Johnson Concession Policy Owns Idea in McCarthy Case
President Johnson overruled advisers and refused to have his name on the Massachusetts Democratic primary ballot. He instead conceded the 72 delegates to McCarthy, a move seen as a White House blunder with ongoing effects on national perception and future races.
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Johnson Concession Policy
Idea
McCarthy
Washington
Johnson
Massachusetts
Eugene McCarthy
Lester Hyman
LBJ
Senate
Maurice Donahue
White House
Hyman
James Rowe
Lawrence F. O’brien
Rowe
Donahue
Pene Wns
Mr. Johnson
Richard Goodwin
Goodwin
Lawrence Police Chief Richardson Faces Steady, Community–Oriented Force
The Lawrence Police Department, praised for its high standards and responsive service, includes officers who help in emergencies, resolve family disputes, aid the elderly, and mentor youths. Chief Robert Richardson inherits a capable, friendly, proactive force and is expected to maintain its positive, community focused approach.
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Robert Richardson
Great Society pension plan eyed by Omaha World-Herald
The Omaha World-Herald critiques a proposed Congressional pension plan that would let a 20 year veteran retire at 60 with up to 24 000 a year, raising member contributions from 7 to 10 percent. The piece argues the plan aims to push older lawmakers into retirement and reduce government costs.
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Omaha, World-Herald
Nator
the World-Herald
Congress
Johnson
Pike Plans $600000 Turnpike Resurfacing From Lawrence to KC
The Kansas Turnpike Authority announces a $600000 resurfacing project for the Lawrence to Kansas City stretch. The deteriorating section needs urgent repairs while the western segment remains in better condition. The plan aims to improve safety and travel quality soon.
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Kansas Turnpike Authority
Lawrence
Kansas City
K. C
Begin at the Top Keener Urges US Aid Cuts Abroad
J W Keener chairman and CEO of B F Goodrich responds to President Johnson’s appeal to curb overseas investment and travel. He calls for federal action to reduce deficits and suggests cutting aid to financially able nations and tying remaining aid to U S expenditures. He also urges downsizing foreign military presences and equipment provisions to allies.
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J. W. Keener
B. F. Goodrich Co
Johnson
Fonk
Mpeke
Government leaders and taxpayer costs in citizens programs
The text argues about government giveaways and maintenance costs, noting leaders like President Johnson and invoking Kennedy's line about citizens who make up the country. It critiques how public funds are used for citizen services and the burden of program costs on the nation.
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Johnson
John F. Kennedy
A Parable of Wall Street and the Saver’s Dilemma
A New York AP article contrasts a saver who would have $2,481 in 1968 from 5 percent compound growth since 1934 with a stock trader who turned $1,000 into $10,850 through NYSE trades by 1968, highlighting inflation, caution from officials, and the shift toward blended investments like mutual funds and insured-savings packages as inflation erodes purchasing power.
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New York
Wall Street
Grandpa Jones
Grandpa Smith
Smith
New York Stock Exchange
University of Chicago of Stock Action
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc
William McChesney Martin Jr
Federal Reserve Board
Martin
Lawrence High Girls State nominees noted for 1958 selection
Old Home Town recalls 1958 selections with Karen Ott and Karen Stuart chosen for Girls State and Pauline Whitekiller as Haskell nominee. Lawrence High voters also excelled at the Invitat ional Speech Festival with top honors by Sandra Lee and peers. Mr. and Mrs. H J Kapfer celebrated 65th anniversary at 1818 Mass St with a reception.
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Karen Ott
Karen Stuart
Lawrence High School
Pauline Whitekiller
Haskell
Lawrence High
Lawrence
Sandra Lee
Frank Wiebe
Delores Harris
David Gray
Bill Cohen
Bill Paden
Keith Jochim
H. J. Kapfer
Mass. St
Repentance Call Prayers Forgiveness and Forgiveness
A church prayer reflects on repentance and divine forgiveness citing Matthew 1 29 and Our Father. Worshipers seek inward cleansing and mercy through Jesus salvation, asking for forgiveness of sins of omission and commission.
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Jesus
Protester Answers War Critics and Supports Language Aid
Georgiana Torres defends anti communist protests at home while criticizing a March 8 letter by Mr. Mata. She urges revived foreign language education and cites the Small World program and local exchanges to foster understanding across cultures.
Protest for FLES program at Lawrence schools from a KU player
The letter recalls the March 6 1950 KU basketball season finale against Kansas State and the Army drafts that followed. It condemns local school board inaction on the Foreign Language in Elementary Schools program and urges stronger language instruction and teacher retention.
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KU H
Kansas State
Army Reserve
Fort Leavenworth
Hoyt Baker
Bill Brill
George Dick
Armand Dixon
Ray Evans
Navy
Bill Forsyth
Max Kissell
Naval Air Reserve
Paul Turner
Air Force
Charlie Black
John Short
John Buescher
John
Chamber of Commerce
Debate over Spanish program cuts at elementary level
Last Monday at the School Board meeting the elementary Spanish program faced budget cuts. Audience members spoke for or against the suggested reductions while board members did not present their own pro or con views or reasons for eliminating the program. The program had been part of the curriculum since 1951.
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FLES
U.S
Lawrence
Sara Simpson
Central Junior High School
Cuba joins boycott over South Africa at Olympics
Cuba will not participate in the Games if South Africa is allowed to send teams. Manuel Gonzalez Guerra, head of the Cuban Olympic Committee, called South Africa’s practices racially discriminatory, saying Cuba would drop out if South Africa is not barred. The Games are set for October in Mexico City.
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Vietnam
America
United States
Asia
Miami
Cuba
South Africa
Cuban Olympic Committee
Havana
Manuel Gonzalez Guerra
Mexico
Can gout and uric acid deaths be avoided with treatment
Dr. Mother explains gout stems from excess uric acid. uric acid buildup can cause kidney stones and death on death certificates as kidney disease. Reducing uric acid often lengthens life and prevents gout attacks.
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Nebraska
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Edward Brooke
Karl Mundt
South Dakota
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Brooke
Charles H. Percy
Jack Miller
Iowa
Richardson
Pike
By ED Morse
Old Home Town
Creative Arts Committee
AAUW
Andre Maurois
William Allen White
Emporia
Henry J. Haskell
Chancellor Lindley
Patee
Mississippi River
Palm Beach
Phipps
General Motors
Journal-World
Mata
al Capone
U.S.A
Dean Waggoner
Dean
Presbyterian Church
Vermont Street
Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Georgiana H. Torres
Andrew M. Torres
Mo. St
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