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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1966
Page
2
The Lawrence Daily Journal World lists Dolph C. Simons Jr as president and editor with IL Mayer as vice president publisher and editors K Zimmer Fontius and Eros Ller in roles such as news advertising and business manager. Established in 1854.
In Lewiston Maine President Johnson urged those with price influence to restrain inflation arguing only wage and price controls or other measures could be used by government. He noted government spending and deficits fuel inflation and called for spending less while a Chicago Daily News quip suggested he speak to a mirror.
Readers react to Cassius Clay dodging military service via mental test claims and a Muslim ministry deferment. The 6-3, 215 pound boxer appears physically fit, drawing criticism that his actions reveal a willingness to avoid duty and prompt calls for standard reexamination of his draft case.
A New York veterans group criticized area merchants for refusing to sponsor a late parade after business hours. Merchants replied they would prove patriotism by meeting at 4 a.m. in front of the veterans’ hotel to sing The Star Spangled Banner.
A New York pilot study mirrors Kansas work suggesting disfigured ex convicts who receive facial and body corrections are less likely to return to crime. Of 244 inmates, 108 had surgery versus 136 controls, with follow ups at six months and later to assess recidivism rates.
The report notes releases from prison or hospital and predicts more similar cases. Psychiatrists say physical deformities influence a person's response to society, leading to crime when society rejects them. Correcting deformities is seen as a path to reintegrate individuals into society.
AP report notes President Johnson urges business self restraint on profit margins to curb inflation while labor argues rising prices stem from profits. Wall Street watches profits for margin efficiency as economy grows with GNP rising from 502.6 to 732.2 billion. The average profit margin stays around 6.8 percent, shaping investor focus on earnings quality over absolute profit dollars.
Old Home Town Life Magazine notes Richad’s centennial celebration and Georgia Neese Gray's whistling contest with local boys. Douglas County Free Fair opens after outgrowing Big Springs, featuring booths and an amusement concession in the agriculture building.
A devotional note reflects on Isaiah 33 17 and thanks God for life and beauty. It asks for guidance so lives may express divine love and closes in prayer.
A writer wanders through a drought of ideas facing a blank wall and a leaking study ceiling. He recalls past routines and contemplates golf, pipes, and cigars as possible sparks to inspire future columns. The piece reads as a personal reflection on writer's block and small domestic details.
A U.S. cable reports two prongs of VC strategy to curb voter turnout in the September 11 election. VC terror aims to kill officials and instill fear, with warnings broadcast from Hanoi and VC stations. Officials warn of a possible terror spectacle in Saigon, while noting overall murder and kidnapping rise in the provinces.
The San Francisco club Lyons Den collects money from patrons for a Lenny Bruce memorial wreath. Florist crafted a 12 letter word from flowers and placed the tribute on Bruce's grave. Billy Baldwin shared decorating tales about Mike Nichols and Cole Porter apartments with timing notes on Hoover and MacArthur.
A family thanks the unidentified woman who rushed seven year old Jayne Klein to Lawrence hospital after a wreck near Lawrence that killed her mother. The letter seeks to publicly thank the Samaritan and share hope for recovery.
The Journal-World recounts a pivotal 1966 Douglas County Fair praised for growth across all departments. A longtime insider now voices outsider admiration for an excellent, well-rounded event marking progress in 4 H FFA and Free Fair activities.
Dr Molner explains osteomyelitis causes and treatment options including surgery and antibiotics, noting early, complete removal of diseased bone improves outcomes. He also describes spontaneous pneumothorax in a 17 year old, its typically self limiting nature, and that further examination may not be necessary.
Hal Boyle argues in a humorous column that modern life demands two of almost everything from garages to telephones, but workspaces still offer only one desk and one chair, highlighting the mismatch between home abundance and office scarcity. The piece playfully questions whether two of everything at home truly offsets single desks at the office.
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