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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1969
Page
2
Lawrence Daily Journal World published daily except Sunday by The World Company in Lawrence Kansas provides subscription rates by carrier mail and regional options. Second class postage paid at Lawrence Kansas.
A KC era column argues that successful Midwest parents push children toward far off prep schools and ivy styled colleges, while celebrating Lawrence High School and Kansas University as strong local options. It questions ego driven name dropping and urges valuing homegrown schooling and excellence.
The piece explains franchise viability rests on two basics: territory sales to the franchisee with exclusive rights and the ability to sell the product. It cites industry views from Thomas Robinson of the International Franchise Association and Dr. Charles Vaughn of Boston College, plus leaders like Thomas Marshall and Ray Kroc on consumer demand and the celebrity backed model.
Residents express anger over unsolicited pornographic mailed material from a California firm. They urge enforcement of new federal legislation championed by Rep. Larry Winn and warn of risks to children and society. Citizens fear damaged reputations and call on postmasters and lawmakers to stop the distribution.
A speaker laments conditions and hopes a single man’s wish triggers citizen unrest. Citizens are urged to contact postal authorities and Congressmen to press for action and reforms. The tone favors immediate public pressure to effect change.
John Weatherwax reelected mayor of Lawrence by the City Commission with Dr. T. A. Kennedy as vice chair. Jack Harris named to the Kansas Centennial Commission by Gov. George Docking. Blackie Sanders expands auto business and moves to new location in 1958 after starting with Studebaker.
A devotional note quotes Jeremiah 1 19 and offers a prayer affirming divine support and trust. It reads I am with thee saith the Lord to deliver thee and I give myself to Thee this day for in Thy company I shall be given all I need for every experience Amen.
A survey of about 50 editors at the ASNE convention shows a broad push for government curbs on inflation including spending cuts, tighter credit, and wage price controls. Several editors oppose wide controls, urging nonintervention and letting supply demand prevail while reducing expenses.
Washington AP report recalls ASNE findings on federal information barriers and Nixon administration efforts. Herbert Klein labeled the most qualified top information official with potential to improve access, while the group cautions against overconfidence and urges continued pushes for voluntary understandings.
Hollywood notes Michael Douglas the 24 year old son of Kirk Douglas charts his own path to stardom He fought through college missteps and narcotics experiments to build a film career starting with The Experiment and Hail Hero He describes a restless youth at Santa Barbara exploring surf culture and rhythm in life while rejecting a Beverly Hills label.
Hal Boyle surveys male readers in New York AP on what annoys men about women. Quotes reveal unpredictability vanity misunderstandings and the old refrain you cant get along with them or without them.
A reader asks how many drops of iodine to replace iodized salt. The doctor says do not take drops daily and that the body needs only a tiny trace, roughly from smelling a bottle cork once a day. Excess iodine can cause trouble.
The first railroad in California started service from Sacramento to Folsom in 1856 marking an early milestone in the state’s transportation history.
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