Lawrence World Company Daily Publication Note
Lawrence World Company publishes daily except Sunday from Sixth and New Hampshire Streets. Staff roles include President and Editor Ome Jr, Vice President Publisher Bat Ma, Managing Editor Jack Z Mer, News Editor Ernest Pontius, Advertising Manager Leo Eller, Business Manager. Established 1854 W. C. Simons served as Editor 1891 to 1952.
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the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire Streets
Lawrence
Kaw
Telephone
Let George Do It Lawrence A Call For Active Civic Leadership
A local column urges Lawrence residents to revive community involvement and leadership. It credits past residents like J D Bowersock J B Watkins Tom Sweeney Clyte Hosfords Fritz Meyns Charles Robinson Sam Hunter and Irving Hills for shaping streets parks and institutions and asks which younger residents will be remembered similarly.
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Lawrence
J. D. Bowersocks
J. B. Watkinses
Tom Sweeneys
Clyte Hosfords
Fritz Meyns
Charles Robinsons
Sam Hunters
Irving Hills
Johnson Baker links threaten President Johnson
The Johnson Baker ties risk tainting the president as Baker’s alleged influence peddling and possible tax evasion rise questions about Johnson’s endorsements. Senator Williams bluntly argues Baker’s vast wealth could not grow without Johnson’s knowledge, highlighting the faded “strong right arm” image and urging action.
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Johnson
Bobby Baker
Senate
Sen
Johnson- Baker
Baker
Bobby
John Williams
Delaware
Williams
Lyndon Johnson
Tax evasion probe may pull bakers into spotlight
Major parties may be involved in Baker manipulations, the article notes this could explain delays in action. The focus on Baker's income tax evasion indictments will draw attention to potential big names surfacing.
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Baker
Mother’s query leads to son landing bureau job
While shopping one mother asks about a son seeking work in a Washington bureau. The other answers simply that he is doing nothing, because he has now secured the job.
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Washington
Urgent Soviet moves raise specter of March showdown
AP Special Correspondent William L. Ryan reports a period of intensified Soviet and American diplomacy with top leaders absent from Moscow. Brezhnev travels to Mongolia on a friendship visit while Kosygin negotiates in Tashkent with Indian and Pakistani leaders. Moscow hints at backing Viet Nam, increases military aid, and may face a China showdown at the 23rd Soviet Congress in March.
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United States
Moscow
Viet Nam
Leonid I. Brezhnev
Mongolia
Alexei N. Kosygin
Tashkent
Central Asia
Communist Party
Alexander N. Shelepin
Hanoi
Cuba
Havana
China
U.S.S.R
Red China
Southeast Asia
Washington
Soviet Union
Soviet Communist Party
Lawrence memories from 1956 41 and 26 years ago
Old Home Town items report 10 years ago in 1956 noting Lawrence taxpayers in a low total property tax levy among first class Kansas cities. KU fraternities set admission rules based on high school rank or KU years. Junior High staged This Is Your Life with Rev. Dale Turner. 1941 birth figures from Lawrence Memorial Hospital and hospital shots at Watkins Hospital. 1926 poetry scholarship at KU for William Herbert Carruth. Kansas Supreme Court limits pool halls in second class cities. Lawrence High School joins National Honor Society Liberty Memorial Chapter.
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Lawrence
Dale Turner
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Raymond Noches
Watkins Hospital
William Herbert Carruth
California
Kansas Supreme Court
Lawrence High School
Liberty Memorial Chapter
National Honor Society
Today’s Bible Message and Prayer Prompt
A devotional note cites Psalm 119 105 lamp to feet and path. Prayer thanks God for His Word granting strength through Jesus Christ, asking guidance and confidence to move forward in faith.
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Jeons Christ
Inside Report Resignation to Hurt CIA Morale
Washington reports Ray Cline plans to resign as Deputy Director for Intelligence, seeking a field post in Europe. The move, seen as damaging CIA morale, follows internal criticism of Raborn’s leadership and ties to McGeorge Bundy, who is leaving the White House. Also noted are preliminary drafts of the State of the Union and other Washington notes on politics and personnel.
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Washington
Central Intelligence Agency
CIA
Intelligence
Ray Cline
William F
Red) Raborn
Europe
Raborn
Cline
Allen Dulles
John McCone
McGeorge
Bundy
Johnson
White House
State of the Union
House
Gerald Ford
Senate
Everett M. Dirksen
LBJ
Congress
Melvin Laird
Wisconsin
Laird
War Hawk
Mendel Rivers
South Carolina
Yarmoinsky
Great Society
Matter of Taste Letter Praises Helen Hayes and Theatre
Readers respond to Journal-World Saturday editorial praising Helen Hayes and the theatre. They commend the recognition of famed performers as guideposts for developing talent and express appreciation for the piece.
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Helen Hayes
Law Against Animal Thefts May Stir Heat in Congress
Washington AP report outlines a push in Congress to restrict handling and sale of research animals after a Dalmatian disappearance and a laboratory death. Sen. Joseph Clark and Rep. Joseph Resnick lead the drive, with Magnuson as sponsor, aiming to license dog and cat dealers, ban public sales, and set transport standards. The plan faces opposition over potential discrimination and state powers concerns.
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Congress
Washington
Peter Lakavage
Slatington
New York City
Joseph S. Clark
D-Pa
Joseph Y. Resnick
D-N. Y
Pennsylvania
House Agriculture
Clark
Senate Commerce Committee
Sen
Warren G. Magnuson
D-Wash
Agriculture Department
Leonard Lyons recollections of Auriol and New York oddities
Auriol hosted stag dinners for journalists in Rambouillet and New York joked about wives two Alwas and four Al. The Sultan of Morocco met Mrs Auriol and joked about wives. Rockefeller shaped Sixth Avenue into Avenue of the Americas, with only Rockefeller and O’Dwyer using the new name. CBS building remains at 52nd Street and Sixth Avenue.
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Morocco
Paris
Auriol
Fracne
Nelson Rockefeller
Rockefeller Center
O’dwyer
Sixth Av
Avenue of the Amercias
Rockefeller
O'Dwyer
CBS
William S. Paley
Ava
Epilepsy Not Cured But Manageable Says Doctor
Reader asks if a cured status is possible for epilepsy after successful Dilantin use. Dr Mother explains there is no cure except in rare cases. most patients improve with ongoing medication, while some mild cases may appear cured but false optimism must be avoided. Also notes on nosebleeds in a child and Hirschsprung's disease treatment progress.
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Mrs. M
Ben
Bases Receive Two Thousand Sentry Dogs From Viet Nam
Washington AP A Defense Department expansion doubles the dog recruiting quota to 2,000 to guard bases in Viet Nam and beyond. Air Transport Association notes overseas shipments, Lackland AFB trains dogs, German shepherds chosen for their intelligence and strength.
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Washington
USS
Viet Nam
Defense Department
Air Transport Association
The Bishop's Company Plays Step Down to Glory
The Bishop's Company presents Step Down to Glory at Plymouth Congregational Church Monday evening January 24 at 6. The troupe, formed 13 years ago, is a national repertory group emphasizing content over props with 28 actors in four units. The play chronicles Woodrow Wilson through idealism and personal loss, reflecting his life and national duties.
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Bishop’s Company
Plymouth Congregational Church
Bishop's Company
National Repertory Theater
America
United States
Canada
Plymouth Church
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Step Down to Glory and Catholic Press Directory figures
The piece notes the play Step Down to Glory by Gary Heilsberg about a woman called the first woman president for protecting his health. It also covers Cardinal Cushing addressing Masons and calls for dignity and mutual understanding. West German churches raised over 25 million for aid, and Catholic press reach includes 122 newspapers with 4,633,557 circulation and 409 magazines with 23 million circulation.
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United States
Gary Heilsberg
Catholic Press Directory
Local editor board statement on religious faiths
A prepared note from a Catholic Jewish Protestant editor board led by Herman Cohen Paul Davis Mary Morgan and Michael Moriarty outlines a collaborative stance on faith diversity and community standards. The piece stresses unity and mutual respect across religious groups.
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Herman Cohen
Paul Davis
Mary Morgan
Michael Moriarty
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