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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1966
Page
2
The text weighs the scramble for non-tax funding among many colleges, noting USC seeks 33.9 million and EU 18.6 million amid intense competition. It argues funding is scarce and will grow harder, urging EU supporters to maximize every potential source to advance the Pro gram for Progress.
The 1966 issue lists staff roles with editors and publishers for The World Company in Lawrence Kansas. It notes established dates 1864 and 1891 1958, with contact numbers and subscription rates by carrier and mail. Published daily except Sunday, Thursday evening December 1 1966.
Romney seeks Rockefeller support without full collaboration amid Puerto Rico talks. The episode exposes strain between Romney and Rockefeller over staff, speechwriting, and campaign strategy, revealing enduring tensions among moderates and a risk of alienating the party’s eastern wing.
The president proposes trimming federal programs by 3 billion dollars in the next seven months, aiming for a total 5.3 billion cut with 3 billion saved by June 30. The move marks a shift toward fiscal conservatism to curb credit pressure and inflation.
The piece notes Southern California University and Kansas University pursuing multi million dollar fund drives after success in prior campaigns. USC seeks 33.9 million more to finish planned buildings and programs while KU presents a 18.6 million Program for Progress including student aid, research funds, new facilities, and an unrestricted endowment. It warns competition for donors will intensify as schools seek support from nontraditional givers.
President Johnson suspends the 7 percent investment tax credit and plans to cancel or delay 5.3 billion in federal programs to curb inflation. He frees 250 million for 15 000 housing mortgages as rates and money shortages ease. A year end stock rally is debated amid tax loss selling and market optimism.
Lawrence residents in 1956 marked Phi Beta Kappa honors for Marianne Anderson of Lawrence at KU as one of two chosen. KU football dropped to Missouri 13 15. Haskell declined a post season Hawaii game. Lawrence police chief Jude Anderson left for McDonnell Aircraft in St Louis. Central Administration Auditorium hosted a Carl Preyer recital.
A brief church bulletin notes Luke 15 10 about joy in heaven over one repentant sinner and offers a prayer thanking God for His love and the plan of redemption through Jesus In His name Amen.
Buckley and Novak discuss Ronald Reagan as a viable candidate for the 1968 Republican nomination. Reagan would likely appear as California’s favorite son to preserve party unity, with limited chances to run and a role as an influencer rather than a direct candidate.
In a humorous account, Arthur H. V. Buchwald notes the National Kidney Foundation’s publicity drive around a Presidential kidney stone operation. Officials hoped President Johnson would support kidney research, but gall bladder surgery and public photos dominated coverage. Moyers later joins the honorary committee.
American troops in South Vietnam push into jungle fortifications. They hack ground, cut trees, and improvise bunkers and listening posts near Dragon Crater. B52s and artillery pound enemy lines as Col Judson F. Miller defends heavy bombardment tactics.
Danny Kaye and former U S Ambassador Edwin Q Reischauer were named Splendid Americans for worldwide efforts to dispel the Ugly American image. The 1966 awards were presented Wednesday night by William J Lederer for the Dooley Foundation.
Dr Les ter J Evans spoke at Michigan State University about shifts in medicine from fighting acute death to promoting long term health. He contrasted past mortality causes with today’s focus on social and behavioral health, and urged physicians to address chronic conditions and patient attitudes while staying vigilant for life threatening diseases.
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