Safety concerns rise as violence reshapes public life
The piece reflects on shifting safety norms since Oswald's 1963 Dallas shooting and cites a 1975 Connecticut courthouse attack. It warns that public security is no longer guaranteed, notes attempts on President Ford, and foresees more violence in 1976 amid a Bicentennial year and political tensions.
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Lee Harvey Oswald
Dallas
Connecticut
Norwalk
John Kennedy
Jack Ruby
Ruby
Oswald
Kennedy
Gerald Ford
Kansas House Opens Party Caucuses to Public
Kansas House of Representatives voted to allow public access to party caucuses, breaking a long standing policy of no visitors. The change marks a move toward greater openness amid broader pushes for responsive government and credible public meetings.
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Kansas House of Representatives
House
Senate
Kansas
Investment readers track prime rate and Dow shifts
The piece notes investment minds watch the prime rate around 6.75 percent and the Dow Jones average as key indicators. Lower rates boost lending, profits, and stock appeal while funds move from bonds to equities, though inflation and policy shifts keep risk in play.
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Federal Reserve
Fed
Meals on Wheels of Lawrence marks seventh service year
Diane Lazzarino thanks nearly 200 volunteers including drivers cooks and officers as Meals on Wheels of Lawrence expands to 56 meals daily five days weekly year round. The group notes it receives no federal funds or United Fund support and credits organizations clubs merchants and the Journal-World for aid.
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Journal-World
Meals On Wheels, Inc
Lawrence
Meals On Wheels
United Fund
Diane L. Lazzarino
Meals On Wheels of Lawrence, Inc
Italy caper demands closer look
An opinion piece questions CIA six million dollar payments to Italian political figures. It argues for cautious judgment, debates CIA involvement in Italy and NATO links, cites Yugoslavia aid, and warns against neo isolationist shifts and domino theory doubts.
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CIA
Italy
Tom Wicker
Allende
Vietnam
Reagan learns from Schlesinger amid Ford era tensions
Ex Defense chief James Schlesinger met with Ronald Reagan in Los Angeles to brief the Republican candidate on military and foreign policy, including China. The talks, attended by John Sears, hint at a sharpened policy debate with Ford, while Schlesinger downplays any alliance with Reagan.
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Washington
Ford
California
Los Angeles
Reagan
Schlesinger
U.S
China
Peking
U.S.S.R
Candidate Speech Template For Primary Campaigns
A mock national election speech outlines a candidate addressing state pride and public service costs. It parodies campaign rhetoric, mentions unemployment, big government, education, crime, and defense while noting placeholders for state names and leaders. The piece ends with a humorous personal note about hospitality and wardrobe.
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Washington
Today in History January 13 1976 highlights
On this date in history notable events include James Oglethorpe and 130 colonists arriving at Charleston to settle what is now Georgia in 1733. Other items note the 1943 Casablanca wartime conference, 1915 central Italy earthquake, and a 12 day New York transit strike ending.
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James Oglethorpe
Charleston
S. C
Georgia
Rouen
Chesapeake
Delaware Bays
Canada
Vancouver Island
Hudson's Bay Company
Stephen Foster
New York
Bellevue Hospital
Italy
Franklin Roosevelt
Winston Churchill
Casablanca
Morocco
Cambodia
Lebanon
Willim Simin
Gift of life prayer for better use and service
A devotional prayer asking guidance to use life’s gifts wisely and consider others alongside personal opportunities. The speaker seeks divine help to act with purpose and generosity.
Opinion Page Sparks Debate on Public Affairs
Editorial writers and letter writers share viewpoints on democracy and civic engagement. Caricatures and columns invite informed critique and debate, highlighting the role of free expression in democratic government.
Mossberg to become KU School of Pharmacy dean
The associate dean Howard F. Mossberg of Southwestern State College Weatherford Oklahoma was named the new dean of the KU School of Pharmacy effective June 1 succeeding Duane Wenzel who resigned to return to teaching and research Mossberg is 33. A record 570 million budget for higher education was recommended by Governor William Avery for fiscal 1967 with 31.2 million for education operating and capital improvements.
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Howard F. Mossberg
School of Pharmacy
Southwestern State College
Weatherford
Okla
KU School of Pharmacy
Duane Wenzel
Mossberg
William Avery
Avery
Walter Schoene
Mildred Ann Carpenter
Lawrence
Hutchinson Senior High School
Riley Burcham
Chris Kraft
C. W. Pollom
Warren Les
World Company legacy and staff at The World
The World Company based in Lawrence Kansas lists editors Dolph Simons Jr and Sr Leo Eller as president publisher and editor respectively. It notes established in 1854 and provides contact details and subscription rates for local and national readers.
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Dolph C. Simons Jr
Dolph Simons
Bill Mayer
Cee
Ralph Gage Tebat
Jack Starkey
Leo Eller
W. C. Simons
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire
Lawrence
Kaw
Douglas
Kansas
Kansas City
United States
Kan
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Associated Press
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