Lawrence Daily World staff and pricing notice
The 1969 Lawrence Daily World masthead lists Pi SIMONA as President and Editor Boohby SIMONS JR as Vice President Publisher and Managing Editor with department heads including News Editor Advertising Director and circulation staff. It details established 1854, offices at Sixth and New Hampshire, subscription rates and mailing details for various regions. Monday Evening March 17 1969.
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Pi Simona
Boohby Simons JR
ONS Oo
Cantralte
Bint
Mayne Yu Hall
MSY
Why Stocks Go Down Some
Abstract: the piece argues that stock market slumps stem from psychological fears about the Vietnam War and stalled peace talks, Middle East tensions, and global conflicts. It notes domestic factors like rising interest rates, fear of franc devaluation, and tight money, yet asserts the US economy remains strong with high employment, solid retail sales, and record bank earnings. It suggests nerves drive selling, with big investors guarding positions while frenetic activity comes from frightened speculators.
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Vietnam
Paris
Middle East
China
Russia
United States
Britain
U.S
Federal Reserve
Spring Hope Breaks Through After Long Winter Blues
A local resident notes improved mood as sunny weekend weather lifts spirits and signals the end of winter 1968 69. He enjoyed yard work and a brighter outlook, hoping spring truly arrives and stays.
Ho Chi Minh Predicts Victory as Vietnam War Opens
The article recalls Ho Chi Minh’s claim that ten of his forces would die for every American, framing the Indochina War as it evolves into the Vietnam conflict. It notes a costly early phase for the United States with heavy losses and night rocket and mortar barrages, including assaults near Da Nang.
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Ho Chi Minh
United States
Sie Fr
da Nang
No Title. War casualties recast in Vietnam conflict debate
The piece notes sharp spikes in weekly American and South Vietnamese deaths in Vietnam studies, with allied losses surpassing averages. It questions official Communist death tallies and suggests U S leaders consider policy reassessment while Ho Chi Minh’s claimed victory ratios appear optimistic.
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U.S
Ho Chi Minh
Vietnam
Market Takes Future Look at New York Stock Exchange
The New York Stock Exchange ponders long term planning amid brushfire backlogs and shifting work forces. President Robert Haack and economist Bill Freund urge aggressive assumptions, risk taking, and staff education as the market prepares for a steadier era.
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NEW York
N.Y. Stock Exchange
Robert Haack
Bill Freund
Freund
Exchange
Right-The No-Goldwater Purge Seeks a New Blacklist
A critical column questions Nixon Administration personnel recruitment failures and hints at a blacklist aimed at Goldwater supporters. It suggests inefficiency or ideological spite as causes and notes no outreach to qualified exiles despite November recommendations. The piece ponders whether Goldwater ties barred capable recruits and mocks the idea of decisive earnestness.
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Nixon
Mr. Nixon
John Kennedy
Franklin Roosevelt
Lyndon Johnson
Washington
Camelot
Understanding liver regeneration and diet after cirrhosis
The doctor explains that body cells renew in their own image over years, not seven to eight weeks, so a damaged liver does not fully replace itself. After cirrhosis, continued liver protection via adequate diet and avoiding alcohol is vital, and the liver can partially repair itself within limits. Tomatoes contain mild acid and reactions to acid foods vary by person.
Legacy and leadership noted in Lawrence notices from 1959 to 1928
The item highlights Barbara Dunlap and John Bowman as instrumental soloists with the Lawrence High School A Cappella Choir for a fundraiser. It also reports re election of Mrs. H. L. Reedy as League of Women Voters president and lists other officers, with cross references to past civic milestones and local figures from 1944 and 1928 including Glenn Cunningham and Stella B. Haines.
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Barbara Dunlap
John Bowman
Lawrence High School
H. L. Reedy
League of Women Voters
League
W. W. Bailey
James O’donnell
W. J. Argersinger
Glenn Cunningham
Cornell College
Iowa
Army
Elks Club
Arthur Lawrence
C. C. Carl
John L. Robinson
J. S. St. Clair
W. E. Jones
Navy
Chicago
Sullivan Brothers
Today’s Bible Message on Treasure and Heart
A devotional note presents Matthew 6 21 about where treasure is there will your heart be. The prayer asks forgiveness for impatience and seeks the ability to value life’s truly important things for lasting happiness.
Truman's 48 RR Car Auctioned Thursday
Vernon California AP reports the private railroad car and observation platform used by former President Harry S. Truman during the 1948 campaign will be sold at auction Thursday. The bid could reach up to $50,000. The midnight blue and gold car was the last vehicle Truman rode for campaign barnstorms. The present owner is Thomas F. Baker of San Francisco, a land developer and cotton planter.
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Vernon
Calif
Harry 8. Truman
U.S
Thomas F. Baker
San Francisco
Security Aides Placed In New York Schools To Curb Violence
New York City will appoint trained security aides in 20 high schools with the most violence. All other schools must choose a security officer. The plan, presented by Schools Supt Bernard Donovan, goes into effect after Easter amid criticism from principals.
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New York
Bernard E. Donovan
Donovan
John V. Lindsay
Iowa House backs weed rule linking wild sunflower to noxious list
The Iowa House approved 92 to 18 a bill labeling the wild sunflower as a secondary noxious weed under county weed commissions, citing crop threats and soil moisture loss. The measure also designates wild marijuana as a secondary noxious weed and moves to the Senate.
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Des Moines
Towa
Kansas
Iowa
William Gannon
D-Mingo
Gannon
Senate
Ancient Olympics drew only a few hundred competitors
The ancient Olympic Games likely attracted only a few hundred athletes, a modest field by modern standards, reflecting the event's limited reach and strict participation norms among Greek city-states.
Dirksen Faces Setback in Patronage Fight Over VA Post
Washington observed a sharp clash as Senator Dirksen may yield to House Veterans Committee Chairman Tiger Teague and President Nixon over the VA director appointment. William Driver, a Democrat, could retain the post with Nixon resubmitting his name. The dispute underscores Senate power tensions and veteran group support for Driver’s nonpartisan leadership.
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Washington
Everett M. Dirksen
Ilinois
Senate
Nixon
Capitol Hill
Dirksen
Rep
Olin
Tiger
Teague
Texas
House Veterans Committee
Veterans Administration
William Driver
Lyndon Johnson
Driver
White House
William Ayres
Ohio
Veterans Committee
Ayres
Omar Bradley
Veterans
American Legion
Congress
Charles Teague
California
Mr. Nixon
Tiger Teague
Hubert Humphrey
KU Concert Chorale Delivers Fresh Spring Program
A sizable Swarthout Recital Hall audience enjoyed three serious works under Darrell Benne. The performance featured Palestrina Miss Brevis, Brahms Liebeslieder Waltzes, and James Barnes April Rise, with noted soloists and four hand piano by Brackett and Fenoughty.
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Swarthout Recital Hall
KU Concert Chorale
Darrell Benne
Benne
Mr. Benne
Palestrina
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