Lawrence Daily Journal World masthead fragment still reads like a bygone era
An archival fragment shows the Lawrence Daily Journal World masthead with names such as Dolph C. Simons publisher and editor Stein Tarboss, staff roles, and old Kansas pricing and contact details. The snippet preserves a snapshot of early 20th century newspaper structure and city information for Lawrence Kansas.
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Dolph C. Simons
Dolph Simons
Stein
Tarboss
Ills May Es
Aryl Hana
Wditor
Ernest Pon Tits Astagragance
Leo Eller
Congress Faces Reform as Image Erodes and Rules Fray
The piece argues Congress needs a new image due to public discontent with inaction and outdated procedural rules. It highlights reform calls by Senators Mathias and Harris to end auto seniority for chairs and use secret ballots plus Senate ratification by roll call. It notes Nixon’s broader reform push and environmental battles such as halting the Cross Florida Barge Canal.
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U.S
Congress
Nixon
Senate
Charles M. Mathias Jr
R-Md
Fred R. Harris
D-Okla
House
Americans May Be Unique in Economic Outlook
New York AP reports a study in Aspirations & Affluence by Katona Strumpel and Zohn that Americans show more optimism and forward looking expectations than Europeans. The authors note American spending on future income and inflationary pressure from rising wages and prices, with debate over wage price guidance policies.
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New York
Ofter
George Katona
Burkhard Strumpel
Ernest Zohn
Nixon cites environmental costs in canal debate
He notes destruction of ecological values was not counted as a cost and credits for environmental preservation were not allowed. The Cross-Florida canal faced questions over its cost-benefit balance, with $50 million versus $180 million and potential ecological damage shaping the argument.
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Army Corps of Engineers
Cross-Florida
Oklawaha River
South Florida
Nixon
McKone freed from Soviet prison. homeward bound
Old Home Town reports Capt. John R. McKone son of Mr. and Mrs. Jean McKone of Tonganoxie held nearly seven months in a Russian prison after his reconnaissance plane was shot down by a Soviet fighter. Also notes establishment of a KU student loan fund named HELP funded by Lawrence residents.
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John F. Kennedy
John R. McKone
Jean McKone
Tonganoxie
Kansas University
Lawrence Higher Education Loan Program
HELP
Lawrence
KU Endowment Assn
Let us cherish a happy skating spot in Central Park
A reader praises the Central Park skating pond as a joyful town highlight while urging action on environmental issues. The letter warns about air and water pollution, cites auto emissions and lead-free fuel, appeals for recycling, enforcement of laws, and public awareness to protect the environment.
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Vietnam
Central Park
Grandma Moses
Currier
Ives
Missy
Jean DeForest
Lawrence Paper Co
Dr. Armitage
KU Dept. of Biological Sciences
George R. Pisani
Cambodia
U.N. roles and Vietnam controversy mix with local traffic note
A letter discusses U.N. intervention in wars including Korea Congo and Vietnam, accusing the United Nations and SEATO of prolonging conflict for Communist benefit. parity with U.S. policy is questioned. The writer also critiques local traffic patterns and a neighbor’s remarks, citing Vermont and Massachusetts blocks.
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U.N
Korea
Congo
Vietnam
U.S
Katanga
Unicef
Golda Meir
Jack M. Story
Ottawa
Co op employee letter misstates pollution and facts
A reader responds to a Friday letter arguing the atmosphere’s pollution is a gigantic, unconquerable demon. The writer accuses the correspondent of being poorly informed or ignoring key facts about pollution and its manageability.
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J-W
Meir Rejects UN Peace Force Proposal
Premier Golda Meir rejects a United Nations border peace force proposal per the Journal World report dated January 22. Her stance signals continued Israeli autonomy on security with emphasis on regional measures.
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Golda Meir
United Nations
Pentagon Debates Colorful Terms for Indochina Air Raids
A Defense Department panel nicknamed BULL crafts euphemisms for bombing Cambodia and Vietnam. Officials debate phrases like defensive measures and neutralizing areas to describe raids while avoiding blunt terms.
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Washington
Pentagon
Indochina
Defense Department
Secretary of Defense
Today in History Highlights From 1942 to 1952 Events
Key dates include 1942 arrival of American expeditionary force in Europe at Northern Ireland 1788 Sydney founded as penal colony 1837 Michigan statehood 1861 Louisiana secession 1880 Douglas MacArthur born 1944 Anzio battle rages in Italy 1952 Shepheard’s Hotel Cairo burned during anti British riots at Suez.
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Europe
Northern
Ireland
Sydney
Australia
Louisiana
Douglas MacArthur
Little Rock
Ark
Anzio
Italy
Cairo
Suez
Sixth and Mass Left Turn Traffic Reform Proposal
A resident proposes solutions for the 6th and Vermont left turn issue noting traffic backups at Massachusetts and Vermont intersections. He suggests defining Vermont crossing limits with yellow barrels and adding signs plus temporary police enforcement, then addresses street blocks forcing lane restriction for west and east bound traffic to ease the turn.
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Vermont Street
George Williams
Massachusetts
Vermont
Robert H. Kirkham
6Th
Mass
6Th Street
New Hampshire
Call for Equal Rules and Better Race Relations
Lorna Brown argues against double standards in school discipline and housing in the city. She cites selective punishments of white and black students and urges residents to contribute to a peaceful, better environment through individual action. Lincoln address notes.
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Lorna Brown
Lincoln
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Journal-World
W. C. Simons
the World Company
Sixth
Kaw
Carlier
Douglas
Kansas
United States
Bureau of Circulation
Associated Press
Sor
Ecology Trends
John Cunniff
Old Home Town
H. H. Stephenson
Delta Delta Delta
Irving Hill
Chamber of Commerce
F. W. McDonald
Knute Rockne
Heaven
Letters To the Journal-World
T. B. Ford
Golda Meir and
Journal World
Art Buchwald
S.O.B
Michigan
Union
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