Lawrence Journal World front page 1965 editor details
The May 13 1965 issue lists editorial leadership with C S Simons Jr and N Pontius among staff. It notes publication by Worth Company Kansas with rates and carrier and mail subscriptions. Publication dates 1891 to 1963 reflect historical lineage while the 1965 Thursday evening date appears.
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W. C. Simons, Edstor
Worth Company
Sixth
New Hampshire Streets
Rence
Kan
Douglas
United States
Lawrence
Kaw
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Haynesville Tragedy and Kilns in Ku Klux Klan Drama
A critical piece argues the Haynesville tragedy centers on a failed jury verdict and the alleged role of Matt Murphy Jr. linked to Ku Klux Klan activities. It condemns the courtroom outcome as a grave miscarriage and places blame on the justice system and extremist influence.
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Haynesville
Ala
Wilkins
Matt Murphy Jr
Jury Dilemma Over Local vs Federal Rights in Wilkins Trial
The piece critiques Matt Murphy’s prejudicial final argument in the Wilkins Liuzzo case and the jury system’s tension between local peers and federal civil rights law. It notes ten of twelve jurors favored conviction on a manslaughter count and warns of federal overreach risks while praising local juries.
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Murphy
Wilkins
Liuzzo
Alabama
Eer
Klonsel Murphy
Mrs. Liuzzo
Birmingham
Clark
Selma
Matt Murphy
Collie Leroy Wilkins
Fluoridation Debate in Lawrence in 1968
The article recalls early 1950s fluoridation in Lawrence Kansas and the heated dispute. Opponents called fluoridated water a Communist weapon while proponents argued it reduced cavities, with Hillenbrand of the ADA commenting on opponents and supporters.
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Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Lawrence
ADA
Hillenbrand
Kansas
Layman’s view of ileitis and nasal polyps in children
Reader asks about ileitis causes heredity and X rays. Article explains ileitis regional inflammation not linked to heredity, treatment with antibiotics and bland diet, diagnosis aided by X rays and tests. notes enlarged glands can mimic appendicitis. A second item defines nasal polyps their effect on breathing and drainage, treatment removal simple. and final notes about mole removal and freckles.
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D. H
Harriman Speech at Ithaca Met with Cornell Disruption
Averell Harriman spoke on U.S. policies in the Dominican Republic and related topics Wednesday at Cornell University. Audience derision included giggles boos and a sit-in by Communist supporters, drawing critique of campus unruliness and Ivy League prestige.
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Averell Harriman
Ithaca
U.S
Team
Dominican Republic
Cornell University
Rriman
Midwest
West
South
American farmers drive down food costs through innovation
Senator Pearson argues American farmers use new machines and methods to raise output and cut prices. He notes farm production rose 46 percent since 1948 while consumer food prices rose slowly, leaving farmers dissatisfied as family farms shrink and large corporations dominate agriculture.
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Sen. Pearson Pais
Pearson
Dental fluoridation sparks public dispute and criticism
Harold Hillenbrand of the American Dental Association draws sharp criticism as fluoridation supporters attack opponents. He calls fluoridation a proven benefit while labeling some detractors as emotional and scientific primitives, including far right groups like the John Birch Society. The debate intensifies in weeks ahead.
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American Dental Wsociation
Harold Hillenbrand
Hillenbrand
Dr. Hillenbrand
Chicago
Johnson’s Domino Effect Critics Question Johnson Actions
Washington observers say President Johnson’s deployment of over 21,000 troops to the Dominican Republic may have been too rapid and blunt. Critics inside government and among diplomats argue his timing tone and personal dominance hinder a careful, structured diplomatic response.
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Washington
Times-Post
Johnson
Dominican Republic
National Security Council
Viet Nam
Lawrence notes in 1955 con vocation attendees and summer stock plans
Old Home Town items show Chancellor Clifford Hardin delivering the principal address at KU during the 1955 convocation with 23 of 525 graduates from Lawrence. Lawrence residents Joanna March Mary Patton and Vera Stough listed for summer stock at Augusta Michigan. Eugene Haley joins Holmes Peck and Brown real estate firm.
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Clifford Hardin
Nebraska
Lawrence
Joanna March
Mary Patton
Vera Stough
Augusta
Mich
Eugene Haley
Holmes, Peck and Brown
Today’s Bible Message and Family Prayer
A devotional note cites Matthew 18 verse 20 ASV about gathering in prayer. It asks believers to pray alone or with family, to deepen faith, and to seek power to build and sustain a Christian home with a closing amen.
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Jesus
Outside step tradition ends for Frisco cable cars
In San Francisco the long standing rule against women riding the outside step of cable cars was challenged by Mona Hutchin a 19 year old student who proved there was no law against it and female riders can use the outside step The incident drew reactions from gripmen and conductors with some warning of potential falls but the women remained on the step and paid no fare.
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San Francisco
Husky John Hepburn
Gripman
Hyde Street
Five Americans killed in Viet Cong attack at Long Be province capital
In a dawn assault at Long Be in South Vietnam's province capital, Sgt Horace E Young and four fellow Americans died. The unit commander Lt Col Alton E Park survived injury after a 20 minute battle as Viet Cong grenades and gunfire killed and wounded soldiers in the mess hall.
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Long BE
South Viet Nam
U. S. Army Advisory Group
Horace E. Young
Fayetteville
N. C
Saigon
Young
William D. Benning
Cincinnati
Ohio
Benning
Alton E. Park
Columbus
Park
Letter Voices Refutes King's Comments on Demonstrations
Loring W. McAllister criticizes a May 11 editorial claiming that ministers and others who demonstrate or attend sit-ins show disrespect for authority. He argues such actions, when legal, are not deplorable and defend constitutional rights to protest.
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Ugh
King
Theater matter editor questions editorial drama criticism
Mr and Mrs William O Scott of 83 La St criticize the Journal-World editorial Theater Dirt for lacking qualified staff to judge drama including Edward Albee They threaten to cancel subscriptions if such attacks recur and note rare reviews by Allen Crafton.
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Columan
Edward Albee
Allen Crafton
Journal- World Ia
Lawrence
John Meixner
Journal- World
William O. Scott
Hal Boyle Writes Home From Da Nang Vietnam
Open letter from Harold Boyle in Da Nang describes war differences from prior conflicts. He notes offbeat guest conditions, Vietnamese hospitality, and battles with hotel plumbing and insects. He jokes about bug bites and requests a bug bomb while signing with love to Frances and Tracy.
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DA Nang
South Viet Nam
Frances and
Tracy
Harold
P.S
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