Lawrence Journal World Staff Roster and Details
Lawrence Journal World editor Simons and staff listed with editor emeritus Mayer. Management by Ostia, Euler, and others. Publication at 612 North and New Hampshire Streets Lawrence Kansas, daily except Sunday, June 28 1958, subscription rates shown and AP cooperative member.
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WC. Simons
Wera
Siath
New Hampshire
Lawrence
Kansas
Douglas
Lsewders
Postoffice
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Associated Presa
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Weather Woes Damp Farmers Crops And Local Trade
Too wet and cool weather grips Douglas County causing farmers to delay tiling and planting while crops struggle and merchants report slow summer sales. The region shifts from optimism on moisture to hardship as rains persist and traders hope for a sunny turnaround.
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Douglas County
Geether
Lawrence
Foreign aid debate favors practical help over luxury gifts
A concise opinion argues most Americans support a reasonable foreign aid program focused on health and education with strict congressional oversight to curb waste. It warns against lavish, unused “frills” and suggests redirecting funds to proven needs while noting costs to households.
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America
United States
United Fund
Vacation Security Tips for Avoiding Summer Burglaries
Precautions urge homeowners to guard empty houses during July and August when burglaries rise. Tell the postman of address changes, cancel deliveries, inform police, and have a trusted neighbor monitor. Don’t leave cash or valuables unsecured. use armored safes or bank deposit boxes and lock all windows and doors.
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FBI
Neuberger’s Wife Cleared For Bathing Suit Sparks Debate
A column praises Senator Richard Neuberger of Oregon for backing his wife who wore a bathing suit at a Democratic fund‑raiser. Readers’ letters criticize propriety norms, while the senator defends ordinary humanity over staged appearances. The piece支持s the wife and mocks prudish critics.
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Sen. Neuberger
Beecause
U. S
Letters on small cars spark debate in Journal-World
Duane Postlethwaite of Lawrence defends Volkswagens and small economy cars against June 20 editorial views, arguing their market share loyalty and practicality. He cites surveys and personal experience while urging readers to balance editorials with consumer sentiment. A reader from Wakarusa Township calls for a rapid fire truck and local protection, detailing cost and timing.
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Journal-World
American Motors
Studebaker-Packard
Auto Age
Minnesota
Denver
Albuquerque
Jrig
Journal- World
Fleet Owner Magazine
Pentlethwaite
Postlethwaite
Volkswagen
Rural Fire Protection Debate in Township District
The Journal-World letters dispute the June 24 Fire Protection editorial noting the levy would be much higher than claimed and highlighting the fire loss near Kansas City. Authors argue for a rural stationed truck closer to the center of the area to improve response, question volunteer versus city fireman service, and urge a different rural fire protection truck type based on years of rural fire experience.
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Wakarusa Twp
Qwen Mitchell
Wakarusa Township
Journal-World
K. C
Kansas City
Editorial reply defends fire protection in two county area
Wakarusan writes to Journal World objecting to an editorial that linked fires to lack of protection. He cites past incidents near Lawrence and notes city trucks from 1937 and long travel distances. He argues the Two design protects residents and criticizes the editorial for panic and unfair contracting.
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Wakarusan
Journal World
Kansas City
Wakarusa Two
Lawrence
Fire Dept
U S Policy Near A Disaster in Lebanon
Joseph Alsop argues American policy teeters on disaster as Lebanon faces civil war risks. He warns of a planned Anglo American landing supported by Chamoun, with Nas r's tactics threatening broader Middle East chaos and a potential long entanglement. If unchecked, the crisis could escalate like a runaway nuclear chain reaction.
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Joseph Alsop
London
Beirut
Lebanon
Chamoun
Egypt
Gamal Abdel Nasser
U.N
U.N. Security Council
U.S
Robert McClintock
Mont
Washington
Mediterranean
Middle East
Buer
Old Home Town Highlights From 1944 and 1983 News
Recaps Missouri and Kansas history with highway costs, university appointments, teacher hires, and local marriages. Mentions key figures like Prof. Paul Malone and Julian Morgan, and notes past events including Arthur Dodge park issues, wax dummy incident, and draft number drawings for 1918 class. Also references 1939 alcohol prohibition amendment in Senate action.
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Kansas
Paul Malone
Bureau of Business Research
Julian Morgan
Leale‘Waters
Indiana University
Board of Education
Wanda Richardson
Eleanor Mason
George Eppercory
Gia
Guy L. Kinney
U.S. Navy
Guy. Kinney
Carlyle
Otis Hungate
Shawnee County District Court
Douglas County
N.P. Dodge
Omaha
Agelastris Schaake
Irving Hill
T. J. Veemy
Woodland Park
Hugh Means
Dodge
Glenn Cunningham
Chicago
Europe
Paris
Berlin
Budapest
Stockholm
Bill Hargiss
Verse as motto on front page
A concise biblical quote appears on the page: Not by might, not by power, but by my spirit saith the Lord. Zachariah 4 6. The line is framed as a motto or devotional note accompanying daily readings.
Richard Bennett and Daughters Legends of Entertainment
Richard Bennett, famed actor, created a show business dynasty through his three daughters Constance, Joan, and Barbara Bennett. The piece recalls Bennett’s meets with John Barrymore, his warning to daughters about Hollywood, and anecdotes from Constance and Joan about love, makeup, and fame.
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Leona
Maxwell Anderson
Barrymore
Bennett
Mr. Barrymore
Constance
Mame
Joan
Gene Markey
Walter Wanger
Barbara
Morton Downey
Addison Randall
Hollywood
London
Phil Plant
Prince of Wales
Prince
Miss Bennett
Phil
Plant
Marquis de la Falaise de la Goudraye
Marquis
Flanders
Rome
Gilbert Roland
Bolling Field
Con
Stance
John Coulter
Winge
April
Jom Coulter
Joan Bennett
Acresses
Howard Lindsay
Richard Bennett
Glen & Jenkins
Holden Ambition to Retire From Acting Soon
NEW YORK AP One measure of success for actor William Holden is the pages of his contracts and the miles he travels. He says he plans to retire after making a contribution to society, aiming to explore archaeology and help people understand mankind. Holden, Oscar winner and star of Golden Boy decades ago, reflects on Hollywood’s changes and his desire for privacy while continuing work this year.
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New York
Bill
William Holden
Holten
America
Paris
Rome
England
Holden
Hollywood
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Old Home Town
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