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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1966
Page
4
Students discuss adding organized parties and dances for Lawrence High School during the summer at Lawrence High School campus. The idea centers on providing structured activities to keep students engaged during the break and build school community.
Jane Anderson a 13 year old freshman daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Anderson of 801 Ind speaks on summer options noting she dislikes staying home and believes most students would enjoy more parties and dances during the summer.
A student, Jim Rehmer, aged 16, suggests summer activities for high schoolers. He argues for widely publicized events and class parties to help juniors and seniors socialize with friends at 2035 Ala. He emphasizes the need for organized events to improve student life.
Stephan Crosby, 14, son of Mr and Mrs Donald Crosby of 2527 Harper, says he is busy with activities during the summer and does not care if there are school sponsored events. He adds he enjoys attending such parties during the school year.
A 16 year old student Jeanne Nunez the daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Nunez urges the town to keep the Recreation Center open more often especially on weekends and to hire bands to attract youth. She believes extended hours would keep teens from riding around town and getting into trouble.
Connie Ballew 15 and Mike Coder 16 discuss expanding Red Dog events to Saturdays for high school students. They advocate hiring bands and using a Recreation Center to host dances, hoping for more organized activities to reduce trouble.
Soupy Sales defends teen-agers and says they seek someone who listens as they face a one upmanship culture. He notes parents and teachers often ignore youths while teens write and visit his fast moving studio show for support and understanding.
Washington AP says the Beatles opened in D C Stadium under heavy guard with 32 164 paid, as five Ku Kluxers protested Lennon comments about Christianity. A teen tried to touch the band, but no violence occurred. Lennon said Vatican remarks aid others and he is glad if it helps.
In The Glory of Their Times Walter Johnson often let Wahoo Sam Crawford take a hit when it didn’t affect the game. No modern big leaguer would risk such a gesture. Meanwhile Dom DiMaggio made spectacular catches to steal hits from brother Joe during his batting title chase.
A weekly chart listing top songs and artists. Notable entries include Sam the Sham & Pharaohs with Lil' Red Riding Hood, Lovin Spoonful with Summer in The City, The Mama's and the Papa's with I Saw Her Again, and Petula Clark with This Could Be Our Love among others.
Boston officials push juvenile delinquency prevention through the Boston Youth Opportunities Project. It starts pre kindergarden classes in low spirit areas, tests reading aids for elementary and junior high students, mobilizes community services for youths with health and family issues, and offers personalized job counseling.
Rick Miller of Lawrence tied for 12th in a six way tie in the consolation flight of the 21st International Jaycee Junior Golf Tournament at Forest Oaks Country Club in Greensboro North Carolina. He posted 86 and 81 for a 36 hole total of 167. Bill Taylor of Holly Michigan won the consolation flight with 154.
Sharon Tate, star of The Vampire Killers, daughter of a U.S. Army colonel, recalls maturing from company mascot to its pinup as she spoke in a photo department feature.
The Joplin city council approved an ordinance requiring all motorcycle riders to wear safety helmets and another ordinance mandating daytime and nighttime headlights on motorcycles and motor scooters. Businesses renting or lending bikes must supply helmets.
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