Lawrence Journal World 1964 May 6 Evening Edition
Lawrence Daily Journal World page from May 6 1964 lists staff and publication details. It shows editors Dolph Simons Brill Mayer Tack Zimmerman Ernest Pontius and others. It notes daily publication except Sunday and subscription rates for local and national editions.
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Dolph Simons
Dolph C. Simons JR
Brill Mayer
Arama
Tack Zimmerman 2
Eenemeeeenee
Ernest Pontius
Leo Eller
Nnn
W. C. Simons
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire
Lawrence
Kan
Douglas
United States
Kaw
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
City negotiators reach new 20 year gas franchise and rate plan
Lawrence officials and the local gas company finalize a 20 year franchise and a revised rate schedule. The agreement keeps net gas costs near current levels while raising a city franchise tax from 2 to 5 percent, adding about 35000 dollars to the city treasury. Some observers question the monopoly charge despite a stable rate outlook.
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Lawrence
Gas Distributing Company
Poitier Reflects on Lilies of the Field and Oscar Victory
Sidney Poitier, 37, the first Black actor to win best actor, says Lilies of the Field avoids racial conflict as a theme. He argues genuine human stories draw audiences, not explicit racial issues, and he sought to depict an individual rather than a Negro facing problems.
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Sidney Poitier
Poitier
Arizona Desert
Pay Raise Bill Faces House Vote After Earlier Backlash
The U S House committee approved a modified federal pay bill with limited post office and civil service raises. Earlier version proposed up to ten thousand dollars for top officials, provoking public outrage and defeat. This time raises for civil servants now rise from twenty two thousand five hundred to thirty thousand dollars.
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U.S. House Post Office and Civil Service Committee
House
Congress
Post Office Department
Congress pay hike debate grows skeptical in salons
Lawmakers face a growing debate over a pay increase as critics question the timing and impact. A proposed $7,500 raise is highlighted as a substantial sum, roughly a third of current salon earnings, prompting public skepticism about the bill regardless of its passage.
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Congress
Pollution by pleasure boats prompts health officials meeting
A panel of health authorities from 12 northeastern states in Annapolis examined the growing waterway pollution caused by pleasure boats. Findings include lack of approved chlorinators, ballast around shore dumping, debris, and recurring fines for fuel oil dumping.
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Annapolis
Times-Post
Annapolis Yacht Club
George L. Carley Jr
U. S. Public Health Service
Samuel W. Fowler
Maryland
Tidewater Fisheries
Fowler
California
Jack Sullivan
New Jersey
Boat Regulation Commission
Trieschman
Baltimore
Pleasant Living
H. C. Byrd
Tidewater Fisheries Commission
Old Home Town Highlights from 10, 25, 40 Years Ago
A nostalgic round up recalls 1954 Pulitzer winners Charles Lindbergh and Bruce Catton, with Herbert Block the lone reporter honored. It notes Concordia's naming, the Land Office move, and regional race for county seat between Clyde and Sibley.
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Charles Lindbergh
St.Louis
Teahouse
Herbert Block
Bruce Catton
Appomattox
Alvin McCoy
The
Kansas City Star
Wes Roberts
Ernest Griswold
Concordia
H. C. Snyder
Clyde
Sibley
U.S. Land Office
Bible Message and Prayer for Parents Guidance
Today’s Bible message reflects on life beyond material needs from Matthew 6 25. The prayer asks God to make parents instruments to guide children and neighbors in truth and love in Jesus name.
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Jesus
Reverse-Type Discrimination Against Women By Jack Zimmerman
An advertising executive argues women face reverse discrimination from other women, citing polls on female presidential candidates and the pressure to marry. He praises the gentleness that makes women capable of nurturance and questions society’s push to erase femininity in the drive for equality. He warns loss of womanhood harms society and urges reassessing values to preserve women’s unique contributions.
Belli Blast at Legal Group May Cause Soul-Searching
Melvin Belli blasts the American Bar Association after the Jack Ruby trial, arguing the legal profession has lost its individuality and ethics. He compares himself to Clarence Darrow and criticizes lawyers who prioritize corporate interests over public service. He cites declining emphasis on law history and criminal law training, urging a return to fighter lawyers.
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Los Angeles
Times-Post
Melvin Belli
American Bar Association
Jack Ruby
Belli
Ruby
Lee Harvey Oswald
Clarence Darrow
ABA
Walter E. Craig
Phoenix
Darrow
Dallas
Organized
Craig
San Francisco
ABA Journal
South
America
Oswald
Christ
Lyons' Den dinner for 60 leaders introduces Hel ler
At a dinner party for 60 top business leaders last week President Kennedy's guest list included Dr Walter W Heller the chief economic adviser.
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LBJ
Walter W. Heller
Tornado survivors thank neighbors for rapid aid and generosity
A Kansas farm family thanks friends and strangers who rushed to help after the April 12 tornado wrecked their home and farm. Neighbors provided clothing food and time while a temporary home was donated, deepening old friendships and sparking new ones.
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Journal-World
Prostate Surgery Does Not Diminish Potency Opinion
A reader questions Dr. Mother about prostate gland removal and sexual activity. The doctor reiterates that surgery does not destroy potency, notes age related declines and psychological factors, and advises relaxation and vacation to help confidence after recovery.
Exploding Foreign Minister And How the Blast Resulted
Joseph Alsop recounts Thanat Khomman's push for an independent Lao policy amid SEATO friction with France. He notes anti US sentiment in Laos and French interference through Major Deuves, arguing De Gaulle aims to expel US influence and that the Laos crisis mirrors wider aims in South Vietnam.
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Bangkok
Times - Post
Thailand
Thanat Khoman
United States
America
Laos
SEATO
Maurice Couve de Murville
Couve
Thanat
U.S
France
Savang
Pierre Millet
Secret Service
Major Deuves
London
Paris
Souvyanna Phouma
Souvanna
Deuves
U. S
Southeast Asia
DeGaulle
Deaves
South Viet Nam
Viet Nam
Washington Post News Service
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Rotary Club
Hugh Means
Kansas
Carl Mettner
John Randolph
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Gene Blake
Los Angeles Times News Service
Texas
John Nance Garner
John F. Gordon
General Motors
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Adlai Stevenson
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