Lawrence Daily Journal World Staff and Publishing Details
Lawrence Daily Journal World publication profile lists staff roles led by Polph C Simons Jr as president publisher and Polph Simons Sr as editor during 1891 1912 era. It notes frequency daily except Sunday and provides contact and subscription rates for local and national readers.
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Polph Simons
Oneness
Polph C. Simons JR
Bill Mayer
Ralph Gage
Wwe
Jack Starkey
Leo Eller
Controver Mare
the World Company
Sixth and
New Hampshire Streets
Lawrence
Kan
Telephone
The Journal-World Pledge Statement Reprinted
The text outlines the Journal-World’s commitment to accurate fair reporting and separation of opinion from news. It condemns dishonesty in public affairs and supports civil rights, sympathy for the disadvantaged, and improving the community.
Energy Policy Office head John Love faces tough energy crisis
John Love, former Colorado governor now directing Washington energy policy, warns of a crisis with rationing, red tape, and slow or overhasty actions. He cites tight supplies, Arab boycott pressures, and flawed planning as key challenges in turning chaos into progress.
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John Love
Colorado
Washington
Love
Howe
Nixon Faces Plumbers Probe Amid National Security Claims
The article reports President Nixon promoting Operation Candor while dodging questions about the White House Plumbers unit. It notes the 1971 setup of the Special Investigations Unit without authority, reliance on national security justifications, and Jaworski’s push for vigorous prosecution. It cites congressional sessions, the Huston plan debate, and historical references to Archibald Cox’s handling of classified material.
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Washington
Nixon
White House
Plumbers
Watergate
Leon Jaworski
Jaworski
Charles Mathias
Maryland
Huston
Archibald Cox
Special Prosecutors Office
Kansas Alumni Band to Premiere in Honor of Retiring Director
At halftime the KU Alumni Band of five will perform to honor retiring band director Russell Wiley. Alumni and current members joined for reminiscences and jam sessions, celebrating Wiley’s long influence on KU music and the nationally acclaimed KU music and art camp.
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Russell Wiley
Wiley
Ris
Mer Sqifor
Sonymous
KU Crew
New York
Madison Square Garden
Foster
Oswald Shooting Shocks Nation as Ruby Is Seized
Nationwide viewers watched the Dallas jail shooting of Lee Harvey Oswald by Jack Ruby, who said he acted to avenge President Kennedy. Lawrence crowds mourn the young leader as schools and churches respond with study and prayers.
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Lee Harvey Oswald
Dallas
Jack Ruby
Oswald
John Kennedy
Ruby
Lawrence
America
Energy squeeze could slow pace and spark sober rethink
The energy shortage may toughen zealots, curb overkill standards, and blunt youth protest. A colder winter, slower travel, and higher transit use could revive public transport, urban centers, and appreciation for the country, promising thoughtful consequences amid hardship.
Blood donations honored Rife family call to donate again
Two years ago Kurt required extensive blood replacement and Lawrence citizens donated over a hundred units through the Douglas County Bloodmobile Center. The Rifes thank donors and urge more Lawrence residents to donate November 26 27 28 at the South Park Recreation Building by appointment to help another family.
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Kurt
Douglas County
Lawrence
Red Cross
South Park
Max
Wilma
Nieder Acres annexation battle and local tax critique
A letter-writer argues against Nieder Acres joining Lawrence, detailing tax burdens, sewer charges, and municipal services. She cites state and federal funding flows, unpaid mill levies, and unequal taxation, urging residents to oppose city annexation. She also laments road and bridge conditions and urges shared energy conservation. Also notes a Missouri tornado fatalities report.
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Massachusetts
Lawrence
Lecompton
Nieder Acres
Wakarusa
Schwegler
City Commission
Sixth
Nixon and Johnson Tax Loophole Sketch Report
Washington report recounts a Nixon press conference in Disney World where the ghost of Lyndon Johnson supposedly advises how a president might avoid income taxes. The dialogue centers on using presidential papers as tax deductions with valuations cited and a mock plan for future presidents.
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Washington
Lyndon Johnson
Nixon
Disney World
Johnson
White House
Lyndon
Gloom and gratitude in a 19th century note
A reader letter asserts a bleak national mood of 1857 with chaos in the economy and global tension. The writer caps the piece by praising the contemporary president as not a crook, signed J. W. Allen Jr. from Lawrence.
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Russia
Harper’s Weekly
J. W. Allen Jr
P.O. Box
Lawrence
Railroad Gains Passenger Trade Fort Worth Boosts Rail Travel
Amtrak officials in Fort Worth report rising passenger traffic driven by the energy crisis. First class Pullman cars are sold out December 20 through January 5, with coach seats available without reservations. Phillips notes seasonal factors but says energy shortages push auto and air transport cuts, expanding rail business.
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Fort Worth, Tex
Amtrak
Fort Worth
Ron’ Phillips
Pullman
Phillips
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