Press Freedom Clash Looms Over Credibility Gap Debate
A column argues that Johnson's administration seeks to curb press access and that a push for stronger freedom of information laws faces White House opposition. It notes criticism from journalist Clark Mollenhoff and former official McNamara over secrecy and the need for a well informed public.
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McNamara
Rumsfeld
Clark Mollenhoff
Washington
U. S
Europe
Viet Nam
Mollenhoff
First Fish Catches Spotlight at New Lake Opening
Anglers dock at the launching ramp as families observe a chilly opening day. Thayne Smith of Topeka, the first to catch a fish from the new lake, reeled in a channel cat about eight inches long. Brecheisen and other locals savor the growing stock amid a hopeful, chilly morning on the water.
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Nancy
Janet
Hey
George Schlecy
Thayne Smith
Topeka
Journal-World
Smith
Fish and Game
Brecheisen
Harry Winters
Four Treated At Emergency Room At Lawrence Memorial
Four persons were treated Friday and this morning at the emergency room of Lawrence Memorial Hospital. All were released after treatment. Barbara Bartz, 2, of 1113 E. 18th, injured the little finger of her left hand on a slide. Burdette Kelsey Jr., 4, of Des Moines, Iowa, fell and hurt his head. Garland Frischenmeyer, 27, of 1330 Mass., slipped and injured his back. John Ray, 35, of Route 2, had a foreign body in his eye.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Barbara Bartz
Burdette Kelsey Jr
Des Moines, Iowa
Garland Frischenmeyer
John Ray
Derby Clinic Set On Monday Night
The second Lawrence Soap Box Derby clinic will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the South Park Recreation Center. It is open to the public with adults and boys invited. The derby for July 4 is open to boys ages 11 through 15 in the region with 46 entrants so far. The Jaycees co sponsor with Winter Chevrolet and the Journal World and registration is at Winter 738 N H St. Full rules will be issued then. At least three more clinics follow before race day. Construction advisors will assist and cars must be built by the boys with adult guidance.
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Congress
Donald Rumsfield
Illinois
Chicago
White House
Lawrence
South Park Recreation Center
Lawrence Jaycees
Jaycees
Winter Chevrolet
Journal- World
N.H. St
Valley Falls Man Killed in Mishap
Jacob Pearce aged 60 of rural Valley Falls died Friday when his pickup veered off a county road near Valley Falls 36 miles northwest of Lawrence on K 16. A U S Army veteran with 22 years of service, he had worked on a local farm owned by Ross Price of Holton. Hagge Funeral Home will announce arrangements. Survivors include a son Fred Pearce of Santa Barbara California a brother Theodore Pearce of Topeka and two sisters Lydia McGath of Detroit Michigan and Maude Wright of Osage City.
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Jacob Pearce
Valley Falls
Lawrence
Pearce
U.S. Army
Ross Price
Holton
Hagge Funeral Home
Fred Pearce
Santa _ Barbara
Calif
Theodore Pearce
Topeka
Lydia McGath
Detroit
Mich
Maude Wright
Osage City
Kansas Weather Swing From 68 to 20 With Blowing Dirt
A storm system moved through Kansas bringing a 10 year temperature record of 68 degrees on Tuesday then plunging to 20 by Friday after a 65 degree Thursday. Strong winds hit 40 to 60 mph, with blizzard conditions to the north and scattered snow squalls in the east as western and central Kansas cleared.
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Oklahoma
Panhandle
Kansas
Emporia
Fargo
N.D
United States
Weather Bureau
South Dakota
Minnesota
Federal Reserve economists to tour Kansas bankers forums
Economists from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City will lead 10 economic forums for Kansas bankers from March 14 to April 1. Sponsored with the Kansas Bankers Association, the sessions begin in Pittsburg and travel to Wichita, Dodge City, Salina, Topeka, Kansas City, Hutchinson, Colby, Hays, and Manhattan. Speakers include Clarence W. Tow, Ray J. Doll, and Wilbur T. Billington.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
Kansas Bankers
Federal Reserve Bank
Kansas Bankers Association
Pittsburg
Wichita
Dodge City
Salina
Topeka
Kansas City
Kan
Hutchinson
Colby
Hays
Manhattan
Savage Midwest blizzard paralyzes region with deaths and missing
A massive blizzard drove from western South Dakota toward Minnesota with winds over 100 mph and depths up to 34 inches. Five dead and 27 missing as schools shut, travel halted, and hundreds seek shelter amid power outages and stranded trains.
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North Dakota
Woodworth
Betty Diede
Raymon Diede
Devils Lake
Sterling Corners
Doland-Redfield
South Dakota
Northern Pacific
Eagle Butte
Bismarck
New Salem
Jamestown
Charles Tighe
William Guy
Arizona
Tighe
National Guard
U.S. Air Force
Pierre
D.C
Duluth
Lake Superior
Roseau
Minn
Grand Forks
Roger Dick
Seattle
McClusky
N.D
Floyd Murray
New Look Sign Changes at West Lawrence Route
Lawrence travelers see a Wildcat mascot covering the Jayhawk on the West Lawrence sign signaling Kansas State dominance. The change prompts questions about local history and the attic find by 11-year-old Kenneth Ward of 825 Ind. about old books magazines and a 1901 Uncle Tom's Cabin.
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West Lawrence
Kansas Turnpike
Lawrence
Kansas University
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Kenneth Ward
Merle Ward
Ind
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Salary Schedules On Board Agenda
The Lawrence Board of Education and the interim Lawrence Unified School District will meet next week. A proposal for 1966 67 teacher salaries will be presented by the Lawrence Education Association at 7 30 p m Tuesday at the Administration Center, with action on a salary schedule expected. The agenda includes territory transfer reports, a Marion Springs district attachment, and other transfer requests.
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Lawrence Board of Education
Lawrence Unified School District
Lawrence Education Association
Marion Springs
Lawrence Unified District
Schwegler School
Kennedy School
Slum Apartment Owner Seeks Rent Injunction Against King
John B. Bender of Chicago files in Circuit Court to stop Dr. Martin Luther King Jr from collecting rent on a West Side six flat seized in what his suit calls an illegal seizure. King says he has trusteeship to renovate and will use rent for improvements.
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Chicago
Martin Luther King Jr
King
Circuit Court
John B. Bender
Bender
Eight Car Accidents Reported in Lawrence Snow
Wind and blowing snow kept Lawrence motorists off balance Friday night as eight non injury traffic accidents were logged. Vehicle damage was light and police noted they could not keep up with the incidents.
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Lawrence
Wes Norwood In Fairly Good Condition After Friday Crash
Lawrence attorney Wes Norwood was reported in fairly good condition at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a two car collision early Friday on K-10. He was thrown from his vehicle to the roadway shoulder. Four people in the other car sustained only minor injuries and were released after treatment.
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Lawrence
Wes Norwood
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Douglas County
K-10
LMH
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Okla
Journal-World Photo
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Vidas
Hopkins Kleen
New Hampshire
Derby Clinic
Fed
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Ray J. Doll
Wilbur T. Billington
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Lawrence Memorial Co
Orman Endac
Webi
Micki
Jayhawker Theatre
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Red Cross Blood Center
Charles Oldfather
Red Cross
National Institute of Health
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Kansas Union
State Highway Commission
Globe
Lexeco, Inc
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Church of Christ
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Ramsey Funeral Home
Fred Rumsey
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