Lawrence Journal World Staff and Leadership Roles
The Lawrence Daily Journal World lists positions including President and Editor Polph C. Simons Jr and Vice President Publisher Stewart Pas... plus roles for Assistant Publisher Bill Mayer Managing Editor Daryl Halm News Editor Ernest Pontius and Director LKQ Bller.
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Dolph Simons
Polph C. Simons JR
Publsher Stiuvie Pahsons Amor
Bill Mayer Wa
Daryl Halm
Ernest Pontius
LKQ Bller Controle
Lawrence World Journal May 30 1969 Friday Evening
The World Company published daily except Sunday from Lawrence Kansas details a carrier rate of 1.78 monthly and 20 76 yearly with mail rates for Douglas and nearby counties at 10 yearly and 15 yearly elsewhere. The paper is a member of the Audit Bureau of Circulation and Associated Press.
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the World Company
Sixth and
New Hampshire Streeta
Lawrence
Kan
Douglas
United States
Audit Bureau of Circulation
The
Associated Press
Memorial Day Goal 1969 Honor Those Who Died for Peace
Memorial Day 1969 calls for honoring all who have died in service with emphasis on those who gave the last full measure. The aim is to prevent future losses by pursuing peace that ends senseless battles at home and abroad through collective effort and focus.
Best Foot Forward for KU Graduation Visitors
Thousands visit Lawrence for Kansas University graduation activities over the weekend. Residents should be courteous hosts, keeping areas around homes and businesses tidy and inviting. Clean entryways, parking lots, and weeded areas will help leave a lasting positive impression on first time and returning visitors alike.
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Lawrence
Kansas University
University
Lawrence Opens First Municipal Pool After Long Drive
Lawrence will open its first municipal swimming pool on Monday with strong voter support and federal aid. The project faced votes and debate over location and features, but community groups and officials secured approval and funding from the Federal Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, promising a valuable resource for thousands.
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Lawrence
Docking
State Park and Resources Authority
Joint Council On Recreation
Federal Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
Army Col Phil Ramsey to Aid Lawrence June Horse Show
The Army Col Ramsey will return to Lawrence in June to assist with planning and staging of the annual horse show. The piece highlights Kansas University ROTC personnel and their extensive community service in Lawrence, noting Ramsey as an example of civil engagement beyond military duties and praising ROTC staff for their broad contributions to the university and local community.
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Army
Phil Ramsey
Lawrence
Kansas University Rotc
Col. Ramsey
University
Jaycees
Ramsey
ROTC
Military Staff at KU Show People’s Foolish Views
Some faculty members denounce efforts harming society and hindering education while others depict military personnel as ruthless killers. The author cites KU military staff contributions as evidence that many citizens are as foolish as they are biased.
Finch Seeks Civil Rights Tools For Desegregation Push
The Nixon administration studies expanding the 1964 Civil Rights Act and giving the Justice Department power to seek federal desegregation orders. HEW holds the line in Deep South districts while facing hard core resistance in places like Washington County Georgia where federal funds were cut off after protracted talks.
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Justice Department
Nixon
Robert H. Finch
Deep South
HEW
Civil Rights Division
Eisenhower
Congress
Lyndon Johnson
Senate
Washington County
Georgia
Memorial Day reflections span a decade of town events
The 1959 entry notes a rain filled Memorial Day with two tornado warnings and Captain Foy Brown retiring after 32 years with the Lawrence Fire Department. Six Lawrence High School seniors to Boys State in Wichita include Marvin Pine and Dave Stinson among others, each sponsored by a service club.
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Foy Brown
Lawrence Fire Department
Lawrence High School
Wichita
Marvin Pine
Dave Stinson
Randy Williams
Justin Rice
Mike McWilliams
Chuck Marvin
G.A.R
Court House
Jayhawk
Caleb Loyal in Faith Receives the Land
Bible excerpt cites Joshua 14 6 9 and Deuteronomy 1 36 praising Caleb for wholly following the Lord. Prayer asks for steadfast courage when facing difficulties and dangers, declaring the Lord is with us and to fear not.
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Caleb
Voices in the Arts editor notes Lawrence youth library program
Ruth Gagliardo chronicles local youth reading initiatives from 1942 to 1968. She highlights the 1942 Lawrence exhibit and Summer Reading Program, the evolution to Community Book Week, state library support, KU Reading Program for Children, and the William Allen White Children’s Book Award, stressing trained librarians and engaging authors to nourish children’s reading.
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Lawrence
Lawrence Public Library
PTA Council
KU Art Department
American Institute of Graphic Arts
AIGA
Kansas
Douglas County
Public
National Library Week
Chamber of Commerce and
Department of Library Extension
University of Kansas
William Allen White
Kansas State Teachers College
Emporia
Beverly Cleary
Fairbanks Jr Keeps Romance In Face Of Lines
Hollywood star Douglas Fairbanks Jr talks about aging with style while returning to the stage in My Fair Lady as Professor Higgins in a 15 week stint across Los Angeles and San Francisco. He explains his shift from acting to business and public affairs.
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Hollywood
Douglas Fairbanks Jr
London
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Professor Higgins
Civic Light Opera
Beverly Hills
George Bernard Shaw
St. Louis
Dallas
Atlanta
Douglair
Scripto Pens
Fairbanks International Business Developments
Universal
Oldtimers
Herbert Brenon
Andrew Charlot
Bea Lillie
Gertrude Lawrence
America
Malaria impact on donor blood and transmission risk
Malaria does not ruin blood for life but dormant germs can reactivate and be transmitted through transfusions. Donor eligibility may exclude those with two malaria attacks. ten or more years ago exposure may be acceptable, but guidelines vary. The note also clarifies cigarette brands do not cause sterility and cautions readers to consult their physicians for specific treatments.
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New York
Pooch
United Nations
Martha
Journalists confront Black Panthers in San Francisco clash
Twelve reporters are ushered into a tense meeting at the Black Students Union HQ in San Francisco amid chants and confrontations. The scene shifts as Life Magazine and others weigh whether to interview Bobby Seale and the Panthers, with negotiation prices discussed before a planned Dallas trip to meet Ron Karenga.
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Black Students Union
San Francisco State College
Standard Oil
New York Times
The
TIF Christian Science Monitor
Bobby Seale
Black Panthers
Panthers
Life Magazine
Ron Karenga
Los Angeles
Hal Boyle Quotes on a Dog’s World in New York
Hal Boyle offers a humorous column about a dog named Pooch, mixing domestic antics with light satire. He jests on Pooch’s laziness, stubbornness, and mixed pedigree while poking fun at dog shows, expensive collars, and lavish pet ownership. The piece blends wit with everyday canine quirks.
History Today Highlights The World On This Day
On May 30 in history key events include Joan of Arc's execution in 1431 in Rouen, Columbus beginning his third voyage in 1498, De Soto landing in Florida in 1539, a 1893 Brooklyn Bridge panic with six deaths, Trujillo’s 1961 assassination in the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua's 1959 martial law prelude, Pope Paul VI’s Vatican remarks to American Jews, and De Gaulle dissolving France’s parliament in 1969 near-year notes.
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France
Christopher Columbus
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New World
Hernando DeSoto
Florida
Brooklyn
Dominican Republic
Rafael Trujillo
Nicaragua
Paul VI
Vatican
Charles de Gaulle
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Ministerial Alliance
American Legion
Flower Club
Haskell
Washington, D. C
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Topeka
Prairie Village
Johnson County
Walter Dela Mare
Robert Lawson
Mrs. Gagliardo
Fairbanks
By Bob Thomas
G. C. Thosteson
Dr. Thosteson
A. T
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P.C
BSU
William Buckley JR
Wall Street Journal
NBC
Ebony
Newsweek
Lady Guide
Urban League
Life
Kerner
Hal Boyle
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