Lawrence Daily Journal World historical staff and publication note
An archival listing details the Lawrence Daily Journal-World staff roles and publication dates noting W. C. Simons as editor from 1891 to 1952, with the paper published daily except Sundays by the World Company in Lawrence Kansas. It includes contact info and circulation rates for various distribution areas.
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the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire
Lawrence
Kan
Douglas
United States
Ran
Audit Bureau of Circulation
The
Associated Press
Caution Urged as Douglas County Jails Faces Escape Risk
County officials warned to tighten custody after a March escape where a prisoner fled with a saw blade. Current inmates include a loaded gun robbery suspect and a man tied to a spree of robberies shootings kidnapping and a fatal chase in Salina. Authorities fear violent jailbreaks and urge strict supervision to prevent tragedy.
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Douglas County
Salina
Lawrence-to-Salina
Two Senate Leaders Clash Over Ethics Code
The piece contrasts Sen. Mansfield who supports a straightforward ethics code with Sen. Dirksen who doubts it can be done this session. It questions lawmakers over private income disclosures and cites Dodd Powell cases as evidence of poor conduct in Congress. Dirksen’s evasive remarks reduce public esteem while Mansfield is praised for practicality and patriotism.
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United States Senate
Mike Mansfield
Senate
Congress
Everett Dirksen
Sen. Mansfield
Sen. Dirksen
Sen. Dodd
Congressman Powell
Dirksen
Washington
House
Kansas Driver of the Year Virgil Thomas Hits 3.3 Million Miles
Virgil Thomas of Kansas City named Kansas Driver of the Year by the Kansas Motor Carriers Association. In 39 years of civilian truck driving he logged over 3,295,000 miles, roughly 130 around the world at the equator, averaging about 275 miles daily. He also served in a quartermaster truck regiment during World War II.
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Kansas
Kansas Motor Carriers Association
Oitee
Virgil Thomas
Kansas City
Thomas
Kansas Transporter Praises Meticulous Driver
The Kansas Cition, a Chief Freight Lines driver, is featured as the cover man of the Kansas Transporter for his long service in the Middle East, safe driving, and meticulous care of his equipment. His dedicated record is highlighted as a model for other drivers.
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Middle East
Thomas
Kansas Cition
Kansas Transporter
Consumer Remains Cautious As 1967 Slows Auto and Retail Sales
In mid 1967 the consumer showed a mind of his own, delaying big purchases amid rising living costs and tax worries. May foreign car sales hit a record while Detroit models faltered. savings rose to 6.5 of disposable income and credit growth slowed. Civilian employment held steady, with 2.457 million jobless and 463 thousand in Vietnam, some arguing enlistment affected civilian sales.
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New York
Detroit
Vietnam
Honors Conference notes and scouts group photos
In 1957 George Waggoner, dean of the KU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, attended the first Honors Conference at Colorado University to study the superior student in state universities. Paul Kincaid Don Malone Bobby Crown and Joe Bales were pictured at Boy Scout Camp Naish. EU chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi earned a national award for achievement.
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George Waggoner
KU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Colorado University
State University
Paul Kincaid
Don Malone
Bobby Crown
Joe Bales
Naish
EU Chapter
Alpha Omicron Pi
National Council
Carl Bliesner
Walter Palmateer
U. S. Agricultural Department
Simon Peter falls before Christ seeking mercy
A Bible message reflects on Simon Peter's reaction in Luke 5 8 as he confesses sin and seeks Jesus. A prayer thanks Christ for compassion toward ordinary people and asks for guidance to know Him as Savior and eternal vision.
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Simon Peter
Jesus
Christ
Kosygin Press Conference in Glassboro Highlights Ties
Kosygin states no smile for the American people until U S policy shifts. He cites U S aggression in the Middle East and Asia and demands pullout from South Vietnam before any broader relations. Pravda front page features tiny LBJ coverage alongside Volga car milestone.
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Glassboro
LBJ
Alexei N. Kosygin
Asia
North Vietnam
United States
New York
Pravda
Kosygin
Gorky
Kosygin Visit Hides Push for Svetlana Book Rights
A fiction-like briefing claims Premier Kosygin’s U S trip aimed to reach Svetlana Stalin over Iron Curtain rights to her father’s book. It details Soviet publishing bids, legal maneuvers, and a cover story about Middle East peace, with mentions of Svetlana’s lawyers and UN contacts.
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Washington
Alexei Kosygin
Lyndon Johnson
Kosygin
United States
U.S
Svetlana Stalin
Soviet Union
Harpinski
Ronvitch
Svetlana
United Nations
New York
Israel
Stalin
Greenbaum and Katz
Johnson Kosygin talks spark rosy mood at President's Club
After meeting Soviet Premier Kosygin, President Johnson revived a cheer from the California gathering. A cancelled 1965 trip and Vietnam worries had soured donors, but the Kosygin summit stirred optimism, boosting last minute ticket sales and a standing ovation at Century Plaza.
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Los Angeles
Alexei Kosygin
Johnson
Glassboro
N. J
Vietnam
California
Mr. Johnson
National Party
Washington
Kosygin
Lew Wasserman
Jack Benny
Century Plaza Hotel
Contested Middle East Views in Letter on Israel debate
Schalom Camienietzki argues against David Pugh's June letter, challenging claims about US pressure on Israel, Soviet recognition, and sources cited. He cites Soviet support for partition, weapon origins, and UN actions, and questions use of legality and morality in partition debates with broad comparisons.
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David Pugh
Middle- East
Mr. Pugh
U.N
Israel
Syria
Security Council
Soviet Union
China
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Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Dolph Simons
Nolph C. Simons
Bill
W. C. Simons
John Cunniff
Old Home Town
T. E. Griesa
Santa Fe Rocks
Eudora
Griesa
Lis. Maitland and
Hagenberger
Hawaii
the “Spirit” of
William Buckley, JR
Mideast
Mr. Kosygin
South Vietnam
Alexei
Art Buchwald
Izvestia
Red Star
Poretariat
Brezhnev
Podgorny
U.A.R
Jordan
Ford Motor Company
Siberia
Soviet Central Committee
Beirut
Egypt
Miami
Cuba
U. S
Gil Shapiro
Manhattan
Whittaker Chambers
Nikita Khrushchev
Moscow
Russia
Communist Party of the
By Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
Journal-World
Pugh
Truman
Palestine
Mose Dayan
Hussein
Schalom Camenietzki
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