Lawrence Daily Journal World front page header 1968 note
The Lawrence Daily Journal World publishes date Friday Evening Jan 19 1968. News staff roles include president editor Dolph Simon Jr and managing editor Jack Zimmerman with The World Company at Sixth and New Hampshire in Lawrence Kansas. Subscription rates are listed for carrier and mail.
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Dolph C. Somone JR
MAYER
Ww. C. Simons
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire
Lawrence
Kan
Douglas
United States
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Audit Bureau of
Associated Press
Anti American sentiment rises in South Vietnam amid expulsions
Newsweek Saul Everett G Martin ousted from Saigon as anti US views spread. About 300 vehicles from the US Embassy AID and military are impounded for not meeting year end license rules. Officials cite slow paperwork and denied extension. Brg. Gen Nguyen Ngoc Loan and Ky shape hostile press. Local leaders publicly welcome aid but privately mock programs. Soldiers face distrust as civilians oscillate between neutrality and resentment.
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Newsweek Magazine
Saigon
South Vietnam
Newsweek
Martin
U. S
Vietnam
Fannie Mae Returns to Market in Strong Reception
New York assessment notes Fannie Mae, the Federal National Mortgage Association, sold $800 million in certificates of participation despite skeptical buyers. The agency, celebrating its 30th birthday, remains the world's largest mortgage banker, aiding liquidity for lenders and supporting mortgage markets with Treasury-backed securities.
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Fannie Mae
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Congress
Veterans Administration
The
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U. S. Treasury
Sonic booms likely to persist despite NAS study
A National Academy of Sciences committee says dramatic reductions in sonic boom are unlikely with current and near term designs. Future unconventional shapes might reduce booms, but for now only small improvements are expected through theory, refinements, propulsion and procedures. Expect more broken windows and furniture rattling as booms worsen before any improvement.
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National Academy of Sciences
Rise of Texas Edges New York in Defense Contracts
Texas, once seventh in prime defense contracts, has risen to pass New York, signaling a shift in federal spending toward the state with growing military-industrial capacity. The development highlights Texas expanding roles in defense manufacturing and contracting opportunities.
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New York
Texas Rises in Defense Contracts Amid F-111 Build
Official Pent agon statistics show California still leads with 17.9 percent while Texas climbs from 4 percent in 1962 to 9.5 percent driven by General Dynamics Ft Worth construction of the F-111. New York falls to 8.2 percent. The note hints at potential political influence from President Johnson’s Texas origin.
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Broadway Kansas marks in old Home Town Two
Old Home Town Two notes Broadway seasons with Kansas markings. Dark At The Top of the Stairs played at a theater, Two For the Seesaw featured Will Gibson who once directed Topeka Civic Theater in the 40s. Snow and a fierce freeze worsened travel. 25 Years Ago 1943 items include a Fisher hosts dinner for naval trainees, a Kansas City basketball marathon, KU over North American Bombers, Rosecrans Field, Camp Crowder scores, Richland elevator fire, and Nauvoo grave move for Joseph and Hyrum Smith plus Desoto death of 98-year-old Solomon Coker.
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Bill Inge
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Topeka
Harold Fisher
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Municipal Auditorium
Rosecrans Field
Camp Crowder
Farmers Exchange
Richland
Nauvoo
Ill
Joseph Smith
Hyrum
DeSoto
Solomon Coker
Westport
Santa Fe
Today’s Bible Message and Prayer
The text cites Romans 1 20 and a Phillips translation praising God’s visible power and divinity. It includes a prayer honoring God the Father and Jesus Christ, recognizing creation and eternal existence.
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God
Jesus Christ
Benny Goodman 30th Anniversary Revisit Frames Jazz’s Rise
Benny Goodman's 30th Carnegie Hall anniversary reunion recalls the band that defined swing with Gene Krupa Ziggy Elman Bobby Hackett Lionel Hampton and Martha Tilton. The writer reflects on aging stars and modern venues like the Metropole Cafe where aging legends perform amid go-go dancers and a fading public memory.
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Benny
Benny Goodman
Carnegie Hall
Gene Krupa
Ziggy Elman
Bobby Hackett
Lionel Hampton
Martha Tilton
LBJ Sinks in Quicksand as Welfare Gap Grows
Washington reports President Johnson faces a $1.1 billion welfare deficiency as the Budget Bureau notes actual aid to states near $5.2 billion versus $4.1 billion estimated. The shortfall undermines fiscal credibility and deepens the tax increase stalemate with Congress.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
Budget Bureau
Capitol Hill
Melvin Laird
Wisconsin
Republican Conference
House
Weitnam
Pentagon
Mr. Johnson
Wilbur Mills
Arkansas
Mills
Lbj Ranch
John McCormack
Carl Albert
White House
Gardner Ackley
Charles Schultze
John Gardner
New Fashions Compromise Hemline Debate and Pants Trend
New York fashion previews reveal a compromise between hemlines and silhouettes as designers mix skirts and pants. Oscar de la Renta, Hardy Amies, and Courreges influence loom while boot styles shift to sandal-like shapes and sheer, body hugging garments gain attention.
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New York
Former Bank Leader Enters Innocent Plea in Embezzlement Case
Ray D. Oltjen, 62, ex-president of Cedar Vale National Bank, pleads innocent to 33 counts of embezzlement and false entries. His son Tryne D. Oltjen, 28, ex-vice president, pleads innocent to 12 counts. Both free on $2,000 bonds after indictment by a Topeka grand jury in December.
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Ray D. Oltjen
Cedar Vale National Bank
Tryne D. Oltjen
Federal
Topeka
Are the Women More Snippy
Hal Boyle surveys urban stereotypes about women’s behavior via an office water cooler poll. Five men voice sharp critiques of modern women while a stenographer’s light greeting ends their roomful consensus, noting not all women fit the criticisms.
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New York
National Brotherhood
Skin Planing and Uterine Concerns Revealed by Dear Dr. Mother
A reader asks about full face skin planing or dermabrasion including hospitalization, healing in 10 to 14 days, risks of scarring, and cost. The doctor cautions to consult a specialist and evaluate expectations, noting variability by case and the need for sterile technique. Also answered are questions on tipped uterus pregnancy impact, fertility pills, and a child's vaginal discharge with emphasis on medical testing and gynecologic consultation.
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