Lawrence Journal-World masthead and publication details
Lawrence Journal-World, published daily except Sunday by The World Company at Sixth and New Hampshire, Lawrence Kansas. Editor Dolph Simons with managers and staff including Bill Mayor Jack Zimmer Ernest Pontius Leo Eller. Established 1854. Rates listed for carrier and mail subscriptions in Douglas and nearby counties.
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W. C. Simons
the World Company
Sixth and
New Hampshire Streets
Lawrence
Kan
Douglas
United States
No Walls or Moats Considered for Vietnam Infiltration
The Pentagon weighs fences walls and moats as a curb on Viet Cong infiltration but defense officials doubt the plan. Critics warn of immense cost and propaganda risk while McNamara remains cautious about barrier building.
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Pentagon
South Vietnam
Defense
Robert McNamara
Mekong
East Berlin
U. S
Vietnam
Defense McNamara
Washington
Highly Gullible Pacifist Tourists Question Ho Chi Minh Motives
A report quotes Patricia Griffith of Ithaca insisting Ho Chi Minh mourns every lost life yet North Vietnam parades captured pilots. The piece suggests North Vietnamese spin tours to unwary Americans, likening it to Castro era propaganda and labeling the travelers as gullible but well meaning.
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North Vietnam
Patricia Griffith
Ithaca
N. Y
Ho Chi Minh
Cuba
Fidel Castro and Co
New York
Winter heating dangers and fire prevention urged
The piece warns that cold weather boosts use of heating devices and raises fire risk from faulty equipment or careless use. It appeals for pre winter checks by citizens or competent professionals, stresses careful renting, and notes the area's historically good fire fatality record as a result of vigilance.
Planning Commission Lets Go Of Tiger By Tail
The Lawrence Planning Commission on Wednesday night chose to refer a matter for further study rather than delay action. Officials weighed risks and benefits before deciding to defer, signaling cautious planning in the evolving issue.
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Bodiez
Lawrence
Zoning Debate Along West Ninth Street Revisited
A policy review reveals zoning along West Ninth Street from Kentucky to Illinois is complex and requires closer monitoring before action. Officials acknowledge pressure from protest groups and stress careful reconsideration to serve good government.
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West Ninth Street
Kentucky
Illinois
Market Thrust Surprises Investors Despite Slow 1966
New York reports a surprising early 1967 market rally as stocks rise daily after an 11 month decline. Factors include tax related selling in December, bears exiting, potential bargains among blue chips, looser credit, and a sugnificant shift in investor confidence aided by Johnson's tax surcharge proposal and a softened war psychology. Institutions emerge as buyers pushing prices up.
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New York
Johnson
Lawrence Teams Split Basketball Actions and Local Notes
Lawrence high school games saw the Lions defeat Leavenworth 55-44 but lose to Topeka 71-65 preventing a NEKL championship repeat. A Chamber of Commerce barbecue at the Armory raised 74.65 for the guard company. A 92nd birthday celebration for Mrs. Harriet Ebersole occurred in Big Springs. Nebraska beat Kansas University 27-24. Mr and Mrs William Allen Pine marked their golden wedding with an open house.
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Lawrence Lions
Leavenworth
LHS
Topeka
Lawrence
Chamber of Commerce
William Kollender
KU Rotc
Kansas
North Dakota
Harriet Ebersole
Big Springs
U.S. Health Service
Nebraska
William Allen Pine
Humane Society
Today's Bible Reflection and Prayer Message
A church verse from Romans 12 highlights many members form one body in Christ. The prayer asks God to avoid boasting in wealth or numbers and to glory in Christ's presence through ministries that offer compassion and peace to honor God.
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Phillips
God
Christ
Enrichment of the Soul Debate on Leash Laws
Letters to the editor criticize a proposed 12 month leash law arguing dogs roaming schools threaten children. The writers urge stricter penalties for owners and compare dangers from loose dogs to unrestrained children, citing personal incidents and rabies fears.
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Jane Tusten
14Th St
From the Dog’s View and Vietnam Letters in Lawrence
A dog asks for humane treatment and training to curb nuisance barking and escapes. A reader, John Calvin Rezmerski, of Tennessee Street, writes arguing for civil discourse on Vietnam, defending protesters and criticizing some supporters of the war while praising American freedoms.
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Journal-World
Vietnam
America
Owen
Musick
United States
Mr. Musick
Pfc. Ross
John Calvin Rezmerski
Tenn
Who Benefits From A 12 Month Dog Leash Law
A reader argues against a 12 month dog leash law noting few nuisance dogs exist and that it would create broader social issues. The writer compares with mandatory confinement for drivers and teens, suggesting the proposal primarily profits dog-chain manufacturers.
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Humane Society
Veetsy
The Hanoi Story Reveals North Viet Nam Civilian Killings
In Hanoi the military faces party backlash as reports emerge of North Vietnamese troops harming civilians in South Vietnam. A veteran Hanoi journalist and visiting Hanoi housewives confirm eyewitness accounts, prompting protests by student groups and public grievance.
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South Vietnam
Jack
Hanoi Pentagon
Hanoi
Watsons urgent message to Johnson signals House crisis
W Marvin Watson Jr heard a surge of liberal Democrats warn President Johnson his program risks being gutted as House leadership falters. The DSG driven group seeks greater access to the White House and a shrinkage of domestic plans to push key issues like urban development and the war on poverty.
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Washington
Johnson
W. Marvin Watson Jr
House
White House
Watson
Adam Clayton Powell
McCormack
Liberal Democratic Study Group
DSG
Frank Thompson
New Jersey
John Blatnik
Minnesota
Michigan
James O’hara
Indiana
John Brademas
Dan Rostenkowski
Chicago
Mayor Daley
Lud Ashley
Ohio
William Moorehead
Pennsylvania
Rostenkowsky
Emphysema Advice: Humidity Matters More Than Climate
A Denver doctor, Dr. Thomas L. Petty, notes humidified air helps emphysema patients more than dry sea air. He warns against extreme climate changes and stresses avoiding smog, cold, and dust. winter moisture is crucial for breathing, while moving should be tested by visiting at different times of year.
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Denver
Thomas L. Petty
University of Colorado Medical Center
Colorado
Texas
Canada
Maine
Alaska
Hawaii
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