King Faisal's visit strains ties as remarks spark uproar
King Faisal of Saudi Arabia visited the United States and met with President Johnson and UN officials. A Washington luncheon remark criticizing Jews led New York Mayor Lindsay to cancel a planned welcome dinner, stirring political tension and concerns over oil diplomacy.
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Faisal
Saudi Arabia
U.S
Johnson
United Nations
New York City
Washington
Israel
John Lindsay
Lindsay
Bear Taming Dangers Highlight Baldwin Sighting
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office acted wisely by killing a 170 pound black bear treed near Baldwin last Wednesday night. Experts note bears are most dangerous when cornered or hungry and in search of food.
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Douglas County
Baldwin
Las Vegas: great for visits but tough for families
Zero Mostel notes Las Vegas as a place to visit but not ideal to live. He recalls driving 70 miles to buy a book and finding a dentist waiting room with a slot machine, reflecting a broader residence problem in the city.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Zero Mostel
Mostel
Vegas
Nixon quips about Electoral College at college gathering
The ex Vice President Richard Nixon joked that he is a college dropout referencing the Electoral College in 1960. Friends of Nixon say his humor helps him keep perspective after political defeats and keep a positive outlook.
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Richard Nixon
Nixon
Uncle Charlie Questions Nudist's Klan Meeting Ties
A local tale centers on Uncle Charlie who suspects a nudist acquaintance attends Ku Klux Klan gatherings while wrapped in sarap. The claim links social fear, rumor, and fringe groups in a provocative community discussion.
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Charlie
French Chief Symbolic
James Marlow observes Charles de Gaulle symbolizing Western discontent and push for change. He notes De Gaulle’s tense nationalism, efforts to reshape Europe, and ambivalence toward NATO, suggesting his impact may be limited and provisional. France seeks renewal but cannot alone drive global shifts.
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France
Europe
de Gaulle
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
America
NATO
Russia
West
Rotarian Man of the Year recipient in Lawrence
Old Home Town C. G. Gerry Hesse becomes Lawrence Rotarian Man of the Year. Kansas Power and Light plans 270000 shares to fund a 29 million dollar construction program over two years. KU Med Center completes move to new campus site with a large hospital building and urgent facilities. The Granada offers two big first run pictures every Sunday for four days with unchanged prices.
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C. G
Gerry) Hesse
Lawrence
Kansas Power and Light Co
Kansas City
KU Med Center
Psychology
The
Varsity
Gene Autry
Boris Karloff
Jayhawker
Fred MacMurray
Madeline Carroll
Lisbon
Granada
Nan Grey
Bible Message and Prayer Reflect on God’s Riches and Wisdom
Readings focus on Romans chapter eleven praising God’s depth of wisdom and knowledge. A prayer asks the Father to open eyes to creation, deepen love, and guide believers into service in God’s name.
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Ghriet
Press Criticism of Viet Nam Coverage Examined
Analysis argues attacks on wartime press stem from war anxieties and public mood. It notes AP reporters aged 61 to 25 covering Viet Nam with real risks, cites casualties, and defends overall accuracy against government censure while praising a cooperative press militarily and noting ongoing confusion of war.
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Viet Nam
Robert H. Fleming
White House
Eldridge Durbrow
State Department
Alabama
Arthur Sylvester
Defense
Associated Press
Korea
Peter Arnett
Horst Faas
Ambassador Lodge
General Westmoreland
Ience
Washington
Westmoreland
U. S
Saigon
Admiral Darlan
North Africa
Darlan
South Viet Nam
Bowel regulators and medical advice notes
A reader asks about products containing diodyl sodium sulfosuccinate and seeks doctor’s guidance on brand choice. A second reader, Mrs. V. J. G., asks Dr. Moloer about how a tipped uterus may affect conception.
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Dr. Moloer
Meanest award goes to grave robbers at Maple Grove
Letter to the Journal World votes for grave robbers who stole Mugho pines from Mr Crum’s Maple Grove grave and a yellow rose bush. The editor notes on infant sleep advice and a wartime press analysis, referencing Viet Nam coverage and Judge Learned Hand on free press duties.
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Mr. Crum
Maple Grove Cemetery
Moon Photos Disappointing With No Cafes and Motels
Washington columnist Art Buchwald jokes about U S Surveyor 1 moon photos showing no restaurants or hotels. He toys with ideas to monetize the moon including farming, junk-car dumps, neon ads, moon real estate, and roads. He notes official debate continues until landing yields decisions.
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Washington
Moon
Virginia Woolf
Moon Land
New Books at City Library by Robin Taylor
A catalog of new titles including Modern Capitalism by Andrew Schonfield and The Odds Against Me by John Scarne. Also listed are 1933 Characters in Crisis by Herbert Feis, Winslow Homer at Prout's Neck by Philip Beam, The Shackles of Power by John Dos Passos, The King by Frances Parkinson Keyes, Powder Men by Joan Williams, Sword of Honour by David Beaty, My Friends from Cairnton by Jane Duncan, The Champion of Sourwood Mountain by Billy C. Clark, Tai Pan by James Clavell, and Tai Pan is described as the rise of Hong Kong under Dirk Struan’s leadership.
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Andrew Schonfield
United States
John Scarne
America
Herbert Feis
Winslow Homer
Prout's Neck
Philip Beam
Maine
Peple
John Dos Passos
Jefferson
Mainstream of
Frances Parkinson Keyes
Spain
Philip IV
Velasquez
Philip
Joan Wiliams
He Atory
Frank
Wynn
Sword OF Honour
David Beaty
Civil Aviation College of Flying
England
Cairnton
Jane Duncan
Best Sellers Fiction and Non Fiction List
A reading list shows top fiction titles including Valley of the Dolls Susann The Adventures Robbins The Double Image Machnes The Embezzler Auchincloss The Source Michener and non fiction titles such as The Last Battle Ryan In Cold Blood Capote Papa Hemingway Hotchner Human Sexual Response Masters and Johnson The Last 100 Days Toland.
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Fiction
Valley OF the Dolls
Susann
Robbins
Machnes
Auchincloss
Source
Michener
Ryan IN
Capote Papa Hemingway
Hotchner
Masters and Johnson
Toland
Viet Psychological Effort Helps Snare Red Defectors
South Vietnamese and American psychological warfare drives yield hundreds of defectors from North Vietnamese regulars and Viet Cong units. Defectors cite food shortages, long marches, disease, and misled motives, while leaflets and broadcasts amplify the message in a growing frontier campaign.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
South
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Watkins
Ella Cinders
Sidney Smoothe
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Dr. Mother
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Small Society
Brickman
Art Buchwald
Department of Agriculture
Lyndon Johnson
Highway Builders Association
Progeess
Sargent Shriver
New York Stock Exchange
Siberia
City Library
By Robin Taylor
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St. Jago
Sourwood Mountain
Billy C. Clark
Kentucky
James Clavell
Dirk Struan
Atte Preme
Hong Kong
Orient
Publishers’ Weekly
George McArthur
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