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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1969
Page
2
Lawrence Daily Journal World issue dated Monday evening April 21 1969 lists publication details and rates for different delivery options. It shows the paper’s offices at Sixth and New Hampshire and notes mail and carrier subscription prices.
Lawrence witnessed a glorious weekend as Kansas won four relays titles and seven individual crowns at the Kansas Relays amid a 20 000 crowd and ideal weather. Yet talk persists that without an all weather track at Memorial Stadium costing about 200 000 the event may fade, despite strong support and the potential 1970 relays program.
New York AP reports a grim British economy with higher taxes aimed at reducing purchasing power by 816 million dollars. The April burden hits consumers with higher bingo winnings tax 13 cents wine tax 54 cents per gallon gas levy, while pensions rise and millions exit income tax. Corporate taxes climb to 45 percent as payroll taxes pass five dollars per employee. Borrowing remains possible with loan interest deductions, unlike consumers.
Dr. S I Hayakawa acting president of San Francisco State College spoke in Chicago last week. He questioned why professors condemn police violence but condone student violence and urged faculty to support law and order during campus disturbances. He warned disturbances are criminal acts and must be suppressed.
The text argues administrators to adopt stricter campus policies, comparing campus disorder to airport security. It credits Hayakawa for a plain speaking approach and urges administrators to emulate him to sustain academic freedom amid violent clashes.
A car plunged off the Turnpike Bridge near Lawrence with the driver listed in poor condition. The report notes past floods and local relief efforts as part of a historical recap spanning 1959 to 1929 events.
The message urges believers to add virtue knowledge self control steadfastness and godliness to faith. A prayer asks God to help learn spiritual truths and apply Jesus Beatitudes to today’s issues and to support teachers of these lessons.
Nixon faces pressure to outline practical domestic reforms and weighs what "workable" means. Column argues Drucker warns government is not a doer and should be tied to performance with costly entanglements cut.
The Associated Press board reports tempo of change rising with moves to raise news quality ease of use and transmission. Reorganization of the New York General Desk expands direct control over main wires and more specialists added in urban affairs sports science and religion.
Hilda Moch writes from 801 La urging the Board of Education to move the sprawling Lawrence High complex to Ballard Center or provide public transit. She argues the current travel burdens create unequal educational access and hardship for students and parents in foul weather.
Senator Harold Hughes proposes raising at least 200000 to finance reform efforts, signaling potential independent operation of the Reform Commission. He floated a $30000 film to promote party reform while Humphrey allies warn of budget cuts and a shift toward radical reform. Separately, Rep. Patman laments loss of ally Olsher to a tax-exempt grant, amid ABM opposition drift.
A Washington discussion questions the value of Cabinet wives attending presidential meetings. Humorous exchanges reveal concerns about attention, relevance, and visibility for the spouses while noting some see benefits in increased interest in their husbands’ jobs.
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