Need for street planning in growing Lawrence traffic
The piece argues Lawrence faces worsening congestion without better preplanned trafficways. It highlights North South routes on Massachusetts and nearby streets, West Kasold Drive easing load but not completing a belt, and East West jams on Sixth and 23rd with Ninth and 19th bearing heavy traffic. The KU campus blocks East West through routes, urging urgent study and wider streets to prevent future headaches.
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Lawrence
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Connecticut
Kentucky
Tennessee
Iowa
Kasold Drive
Kansas University
Record $29.4 Billion Given To Charity In Year
Neighbors nationwide donated a record 29.4 billion dollars to charities last year, up 9.4 percent from the prior year. The rise outpaced inflation as generous Americans share wealth with worthy causes and charities.
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America
FTC proposes disclosure sticker for used cars
The Federal Trade Commission suggests requiring dealers to attach a disclosure sticker with the dealer’s identity, vehicle make, model, year, prior use, and any work or warranties. The measure aims to curb misrepresentation and help buyers evaluate safety and value, even if it raises vehicle costs.
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Federal Trade Commission
Night police shoot out in Salina tied to Daniels death
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation probes the death of Thomas Daniels, a Virginia Inn night clerk, after a police gunfight. Evidence suggests the clerk was killed by a police bullet during the chase. two robbers face murder charges. County farmers were promised federal aid for flood losses. Weather notes report June rainfall at 14.29 inches, nearing the 1965 record. Community events include Lawrence July 4 plans, Baldwin fireworks and calf show, and Eudora horse show.
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Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Thomas Daniels
Virginia Inn
Salina
Carter confronts linkage of human rights and policy
President Carter says he is surprised by the Soviet reaction to his human rights stance and notes Congress binds foreign aid with rights conditions. The piece argues nationalism fuels both Washington and Moscow as lawmakers and the administration clash over sanctions and aid, warning that righteousness can backfire.
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Carter
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Congress
Moscow
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Indochina
Cuba
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Senate
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Sen
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Hubert H. Humphrey
D-Minn
James G. Abourezk
D-S.d
Mark O. Hatfield
R-Ore
Hatfield
Lawrence churches form diverse faith community in city
Dwight W. Boring outlines Lawrence’s abundant Christian churches from Catholic St. John to over 50 congregations including Trinity Episcopal and First Baptist. He notes interdenominational services, strong Christian education, and wide social action through lay leadership and church programs benefiting needy, elderly, youth, and families.
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Father Moriarty
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Trinity Lutheran
First United Methodist
First Presbyterian
United Church of Christ
Paul" Olson
Sims
First Southern Baptist
First Christian
Free Methodist
First Baptist
Indian Hills Church of God
First Nazarene
Jesus Christ
United Fund
Dwight W. Boring
Providence Rd
Journal-World Letters Policy Clarifies Publication Rules
The Journal-World invites letters to the Opinion Page with a preference for submissions under 250 words. The paper may edit letters for length without changing writers' viewpoints. All letters must be signed and include the writer's address. pen names are not allowed.
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Journal-World
ACLU Auction Sparks Controversy Over Abortion and Divorce
In a New Orleans fundraiser the ACLU auction yielded about 3000 dollars with a free abortion valued at 30 dollars and a free divorce at 19 dollars. The piece critiques the market for legal and medical services while noting potential tax and constitutional issues.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
ACLU
Israel
Antoine’s
ALCU
Noblesse Oblige
Real estate zeal ends with a lost profit and puzzled buyer
Tolkin sold his $20,000 home for $90,000 chasing a dream of a pricier house. He later hunted to buy back his old home at $125,000, offering $120,000, while noting market prices flip wildly and the furnace may break the deal.
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Tolkin
Joneses
Jones
Column's deadly echo follows anti-communist piece
A column on Yugoslav secret police linked to Serbian Orthodox Church affairs is cited as a possible trigger for the murder of Dragisa Kasikovich in Chicago. FBI and UDB activity are noted with claims of eight anti Communist exile killings since 1955, including grisly slayings.
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Liberty
Dragisa Kasikovich
Chicago
Chicago Daily News
FBI
Sec
Ret
Belgrade
United States
Kasikovich
UDR
Yugoslavia
Tito
Restaurateur
UDB
The World Company Staff and Publication Details
The World Company in Lawrence Kansas lists Dolph C Simons Jr Dolph Simons Sr executive editor Ralph Gage managing editor Jack Starkey and Leo Elier as advertising manager Established in 1854 W C Simons editor 1691 1952 publishes daily except Sunday with subscription rates by carrier or mail across Kansas and nationwide USPS publication 306520 and AP and ABC memberships noted
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Dolph Simons Sr
Bill Mayer
Vsees
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Jack Starkey
Leo Elier
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