Johnson urges sweeping election reform and campaign finance limits
President Johnson urged Congress to pass an Election Reform Act of 1967 with full disclosure of campaign funding, a $5,000 per individual contribution cap, repeal of total expenditure limits, and funding by direct congressional appropriation. He proposed a jointly funded presidential campaign fund dividing between major parties and reimbursing a minor party with 5 to 25 percent of the vote.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
St Johns Plans Graduation Exercises and Awards
Eighth grade students of St Johns School will graduate at 7 30 p m in the church at 1229 St St The May Procession will precede a High Mass sung by the choir Hal Tamblyn directs William Noad is organist Rev Michael Moriarty Mass celebrant assisted by Rev Gary Mitchell Diplomas and scholastic awards will be presented to graduates Names include Lisa Adams Gary Beers Mary Brandt John Dietrich Loretta Fabac Cleo Gillespie Bill Halloran Tony Harris Gregory Ice Marylyn Ice Bob Jennings Allen Lickteig Michael McLees Frederick Medina Marcia Reynolds Steve Roskahr Theresa Schmidt Joseph Smith Connie Vervynck Blaine Young Awards include several named prizes and perfect attendance recognitions for many students.
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St. John’s School
St. St
Hal Tamblyn
William Noad
Michael Moriarty
Gary Mitchell
Lisa Adams
Gary Beers
Mary Brandt
John Dietrich
Loretta Fabac
Cleo Gillespie
Bill Halloran
Tony Harris
Gregory Ice
Marylyn Ice
Bob Jennings
Allen Lickteig
Michael McLees
Frederick Medina
Marcia Reynolds
Steve Roskahr
Theresa Schmidt
Joseph Smith
Connie Vervynck
Blaine Young
William Halloran
Knights of Columbus
Toni Harris
Brotherhood
Douglas County
David Bones
Pat Kelly
Charles Vervynck
Mike Byers
Steve Ice
Paula Dietrich
Mike Hess
Danny Vervynck
Mary Duhmeir
Cindy Vervynck
Robert Vervynck
Cecelia Romero
Dennis Ice
Jeffrey DePoy
Robert Dusanic
Steve Bones
Susan Ledom
David Thompson
Sneden Receives Gold Masque Award At LHS Banquet
Sneden, a Lawrence High School senior, won the Gold Masque Award for outstanding three year contribution to LHS dramatics. The ceremony at the Little Banquet in the Malls honored many LHS Players with awards for acting, technical work, and contributions to Brigadoon and Children's Theater.
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Don Sneden
Lawrence High School
LHS
Sneden
Millard Denny
Ray Lahm
Wendy Jackson
Laurana Howard
Mike Davis
Sandie Binns
Mary Ann Isaacs
Linda Schild
Stan Haehl
Ronn Johnson
Randy Laushman
Barbara Fletcher
Pam Jimenez
Brigadoon
Roger Ramseyer
Beverly Berger
Yenny
Irene Newmark
Wescoe to Deliver New London High School Commencement Address
Kansas University Chancellor W. Clarke Wescoe will give the commencement address at New London-Spicer High School in New London Minnesota on Friday night. Irqe Prescription Delivery and Knffed inte Mail Service are listed under Ady and Raney Drug stores.
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Kansas University
Clarke Wescoe
New London-Spicer High School
New London
Minn
Raney Drug Stores
Growth seen at Midwestern Music and Art Camp enrollment rises
Russell L. Wiley of Kansas University reports over 2 000 students enrolled in the camp, with junior high session starting June 9 at Oliver Hall and senior high session running June 18 to July 30. About 600 residents live in Lewis Templin and Oliver Halls, plus additional dorm housing planned. Concerts set for June 17 and July 30 at University Theatre.
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Russell L. Wiley
Kansas University
Wiley
Lewis and Templin
Oliver Hall
University Theatre
Masons Not Expected Back to Work for Week
Bricklayers strike affecting Lawrence projects has ended but workers are not expected to return for a week. A local executive says most bricklayers found jobs outside the Lawrence Topeka area and remain committed to other jobs. Work may resume on Opal Jayne Kennedy and Centennial grade schools after the union approves a three year contract with the Associated General Contractors.
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Lawrence Construction
Lawrence-Topeka
Opal Jayne Kennedy
New York
Centennial
Bricklayers and Masons
Topeka
Associated General Contractors
House panel backs 1.4 million for Leavenworth renewal
The House Appropriations Committee recommended using 1.4 million dollars of existing funds to continue a renewal program at the Leavenworth federal penitentiary in Washington.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary
Six Hurt in Wednesday City Traffic Mishaps
Six persons were injured in multiple crashes Wednesday in the city. William Holliday 23 of 320 Lyon Street lost control on Locust Street and hit a utility pole causing 700 dollars damage to the pole. Marion Farris 24 and Barry Munger 32 of 1300 Conn were hospitalized with facial and chest injuries. Holliday was treated and released. A motorcyclist Richard Schroeder 34 of 2503 Alabama suffered facial injuries after a dog crossed the path. 45 dollars damage to the cycle. A 5 year old child, Jeff Flottman, bruised running into a truck on 15th Street, was treated and released. Linda Elliott 22 KU junior and Michael Grill 25 collided with Grill’s wagon and Tober Jr 20’s car after.
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Locust Street
North 2Nd Street
William L. Holliday
Lyon St
Farris
LMH
Munger
Holliday
Kansas River
Richard L. Schroeder
Ala
15Th Street
New York Street
Jeff L. Flottman
Larry Flottman
Forrest
Jimmy D. Beerbower
15Th St
11Th
Ind. Sts
Linda R. Elliott
Ky. St
Kansas University
Michael A. Grill
Dread Ave
Grill
John H. Tober Jr
Redbud Lane
Miss Elliott
Elliott
Tober
Fridge Motor Short Starts Fire Alarm at 1040 E 23rd
Firemen responded at 7 13 p m Wednesday to 1040 E 23rd St after a refrigerator motor shorted. There was no damage reported.
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E. 23Rd St
Publisher Elected To MRI Trustee Board
Dolph C. Simons Jr the publisher of the Journal World and Lawrence Chamber of Commerce president was among 22 new directors elected to the Midwest Research Institute board at its 22nd annual meeting William N Deramus III Kansas City Southern Industries president was re elected board chairman John S Ayres Cook Paint and Varnish president was re elected vice chairman Other Lawrence members include Chancellor W Clarke Wescoe and Dolph Simons Jr
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Dolph C. Simons Jr
Journal-World
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Midwest Research Institute of Kansas City
William N. Deramus III
Kansas City Southern Industries
John S. Ayres
Cook Paint and Varnish Co
Lawrence
W. Clarke Wescoe
Dolph Simons
Pumps Needed In Baldwin Shortage
Baldwin installs two new water pumps brought from Kansas City to four untapped wells to overcome a 75 percent loss of pumping capacity after an unreported switch line break. Mayor Roger Martin urged residents to curb water use while capacity rebuilds.
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Baldwin
Kansas City
Roger Martin
Martin
Baker University Student Christian Movement Names Officers
The Baker University Student Christian Movement announced a new officer slate led by Larry Rabon of Kansas City as president and Mark Doty of Baldwin as vice president and program co chair. Also listed are Jo Nina Erwin Iowa City as program co chair Connie Craig secretary Conrad Fisher treasurer Ira DeSpain worship chair Kathy Keeton Independence social concerns Charles Ramberg St Louis Park fellowship Richard Russell Phillipine regional exchange PACEX off campus relations Jo Ann Hooter Kansas City Leslie Odell Prairie Village Joyce Hornberger Baldwin Diane Turner Deerfield Ill and David Michael Baldwin all assigned to the Eat-a-bit committee.
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Baker University Student Christian Movement
Larry Rabon
Kansas City
Mark Doty
Baldwin
Jo Nina Erwin
Iowa City
Connie Craig
Conrad Fisher
Topeka
Ira DeSpain
Chicago, Ill
Kathy Keeton
Independence
Charles Ramberg
St. Louis Park
Minn
Replogle Takes Key Role at World Scout Jamboree
Wayne Replogle of 929 Ark. St. is chosen to escort foreign guests at the World Jamboree at Farragut State Park Idaho starting Aug. 19. He will manage visits at the U S Conservation Department exhibit on ecology while serving as a park ranger and KU athletics photographer.
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United States
Farragut State Park
Idaho
Wayne Replogle
Ark. St
Replogle
U. S. Conservation Department
Kansas University
United States National Park Service
Yellowstone Park
Yellowstone
U. S
Lawrence High School Open Air Concert Friday
The Lawrence High School Symphonic Wind Ensemble performs its annual Open Air Concert at 7 30 p m in the LHS parking lot directed by Charles Kassinger with announcer Millard Denny. Soloists and ensembles include Five Mellow Winds and Original Dixieland Concert featuring Glenn Miller Woodwinds and student players.
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Lawrence High School Symphonic
LHS
Charles Kassinger
Millard Denny
Lerner Lane
Robert Russell Bennett
Blow
Gabriel
Glenn Miller
George Shearing
Tom Alderson
Fine and Bernstein
Warrington
Dana Elniff
Phil Lacey
Greg Randell
Dave Warriner
Baker University Sets June Graduation Festivities
Baker University plans a three day graduation festival from June 3 to 5 with Alumni Day events, special breakfasts for the Classes of 1917 and 1942, an Alumni Assembly, reunions, a Presidential Reception, and museum openings. Sunday features a baccalaureate, choir concert, and Senior Reception. Commencement on Monday honors Bishop Richard C. Raines and awards two honorary degrees to Botswanan U.N. Ambassador Zachariah Matthews and Dr. John W. Phillips, first U.S. university to honor a Botswanan ambassador.
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Baker University
Rice Memorial Auditorium
G. Murray Ross
Newton
Charles Knight
Ottawa
Joseph Peters
Independence
Allen Gibbon
Kansas City
James Edward Doty
B. A. Gessner
University of Citations
Storum Waring
Baldwin
Floyd Coffman
Memorial Gym
Collins House
Old Castle
Quayle Bible Collection
Baker Union
Doty
Baker Choir
William C. Rice
Rice Memorial
Richard C. Raines
Indiana
Methodist Church
John W. Phillips
Department of Religion
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma
Washington
Phillips
End of term plans at Lawrence High School
Lawrence High students will finish classes Friday at regular time with finals set for Wednesday and Thursday next week. Seniors graduate Monday. Memorial Day causes no residential pickup Tuesday and no special pickups next week. officials urge extra boxes for the wait until Thursday.
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Lawrence High School
George Williams
Public Works Direcort
Lawrence
City Commission Postpones Meeting for Memorial Day
The City Commission will not meet next Tuesday due to Memorial Day. A brief agenda will be heard at 2 p.m. next Wednesday in City Hall.
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City Hall
Memorial Day Closures Hit City Hall and County Court
City Hall and county courthouse will remain closed Tuesday for Memorial Day. Normal business resumes next Monday with all offices operating as usual.
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Alfred Barlow
Kennedy School
Journal-World Photo
North Lawrence
L&m
North
Opal Boyle
MRI
Baker Christian Group
Lawrence Mills
Archie Mills
Scouts
Chine
9Th
Mississippi
Independent Laundry & Dry Cleaners
Baker
Prim
Seidlitz
Eudora
Mass
Lawrence Parks
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Associated Realty Co
Brown Realty Co
Edmonds Real Estate
Gill Real Estate Agency
Haverty and Hedges
Heck Land Inc
Hird Agency
700 Mass
Iowa
Mike Murphree
Traylor
Calvin
Aos Oe
Raya
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