Newspapers Raise Reader Prices Amid Rising Costs
Cost pressures drive hundreds of papers to hike prices in the past decade and year. AARP American Newspaper Publishers Assn survey shows 483 papers at 7 cents and 170 at 10 cents, with many others at 5 or 6 cents. only 13 papers remain under a nickel. Newsprint and wage costs cited as primary factors.
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NEW York
Assn. S
United States
Sun
Alaska
Journal of Commerce
New
Reese transfer moves Penney store chief to Amarillo
Lester Reese, manager of the Lawrence J. C. Penney Co. store, will transfer to Amarillo Texas to head the Penney store there. Dwight Freeman will take over the Lawrence store on July 1.
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Lester Reese
Thewrence J. C. Penney Co
The
Journal-World
Amarillo
Tex
Penney Co
Lawrence
Dwight Freeman
Junction City
Reese
Freeman
Uly 1
Texas
Levi McKinney Dies at 68 in Norton
Levi McKinney 68 of Norton died Thursday in the Norton hospital. Born in Reno on September 8 1892 he lived in Lawrence areas until moving to Norton three years ago. A World War I veteran funeral arrangements are by Bowser Lee Mortuary and will be announced. Survivors include two cousins Mabel Evans and Albert Easley and many distant relatives.
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Levi McKinney
Norton
Reno
Lawrence
Bowser-Lee Mortuary
Mabel Evans
del, St
Albert Easley
Kansas City
Lawrence growth boosts activity. column argues against "dead summers"
DOLPH C. SIMONS emphasizes recent Lawrence gains in construction, retail, banking, and KU summer programs. He notes rising incomes, new industry, and a thriving business climate, arguing growth benefits families and the city despite nostalgia for quieter times.
Louisiana crisis looms as Frazer massing for governorship
Frazer says he will act as governor if emergency arises, seeking legal advice. Martin opposes and demands court certification of Long’s incapacity. Gremillion named as Frazer attorney. Bankston notes mental health patient rights. Long and Martin remain bitter foes over past tenure.
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Martin
Frazer
McNeese State College
Frazar
Atty
Jack Gremillion
Long
Mandeville
Gremillion
Jesse Bankston
Louisiana
Galveston
KU fails to factor at national amateur meet in Boulder
Lawrence notes the week recalls days shortening as Sunday and Monday stand longest. Kansas loses all its entries at the Amateur Athletic Union track meet in Boulder missing a chance at Pan American games and a clash with Russian stars after winning the prior national collegiate meet. Old-guard competition cited as reason.
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National Amateur Athletic Union
Boulder
Kansas
Jayhawk
Oldsters
Jayhawkers
View of Mary Drogheda Mary in Ireland Sparks Cardinal D Alton Debate
View of Mary Drogheda Ireland reports Cardinal D Alton condemns charges of excessive devotion to Mary. The primate says Catholics revere Mary because she is a creature chosen by God for the highest holy office.
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Drogheda
Ireland
Mary
John Cardinal D'Alton
Music Group Sets Forest Concerts at Kansas University Camp
Kansas University music camp presents a Sunday double bill with camp orchestra led by Gerald Carney and chorus directed by Clayton Krehbiel at 3 30 PM in University Theatre and an 8 PM outdoor concert between Haworth Hall and Hoch Auditorium conducted by Russell Wiley and Krehbiel. Simulated programs feature Bach Morley Wagner Grieg Grainger Sukte and Vaughan Williams among others with choral and band selections and future Sundays planned.
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Kansas Univerisity
Gerald Carney
Clayton Krehbiel
University Theatre
Music and Dramatic Arts
Haworth Hall
Hoch Auditorium
Russell L. Wiley
Bach Agnus de Morley
Randall Thompson Clayton Krehbiel
Heethoven
Suppe
County
Derry
Grainger Gerald Carney
Public urged to back lake project in Douglas County
Amer, a Douglas County lake advocate, urges a strong public showing to persuade Dave Leahy and the six man commission. He argues the district deserves a lake due to its large population and revenue share, stressing public support to avoid being pushed aside.
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Amer
Douglas County
Dave
Leahy
Newlyweds Set Blazes To Relieve Tensions
Jerome L. Palmquist and Delores Palmquist 21 and 20 admitted setting 11 fires in St. Paul since late May to relieve nervous tension. Police quoted the couple as saying flames brought relief and they carried tarpaper wrapped in newspaper when arrested near a lumberyard. Fire damage totaled 226000 dollars with no injuries.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Jerome L. Palmquist
Delores
Frank Oberg
Palmquist
Vacation Pak Service for Journal-World Delivery
A reader note explains a "Vacation Pak" service by the Journal-World carrier. It promotes saving issues while away and delivering them in a package upon return. The ad highlights convenient, temporary service for subscribers.
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Journal-World
Six youths arrested after assault on 14 year old girl in Corona yard
In Corona Queens police say six black youths aged 14 to 17 and two younger teens were involved in an attack on a 14 year old white girl at a city school yard. Four older youths face arraignment on charges of juvenile delinquency and assault, while a 14 and a 15 year old were charged separately. The victim, an eighth grade student, was hurt and gagged during the incident.
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New York
Corona
Queens
John Rich
Edward Jacobs
Jacob Bethea
Henry Stokes
Rich
Bethea
Jacobs
Stokes
Brooklyn Automotive School
Ridgewood
Flushing
Louis Clifford
Youth Injured in Topeka Area Traffic Crash
A 17 year old Oskaloosa youth Calvin McAlexander is hospitalized in Lawrence Memorial in fair to good condition after a Friday afternoon crash at U S 40 and Croce Road near Topeka. He suffered a broken leg.
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Oskaloosa
Calvin McAlexander
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
U.S. 40
Croce Road
Topeka
McAlexander
Former State Newsman Dies From Long Illness
Santa Barbara California AP former Kansas newspaper man Frank C Clough 58 died here after a long illness and complications from an operation He was former managing editor of the Emporia Gazette author of William Allen White of Emporia He worked on the Kansas City Star for a year before returning to Emporia and later became editorial director of the Speidel newspapers in California until retirement two years ago
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Santa Barbara
Calif
Kansas
Frank C. Clough
Clough
Emporia
Kas.) Gazette
William Allen White
Kansas City Star
Dort Leading Trip Guides Kansas Field Study
Dr Wakefield Dort Jr associate professor of geology leads a field trip of high school physical science teachers into the chalk beds around Ft Hays Kansas State College this week. The excursion is supported by the National Science Foundation.
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Wakefield Dort Jr
Ft. Hays
Kansas State College
National Science Foundation
Local births and listings from Memorial Hospital and area homes
A series of birth notices and family announcements. Included are Mrs. Donna League at Skyline Trailer Court and Mrs. Evelyn Woodruff at 840 Conn St announcing a new baby. Also listed are multiple residents receiving newborns with lines noting names and addresses and at least two couples announcing a son born Friday and today.
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Donna League
Skyline Trailer Court
Calvin McAlexander
Oskaloosa
Joy Wolfe
Ark
St. Montie
Walter League
Ernest A. Tucker
Journal-World Vacation Reminder Ad
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Live polio vaccine offered in milk or juice
Dr. Hilary Koprowski of the Wistar Institute announced a new oral polio vaccine that uses live virus and can be given in a glass of milk or fruit juice. The vaccine has been used to immunize 75,000 children in the Belgium Congo where polio is prevalent.
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Philadelphia
Hilary Koprowski
Wistar Institute
Belgia Congo
Eiffel Tower Reaches 984 Feet in Paris Sky
Paris observers note the Eiffel Tower now stands 984 feet tall marking a new height for the landmark. The updated measurement reflects structural clarity as engineers confirm the top reaches the reported altitude.
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Eiffel Tower
Paris
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Callery Chemical Co
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Grainger
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Zambarino Sukte
Aewee Bennett
My Hero
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R. Vaughn-Williams
Ching-ap
Fennand
Lekberg
Clayton Krehbler
Glens
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Latham Elsa
Russell Wiley
Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority
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Tennessee Street
Constant Construction Co
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Empare
Ruth Stringham
Mike Murphres
Bob Harrison
Mgr
Hattie Fletcher
Roy Russell
UW Sé Weather
Bureau Dept of, Commarte
Carolina
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Dort
Wayne Harris
W. 22Nd St
Jack Herring
McLouth
Amelia Emerson
E. 4Th St
Mark Wintermote
Schwarz Rd
Walter Hall
Grantville
Helen Simons
Eudora
Mary Soetaert
Tonganoxie
Donald Easter
Ohio St
Judy Walton
Baldwin
Lisa Beneditte
Edge Hill Rd
Howers
Saower
Dwight Regnier
Lawrence Memorial Co
Fred Rumsey
Oscar Rumsey
Hinse Funeral Home Ambulance Service
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