Lawrence Journal-World Masthead 1964 Details
The document lists the Lawrence Journal-World staff and ownership details, naming Dolph C. Simons Jr. as President and Editor, D.J. World Company address at Sixth and New Hampshire, and staff roles including Bill Mayer, Jack Zimmerman, and Ernest Pontius. It notes publication cadence, subscription rates, and bureau affiliations for 1964.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolph Simons
Dolph C. Simons JR
Bill Mayer
Jack Zimmerman
Ernest Pontius
Leo Eller
W. C. Simons
the World
Sixth
New Hampshire
Lawrence
Kan
Douglas
Iming Oon -Pere
United States
Kaw
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Early Jumpers in the Johnson Humphrey Campaign
A national rush of public figures and publications to back the Johnson Humphrey ticket raises questions about hastened allegiance. The piece urges waiting for candidates to present records and to allow proper debate before forming strong votes and judgments.
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Johnson-Humphrey
Johnson
Victory Club
Goldwater
Atlantic City
What About Bobby Explores Baker Wealth and Controversy
The piece revisits Bobby Baker once Lyndon Johnson’s secretary and labels him a wheeler dealer. It notes Serv-U Corp now owned largely by Baker, profiting from vending machines in firms with defense contracts. Questions linger about favorable Washington treatment and party members’ unease persist.
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Bobby Baker
U.S. Senate
Lyndon Johnson
Baker
Johnson
Serv-U Corp
Serv-U
Washington
California
Serv-A Corp
Record July traffic deaths spark safety concerns
The Journal-World notes 4410 Americans died in motor vehicle accidents in July, projecting over 50,000 yearly if trends continue. Despite high monthly totals, street and highway fatalities average about 43,000 annually. Labor Day safety estimates warn 490 to 590 fatalities over the holiday weekend, with 557 last year.
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Journal-World
United States
National Safety Council
They Know Behind the Iron Curtain Yarn Spun
Citizens say the iron curtain yarn is a regular topic as Khrushchev’s motives are questioned and discussed amid Cold War tensions. The piece notes public curiosity about leadership and policy.
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Khrushchev
Fourth Order of Lenin Medal Quip Reflects Grain Sales Debate
A cartoon dialogue questions awarding a fourth Lenin Medal to a figure famed for agricultural feats. The punchline cites planting wheat in Siberia and harvesting in North America, lampooning debates over U.S. grain sales to the Soviet Union and the credibility of agricultural praise.
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Siberia
North America
U.S
Russia
Fierce Fight In New York Senate Race Beats Kennedy Keating
Robert F. Kennedy and Sen. Kenneth B. Keating wage a bitter New York Senate contest with cross currents shaping voting patterns. Democrats split between backing Kennedy or Keating, while reformists resist Buckley influenced politics and upstate Stratton supporters seek a bid. Some Republicans swing toward Goldwater, while others back Keating for independence from party lines.
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New York
Times-Post
Senate
Robert F. Kennedy
Kenneth B. Keating
Keating
Barry Goldwater
Bobby Kennedy
Johnson
Massachusetts
Sen
Edward M
Ted) Kennedy
Charles A. Buckley
Bronx
Kennedy
Upstate
Samuel S. Stratton
Sen. Goldwater
Lawrence histories mark school growth and milestone events
In 1954 over 4 000 students attended Lawrence public schools across ten buildings including a high school one junior high and eight grade schools. John Gagliardo prepared for a year in Germany on a Fulbright. East Heights grade school opened with outdoor enrollment as furniture arrived.
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Lawrence
John Gagliardo
New York City
Chicago
Richard Engle
Gripsolm
Germany
University of Marburg
New East Heights
Today’s Bible Message and Prayer Reflect Light in Dark Times
The devotional urges attention to prophetic guidance as a lamp in murky life. A prayer asks for daily light from Scripture and for sharing Christ with neighbors living in darkness, ending in His name.
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Peter
Christ
Prospects Stay Dim In Viet Nam
An analysis argues that a Saigon power struggle shows officials misjudging Vietnamese public mood. It notes the Khanh regime’s fragility, U S ambassador Taylor's role, and that firmer policy may not translate into victory in South Viet Nam. The piece warns against overoptimism and urges caution amid rapid changes.
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Viet Nam
Saigon
Washington
Nguyen Xuan Qanh
South
Maxwell D. Taylor
U. Alexis Johnson
Congress
United States
Khanh
Gulf of Tonkin
Atlantic City
South Viet Nam
Tonkin
U.S
Diem
Asia
Letter to editor opposes Douglas County unification plan
Baldwin Kansas writer Joe Cleavinger urges a no vote on the Sept 8 unification plan arguing at large board elections would let Lawrence interests dominate. He calls for equal representation for rural areas and unified districts with local control and fair funding to protect students.
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Douglas County
Kansas
Board of Education
City of
Lawrence
Joe Cleavinger Baldwin, Kan
Old Mansion Comes Down to Make Way for Apartments
Workmen began demolishing the brick governor’s residence at 8th and Buchanan in Topeka to clear space for a new apartment complex. The building had housed Kansas governors until 1962 when Gov. John Anderson moved to Cedar Crest.
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PEKA
Kansas
8Th and
Buchanan Streets
John Anderson
Cedar Crest
Topeka
Two Men Captured After Kroger Robbery
Kansas City police captured Maurice Sims 27 and Eugene James Richardson 27 after a Kroger supermarket hold up. A third gunman fled. More than $2,000 in cash was recovered, and Sims remained free on $10,000 bond on prior charges including a supermarket holdup and attempted officer capture.
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Kansas City
Kan
Kroger
Maurice Sims
Eugene James Richardson
Eye color shift in aging men and skin pigment changes
Dear Dr. Mother answers questions on eye pigment changes from blue at birth to gray or hazel with age, noting men are likelier to see this shift. It explains hair graying and tanning, stressing pigment's role in eyes, hair, and skin.
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Dr. Mother
Notable Musings and Encounters From Lyons Den
Joe Curran met Krushchev in Moscow in 1960 and discussed American presidential candidates with the Soviet leader who praised Adlai Stevenson as sharp and Kennedy as capable while criticizing Hubert Humphrey for talking too much. Igor Stravinsky, after conducting in Israel, dined at the Plaza with a medal from President Shazar and recalled speaking Hebrew and Russian with the president. George Jessel at the Little Club recalled Mayor Jimmy Walker’s quip about dulling life to please detractors.
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Leonard Lyons
Joe Curran
Maritime Union
Four Seasons
Russia
Krushchev
Adlai Stevenson
John F. Kennedy
Hubert Humphrey
Kremlin
Igor Stravinsky
Plaza
Israel
Stravinsky
Abraham and
Isaac
Shazar
Julliard
George Jessel
Little Club
Jimmy Walker
Walker
Jessel
Books in New City Library Spotlight Various Authors
New City Library introduces THE YEAR OF THE GORILLA by THELMA HELYAR and other titles. The list includes works by George B. Sehatier and Rose Macaulay, plus biographies, histories, and novels spanning politics, psychiatry, and travel, with notes on themes and authors.
Armageddon and other political works in postwar market
A list of books including Armageddon by Uris Candy Southern Hoffenberg Rector of Justin Auchincloss Julian Vidal The Invisible Government Weiss Ross Harlow Shulman Four Days UPI American Heritage A Tribute to John F Kennedy Salinger and Vanocur notes AP's The Torch Is Passed not sold widely in bookstores.
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Arthur Watkins
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Gen. Khahn
Joseph Molner
D.W
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New City Library Books
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Africa
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Robert JA. Liston
Helmuth M. Bottcher
Pan Te
Middle East
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Elmer Becker
Catherine Gavin
Edward R. F. Sheehan
al Khadra
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John Teguiden
England
Stralian
Ewan Bauer
Bruce Jay Friedman
Columbia
Kansas Land Grant Agricultural
James Barlow
Mei
Strateciec Air Command
Publishers’ Weekly
le Carre
Uris
Southern and
Hoffenberg
Justin
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Hemingway
Weiss & Ross
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Upiamerican Heritage
Salinger and
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