Pat Brown plots second punch to thwart Reagan bid
In a Washington scene Gov. Edmund G. Brown aims to discredit Ronald Reagan after smashing George Christopher. Don Bradley plans smear tactics leveraging Reagan's career and links to postwar Hollywood left. Democrats fear the tactic could backfire and elevate Goldwater ally Reagan.
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Ronnie Reagan
Reagan
Bradley
Hollywood
Christopher
California
William F. Knowland
Richard M. Nixon
Pat Brown
Brown
Barry Goldwater
Witty take on a fictional State Department policy
A satirical feature portrays a fictitious foreign policy built on the death of world leaders. It parades absurd budget quotes and aging-relationship metaphors, suggesting grand schemes depend on the demise of rivals.
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Washington
State Department
United Nations
Funereal Affairs
Aspirin use and hearing loss and syphilis blood tests discussed
A reader asks if aspirin harms hearing. the doctor says large doses cause ringing but aspirin does not cause deafness and recommends using needed amounts. Another reader asks about persistent positive syphilis tests after treatment. the doctor notes treatment may render the disease inactive and non transmission possible despite positive tests.
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Robert
Reagan Triumph Elevates Actor Politician to National Spotlight
Ronald Reagan scored a strong victory in the California gubernatorial race and rose from regional figure to national prominence. He defeated George Christopher, a San Francisco mayor with a liberal record, while facing Democrat Pat Brown in a high stakes general election that could shape a historic showdown. Brown, though advantaged by experience and organization, faces a determined challenger seen as personable, intelligent, and capable of upsetting the incumbent.
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Jeast
California
George Christopher
Reagan
Christopher
San Francisco
Gaylor (Parky) Parkinson
San Diego
Don Bradley
Parkinson
Ronald Reagan
Pat Brown
Brown
Sam Yorly
Los Angeles
Yorty
Another Lesson From Meredith Shooting in Mississippi
The piece argues the shooting of James Meredith was wrong and that he was within his rights, noting misuse of blame on him while urging a constant reevaluation of American attitudes and rejection of violence as a method of persuasion.
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James Meredith
Mississppi
Meredith
James Merediths
President Johnson hints at cash surplus despite uncertainties
At a news conference President Johnson says a cash surplus is possible this year while noting risks before January. The Omaha World-Herald quotes Maxwell Smart jokingly asking if red ink will appear, signaling cautious market optimism.
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Johnson
Omaha World-Herald
Maxwell Smart
Weather calendar aids space program planning at White Sands
Space experts use a new weather calendar to plan missile shots at White Sands Missile Range. Senior climatologist Paul Taft based it on 16 years of data including temperatures winds rain and humidity. The calendar offers daily weather probabilities for the coming year and reflects the era’s high tech outlook.
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Paul Taft
Atmospheric Sciences Office
White Sands
N.M
Missile Range
Fast
New Mexico Missile Range
Letter Praises Officer Foust In North Lawrence Robbery
Esther Bartelli commends Officer Faust for quick decisive action during the Rusty’s North Lawrence robbery posted while Topeka faced a tornado. She also praises Ray Williams Barbara Davis and John Williams for calmness under gunpoint, noting all employees were held and the danger faced.
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Foust
Rusty
Faust
Ray Williams
Barbara Davis
John Williams
KU Fire Protection Letter Warns of Inadequate Safety at Mt. Oread
A Lawrence reader, Estelle Nelson of 545 East 19th Street, urges KU officials to expand fire protection on Mt. Oread, arguing the city relies on the Lawrence Fire Department and that university buildings and student lives are at risk. In addition, a letter from Bob Rollins of McLouth criticizes Viet Nam policy debates and defends U.S. involvement, warning that withdrawing could embolden communism and damage international credibility.
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Kansas University
Mt. Oread
Lawrence Fire Department
University
Watson Library
Thayer Art and Dyche Museum
Lawrence
Journal-World
David C. Brain
Johnson
Mr. Brain
Viet Nam
China
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Cambodia
Thailand
Malaya
Burma
Indonesia
Philippines
U. S
Hungary
Lyndon Johnson
Washington
Lincoln
Wilson
Roosevelt
Truman
Bob Rollins
P.O. Box
McLouth
Kan
Reading For Pleasure marks in Lawrence library program
The 1956 Lawrence public library reading program for children, in its 17th year, sponsored by the PTA, focused on Reading For Pleasure with a simple books read list. Rosalie Postma is named as daughter of James and Mrs. Postma. Dr. H T A Smith leaves KU Geology to head Massachusetts University department next year.
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Lawrence
Public Library
PTA
James Postma
Rosalie
H. T. A. Smith
Massachusetts University
Today’s Bible Message and Prayer Prompt
A religious brief presents a Bible verse from II Corinthians 5 17 about being new in Christ and a prayer asking forgiveness and humility. The text emphasizes self surrender in service and loving others, including those considered unattractive, for the Savior’s sake.
New Books Reviewed At City Library Shelf
The city library adds titles by Thelma Helyar Oxford James Morris and William L Rivers. New works include The Inner Civil War by George M Fredrickson and England by Nikos Kazantzakis with notes on Franklin Russell and Oliver LaFarge. Several fiction titles feature murder trials romance and adventure across authors including Julian Maddox Giuseppe Berto Gabriel Fielding Ben Lucien Burman Jean Richoff Charles Mercer and Eugene Lyons.
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Oxford
James Morris
England
Thames
William L. Rivers
Washington Press Corps
George M. Fredrickson
Nikos Kazantzakis
Kazantzakis
Franklin Russell
Canada
Newfoundland
Bash Pipe
Oliver Lafarge
Oliver la Farge
David Sarnoff
Eugene Lyons
RCA
Julian
Jordan Maddox
Incubus
Giuseppe Berto
Ain
Gabriel Fielding
Broadcasting House
London
Jean Richoff
Springfield
Tll
Ben Lucien Burman
Menang
Charles Mercer
Africa
Rachel Cade
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Pat) Brown
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