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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1964

Page

2

Lawrence Journal World Masthead and Publication Details

Lawrence Journal World staff and masthead from July 8 1964 list Dolph Simons editor and publisher Bill Mayer Jack Zimmerman Ernest Pontius Leo Eller and W C Simons. It notes daily publication except Sunday and subscription rates for local and distant mail.

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Platform committee sessions loom large in San Francisco

The Republican Platform Committee in San Francisco debates a clear program for the party and its presidential candidate. Observers note the sessions influence November voting, with experts split on Johnson’s chances and the potential for a strong, sincere GOP platform to sway voters.

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Collision near Bowling Green claims eight lives

Eight people died Sunday when a speeding car driven by Willie Walker 45 of Milwaukee collided head on with a seven passenger vehicle near Bowling Green Missouri. Walker was estimated to be traveling about 100 mph and had earlier faced a speeding charge in Mexico Missouri. The tragedy spurs debate on law enforcement ability to curb reckless driving and prevent such carnage.

Bowling Green Missouri Willie Walker Milwaukee Wis Walker Mexico

Divided Senate Rules Committee Pushes Limited Financial Disclosure

A divided committee advances a resolution requiring senators and staff to disclose some outside business interests. It allows identifying holdings above half the annual salary, while not detailing extent. The full Senate will consider the measure amid past criticism and a probe linked to Bob Baker.

Senate Rules Committee Senate Rules Committee Congress Bobby Baker Lyndon Johnson

Senate ethics plan faces criticism over disclosures and enforcement

Critics say the plan leaves too much room for financial ties between lawmakers and outside interests. The full Senate is expected to approve a similar setup despite complaints that key details remain secret and public scrutiny is limited. A strong code of conduct could have curbed future misconduct, but the current watered-down proposal from the Rules Committee likely falls short.

Senate Bobby Baker Senate Rules Committee

France Moves to Boost Tourism Revenue and Cut Costs

France faces a rising tourism deficit as foreigners spend more than residents abroad. The government launches operation vacances to lure funds, curb prices, and promote hotel modernization with low interest loans. Tourism accounts for about 10 percent of exports, with ever more French traveling abroad.

Paris Times-Post France New York Spain Italy Yugoslavia Greece Minister of Finance

Resurfacing on Highway 40 and local political shifts

In 1954 the Highway 40 stretch between Lawrence and Big Springs receives a new Firestone rubber asphalt mix to improve durability. Sam Reynolds becomes Nebraska U.S. Senator after Hugh Butter’s death. Rutters shop at 1016 Mass. St. is sold to James and Mrs. Wilson of Joplin Missouri. Chester Rutter had founded the shop and once built bicycles.

Highway 40 Lawrence Big Springs Mississippi Firestone Sam Reynolds Nebraska U.S Hugh Butter Rutters Mass. St James Wilson Joplin Chester Rutter W. C. Simons Judge Hugh Means Clarence Radcliffe Marshall Gorrill Charles Thomas

Bible Message Focuses on Living Peaceably with All

Daily devotion recalls Romans 12 18 urging harmony as the believer seeks peace within and with others The prayer asks God to make the speaker an instrument of peace following Francis of Assisi and ends with an Amen.

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Jack's Straws Congressmen

Column argues lawmakers should dress better after a raise to 30000 dollars and criticizes political attire, conflicts of interest, and the lack of financial disclosure. It questions whether officials will spend on Seville Row suits and string ties, urging a stronger image for leaders.

Johnsons Luck Key Factor And GOP Has to Fight That

Joseph Alsop argues President Johnson benefits from luck across Cuba Vietnam and civil rights. Castro signals peaceful cooperation while Khanh stabilizes Vietnam and Jackson Miss witnesses peaceful compliance. If Johnson's luck holds through summer Republicans face limited criticism and reduced campaign leverage.

Johnson Gop Chamber of Commerce of Jackson Miss Jackson Chamber Allen Thompson South Freedom March Mississippi Congress of Federated Organizations COFO Paul Johnson Philadelphia United States

University Psychology Dept Not Involved in Mental Health Clinic

James G. Stachowiak clarifies in a letter that the University of Kansas Psychology Department does not operate the Douglas County Mental Health Clinic. He notes department members attend health board meetings only as community participants focused on civic welfare and not as department representatives.

de Block University of Kansas Douglas County James G. Stachowiak Psychological Clinic Kansas University

Japan pays reparations totaling 447 million to date

Tokyo reports 55 percent of a total 1963 reparations payout, bringing the cumulative World War II reparations from Japan to 447 million dollars. Japan agrees to deliver nearly a billion more in reparations and economic aid to Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, the Philippines, and South Vietnam for wartime damages.

Tokyo Japan Foreign Ministry Burma Cambodia Indonesia Laos Philippines South Viet Nam

Stapes Operation: A Wise Step After Fenestration Failures

A reader asks about stapes surgery to improve hearing after fenestration. The article notes advances in the past 15 years and advises starting with simpler steps before radical procedures, as there is no guaranteed outcome and movement of the stirrup bone is key to sound transmission.

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Orson Welles to stage Gone With the Wind live

Orson Welles will team with scenic designer Sean Kenney for a spectacular live version of Gone With the Wind using 400 real horses 20 projectors and period songs. They plan a huge movable auditorium to present the production. Charlie Chaplin profited from stock moves around the Surgeon General report cigarettes. Jim Henaghan ex Hollywood columnist in Spain dating a younger woman. David Moss debuting as El Americano in Madrid July 11 in bull ring with 25 bull fights incl King of Kings acting background. He aims for more fights and possible Mexico trip for big payoffs.

Orson Welles Sean Kenney Charlie Chaplin Chaplin David Moss Madrid Moss el Americano Tia Juana Philip Mexico

Memory, Hal Boyle recalls a bygone era of life

New York AP column recalls memory over fashion shaping identity and a past world. It lists era markers such as veils and mustaches, WWI tinfoil scavenging, porch-swing romance, local norms, Western film fades, and a stylish funeral for 250 dollars.

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