Lawrence Daily Journal World History Notes 1967
Lawrence Daily Journal World staff and publishers listed for The World Company in 1967. Details include editors Dolph Simons and William Mayer with staff Ernest Pontius and Jack Zimmerman. Publication info notes daily except Sunday from Sixth and New Hampshire Streets. Subscription rates shown for local carrier and mail.
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Dolph Simons
Dolph C. Simons
Bill Mayer
Jack Zimmerman
Ernest
W. C. Simons
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire
Lawrence
Kaw
Douglas
United States
Audit Bureau of
Associated Press
War toll mirrors KU enrollment in Vietnam deaths
The U S military death toll in Vietnam tops 15,000, a figure comparable to Kansas University student enrollment. The piece urges reflection on policy and the human cost behind the casualty count and calls for renewed efforts to end the carnage.
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U. S
Kansas University
Mount Oread
Vietnam
Army and the Bowl and the Johnson Dilemma
The article argues President Johnson blocks Army post season exposure amid Vietnam war concerns, while Navy and Air Force bowl trips proceed. It notes Army’s surprise season, allied support from officers and cadets, and questions the sincerity of official war-time messaging versus public calm.
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Johnson
West Point
Army
Vietnam
Navy
Annapolis
Air Force
Colorado Springs
FBI Opts For Autonomy In War On Organized Crime
An inter agency strike force to combat city by city crime omits the FBI. Sources say the Bureau prefers solo work and top secret sources, doubting the team approach’s effectiveness. Indictments in Buffalo show the effort ongoing.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
Justice Department
FBI
Ramsey Clark
Clark
Buffalo
N.Y
Washington
J. Edgar Hoover
Hoover and Co
Teen Age Troubles in Lawrence Highlight Local Fortunes
In Lawrence the community faces youth troubles yet reflects on how fortunate it is to have engaged young residents. Officials urge steady support and constructive programs to channel energy into positive outcomes.
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Lawrence
Teens and adults stage violent raid on Chicago bus
A mob of about 30 youths armed with bats and clubs boarded a Chicago Transit Authority bus last week. Passengers were assaulted and valuables stripped. four people were hospitalized for serious injuries. The driver, with 19 years on the force, was beaten while signaling for help.
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Chicago
Chicago Transit Authority
Chicago Transit
McNamara Eyes World Bank Role After Defense Secretary
McNamara could depart the government not from Vietnam but into the World Bank, steering economic development for nations after the war. The bank, 21 years old, pools funds from member governments and capital markets to finance infrastructure and education projects with $10 billion lent and $3 billion repaid. It comprises IBRD, IDA, and IFC, serving governments and private firms with varying repayment terms and geographic focus.
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New York
Robert McNamara
Defense
Vietnam
World Bank
McNamara
17Th
L Streets
Washington
International Bank For Reconstruction and Development
International Development Association
IDA
IBRD
Asia
International Finance Corporation
IFC
Latin America
Old Home Town Notable Events and Staff Notes
Community reminiscences report a 50th wedding anniversary open house for August and wife at Stull. EU basketball regulars Ron Loneski and Wilt Chamberlain return. Loneski awards St Jude medals to 17 players. KU staff includes George Bernhardt as first assistant coach and others on the line. 25 and 40 years ago items note rector changes and local honors at Kiwanis and 4-H.
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August Kampschroeder
Stull
Ron Loneski
Wilt Chamberlain
Loneski
St Jude
Judge
George Bernhardt
Jack Mitchell
Gene Corotto
Bill Pace
Steed White
Dixie White
Donald Weatherbee
Trinity Episcopal Church
John Bowers
Chaplin
Walter Palmateer
Fritzi Meyn
Eldridge Hotel
Today s Bible Message Prayer Note
A devotional prayer excerpt urges believers to always pray and not lose heart. It asks God to accept gratitude for the privilege of prayer and to help avoid selfish use, directing prayers toward others and God s will. Amen.
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Christ
New York City Weekend Crime Sorrow and Fear
A chaotic weekend in New York City shows a string of violent incidents across the West Side East Side and Bronx including stabbings robberies and a fatal attack. The piece cites rising crime rates and questions policing while warning against civil disobedience and endorsing stricter deterrence.
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New York City
West Side
East Side
Fun City
Bronx
War and gratitude mix in letters on sacrifice and kindness
A Letters to the Editor piece reflects on war’s cruelties with a war poem about children asking for their father and a line about a veteran’s bravery. The text shifts to Thanksgiving kindness as a Glen's garage mechanic repairs a water pump, leaving the writer hopeful about humanity.
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Rence
Glen
Grateful Missourian thanks Lawrence helpers after stalled car
A Missourian thanks Lawrence residents who helped when her car stalled on Thanksgiving Day. A young man offered aid, another man with white hair assisted, and a distinguished stranger escorted her to a turnpike booth where Triple A was contacted. Additional locals joined to push start help.
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Fun City
Lawrence
Turnpike
Triple A
Mobil
Law
Should a teen be forced to take a driving test
A doctor advises that driving spells may be physical or psychological. If physical, report conditions to licensing authorities. if psychological, the teen needs driver training to build confidence. Do not push for a license exam until the underlying issue is understood.
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Dr. Motner
Dining Out Drives American Food Spending Above Twenty Billion
Americans now spend more than 20 billion dollars annually on meals away from home. The trend highlights how dining out has become a major part of household spending and social life.
Johnson creates new controversy with McNamara bank move
President Johnson triggers critique by nominating Defense Secretary Robert McNamara as World Bank president. McNamara had said he had no plans to leave, while Johnson cited a prior talk and protocol as the basis for the move. Critics warn the shift signals political missteps ahead of the 1968 election.
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Washington
Johnson
Defense
Roberts
McNamara
World Bank
Bank Board
Friends
George D. Woods
Treasury
Henry H. Fowler
International Mill
White House
Woods
Defense Department
Vietnam
George W. Ball
State Department
Japanese wives praised for devotion and baths in domestic harmony
A dated cultural piece extols Japanese wives for prioritizing husbands’ comfort. It claims lower divorce rates in Japan, contrasts with American wives, and describes ritual bath care, bowing, and service as keys to happiness and married life.
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Tokyo
United States
Buchwald
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