event that keeps guests safe and sober. The cheeky plan includes fruit punch, home movies, staged political discussions, a group nap, and a playful countdown ending with a hearty Auld Lang Syne.
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New York
Swamproot Lake
Lyndon B. Johnson
Richard M. Nixon
Prognosis and care for osteoporosis and related bone changes
A physician explains osteoporosis is a bone thinning condition often linked to spinal changes resembling arthritis. Prognosis varies. management includes balanced protein-rich diet with extra calcium, possible hormones, medications, and safe exercise.
Helena seniors prank casts during Senior Week incident
Nine male Helena Senior High students woke with arm or leg casts after claiming a car had rolled over near Haus Ser Lake in a prank they staged overnight. The story coincided with Senior Week and was self inflicted as they helped each other apply the plaster.
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Helena
Mont
Helena Senior High
Haus Ser Lake
Community Building and Gym Hours Debate
Ron Williams argues for longer Bym gym hours and weekend access to support youth. He suggests opening some school gyms on weekdays and weekends to provide safe basketball spaces, reduce trouble, and relieve parental concern. Williams cites 937 N. 4th as his address.
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Grenada
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Salisbury
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