Irritation, Service, and Modern Inconvenience Explored
The piece lampoons modern customer service by contrasting Western Union and airlines with the frustration of waiting on telephones. It argues competition can benefit consumers but notes monopolies may still underperform. The author warns against passive acceptance of minor annoyances that erode responsiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union
Canada Airlines
New York
Lyndon Johnson
Irving Kristol
Telephone Company
Post Office
At&t
Gulliver
Freedom Gains Half Loaf of Liberty in Poland
In Warsaw the Polish regime allows limited freedoms while restrictive rules stay in place. Intellectuals avoid politics, art and theater flourish, and censorship persists for political content. A quiet internal battle within the Communist party on economics shapes Poland’s future.
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Warsaw
Europe
Wladyslaw Gomulka
Poland
Gomulka
Ionesco
Becket
Krakow
Slawomir Mrozek
The
Communist Party
Lawrence Daily Journal World staff and dates
The Lawrence Daily Journal World notes staff roles including President and Editor Dolph Simons and publishers bills Mayer Zimmerman Pontius Ledeller. The paper, established 1854, is published daily except Sunday by The World Company in Lawrence Kansas with 1967 masthead dated Tuesday May 23. Subscription rates vary by method and region.
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W. C. Simons
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire
Lawrence
Kane Telephone
Douglas
United States
Ran
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Associated Press
Senator Long under fire amid broad critique of government ethics
The column condemns high office behavior and alleges Senator Edward Long of Missouri accepted about 48000 from Jimmy Hoffa's attorney as a private fee. It links Long to broader distrust, cites IRS issues, Bobby Baker, and calls for accountability to sustain democracy and deter corruption.
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Edward Long
Missouri
Jimmy Hoffa
United States
Sen. Dodd
Rep. Powell
Sen. Long
Congress
White House
Lyndon Johnson
Bobby Baker
Internal Revenue Service
Internal Revenue
Joe Louis
Adam Powell
U N Action on Southwest Africa Sparks Global Tensions
The United Nations General Assembly voted to establish a council to take over Southwest Africa from South Africa and guide independence. South Africa vows to resist, risking broader Africa-wide conflict with Rhodesia, Portugal, and possibly England and the United States drawn in as tensions rise globally.
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Vietnam
Middle East
Southwest Africa
United Nations General Assembly
South Africa
U.N
Africa
Rhodesia
Portugal
England
U.S
Parks and Centennial Park Reflections on Growth
Our Park System Lawrence highlights the value of city parks as the community grows. It cites Centennial Park on Rockledge Road funded by 1954 centennial proceeds, once seen as a white elephant but now vital to thousands of residents. The piece urges continued foresight in park development.
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Lawrence
Journal-World
Sixth
Ninth Streets
Rockledge Road
Short Trader Emerging on Wall Street Bulls Bears Clash
In New York the short trader grows as analysts debate whether rising short interest signals bullish or bearish sentiment. About 14.9 million shares were borrowed and sold hoping for price declines, with profits possible if prices fall, though some see the strategy as a bullish bet on market strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall Street
First Carnegie Research Assistants Named at KU
KU selected 20 students as the first Carnegie Research Assistants including Raymond Nichols Jr and Raymond Pippett among Lawrence students. Wilt Chamberlain denied plans to leave KU for pro basketball, confirming continued play next year and the year after. The KU team finished second in the nation this year.
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Raymond Nichols Jr
Raymond Pippett
Lawrence
Carnegie
Wilt Chamberlain
Max Falkenstien
Stan Stockton
Bob Ellsworth
Hugh Bayles
Frank Hart Olney
Emporia
William Allen White
Teachers College
Paul Johnson
Baldwin City
Rock Island
Bible Message and Prayer Focus
Today’s brief reflects a parable from Matthew 13 45 46 about a merchant finding a pearl of great price and selling all to buy it. It asks for wholehearted commitment to Jesus and a spirit of willingness to serve in prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingdom of Heaven
Jesus
Dissent and Patriotism Amid Vietnam War Letters
Lawrence High sophomores and local citizens debate patriotism and protest amid Vietnam War. Readers call for constructive critique, support for draft dodgers, and questions about national conscience and moral responsibility. The letters express anguish over lost lives and a wish for a world without war or drafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton J. Salsich
Tenn
Reply to Sharon Ireland on draft dodging letter
A reader admits being a draft dodger and seeks dialogue after Sharon Ireland’s May 18 letter. He discusses applying for conscientious objector status and the possibility of refusing to fight in Vietnam while acknowledging shared concern for civic responsibility.
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Sharon Ireland
Vietnam
Sharon Irlenad
Calorie Counts Defy Simple Rules In Weight Dialogue
Dear Dr Mother explains calorie needs vary by individual. A 26 year old woman questions 1900 daily intake while 600-700 calories can maintain or lose weight, and she learns that counting calories often fails. The column notes many people misjudge intake and urges habits that maintain weight with gradual reductions when needed.
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Dr. Mother
Common Market Club Voices On John Bull Membership
The Common Market Club debates admitting a John Bull applicant amid teasing by members. Charles and others raise objections about background, American friends, cheese etiquette, and required humiliating hazing, while a tense vote and threat of a black ball loom.
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Common Market Club
John Bull
Great Britain
Charles
Ziss Meester Bull
Meester Bull
Zay
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Shara
FCC
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Paul
Populorum Progressio
Lawrence Daily Journal- World
Senator Long
Near East
Uncle Sam
Short Trader
John Cunniff
Old Home Town
Eric Rundquist
Lawrence High
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
Jefferson
Lincoln
Ireland
Joseph Molner
Charlie
Art Buchwald
Alors
Aldo
Kurt
Monsieurs
Zee Club
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