Washington urged to end inflation with federal cuts
The piece argues that stabilizing money and credit requires Washington to enact fiscal restraint. It criticizes President Johnson for expanding Great Society programs and war spending while debt rises. Senators Proxmire and McGovern propose billions in cuts, urging reductions in space, airliner, and federal buildings programs, but Congress and the White House have shown little will to trim spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Washington
Johnson
Sen. Proxmire
George McGovern
Defense Department
White House
Auction Highlights at Douglas County Fair 4-H and FFA
The annual combined 4-H and FFA and Douglas County Free Fair featured a record livestock auction with more youth entrants and an all time high premium payout. Charles Taylor chaired the Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee and led the auction effort, with many partners contributing to the success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
Douglas County
Charles Taylor
Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee
Fancy Foods and rising prices spark home cook debate
The author argues many housewives overreact to food cost increases, blaming modern ready-made and fancy packaged foods. They claim quality requests drive up expenses while noting real cooking remains cheaper when meals are prepared from basic ingredients. The piece contrasts old kitchen work with current shopping habits.
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Mama
Women Recall Homemade Food Against Rising Costs
The author contrasts old foods like potatoes from a hundred pound sack and flour from a fifty pound sack with modern ready made items. She notes homemade meals were good but not superior to today’s market options and adds that women who protest higher food costs once sought these changes.
Economic overheating noted as demand outpaces supply
An analysis from SAM DAWSON in New York cites Morgan Guaranty Trust Co that the economy faces noninflationary limits with unemployment near 4 percent. The bank cites higher credit, rising prices, and wage demands as signs of sustained pressure, with fiscal stimulus and Viet Nam spending likely to keep the expansion tight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Morgan Guaranty Trust Co
Viet Nam
U.S. Treasury
Lawrence theater history and local civic notes from 1956
In 1956 Mrs. Deal Six led the Chicago visit to the 12th annual Children’s Theater Conference. Lawrence’s Junior Players at Central Junior High trace to her work. The Douglas County Cancer Society declined United Fund participation, continuing its state and local facilities. Dwight D. Eisenhower was the likely presidential candidate as the Republican convention opened in San Francisco.
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Deal Six
Chicago
American Educational Theater Association
Lawrence
AAUW
Ivan Rowe
R. R. Jackman
Frank Stockton
David McCreath
Six
Board of Education
Armin Woestemeyer
Lloyd Purcell
F. C. Whipple
A. B. Martin
Carroll Clark
Lloyd Houston
W. K. Bruner
al Bromelsick
Lawrence Country Club
Frank
Dutch) Stamberger
Chick Pontius
Douglas County Republican Central Committee
KU Klux Klan
Fannie Ecke
Montana
James Newhouse
Ecke
Mass. St
Tenn. St
M. E
Washington, D
Today’s Bible Message and Prayer Insight
A devotional note cites Luke 15 7 ASV stating joy in heaven over one sinner who repents. A closing prayer asks guidance to apply the Word to daily life and seek changes in behavior through the Savior’s name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Jack's Straws Poking Fun at the Legislation Craze
Column by Jack Zimmerman lambasts United Nations narcotics controls on pep pills tranquilizers and barbiturates as an infringement on personal liberty. He mockingly questions motives and warns against empowering international bodies over Americans pill access. He likens proposed laws to total control and cites fear of Nazi era oppression.
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United Nations Narcotics Commission
United Nations
Harvard
Charles Parker
Ragweed plague spurs call for Douglas County action
Letter to the editor cites giant ragweed as a major allergen and crop competitor. It urges Douglas County cooperation to replicate Kane County’s ragweed free area and notes impact on health and farm earnings while praising the KU Law School Western Electric Fund award and crediting Dan Hopson's role in the Juvenile Problems course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KU Law School
Western Electric Fund
Midwest
Dan Hopson
Charles Rankin
Fisher Bros Buy Ziegfeld Parcel and Clubhouse Idea
The Fisher Bros. realtors added the Grand Street Boys Clubhouse to their Ziegfeld Theater purchase from Billy Rose for 18 million. The club will occupy two W. 56th St. buildings bought by the Fishers. Rose’s Ziegfeld debut was Gentlemen Prefer Blondes with Carol Channing. Channing drew a compliment from Rose comparing her to ex-wife Fannie Brice. Eleanor Holm, wife of Billie, asked for kindness toward Art Jarrett at the party. The London inquiry into two world championship cheaters was led by Sir John Foster, a lawyer who later served as Eisenhower’s wartime attorney and earned a brigadier general’s commission.
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Fisher Bros. Realtors
Billy Rose
Grand Street Boys
W. 56Th St
The
Fishers
Rose
Carol Channing
London
John Foster
Eisenhower
Foster
Greenwich Village
Manhattan
Laryngitis causes and remedies for chronic cases
A reader asks about laryngitis and its remedies. The piece explains acute laryngitis from colds or irritants, then stresses cautious handling of chronic cases, smoking cessation, voice rest, and checking for tumors with biopsy if hoarseness lasts over two weeks. It notes potential causes like post nasal drip, TB, syphilis, and dryness, plus treatments such as steam, avoiding irritants, correcting nose or sinus issues, rest, and possible surgery.
Portliness and Pockets: Hal Boyle Sifts Con Artists
New York AP dispatch riffs on everyday quirks and quirks of con artists. It playfully catalogs common sense about confidence men, etiquette, and urban habits while poking fun at social foibles and restaurant lore.
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Hal Boyle
Inflation taxes and Viet Nam ties surface in Washington
Sen. Lausche predicts taxes after fall elections to curb inflation while Griffin accuses the Johnson administration of not tackling living costs and says Vietnam profit from gold sales. Johnson seeks higher combat zone pay exemptions to officers from 200 to 500 dollars monthly. In Congress, House clears funding via selling participations for five agencies totaling 3.28 billion dollars despite Republican opposition.
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Washington
Frank J. Lausche
Congress
Ohio Democrat
Robert P. Griffin
Rmich
Johnson Administration
Viet Nam
United States
U.S
Johnson
House
Senate
Farmers Home Administration
Office of Education
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Veterans Administration and Small Business Administration
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Billy
Miss Channing
Fannie Brice
Fannie
Eleanor Holm
Billie
Art Jarrett
Small Society
LBJ
Brickman
Gric Eran
Joseph Molner
U.S. Post Office Department
New York City
Robin Hood
Gerald R. Ford
R-Mich
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