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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1969
Page
2
Lawrence Daily Journal World editor W C Simons lists publication details for 1969 including prices and distribution. It notes the newspaper is a daily except Sunday with city office and contact. subscription rates vary by service area and format.
The piece accuses politicians including Gov. Bob Docking of changing stances on taxation during campaigns and legislative sessions. It describes a plan to shift federal tax credits on state returns to raise 25 to 35 million dollars without new tax rates, arguing that taxpayers would face 20 to 30 percent higher bills.
The piece argues Congress and the Nixon administration push wage restraint for workers while lawmakers approve large pay increases. It notes President, cabinet, Supreme Court, and congressional raises totaling about 20 percent in 21 months, undermining calls for restraint.
The Reading Public Newspaper notes rising U S readership and monthly records through 1969. It cites 1968 expenditures for plant upgrades at 161 million dollars and expects higher outlays this year as newspapers improve size, services, staffs, and printing techniques, countering claims that people do not read.
The passage argues that communities deserve full factual reporting from newspapers and emphasizes the responsibility to provide complete honest news about events locally and globally. It frames journalism as essential to public knowledge and accountability.
A New York AP report outlines a billion-dollar rental equipment industry expanding along the East Coast. It details typical rental orders from chairs and chandeliers to power rakes, sander machines, and does it justify renting versus buying. Pat McMahon of Bayside, NY, runs a 15-year-old shop with 7,000 dollars start and 350 thousand annual gross revenue.
The 1959 report notes Susan Hayward and David Niven winning Oscars for Gigi, Burl Ives and Wendy Hiller for supporting roles, and six Lawrence High School seniors earning the State Farmer Degree. KU museum leader Dr. E Raymond Hall named state zoologist by Dr. Murphy.
Today’s Bible message centers on John 20 27 urging belief not faithlessness. The prayer seeks grateful adoration and asks that fullness of life come from fully committing minds and hearts to Christ’s teachings. Amen.
Judge Wyzanski rules the 1967 draft exemption for religious belief may be unconstitutional. The piece weighs sincerity tests for conscientious objectors, cites Cassius Clay, and ponders the impact of broader exemptions on the draft system and national defense.
Washington reports a citywide poll showing Mayor John V. Lindsay with a strong renomination lead in the New York mayoral race. Vito Battista and Sen. John Marchi trail with rising undecided voters, notably in Queens and the Bronx. The survey also notes factional splits and anti-Lindsay sentiment.
A U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs investigation details handcuffing and other abuses at Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma. Sen. Metcalf calls for the superintendent’s removal and cites physical and mental torture of teenage students from 93 tribes.
A letter from T H asks about a diabetic husband’s impotence and many pills. The doctor notes impotence from diabetes is common and warns against blaming the spouse. He suggests preserving affection and finding happiness despite difficulties and acknowledges pills may contribute to tension though not cause impotence.
The passage extols American prosperity and social benefits while questioning who would scorn such ideals and seek change. It emphasizes high pay, care for the vulnerable, abundant labor-saving devices, easy business start conditions, free education, and broad opportunity, then asks who opposes these values and why.
Richard Scharine defends and critiques the Kaleidoscope program arguing the issue is the view of America in Eastern Europe, not a four letter word. He analyzes scenes from Steinbeck Odets Miller and Albee, notes substitutions to protect the American image, and urges honest discussion of democracy and its flaws.
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