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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1969
Page
2
Classified notice shows subscription rates for Lawrence Daily Journal World readers. Details list carrier, mail, and regional pricing with monthly and yearly amounts. Includes Lawrence Kansas address and contact line for the newspaper.
The piece discusses near term U S troop withdrawals from Vietnam, stressing possible reductions by year end, the role of South Vietnam in bearing combat, and the aim to shift the war from an American to a Vietnamese effort while noting political changes and hopes for progress not achieved under Johnson.
The 70th birthday of Edward Kennedy Ellington known as Duke highlights a lifetime of versatile work in piano, compositions, and orchestral arrangements. His best known pieces Mood Indigo and Caravan helped shape both popular and sophisticated jazz realms.
A tourist in a cannibal country reads a menu listing prices for Englishman Australian and American Hippie. The waiter explains the price disparity with a punch line about cleaning.
Beallsville, a small Ohio farm village, mourns five local youths killed in Vietnam, a ratio far higher than national levels. The community, churchgoing and patriotic, expresses deep hurt and rising antiwar sentiment as Rev. Richard Perkins recalls burying four of the five, calling the toll a heavy burden.
A speaker reflects on the death of a family member in conflict, noting the lack of a clear purpose or answer for the sacrifice. He emphasizes that the losses are lives in families and communities, urging leaders to consider whether such sacrifices are worthwhile.
A National Secretaries Association survey shows secretaries taking on more administration duties and writing letters independently. Bertha Stronach of International Business Machines asserts secretaries now think for themselves, know boss plans, and may supervise others. Salaries for experienced secretaries range from about $125 to $135 per week, with some earning up to $20,000 annually.
Old Home Town Mr and Mrs Patrick Lenahan of Tonga celebrated their 50th anniversary with an open house. Lawrence residents Steve Robb won two firsts at the state FFA convention plus a $100 dairy farming scholarship and $100 in public speaking and was elected state president. Richard Schroeder moved to Alaska to homestead near Anchorage. Douglas County reports 69 graduates from eight month schools with nine month exams next week. Local farm leadership hired to supply Douglas County Convalescent Home. PEO chapters send delegates to state convention. Atchison and Tonganoxie attendees noted. Rumsey Funeral Home unveils a new invalid coach for ambulance service. Robert Service novel The Train of 98 serialized in the Journal-World. Choral Union’s Requiem tops Music Week as 450 voices perform at Hoch Auditorium conducted by Dean Swarthout.
A devotional note cites Luke 5 38 about new wine and fresh skins. It prays for patience and wisdom to embrace old and new blessings as Jesus did.
Congress opens a broad inquiry into chemical biological weapons including a nerve gas bomb the size of a fruit jar capable of killing all life in a cubic mile. The Pentagon defends stockpiles while lawmakers seek why vast budgets fund C B warfare amid secrecy and safety concerns.
An official overview outlines the GED as a five test path to a high school equivalency certificate not a diploma. It covers eligibility in Kansas, testing centers, subjects, scoring, passing requirements, retests, fees, preparation resources, and how GED credits relate to a full diploma at Lawrence.
Hollywood notes Jack Albertson discusses his rise from vaudeville and television to Broadway and film success. He credits Frank Gilroy with casting him as the father in The Subject Was Roses, winning a 1968 Oscar and a Tony, and shares how later roles and higher salaries followed including a deal for a Gunsmoke episode and a TV feature with Aaron Spelling.
On April 30 many historic milestones are noted including Washington’s 1789 oath in New York City, the 1803 Louisiana Purchase, Louisiana’s 1812 admission, Hitler’s suicide and Reichstag ruin in 1945, New Hampshire lottery approval in 1963, and recent health and conflict notes involving Eisenhower and Cyprus.
A Tucson couple bought a new car and tried to see a movie at a drive‑in. He forgot money. she had no extra for two tickets. He hid in the trunk, forcing a locksmith call after hours. The trunk was opened, the repair bill reached 316 dollars, and they missed the show.
Lt Gen Stanley R Larsen of the Sixth Army says college administrators increasingly yield to anti military pressure. He credits a "give in" attitude for encouraging militant students to attack ROTC, with administrators valuing image over national defense and ROTC's role.
Admiral Richard E. Byrd became the first aviator to fly over both the North and South Poles. The historic journey marked a milestone in polar exploration and aviation achievement.
Mrs M J asks if her four year old should attend a speech clinic. Dr Thosteson urges immediate evaluation by a speech therapist, noting expert assessment improves outcomes and warns against waiting for natural improvement.
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