Lawrence Journal World staff and publication details
The Lawrence Journal World in 1964 lists President and Editor Dolph C. Simons Jr. with Vice President Publisher Bill Mayer, Managing Editor Tack Zimmerican, News Editor Ernest Pontius, Advertising Manager Leo Eller, and Business Manager. Established 1854, published daily except Sunday from Lawrence Kansas with rates and contact details. Tuesday May 5 1964.
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Polfph Simons
Dolph C. Ssimons JR
Bill Mayer
Scscccecsetnere
Tack Zimmerican
New Es News
Ernest Pontius
Leo Eller
W. C. Simons
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire
Lawrence
Kan
Douglas
United States
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Brazil’s Counterfeit Democracy Under Military Rule
The piece argues that Brazil’s post coup regime resembles other Latin American dictatorships with an army grip on power. It cites 10,000 arrests or political-rights losses since Goulart’s fall, widespread denouncements, and US support as fueling a grim pattern and raises questions about Johnson’s stance on anti Communism and aid amid the crisis.
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Brazil
Joao Goulart
Congress
United States
Goulart
Johnson
U. S
Johnson urges restudy of U.S. Presidency at Washington anniversary
President Johnson calls historians to reassess the office and its powers during George Washington’s 175th inauguration anniversary. He hints at memoirs for details and urges focus on understanding presidential concepts, powers, and succession amid Congressional inaction.
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Johnson
U. S
George Washington
Congress
John McCormack
Riots Reported in Prague and Sofia Spill Abroad
International observers note riots in Prague on Friday and Sofia on Sunday with mass arrests of students protesting Gestapo tactics and demanding better living conditions and higher stipends. Communist outlets tempered coverage.
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Czechoslovakia
Bulgaria
Prague
Sofia
Side World Contrast With Free World Not Published At Home
The excerpt contrasts edited items not published domestically with those in the free world. It notes a sharp difference in publication practices and hints at censorship or editorial control. The tone emphasizes disparity between controlled domestic media and freer overseas reporting.
Our Plan in India Aims Before Dulles Era Shift
JOSEPH ALSOP reports from New Delhi and Nairobi on American attitudes toward India amid Nehru’s illness and regional tensions. He notes waning American idealism, Indian governmental disarray, and shifting policies toward projects like Bokaro Steel Plant, with cautious optimism for future Indian self-reliance.
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New Delhi
Times-Post
Nairobi
John Foster Dulles
India
Jawaharlal Nehru
Sweet Alice
U. S
Galbraith
Bokaro
Rourkeln
Nehru
Moscow
Ashland honors KU star Wes Santee with city key
Old Home Town notes Wes Santee received the key to Ashland Kansas from Mayor Herman Chambers during a celebration honoring the KU track star. Also listed are a 10 year two mill property levy vote by District 60 to raise about $50 000 annually for ten years for buildings.
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Wes Santee
Ashland
Kan
Herman Chambers
District 60
Dale Babbitt
Lawrence High School
State Association of the Future Farmers of America
Jayhawk
FFA
Deane Malott
F. E. Kester
Guy Keeler
George Hood
C. J. Posey
University Women’s Club
Kansas
Lawrence Pta
M. T. Sadler
George Kreeck
Kansas American Legion
Independence
Daily Bible Message Prayer Reflection
A devotional note cites Matthew 6 22 about a single eye bringing light. A prayer asks God to guide thoughts words and deeds today and to be acceptable in Jesus name.
Rival conspiracies loom as Warren Commission faces Buchanan
Washington dispatch examines Thomas Buchanan ex Communist now in Paris as major rival to the Warren Commission. It argues the panel must publicly confront his conspiracy theory linking Oswald to a broader plot and consider calling him to testify to settle the dispute. The piece notes Buchanan's international exposure and the Commission's need to publish interrogations and robustly address all theories.
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Washington
Times - Post
Warren Commission
Kennedy
Thomas Buchanan
Buchanan
Paris
United States
Dallas
Lee Harvey Oswald
Oswald
Pearl Harbor
New York
Frank Lane
British Broadcasting Company
Lane
Europe
BBC
Herbert von Borsch
Die Welt
Buchanan-Lane
Washington Star
Communist Party
Johnson
Claude Meillassoux
Washington Post News Service
Letter on film ad controversy and public fire protection policies
A reader criticizes editorials on movie and play morality versus advertising standards, referencing Greenwich Village Story. The Journal-World defends its ad limits, notes past community help, and outlines fire protection decisions including Tonganoxie’s policy, mutual aid, and recent upgrades after a council meeting.
Local responders praised for swift tornado relief efforts
In the wake of the April 12 tornado the Red Cross Civil Defense National Guard and other agencies acted within minutes providing shelter food and assistance. The following day Red Cross volunteers delivered meals and beverages as cleanup crews worked hard and neighbors offered help.
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Journal-World
Red Cross
Civil Defense
National Guard
4-H Sunday Worship Experiences Across Churches
Mary Ann Isaacs of the Cottonwood 4-H Club notes annual 4-H Sunday services with sermons at diverse churches Methodist Presbyterian Lutheran Catholic. This year on May 3, 35 members attended the Christian congregation early service to ensure all could worship in their own church later. The program emphasizes Good Citizenship and mental health as part of making the best better.
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Journal-World
Cottonwood
Mary Ann Isaacs
Tonganoxie Fire Dept Policies Probed by Kansas Bureau
In reply to the Journal-World editorial, claims are presented about the volunteer fire department of Tonganoxie Kansas. The Kansas Inspection Bureau conducted an inspection a few years ago, and the letter continues with related details.
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Kansas Inspection Bureau
State of
Kansas
Tonganoxie
Journal-World
The
Kan
How pipe smoking links to emphysema for seniors
Dear Dr Mother advises a 74 year old with good health that moderate pipe smoking is unlikely to cause emphysema if he does not have the disease. She notes cigarette smoking as an aggravating factor and offers a pamphlet for more details.
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Dr. Mother
H.G.H
C. L
Cal Campus Mirrors Trend Toward Education Bigness
A California University system expansion drives a surge in students and research. Berkeley leads with 27 000 students and growing toward 1970, attracting Nobel laureates and vast grants while grappling with size and quality pressures across its eight campuses.
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Cal
Berkeley
Calif
Times- Post
California
California University
University of California
U.S
Atomic Energy Commission
IBM
East Coast
Europe
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