World and New Hampshire Street carrier rates in 1888 listing
The text shows a publication snippet citing carrier and mail subscription pricing for a World and New Hampshire Street edition in 1888 1891 and 1852 with figures like 1.62 per year and 1000 64044. It references the Audit Bureau of Circulation and Associated Press methods. The fragmentary lines suggest subscription terms and distribution notes.
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Tditer
the World
New Hampshire Street
Douglas and
Edjol Inng
United
Gueber
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Associated Press
Disappointment As City Delays Lawrence Pool Plan
Lawrence residents face a year-long delay as officials announce no municipal swimming pool this year despite previous promises. Officials cite funding, soil testing, site protests, and slow planning as causes while two fire stations near bid readiness move ahead.
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Lawrence
Ose
Mvember
Otd
City
Aterday
di Lawrence
Inflation described as a pickpocket tax on Americans
The piece portrays inflation as a thief that erodes purchasing power, citing the February 119 CPI rise as the 13th consecutive monthly increase. It calls inflation unjust, ruthless, greedy, irrational, and dangerous, harming fixed incomes and signaling broader economic harm through rising prices and wages.
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New York
Johnson
Congress
No Room for Violence in Memphis Rioting
A Thursday protest in Memphis devolved into looting and vandalism with a policeman beaten as the crowd resisted police. Officials used force and tear gas. some officers brandished guns to restore order amid unlawful behavior. Citizens should prevent recurrences of such violence.
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Memphis
Postmaster General OBrien Tours Wisconsin for Support
Postmaster General Lawrence OBrien traveled to Wisconsin this week urging backing for President Johnson in the upcoming presidential primary. The trip follows a canceled Topeka Democratic meeting and prompts critique of the Post Office Department, blamed for service declines amid rising rates and political entanglements.
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Lawrence O'Brien
Wisconsin
Phnson
O’brien
Topeka
Stewart Fall
Secretary ‘of the Interior
The
S. Post. Office
Getty Tien
Clinton
Anda Ake
Old Home Town News Snippets from 1958 and 1943
The column recalls 1958 with Peter Townsend back home and sports honors for Wilt Chamberlain and Ron Loneski in the Big Eight All Star team along with KU study scholarships. It also notes 1943 spring openings with merchants, war bond prizes, and social events plus Washington radio legislation and stage shows at Bowersock.
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England
Peter Townsend
Princess Margaret
Wilt Chamberlain
Ron Loneski
Kansas
Harold Fearing
Galen Price
Summerfield
Deborah Young
Watkins
Julie Dennis
Mary McCalla
Today’s Bible Message Be Ye Kind to One Another
A devotional note urges tenderness and forgiveness as taught in Ephesians. It invites readers to adopt a forgiving spirit like Jesus, praying for grace to forgive those who trespass against us.
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Heavenly Father
Jesus
Nixon and Rockefeller Rivalry Over Vietnam War Policy
The piece weighs Nixon’s refusal to reveal Vietnam plans against Rockefeller’s measured stance. It argues Nixon’s anti Communist resolve contrasts with Rockefeller’s cautious “accommodation” approach, while noting Johnson’s war policies and voices like Gen Shoup question aim and strategy.
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Vietnam
Rockefeller
Nixon
Johnson
David 'M. ‘Shoup
Kennedy Campaign Gains Wealth of Radical Support
Kennedy wins large crowds in Los Angeles while steering toward a conservative stance on Vietnam and criminal justice. Internal staff divisions with New Left radicals surface as Hamill joins to craft speeches. He aims to appeal to anti-LBJ discontent beyond student radicals, seeking blue-collar and broader voters.
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Vietnam
Rockefeller
Oregon
Asia
Kennedy
Los Angeles
Robert F. Kennedy
San Fernando Valley State College
New Left
Warren Commission
Lyndon Johnson
Johnson
Vanderbilt University
Mr. Johnson
LBJ
Pete Hamill
Jack Newfield
Vanderbilt
Kennnedy
California
San Fernando
Eugene McCarthy
Way Out
Peace and Freedom Party
Bobby Kennedy
To Your Good Health Dear Dr
A mother asks if her six year old daughter who is 48 inches tall and 64 pounds is overweight. A chart shows about 12 pounds over for height and age. Doctors say health is fine but teasing at school worries them. Reducing sweets and fats and increasing activity are advised to help.
Voices on war policy and housing open occupancy debate
Letter writers urge curbing the urge to police the world and propose a volunteer officer law for undeclared wars. A Kansas Senate debate on housing opens toward Nebraska style open occupancy, with State Sen Norman E. Gaar defending measured reform and due process.
Fair Housing Bill Critique in Kansas Open Occupancy Debate
A Kansas opinion notes that House Bill 2052 on open occupancy threatens basic civil rights despite aims to integrate housing. The piece compares the bill’s justification to historical tyrannies, arguing it empowers authorities at the expense of the accused and questions the moral basis of open occupancy.
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Kansas Senate
Senate
Nebraska
Kansas City
Norman E. Gaar
Johnson-Wyandotte
Kansas
Engish
Lawrence Clean Up Week Seeks Donated Goods
During April 17 Chamber of Commerce Clean-Up Week residents are urged to give away unwanted items. Non profits like the Salvation Army and Social Service League offer low cost access and porch pickup numbers VI3-1707 and VI3-5414.
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Lawrence
Chamber of Commerce
Salvation Army
Social Service League
George S. Ruff
Television Karate Chop Fails Intruder's Plans
Canton Illinois police pursued an intruder after a store employee stunned him with a well aimed karate chop. Billie R Vaughan, 27, an employee at the auto supply store, said he acted as seen on television The Avengers and claimed it worked. The intruder remained in custody for questioning.
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Canton, Ill
Canton
Avengers
Billie
R. Vaughan
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