Lawrence Daily Journal World staff and details 1965
The Lawrence Daily Journal World lists staff roles president editor Dolph Simons Jr vice president publisher Bill Mayer managing editor Jack Zimmerman news editor Ernest Pontius advertising manager Leo Eller business manager and W C Simons editor with publication since 1854. The paper operates from Sixth and New Hampshire Streets Lawrence Kansas with weekday delivery and subscription rates listed for carrier and mail. Wednesday evening January 20 1965.
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Dolph Simons
Dolph
Simons JR
Bill Mayer
Jack Zimmerman
Ernest Pontius
Leo Eller
W. C. Simons
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire Streets
Lawrence
Kan
Douglas
United States
Kaw
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Eyewitness Eyes on K State Arson Case
The Kansas State University auditorium fire on January 15 triggers a major arson investigation. Two students face charges. authorities urge swift, firm justice while upholding fair court procedures. Public cost and educational impact loom large as talks of a double standard arise.
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Kansas State University
Kansas State
Kansas
KSU
Nobody Knows If Women Drivers Break Traffic Rules
A newspaper column argues women drivers should follow traffic laws as equally as men. It praises courtesy toward women but warns they must not assume special treatment just because they are female.
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Ths
Firearm Regulation Debate Versus Vehicle Registration
The article discusses slow federal action to curb firearm sales and implement purchaser registration. It notes opponents compare guns to cars, but argues key differences: cars are registered and not designed to kill, while firearms are built with lethal intent.
Mail Census Trial Seen For 1970 Count In Louisville
Census officials in Louisville show an 85 percent return rate for mailed questionnaires, boosting the case for a do it yourself mail census in 1970. Cleveland will run a similar test next spring as part of reducing field staff and costs. The plan involves building mailing lists with postal help and sending census takers only where responses are missing.
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Louisville
PB. S. Census Bureau
Richard Scammon
Scammon
Cleveland
Census by mail in 1970 risks outdated lists and errors
The article discusses the challenge of census by mail as a national plan for 1970. It notes that one in five Americans moves yearly, making mailing lists hard to keep current and suggesting some forms may go to occupants. It warns about potential pitfalls and the need to test thoroughly before adoption.
Asia Faces Johnsons No 1 Foreign Policy Headache
Asia represents President Johnsons top foreign policy challenge with 22,000 U.S. troops in South Vietnam. The piece notes tensions with Indonesia Laos Pakistan and China and warns Washington cannot easily expand aid or withdraw as Gen Maxwell Taylor cites no immediate end in sight.
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Washington
Times-Post
Asia
Johnson
Far East
South Viet Nam
U.S
Indonesia
Malaysia
United Nations
Laos
Pakistan
China
Russia
Eisaku Sato
United States
North Viet Nam
South Korea
Viet Nam
Maxwell D. Taylor
Old Home Town Highlights From 1955 and 1940 Echoes
Recalled notes from 1955 show Ralph Houk becoming manager of the Denver club in the American Association and a PEO Founders Day dinner led by Dr. Franklin Murphy with 125 women present. A 1940 item recalls Sen. William Borah’s KU days and Beta Theta Pi meetings, and mentions Wes Fry’s resignation at K State after clashes with the athletic director.
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Ralph Houk
Lawrence
Denver
American Association
PEO Sisterhood
Kansas Room
Union Building
Franklin Murphy
Fred Montgomery
William Borah
Idaho
U.S. Senate
Dean Olin Templin
Templin
Borah
Beta Theta Pi
Bowersock Opera House
Jayhawker
Mass
Lyons
Kan
K-State
Wes Fry
Michael Ahearn
Finch
Baghdad
Douglas Fairbanks
Doug
Today’s Bible Message and Prayer
No man can serve two masters. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. Matthew 6 24. Prayer thanks God for his love shown in Jesus Christ and asks to love others as Christ loved. Amen.
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Jesus Christ
Christ
The 349th Army Service Forces Band in Wartime Wart
In a memoir style piece Jack Zimmerman recalls the 349th Army Service Forces Band, famed for games and leisure over combat. He jokes about sunburns, a near Purple Heart incident, and the unit’s ironic role in “winning” wars by snookering opponents rather than fighting.
End of U S Farm Problem Not Within Grasp Thus Far
President Johnson seeks new approaches to reduce farm program costs while helping small farmers. The piece notes 15 million rural families, only 3.5 million on farms, and ongoing rural poverty. It discusses large efficient farms vs many small ones, potential land retirement, and a broader Great Society rural focus.
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U.S
Washington
Times - Post
America
State of the Union
Johnson
Department of Agriculture
Charles S. Murphy
Lyndon Johnson A Portrait Of The White House Leader
Washington report outlines Lyndon Baines Johnson as a free American politician and leader. It notes his roles as Democrat Texan, rancher and businessman and chronicles his long ascent from the House to the Senate and into the presidency.
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Washington
Times Post
White House
Lyndon Baines Johnson
Southwest State Teachers College
San Marcos
Tex
House
Senate
Lyndon
Can a person live on body fat and how to slim down
Reader asks if fat can sustain life and how the body uses stored fat. Answer explains fat as concentrated calories with few vitamins, the role of calories in heat and activity, and how underfeeding mobilizes fat to sugar. Advises gradual weight loss by reducing intake slightly and suggests a nonharmful liquid day if desired.
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R. P
Hal Boyle Quips About Middle Aged Life in Light Mocking Tone
A collection of Hal Boyle remarks about aging mocks middle aged men. A running series of jests highlights wearing bifocals, martinis, wind to blow out candles, hair color, staying up late, and avoiding youth fads. The humor centers on Arnold and a nostalgia laden social scene.
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New York
Arnold Vespers
Arnold
Tahiti
Lyons Den and Hollywood Buzz from Leonard Lyons
Hollywood notes report Mort Sahl facing a $1000 fine from Actors Equity over his exit from Sidney Brustein's Window with proceeds to welfare. Tony Curtis to star in How to Succeed film. New film score for Chautauqua by Mercer and Styne. Park Lane Hotel demolition prompts tenant remark. Grandson greets Goldwyn TV deal photo. Ann Margret has 17 film roles lined up. Universal City tours become training grounds for future industry players.
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Hollywood
Mort Sahl
Actors Equity
Sidney Brustein
Tony Curtis
Johnny Mercer
Jule Styne
Ethel Merman
Park Lane
John Howard Goldwyn
Sam Goldwyn
Goldwyn
Ann-Margret
Universal City
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