Lawrence Daily Journal-World editorial staff and publication details
Lawrence Daily Journal World lists staff roles led by Ralph Gaga as Managing Editor and Daryl Hall as News Editor with Ernest Pontius and W. C. Simons noted in historic context. Established 1864, published daily except Sunday from Lawrence Kansas. Subscription rates shown for local and distant mail.
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Doleh d Ie JR
Srenidento Ensilahes Wibehinenone Ea Peabvad
Ralph Gaga
Daryl Hall
Oes
Ernest Pontius
Leo Eller
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire Streets
Lawrence
Kaw
Telephone
Douglas
Kansas
Kansas City
United States
How Concerned Affects 1972 Voter Turnout And Choice
Statisticians estimate 25 million first time voters for 1972, with 14 million turning 21 since 1968 and 11 million enfranchised by the voting age drop. Nixon defeated Humphrey by 500000 in 1968 as about 63 million voted. 140 million eligible for November. The piece flags turnout as a gauge of citizen concern and education.
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Richard Nixon
Hubert Humphrey
Love Story of Edward and Wallis Ends in Royal Exile
The 1936 abdication of Edward VIII to marry Wallis Simpson reshaped a nation. Churchill and Baldwin opposed the union, the throne passed to George VI, and Edward died in France while his relationship faced late-life burial honors. Also noted is James Baldwin disputing George Wallace as America’s symbol.
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Prince of Wales
England
George V
France
Wallis Warfield Simpson
Church of England
Britain
Edward
Stanley Baldwin
Mrs. Simpson
Winston
Churchill
Edward of Wales
Baldwin
Wally
Duke of Windsor
James Baldwin
Alabama
Gov
George Wallace
America
Wallace
South
Gov. Wallace
Los Angeles
Crackdown on Pushers Best Goal Youths Say
College Poll findings show students favor cracking down on pushers as the top tactic to curb drug use among youths. Tighter controls on prescription drugs are the second preferred method. The survey spans over 50 campuses with varied views on marijuana, hashish, and hard drugs, emphasizing pusher-targeted action.
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New York
N.Y
UCLA
Marymount
Rosemount
College
Santa Clara
Morris County
New Jersey
NYU
Boston College
Greenwich College Research Center
Letter on beautifying Lawrence and streetscape design
Joyce J. Schild of 4730 Ill writes to urge Lawrence curbside beauty improvements. She contrasts current garbaged litter and visible guard rails on Naismith Drive with visions of tree lined streets, forsythia hiding rails, and riverfront park plans touted since 1964. She calls for public input to influence city actions.
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Journal-World
Lawrence
South Park
Naismith Drive
19Th Street
Naismith
Massachusetts
Sixth Street
Iowa
State University of Iowa
Iowa River
SUI
Joyce J. Schild
Today In History Highlight May 31 1910 Union Founded
On this date in history events include the founding of the Union of South Africa in 1910, the start of the Reign of Terror in 1793, the 1889 Johnstown flood, the Battle of Jutland in 1916, and other World War II and postwar notes. Birthdays include Prince Rainier and Joe Namath. Economic note reports price boosts for Butterfly fabric by Stacy Fabrics.
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Union of South Africa
Johnstown
Jutland
Denmark
Alexandria
Egypt
Radio Moscow
Boris Rosing
United States
Adolf Eichmann
Israel
Argentina
Nigeria
Biafra
America
Audie Murphy
Roanoke
Prince Rainier
Monaco
Joe Namath
Treasury Walls Still A-Quaking After Mills Nixon Talk
Washington reports reveal Rep. Wilbur D. Mills warned President Nixon there is no chance for comprehensive tax reform before adjournment. Mills also floated a plan to let the Internal Revenue Code lapse in 1974 to force total reform, alarming the White House. May 11 closed-door talks spurred Mills to consider drastic changes to tax provisions. Meanwhile Senator Hubert Humphrey visited Sen. Edmund Muskie in Bethesda seeking support for California primary voters, but Muskie declined and offered little help.
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Washington
Treasury
Wilbur D. Mills
Nixon
White House
Mills
Congress
House
Ways and Means
Capitol Hill
Sen
Hubert Humphrey
Edmund S. Muskie
Bethesda
Humphrey
Muskie
California
George McGovern
Miami Beach
McGovern
Pan Am and TWA Boost Charter Flight Plans This Fall
Pan American World Airways and Trans World Airlines announce expanded charter services this fall to compete with supplemental carriers. Pan Am aims to raise its charter fleet to 10 jets by November and later grow to meet rising demand, including use of Boeing 747s. TWA plans 11 aircraft by October, including a 747, then 13 by next spring. Both cite full-load economics and group rates for affinity groups, with Pan Am offering London to Lisbon round trips at stated prices.
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New York
Pan American World Airways
Trans World Airlines
Pan American
U.S
TWA
Pan Am
National Air Carriers Association
World Airways
London
Paris
Rome
Lisbon
Dan A. Colussy
Handgun Regulation Debate in a Kansas University Column
Gus diZerega argues against banning handguns while supporting regulation under certain conditions. He invokes self defense, Locke, and societal risk, noting the distinction between handguns and military weapons and cautioning against overreach in firearm policy.
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John Locke
Old Home Town Highlights Evolving Weather and Local News
The Kaw River rose to 16.8 feet before subsiding as rain eased. Douglas County ASCS director Melvon Wertzberger notes crops benefit from rainfall though wheat may lag due to prior drought. Four Miller children will receive degrees at KU commencement. Norris Emery Farringer retires as Santa Fe chief clerk. Memorial Day remarks by Dr. Raymond Schwegler praised. Lawrence Guardsmen to train at Camp Whiteside. City employees face reduced salaries to balance the budget. KU education costs deemed cheaper than many peers.
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Lone Star Lake
Kansas
Melvon Wertzberger
Douglas County
ASCS
Clarence Miller
Bonner Springs
Norris Emery Farringer
Santa Fe Railway
Raymond Schwegler
Lawrence National Guardsmen
Camp Whiteside
F. P. O’brien
Service Bureau
Sabbath Day Message and Prayer Reflections
A devotional note highlights Jesus saying the Sabbath was made for man and invites believers to rest, worship, and enjoy creation. The prayer expresses gratitude for the Sabbath as a time to pause labor and gather for worship and appreciation of the world.
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Jesus
Mark
Heavenly Father
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W. C. Simons
Lawrence, Kan
Aud/t Bureau of Circulation
The
Associated Press
Robert K. Foley
James A. Foley
Rutgers University
Georgetown
Louisiana State
Price Commission
Stacy Fabrics Corp
Butterfly
By Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
By Miles A. Smith
Gus diZerega
Kansas University
Wichita
Journal-World Opinion
Old Home Town
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