Lawrence Daily Journal World masthead history note
The excerpt shows the Lawrence Daily Journal-World masthead with staff roles including News Editor Ernest Pontius Advertising Manager Leo Eller and establishing note for W. C. Simons as editor from 1891 to 1952. Published daily except Sunday by World Company Lawrence Kansas.
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BouEt Simons
Dolph GC
Simons
Bill Mayer
Jack
Zimmerman Cieenerccvcee
Ernest Pontius
Leo Eller
W. C. Simons
the World Company
Sixth and
New Hampshire Streets
Lawrence
Kan
Where Does It Go Kansans tax burden split revealed
The Kansas Legislative Council reports 61 percent of Kansans tax money funds the federal government while 39 percent supports state and local governments. Local taxes weigh on families though they account for just over a third of revenue. Washington absorbs the rest. Per capita costs show state taxes rising faster than local ones, while citizens complain of local taxes despite greater local benefits.
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Washington, D. C
Kansas
Kansas Legislative Council
Kennedy Case Debate Over Warren Report Continues
The text contrasts the Warren Commission conclusion that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone with claims by Jim Garrison and Mark Lane that a conspiracy existed. Garrison accuses, urges evidence, and claims Johnson hid proof while Warren Commission members publicly challenge Lane’s integrity.
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Warren Commission
John Kennedy
New Orleans
Jim Garrison
Warren
Garrison
Mark Lane
Lee Harvey Oswald
Kennedy
Dallas
Oswald
Lane
Political Debate Calls for Clear Facts Over Harangues
A speaker urges opponents to present worthwhile evidence and stop half truths. He says those with nothing solid should stay quiet until they can prove their bold claims. He accuses a speaker of using Kennedy’s death for political gain and book sales.
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Kennedy
Foreign Plan No Big Help
President Johnson's proposed restrictions on spending abroad are emergency measures with limited long term benefit. They may reduce the U S balance of payments deficit by curtailing investments in Europe but could slow the U S economy and harm world trade. The piece warns inflation and wartime effects keep the core problems, and urges European cooperation to stabilize global economics.
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Garrison
Oswald
FBI
Kennedy
Lyndon B. Johnson
New York
Johnson
U.S
United States
Europe
America
Germany
Lawrence Tax Levels and Local Developments in 1927
A Lawrence survey shows property taxes high but in line with Kansas cities of similar size. Plans for the Sprague Apartment project for retired KU staff were opened to bidders by the EU Endowment Association. The war production board capped January ice cream production at half October levels. A blaze destroyed Taylor Hall at Baker University. Construction in Lawrence for 1927 rose by 1,152,644 dollars over 1926, with a larger Hercules Power Co. workforce planned in Sunflower. Zero cold snaps froze plumbing in many homes. Helen Harshberger traveled from Key West to Havana after a summer contest prize.
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Kansas Government Journal
Lawrence
Kansas Cities
Sprague
EU Endowment Association
Taylor Hall
Baker University
Hercules Power Co
Sunflower
War Production Board
Helen Harshberger
Key West
Fla
Havana
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Today’s Bible Message Encouragement for Faith and Courage
A devotional prayer asks for faith to banish fear and courage to begin a new year with determination. The speaker seeks guidance to pursue the more excellent life through divine help and Jesus Christ.
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Payer
Heavenly Father
Jesus
The Joy of Flight and the In Between World
A reflective piece explores the freedom of flight as a private kingdom above earth. An average person imagines escaping cold days, while the narrator describes piloting a plane, soaring alone yet fulfilled, and finding strength in the ethereal in between.
Yale Visit Sparks Debate Over Reagan Gregory Reception
During Gov. Ronald Reagan's Yale stop and Rev. William Sloane Coffin's introduction of Dick Gregory, campus voices clashed over patriotism and race. Gregory warned of a racist United States while a Yale sophomore reporter noted a conservative counterpoint in Tony Dolan's protest songs.
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Reagan
Yale
Dick Gregory
Gregory
William Sloane Coffin Jr
Coffin
Mr. Gregory
Tony Dolan
Ock
Mr. Dolan
God
Arizona
Reverend Coffin
Christmas Remembrance Letters From Vietnam Veterans
Readers in Lawrence thank neighbors for cards and packages sent during Christmas to troops in Vietnam. The Editor notes most servicemen featured in the Journal-World Christmas Remembrance lists have received widespread greetings as families plan more letters while they serve.
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Journal-World
Worth Remembering Proverb on Opening Doors
A Spanish proverb cautions that letting in a bright day may prepare you for a bad one. It reflects a practical mindset about anticipation and resilience.
Uncommitted Texas Group Not So Solid for Reagan
In Dallas a Texas GOP push to nominate Reagan delegates for 1968 struggles to gain traction. Party leaders hinder Reagan efforts while favoring Tower as a preferred son, and Nixon faces stiff, divided backing amid Rockefeller poll hints.
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Texas
Reagan
Dallas
Ronald Reagan
California
Barry Goldwater
Peter O’donnell
Godwater
Miami Beach
O’donnell
John Tower
Larry Reed
Reed
Fred Agnich
Dallas County
Agnich
Nelson Rockefeller
New York
Rockefeller
Nixon
Tower
Thad Hutcheson
James Collins
Joe Pool
Roof Collapse at UNC Building Sparks Narrow Escape
Wire mesh saved 12 workers when the roof of a university construction site in Chapel Hill North Carolina collapsed Tuesday and dropped 24 feet to the ground.
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Chapel Hill
N.C
University of North Carolina
New Year Tips for 1968 From Hal Boyle
Hal Boyle offers light social advice urging self improvement as a path to a better world. He lists small personal faults to drop such as backbiting, nagging, and giving free advice, arguing calmer habits help one survive into 1969 with a steadier outlook.
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New York
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