Lawrence Journal World Names and Editorial Staff
The Lawrence Daily Journal World lists staff including President and Editor Nolph C. Simons Jr, Vice President Publisher Bill Mayer, Managing Editor Tack Zumaman, News Editor Ernest Pontius, Advertising Manager Leo Eller, and W.C. Simons as editor from 1891 to 1942. Published daily except Sunday by World Company at Sixth and New Hampshire Streets. Subscription rates shown for various delivery options. Evening issue dated Monday January 16 1967.
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Dolth Simons
Nolph C. Simons JR
Bill. Mayer
TACK
ZUM Aman Ween
Ernest Pontius
Leo Eller
W. C. Simons
the World Company
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New Hampshire
Lawrence
Kan
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Dovelas
United States
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Associated Press
Post Office Plans 13 Percent Overseas Rate Increase
Postmaster General Lawrence OBrien announced a 13 percent rise in overseas postal rates to take effect later this year amid a $1.2 billion deficit this fiscal year. The report questions why government mail loses money despite higher prices and warns of deteriorating service and delays in inland delivery.
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U.S. Post Office Department
Lawrence O'Brien
Post Office Department
U.S
Lawrence
Kansas City
Maddox to become Georgia governor amid fears and jokes
The 1966 governor election left Lester Maddox, a 51-year-old segregationist, to be chosen by a legislature. Observers warn the state may shift toward the radical right under his leadership as concerns rise over loyalty oaths academic freedom and business openness.
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Georgia
Lester Maddox
Maddox
Howard Callaway
Deep South
Republican Callaway
Georgia National Guard
Georgia U
Georgia Tech
1966 Death Toll in Vietnam War Reaches 5008
The article notes 5008 Americans were killed in action in 1966, compares it to the prior five years, and questions future totals as U S involvement in Vietnam expands. It ponders how long the conflict might last and the escalating costs in lives and resources.
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United States
Vietnam
U. S
Fragmentary Quote Hints at Uncertain Political Fate
The text hints at a figure becoming minor if trends from the past year or two persist. It suggests caution about future influence and shifts in status depending on ongoing developments.
The Case for Lowering the Voting Age to 18
The article argues for lowering the voting age from 21 to 18 noting that 18 year olds serve their country and risk lives. It cites demographic shifts with half the population under 25 by 1970 and suggests the 18 to 21 cohort has growing political stake.
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United States
Magazine Prices Climb Across Major Publications
AP reports magazine prices rose sharply in 1966 with Look and Reader's Digest each up by about 40 percent or more. Time increased to 50 cents at the newsstand, while The Reader's Digest tests a monthly rate of $3.97. Publishers credit higher costs and strategic pricing to shift some burden to readers and advertisers.
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New York
Look Magazine
Time Magazine
Time
Look
William Manchester
One Womens
Saturday Evening Post
Reader’s Digest
Kansas Big 1957 to 1942 chronology mixed in brief
Old Home Town items recall 1957 basketball scores Kansas over Kansas State 51 45 and Iowa State beat KU 39 37 at Ames. Also 1942 drafts Girl Scout leadership and Topeka Regents notes plus 1927 birthday and irrigation schemes by Louis Hall linking Quantrill era history to Lakeview water.
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Iowa State
Ames
John Nelson
Winter Garden
Lawrence
Senate
Louis Hall
Topeka
Lakeview
Daily Bible Message and Prayer Reflection
A short devotional notes daily Bible message from Acts 2 47 Phillips and a prayer inviting believers to move from spectators to workers. It asks for courage to witness to the lost and ends with the Our Father prayer in heaven.
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Phillips
Father
Call for a 12 month leash law and stricter enforcement
Readers urge City Commission to enforce a year long leash rule for dogs and question cat licensing. They recount nuisances from roaming dogs and cats, raising safety and sanitation concerns, and advocate a 12 month leash policy to protect families, trees, and yards.
Reader letter opposes 12 month leash law in city
A letter from Melodie Boswell criticizes a proposed year long leash law arguing it punishes pets and ignores stray dogs. The writer cites past shelter experiences and questions the need for a shelter if a leash rule exists, urging officials to avoid excessive costs.
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Humane Society
Melodie Boswell
Ark. St
Contemplating a 12 month leash law in Lawrence
A European immigrant recounts settling in Lawrence in 1962 and his wish to explore the city on foot. He notes encounters with dogs and their owners as he walks tree lined streets, concluding that while residents are mostly friendly, many dogs are unfriendly.
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Lawrence
Europe
More About Dogs and City Attention
A reader lobbies city leaders to champion dogs and youth, praising a Journal-World Friday letter for urging restraint and understanding. The writer, Mrs. W. E. Sandelius of 2135 North High Street, stresses the need for humane treatment amid clashes with older residents.
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Journal-World
W. E. Sandelius
N.H
Backer for Law on Man and His Dog Echoes The Past
A reflective piece contrasts historic close bonds between humans and dogs with modern life. It laments neglect of dogs due to busy schedules and social obligations, arguing the century old companionship is fading in today’s hurried world.
Paget's Disease of the Bone and Care Guidelines
The letter explains Paget's disease of the bone affects some older patients with varying courses from quiescent to progressive. Activity helps bone hardening but falls must be avoided. Vitamin C and D with calcium may aid bone formation, while pain meds and sometimes physical therapy are used. Hearing loss is common. note warns against mistreating kidney disorders and stresses clearing infection to prevent damage.
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Paget
Cla
S.H
Letter to Mrs Flores on dogs and leash laws in the community
Willis McCorkill argues for leash laws to curb dog attacks citing postman and neighbor safety concerns. She compares dog treatment to child welfare, notes many bite incidents arise from human action, and urges laws to protect the innocent even if it hurts the guilty.
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Journal-World
A. J. Flores
Lawrence Postman
Post Office Department
Willis McCorkill
Belle Meade Place
Javits Draws Cross Fire As Right Wingers Take Aim
A New York Democratic strategy memo outlines efforts to portray Senator Javits as a liberal fraud and push for a younger Democratic successor. The document notes cooperation with right wing critics and signals possible candidates to unseat Javits in 1968.
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Javits
Washington
New York
Jacob Javits
John Burns
Burns
National Review
Clare Boothe Luce
William Buckley Jr
Conard Named New Kansas House Speaker and Publisher
John Conard, 45, publisher and editor of Kiowa County Signal Greensburg and Haviland Journal, becomes Kansas House speaker. A KU journalism and political science graduate with a Paris law doctorate, he served four terms in the House and chaired Ways and Means. Married to Virginia Powell, they have three sons.
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Topeka
Kansas House
John Conard
Kiowa County Signal
Greensburg
Haviland Journal
University of Kansas
University of Paris
Phi Beta Kappa
Paris
Conard
James B. Pearson
Ways and Means
Coolidge
Kansas
Simmerfield
Lawrence
University Daily
Kansan
Stu
Haviland
Cowards
John
Parody over LBJ spoof suspends Johns Hopkins editors
Johns Hopkins University suspended two student newspaper coeditors after an April parody titled Man of the Year listed President Johnson alongside named mass murderers. The article described Johnson satirically and mocked his background, prompting university action.
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Baltimore, Md
Johnson
Johns Hopkins University
Carl P. Swanson
Melvin I. Shuster
Henry G. Korn
Milton S. Eisenhower
Texas
Charles Whitman
Richard Speck
Chicago
Cincinnati
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