Lawrence Daily Journal World masthead fragment
A fragmented newspaper masthead lists names and roles including Dolph Simons Jr as editor and publisher, Brill Matern as vice president, Tack Zimmerman as managing editor, Ernest Pontius as sports writer, Leo Eller as advertising manager, and a business manager. Establishment year 1884 noted.
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Dolph Simons
Dolph C. Simons JR
Brill Mater
Nneeieene
Hditor Tack Zimmerman Ccccensesse
Esse
Newar
Ernest Pontius Wu
Leo Eller
Food costs and politics strain midwest farmers in 1960s swing
The article argues rising food prices stem from inflation and marketing costs, urging Hubert Humphrey and Orville Freeman to win farmer support before the November elections. It cites farm share shrinking from 45 to 33.5 percent since 1945, criticizes LBJ for blaming farmers, and notes shifts in consumer demand and processing trends.
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Johnson
White House
Hubert Humphrey
Orville Freeman
Humphrey
Freeman
LBJ
Defense Department
America
U. S
Builders Blame Tight Money For Housing Slump
Builders of homes say tight money hurts the housing industry and consumer buying on installment plans, while some business leaders warn that expansion plans may be cramped. Commerce data show May home starts fell 13 percent to the lowest since January 1963, amid broader inflation concerns and Viet Nam war uncertainties. The stock market’s hesitancy adds to the reluctance to incur new debt as industry eyes a potential recovery tied to postwar family formation.
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New York
Commerce Department
Thich Tri Quang
United
Buddhist Church
Thich Tam Chau
Tri Quang
Viet Nam
U.S
Porter
Washington
Johnson
Farmers blamed for inflation in Democratic campaign rhetoric
The speaker argues that Democratic supporters are urban and that inflation harms farmers more than they admit. He contends LBJ should avoid blaming rural growers and suggests that farmers, though vocal, are a smaller influence than factory workers.
Lawrence figures across town and region in 1926 reminiscence
Old Home Town notes R C Jackman 80 a Lawrence financier and grainman who died in Coldwater Kansas after a trip from Arizona. He helped create Jenny Wren Mix flour in 1926 and founded radio station WREN. Also noted are Dr Mervin Sadler former KU Medical School dean and Nursery School PTA event. A 1926 entry recalls a North Lawrence tourist park of eight cabins from old street cars and the Missouri Supreme Court labeling Kansas City College of Medicine and Surgery a diploma mill.
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R. C. Jackman
Lawrence Financier
Coldwater
Kan
Arizona
Jenny Wren
WREN
Mervin Tubman Sadler
West Campus Road
KU Medical School
Kansas City
PTA
Henry Weingartner
Martin Palmer
Institute of Logopedics
Wichita
Reading Institute
North Lawrence
North Seventh Street
Kansas City College of Medicine and Surgery
State of Missouri
State Supreme Court
St. Louis
Today’s Bible Message and Prayer Reflections
A devotional excerpt from Hebrews 12 1 2 urges laying aside weight and sin to run with patience while keeping eyes on Jesus The author and finisher of faith The accompanying prayer asks for daily receptiveness to divine impulses and gratitude for blessings when pausing to hear the still small voice in Jesus name Amen
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Jesus
Christ
Saroyan Critique Sparks Sneaky Word Debate
Critics spar over Saroyan prose with Marion Simon taking aim at words and diction. The author argues against labeling Saroyan's work as dross, noting Saroyan’s Pulitzer and early success while calling for clearer, straightforward criticism.
Thank you Lawrence Library for biweekly book bags
A reader thanks the Lawrence Library staff and Library Board for sending biweekly bags of handpicked books to readers with limited mobility. The note praises the program’s thoughtful selections and the pleasure of choosing from unread volumes, ending with bravo to the Lawrence Library.
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Journal-World
Lawrence Library
Lawrence Library Board
Reader letter condemns critique of rights ruling by Supreme Court
Howard Kahane of the University of Kansas argues editors mischaracterized the Court's decision on police advisements. He says the ruling protects poor and minority suspects who lack access to counsel and may not understand their rights, and criticizes calls for Chief Justice Warren to retire as out of touch.
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Supreme Court
Warren
To Your Good Health by Dr Joseph Molner
A college student asks about exam day diarrhea and Dr Molner advises nerves anxiety and possible mild sedative or harmless anti diarrheal mix as doctor guidance. Notes explain leuko plakia is pre cancerous and tunnel vision causes. The writer doubts a heating gad could restore circulation in varicose veins.
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Dr. Molner
Sarah
G. M
A.L
A.V.P
Porter Report Supports Escalating Vietnam Air War
A Saigon report by William J. Porter, deputy ambassador, argues the Viet Cong and National Liberation Front lack genuine nationalism and control, boosting President Johnson’s case for intensified bombing. Porter's assessment coincides with Buddhist moderates gaining influence, potentially aiding reconstruction and stabilizing South Vietnam amid a looming air war decision.
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Washington
Prescient Johnson
North
Viet Nam
Saigon
William J. Porter
U.S
Porter
Revolutionary Development
Nguyen Cao Ky
Algeria
Morocco
Iraq
Syria
National Liberation Front
NFL
South
FLN
NLF
Daydreams and Odd Inventions Inspire Hal Boyle
Hal Boyle reflects on daily fantasies as housewives clean, urging men to sift daydreams. He lists whimsical goals from a safari trophy mouse to a talking telephone and polka dot condiments, imagining a world improved by bizarre inventions and satirical social checks.
Senate panel approves stronger auto safety bill
Washington AP A Senate Commerce Committee approved a tougher auto safety bill than Johnson requested. It directs the secretary of commerce to issue interim 1968 model standards next year and to implement permanent standards a year later. The measure, heavier than industry proposals, faces a near certainty of floor passage, though a companion highway safety bill proposing 378 million dollars for state and city accident prevention programs could trigger a floor clash.
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Washington
Johnson
Senate Commerce Committee
Senate
Secretary of Commerce
Public Works Committee
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Mama
Lawrence
Bawson
Democratic Party
Sticks
Old Home Town
Jack
By Jack Zimmerman
Marion Simon
National Observer
William Saroyan
Saroyan
Simon
Howard Kahane
Department of Philosophy
University of Kansas
The
Small Society
Brickman
Joseph Molner
Robert Novak
Hal Boyle
Hollywood
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