Lawrence Daily Journal World front page notes 1964
The Lawrence Daily Journal World from September 3 1964 lists staff roles President and Editor Dolph C Simons Jr Vice President Publisher Bill Mayer News Editor Ernest Pontius Advertising Manager Leo Eller Business Manager and other newsroom positions Published daily except Sunday by The World Company in Lawrence Kansas with subscription rates and contact details for local and U S delivery including carrier and mail options.
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Dolph Simons
Dolph C. Simons JR
Bill Mayer
Tack Zimmerman
Ernest Pontius
Leo Eller
W. C. Simons
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire Streets
Lawrence
Kan
Douglas
United States
Kaw
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Johnson Humphrey ticket may spark major White House clash
The piece argues a Johnson Humphrey 1964 ticket could trigger a high profile personality clash in Washington. It notes Johnson aims for a one man show with Humphrey insistently in the spotlight and unlikely to accept coaching. The forecast warns of a possible early blowup despite a likely honeymoon.
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Johnson-Humphrey
Washington
Johnson
Kennedy
Atlantic City
Hubert Humphrey
Hhh
Why the Plus Grade Confuses School Grading
A reader condemns the plus mark in classroom grading as a faulty practice. The piece argues teachers abuse the system by using plus signs to acknowledge better work without raising grades, creating confusion for students and GPA implications. It praises most teachers but notes a few rely on plus marks to avoid giving higher grades.
Television conventions criticized for aimless reporting value
The article argues that San Francisco and Atlantic City conventions showcase aggressive reporters, with networks chasing scoops and rival coverage. It notes distortion from competition and calls for editors to condense material for perspective, while acknowledging TV can reveal lost motion in political reporting.
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San Francisco
Atlantic City
Inefficiency at conventions sparks idea for primaries
A historical discussion notes inefficiency at political conventions and weighs the possibility that someday presidential candidates could be chosen through primary elections to improve selections.
Convention Aftermath Reflects Discontent With Party Rhetoric
The piece notes deep disenchantment with politics and conventions, faulting both parties for leadership neglect and highlighting TV radio’s disruption of schedules. It contrasts public spin with private opinion, calling out convention managers’ loss of control over air and print coverage.
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New York
Times-Post
San Francisco
Atlantic City
Nelson Rockefeller
Tv-Radio
Cow Palace
Old Home Town Highlights Through Decades
A 1954 note marks Frank E Jones and wife 50th wedding anniversary at Lawrence Woman's Clubhouse hosted by their children. A 1939 surge sees European sailings canceled after Athenia sinking. Malott family relocates to new home. 1924 Lawrence Business College enters sixth year with 600 students. Twilight League sends 90 boys to Topeka for a Western Association game.
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Frank E. Jones
Lawrence
Harold Hamilton
Trinity Lutheran Church
Frank Black
Lawrence High
Europe
Athenia
H.E. Eustace
R.I. Canuteson
Maud Ellsworth
Grace Light
Waldemar Gelich
Lyle Powell
W.W. Davis
Topeka
Topeka Baseball Association
Ardmore
Okla
Bible Verse and Prayer for Freedom in Christ
Today’s message quotes John 8 32 RSV affirming truth leads to freedom. The prayer asks God to reveal that true freedom and joy are found only in Jesus Christ and requests blessings in His name.
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John
God
Jesus Christ
No vote urged on unification and juvenile crime issues
Byron Sneegas of Lawrence argues against coddling juvenile delinquents and urges firm enforcement of laws, curfews, and license revocations. He cites Montana’s open court system and urges voters to oppose a one unit plan while noting appeal options for smaller districts.
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United States
Montana
Lester H. Toble
Helena
John Doe
A Tribute to Firemen in Lawrence Area
Readers praise the Lawrence City Fire Dept Wak/arusa Township Fire Dept and other fire units. The letter notes long hours low pay and mandatory readiness including station upkeep and constant telephones. It urges residents to thank firefighters and acknowledges efforts of Lecompton and Eudora townships for surplus trucks.
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Journal-World
Lawrence City
Wakarusa Township
Oklahoma University
Delahany Institute of Fire Training
Lecompton
Eudora
John Q
Trula Smith
Lawrence
Call for Douglas County school unification proposal
The statement urges residents to consider unifying all Douglas County schools into one district. It stresses progress in recent years and the need to plan for future educational needs, highlighting trained teachers, psychology and speech services, special education, and modern buildings. Mrs. Robert McCabria Eudora.
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Journal-World
Douglas County
Robert McCabria Eudora
Nation's Crime Rate Rises as Teens Rip Up Property
Paragraph notes that teen and young adult behavior drives rising property damage and beer throwing incidents, signaling concern over youth crime patterns. Authorities warn of broader social impacts and discuss potential responses and enforcement.
Khiem Emerges as Key Power Behind Saigon Government
The administration fears Gen. Tran Thien Khiem may become the central power in Saigon as political reshuffles erode Premier Nguyen Khanh's influence. Khanh took presidential powers on Aug. 16 but resigned after rioting 11 days later, leaving a ruling trio of Khiem, Khanh, and Gen. Duong.
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Washington
Times - Post
Tran Thien Khiem
Saigon
Nguyen Khanh
Khanh
Khiem
Gen. Duong
Key South Vietnamese power shifts detail Khiem’s influence
May Be Viet Boss Van Minh Khanh and Khiem vie for influence as Nguyen Xuan Oanh acts as premier. Khiem, long viewed as the hidden power, remains untainted by upheaval while Oanh serves in name only.
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Van
Big
Refilling prescriptions and pharmacist duties explored
A pharmacist explains why many prescriptions should not be refilled, noting dangers of overuse and the need for doctor supervision. He covers antibiotics, sedatives, antispasmodics, and common meds, stressing risks from excess or improper dosing.
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A.L.A
Bobby Kennedy Delegation Speech Sparks White House Rumor Mill
The piece reviews Kennedy planning to address delegates about his future, with LBJ and Humphrey permutations. It covers Ribicoff confusion over who would second the nomination, Abe Fortas as AG prospect, Wirtz as labor secretary, and notes on Brando, Judy Henske, Red Skelton, Burton Taylor reading, and Nehru’s quip about American conventions.
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LBJ
Bobby Kennedy
Kentucky
California
Ribicoff
Dodd
Connecticut
White House
Hubert Humphrey
Walter Jenkins
Jenkins
Humphrey
Abe Fortas
Washington, D.C
Labor
Wirtz
Marlon Brando
N.Y
Anita Loos
Dolly
Carol Channing
David Burns
Skelton
Burns
Havana
Castro
Richard Burton
Elizabeth Taylor
Hollywood Bowl
Burton
Playbill
Rod Steiger
Mr. Joyboy
Hollywood
Steiger
Eddie Fisher
500 Club
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
Huntley & Brinkley
B. K. Nehru
India
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Bill Henry
Los Angeles Times News Service
Old Home Town
Hubert
Legislative Council
Byron Sneegas
Pawnee
By Richard Reston
South Viet Nam
France
Ft. Leavenworth
Oanh
Joseph Molner
E.K
H.M
Bobby
Leonard Lyons
the Cynic's Corner
Interlands
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