Lawrence Journal World Historical Masthead and prices
The fragment lists the Lawrence Daily Journal-World leadership and contact details. It cites Dolph Simons as President and Editor, Dolph C Simons as Vice President Publisher, Steve Parsons as Vice President, Publisher, and Dartl Hall as Managing Editor with Ailoa News editor Pontius Aay, Leo Eller as circulation manager, and W. C. Simons as Editor from 1891 to 1952. It notes established 1854 and address at Sixth and New Hampshire Streets, Lawrence Kansas. Subscription rates show carrier $1.73 monthly, yearly $20.76, mail Douglas County $10 per year, elsewhere $12 per year.
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Dolph Simons
Dolph C. Simon
Steve Parsons
Bill Mayer
Dartl Hall
Douglas
Erotice
United States
McNamara's Wall: A Brief Dead Dream in Vietnam
The Vietnam War electronic obstacle barrier proposed by Robert McNamara in 1967 was quickly undermined by military leaders and abandoned within weeks. The project remained secret, then quietly died as McNamara left the Defense Department, with later speculation that military forces outmaneuvered civilian planners.
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Robert McNamara
McNamara
South Vietnam
Defense Department
Pentagon
Savings Drop for America Reflects Higher Inflation Pressures
Inflation accelerates beyond 5 percent, prompting Americans to cut savings, cash bonds, and borrow on policies. In May redemptions and fund outflows exceeded sales by 12 million, while savings rates fell from 7.1 to 6.1 percent of disposable income in early 1969. Life insurers report rising policy loans, with Metropolitan Life loans rising to 4.12 percent of assets by April, and total policy loans in early 1969 near 801 million dollars, up about 150 million from a year earlier.
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New York
Savings and Loan Associations
Mutual Savings Banks
Savings and Loans
Veterans Administration
National Service Life Insurance
Institute of Life Insurance
ILI
Education for what in the college era clash
Flora Lewis discusses the City College of New York two tier admission plan amid unrest. Barbara Christian argues that a college diploma serves survival for minority groups. The piece notes varied aims from pride and identity to meaningful action beyond jobs, with extremists seeking converts.
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Flora Lewis
Los Angeles Times
City College of New York
Barbara Christian
Miss Christian
Education for All Colleges The Dilemma of Choice
Writer Lewis argues the push to junk the society’s structure fails to clarify what should replace it. He says punitive laws or riots won’t resolve the education question. With many colleges, there should be a way to sort ambitions and offer real choice.
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Lewis
Lawrence Junior Flower Club aids show and KU honors
Old Home Town notes from 1959 include Laurie Krogh and Dewey Heller arranging flowers for the Lawrence Flower Club show in Hillcrest. Judy Gorton earns an Elizabeth M. Watkins scholarship at KU. John Ise returns to Lawrence after a year in San Antonio with Trinity College. D-Day reference in Europe. Dr. J. Allen Reese writes on chiggers. Raymond Nichols becomes KU chancellor secretary. Lynn Waldorf leaves KU for Oklahoma A&M as head football coach.
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Laurie Krogh
Dewey Heller
Lawrence Junior Flower Club
Lawrence
Hillcrest
Judy Gorton
Kansas
Elizabeth M. Watkins
John Ise
San Antonio
Tex
Ise
Trinity College
Europe
France
J. Allen Reese
KU School of Pharmacy
Raymond Nichols
K.A
E. H. Lindley
John Dyer
Dyer
Nichols
Kansas City Kansan
Lynn Waldorf
Oklahoma A&m
Today’s Bible Message and Prayer
Do not use harmful words but speak only helpful words that build up others. A prayer thanks God for nature’s lesson, asks for stillness to hear His voice and guidance, and requests strength to obey His will.
Letters to the editor on church and state in the Journal World
Christian reader objects to editorials on church and state and argues that religious leaders may guide public policy. He defends separation of church and state as freedom of belief and warns against misrepresenting doctrine, urging fair treatment and continued public discussion.
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Church and State
Journal- World
United Presbyterian Church
Nixon
Fidel Castro
Cuba
Journal-World
Jesus Christ
John C. Hoppe
Minister’s thanks for reporter’s coverage of assembly
The Reverend Robert A. Edgar of Central Presbyterian Church in New York City commends the reporter for thorough coverage of the General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church held in San Antonio. He praises the article as well written and informative.
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General Assembly of the
United Presbyterian Church
San Antonio
Robert A. Edgar
Central Presbyterian Church
New York City
Call for a new rule against building bridge near Tennessee Street
A letter argues for a ban on constructing a bridge within a mile of Tennessee Street or near Vermont New Hampshire Indiana Michigan Connecticut. The author claims the Tennessee Street option is several million dollars more costly based on engineer estimates and urges logical reasons for the proposed prohibition.
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Tennessee Street
Vermont
New Hampshire
Indiana
Michigan
Connecticut
Balanced four meal plan for colitis patient
A 77 year old advises dividing daily nourishment into four meals. A balanced diet includes protein carbohydrate fruits vegetables and some fat daily. Nutritionists at hospitals visiting nurse associations and health departments can help meal planning.
Washington D. C. Plan by Pierre L'Enfant Architect
The DC design by Pierre L'Enfant shaped early federal city planning and influenced lay out of streets and public spaces, reflecting his prominence as an architect of notable New York mansions and other projects.
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Washington D. C
Pierre L’enfant
New York City
Gas-Up Lines Signal Czech Frustration With Regime
In Prague hundreds of cars line up at filling stations on Fridays as workers shortchange the five day week into four. The slowdown cripples productivity as the new regime struggles to balance reform with central control. Officials blame inflation and shortages, while dissident voices warn of long term damage to personal advancement.
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Prague
Gustav Husak
Dubcek
Sik
Switzerland
Josef Lenart
Lubomir Strougal
Rude Pravo
Czechoslovakia
Do You Need That Diet Hal Boyle Cartoon Etiquette
New York AP syndicated column humorously questions the necessity of dieting. It lists quirky signs that suggest someone may not need a diet, from tighter shoes and louder liver worries to thicker snacks and sun shadows cast by a large stomach.
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New York
Pueblo Dissension At Outfitting Preceded Captivity
Former executive officer L Edward Murphy Jr says the USS Pueblo faced internal dissension from Bremerton out fitting through capture by North Korea. He notes conflicts between commanding officer Omar F Bucher and Lt. Steven Harris over authority helped doom 82 crew to 11 months in a Communist camp.
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Boston
Pueblo
Bremerton
Wash
North Korea
L. Edward R. Murphy Jr
Navy
Murphy
Christian Science Monitor
Omar
Lloyd M. Bucher
Steven R. Hareris
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the World Company
Sixth and
New Hampshire Streets
Ekan
America
John Cunniff
Old Home Town
Sively
Tennessee
Kansas University
Iowa Street
Tom O. Akin
G. C. Thosteson
By Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
Hal Boyle
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