Lawrence Journal-World assembles staff and publishing details
The Lawrence Daily Journal World lists its leadership including President Publisher Dore Simos, Editor Daryl Ball, Assistant Publisher Bill Mayer, Executive Editor Daryl Ball, News Editor Ernest Pontius, Ad Director Leo Eller, and Controller. Established in 1854 by The World Company, publishing daily except Sunday in Lawrence Kansas with varied subscription rates.
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Dolph Co. Starenew
Dore Simoscelbe
Stevie Parsons
Bill Mayer
Daryl, Ball
Ernest Pontius
Leo Eller
the World Company
Sixth and
New Hampshire Streets
Lawrence, Kan
Gadd
Douglas
Kansas
Freeter
Kansas City
United States
Debate over disclosure aims to sharpen public judgment and warn against secrecy
The piece presents Walt Rostow endorsing broader release of government documents to spur public input on Vietnam policy and U.S. actions. It contrasts this with concerns over secrecy and argues informed citizens lead to better decisions, while noting limits and risks of such openness. The overview also covers a Turkish opium crop plan to curb heroin and Nixon's cautious stance on drug supply reduction.
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Pentagon
Walt Rostow
Lyndon Johnson
U.S
Johnson
Vietnam
China
Turkey
United States
America
Nixon
Auditing Report Opens Door to Wall Street Concerns
New York attorney general’s preliminary audit findings on Wall Street reveal no charges but expose lax controls and odd practices. The review details surprise audits that are not genuine, rare P and L disclosures, back office record forging, notaries notarizing unseen customers, and substantial theft of securities over three years.
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New York
Wall Street
Moral rearmament urged to curb drugs and alienation
A speaker argues that societal negativism and alienation push youth toward disruptive behavior and drugs. The solution lies in a strong moral rearmament to restore faith and goals, with optimism about America's future if enough people act.
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America
Carried Silk Stocking Robbery At Sunset Drive In
A man wearing a silk stocking mask robbed the Sunset Drive In Theater cashier of 329 dollars then escaped. Temperatures rose to the high 90s over the weekend, with no 100 degree readings yet this summer.
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Sunset Drive-In
The
Mercury
Joe Traylor
Clif Calvin
Granada Theater
Mass
Lawrence Drug Stores
Lecompton
Kaw River
County Board of Commissioners
Douglas
Jefferson
Today’s Bible Message on Humility and Strength
A devotional note urges humility before the Lord and trust in His lifting up. It includes a prayer asking for guidance to be humble in both victories and defeats and for divine strength in daily life.
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James
la Quintrala
Catalina de Los Rios
Jesus Christ
Christ
Hanoi Peace Proposal Deepens Nixon Dilemma
Washington faces a tough choice as Hanoi offers a seven point peace plan. The plan appears soft yet lacks an automatic POW release and seeks drastic concessions from the Saigon regime. Analysts warn the proposal ties POW outcomes to a U.S. troop pullout and could demand a purge of South Vietnam leaders.
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Washington
Nixon
Hanoi
White House
Ron Ziegler
U.S
Saigon
P.O.W
South Vietnam
State Department
Paris
United States
Vietnam
Nguyen van Thiet
Letters to the Editor on Lake of the Ozarks boating hazards
William Silvert argues for stricter boating safety at Lake of the Ozarks citing a recent deadly accident. He urges posted speed limits, no wake zones, mandatory licenses for boat operators, and better enforcement and public education to prevent future tragedies.
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Lake of the Ozarks
William Silvert
Commodore
Lawrence Sailing Club
Earthquakes Shape Chilean Destiny Across Eras
The text surveys Chile’s seismic history from 1960 and 1965 quakes and earlier colonial events. It notes widespread destruction in Concepcion Valdivia and central regions, mass mobilization by students for relief, and cultural attitudes seeing quakes as fate and test. It cites political leaders under Alessandri Frei and Allende handling quakes as shared national challenges.
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American
Chile
Peru
Ecuador
Mexico
U.S
California
Alaska
Santiago
Concepcion
Valdivia
Allesandri
Frei
Allende
Bicycle Safety Proposals For Lawrence Bridge and Dike Trail
Letter suggests Lawrence designate a bicycle crossing on the Second Street Bridge side walk and create a city bicycle route. Proposes closing the north dike top to motor traffic for a 10 mile scenic path with picnic tables. Urges a bicycle club to promote safe riding for children and adults. Mrs. Wm. H. DeLaughder.
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Lawrence
Journal- World
Second Street
Omaha
Wm. H. DeLaughder
Sth
Two Centuries Later Editor's Note on Lawrence Life
Rob Seaver reflects on Lawrence Kansas after returning home from Culver and frames racial tensions, housing segregation, town and gown tensions with KU, leadership changes, urban development, and a call for less prejudice to build a better community.
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Rob Seaver
Lawrence
Culver Military Academy
America
Foreign Student Friends Sought for KU Program
Lawrence families are invited to host Kansas University foreign students for the school year. The program, a cooperation between local citizens and the dean of foreign students, seeks 150 to 200 host families. Volunteers may call Mrs. R. H. Beamer at 843-1889 for details or arrange assignments for late August arrivals.
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Lawrence
The
University
United States
Twenty-Third Street
Kansas
Co-Op
KPL
Kansas University
R. H. Beamer
Peasons
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Mast 10Th
Columbus Foods Corp
Douglas County
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Robert Novak
North Vietnam
Mr. Nixon
Journal-World
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Arequipa
Paul Carttar
Lawrence High School
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Europe
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