Lawrence Daily Journal World masthead snippet
A fragment from the Lawrence Daily Journal World shows the publisher and editor names and contact lines. It lists Dolph C. Simons as president and editor, with Ernest Pontius as advertising director and Bill Mater as vice president publisher, among others. It notes subscription rates and service regions in a partial masthead context.
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Coe Simons
Dolph C. Simons
Bill Mater
Maragina
Ernest Pontius
Leo Eller
ROTC Programs Rated Essential Amid Protests
Opinion piece defends ROTC at EU as necessary for national defense while protesters including hippies and yippies call military training harmful. The author argues for practical acceptance of ROTC given ongoing conflicts and hopes for future peace.
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U.S
Movie Rating Labels Guide Parents Through Film Choices
A new motion picture labeling system classifies films as G for general audiences, M for mature, R for under 16 must be accompanied, and X for no under 16 admitted. Many families say there are too few G films, though G titles often become huge box office successes.
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Filmland
They Do Care How Omaha Man Survived Stabbing
Danny Mikkelsen 28 of Omaha says he survived a December stabbing only because many people cared and helped. He was stabbed at an outdoor phone booth and reached a hotel lobby where bystanders and a night clerk supplied first aid and called police.
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Danny Mikkelsen
Omaha
Mikkelsen
Reform group seeks new Hoover-type government efficiency commission
A coalition led by Rep. Larry Winn Jr. and Rep. William Roth Jr. pushes a modern Hoover-style commission to audit federal operations. The proposal, backed by about 155 Congress members, calls for a 100-member panel to study government waste and propose economies, with Senate support from John Williams.
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Larry Winn Jr
Washington
Senate
John Williams
Roel Roth
Reform Drive Aims to Strengthen Federal State Local Ties
Rep R outlines a bill creating a commission to study federal programs and their effects on intergovernmental relations. The panel would advise on marshaling resources across government levels and improving administration beyond agency reshuffling. Gov Docking pushes a strong Kansas reform program amid calls for broader federal changes.
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Rep. R
Rep
Roth
Docking
Kansas
Congress
Banks Enter Insurance Banks Enter Insurance
New York AP reports First National City Corp as a bank expanding into an insurance holding company by acquiring Chubb Corp for over 300 million. The one bank holding model bypasses federal banking restrictions, allowing diversification into mutual funds travel services and computer sales under a single corporate roof.
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New York
First National City Corp
Chubb Corp
First City
First City Bank
Chubb
Department Store of Finance
Wright Patman
D-Tex
Reserve Board
Colby appointee joins Kansas Board of Regents
Old Home Town Leon Roulier of Colby was named to the Kansas Board of Regents by Gov. George Docking, replacing L. D. Morgan of Goodland. Gov. Docking submitted a 1960 budget of 325.9 million dollars. Wade Pierce elected head of the Douglas County Red Cross. Manhattan beat Lawrence 55 to 17 in basketball. Mrs. June McMillin of Lawrence chaired the Kansas Woman's Day Club reception in Topeka. Gayle Mott hospitalized with four broken ribs after a horse kick. 1 YEARS AGO 1929 Iowa State defeated KU in basketball. 27- Bal Jeffrey, protégé of Dr. Forrest Allen, coached Baker University basketball.
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Leon Roulier
Colby
Kansas Board of Regents
George Docking
L. D. Morgan
Goodland
June McMillin
Lawrence
Kansas Woman’s Day Club
Topeka
Gayle Mott
Lawrence High
Manhattan
Wade Pierce
Douglas County Red Cross
Daily Bible Message and Prayer
Today’s Bible message reflects Psalm 4 7 with a prayer asking God the Father to deepen love and understanding of divine mercy. The prayer seeks forgiveness, praise, and a devotion rooted in Calvary’s cross through Jesus Christ.
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Calvary's Cross
Jesus
First Impression of Nixon by Buckley
Buckley reviews Nixon's early presidency outlook noting lacking sense of dominion. He critiques press engagements and inaugural rhetoric while praising Nixon's perseverance and stated shift toward spiritual goals over material reform. He cautions about overbearing rhetoric and the transition to leadership.
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Nixon
Miami
United States
Kennedy
NBC
Jackie
Children's Dental Health Week Decay Care Prospects Bright
Feb 2 8 marks National Children's Dental Health Week as the Journal-World and Douglas County Dental Society present this first in a five part series on dental health. Experts discuss enzyme dextranase and fluoride use to curb decay with optimism for future widespread preventive methods.
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Journal-World
Douglas County Dental Society
Rainmaker Syndrome Seen For Pacific Air Route Case
Washington report details the Transpacific air route case worth 500 million in annual revenue. It notes the involvement of W DeVier Pierson, a Johnson White House aide, as a sought after rainmaker in a highly regulated aviation industry.
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Washington
Johnson
W. DeVier Pierson
White House
Simon
Hawaii
Civil Aeronautics Board
CAB
Mr. Johnson
Airlines
Pierson
Note on White House Door Gives Advice to New Duet
Nixon and Pat receive a memo from Lyndon Johnson at the White House with advice on chores, repairs, finances, and neighbors. The note jokes about press coverage, Viet Nam, and the difficulty of keeping the place. Johnson’s tips include handling the fuse box, backwash for the pool, and hosting lunches to ease tensions.
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White House
Washington
Richard Nixon
Pat
Capitol
Mr. Johnson
Lyn
L.B.J. Ranch
Johnson City
Texas
Odd insurance claims amuse State Farm executive
New York AP report recounts bizarre cases handled by R. J. Bartum of State Farm Mutual. Tales include a drunken driving arrest after a blind drunkometer test, a tribe's immunity from suit, a bathtub collision, a man atop a garage roof after a hot water heater blast, a rabbit attack during irrigation, and a desert hawk stealing a car aerial.
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New York
R. J. Bartum
State Farm Mutual
Arizona
Entire Dormitory Floor Given to Black Students At Detroit University
At the University of Detroit a sixth floor of a men’s dormitory was turned over to black students after 200 residents of DeRoy Hall agreed to transfer. White students may relocate to the floor if they wish, with capacity for 60. Dean Frederick Shadrick said the move supports black student identity and control over their living space.
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Detroit University
Detroit
University of Detroit
Catholic University
Frederick Shadrick
Stueent
Conscientious Objector Views From Petersburg War Vet
John Cato Jr an artillery officer from World War I states some objectors to war grow more conscientious after war. He refined his stance through long observation. He retired this week at age 78 after 20 years on the Petersburg draft board.
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Petersburg
John Cato Jr
Éer
Cato
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