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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1967
Page
2
The entry lists the Lawrence Journal-World staff titles and roles with publication details. It notes editors, publishers, business managers, and circulation information for the December 8 1967 edition. It provides address, phone, and subscription rates for carriers and mail, and mentions associations.
Dwight Macdonald and Dr. Benjamin Spock faced arrest in New York as anti draft demonstrators urged refusals. Macdonald argues the act violates law while Spock becomes entwined in the incident. The Chicago American notes the movement stagnates and risks martyrdom from arrests.
Experts note organ transplants face rejection like early blood transfusions. The 55 year old South African patient Louis Washkansky shows signs of recovery after the heart interchange, though long term risk remains. If the heart endures, Washkansky’s case marks a major medical breakthrough.
A Chicago substitute teachers boycott on November 20 saw over 1,300 substitutes call in sick to push for tenure after two years of service without exams. Superintendent James F. Redmond cautioned on documentation to avoid misuse, while debates on unionism and pay persist amid calls for merit-based evaluation.
In Washington a symposium of nine Episcopal priests reached broad agreement that homosexual acts between consenting adults are neither right nor wrong but morally neutral. Rev. Walter D. Dennis, canon of New York, commented on the landmark stance.
The archbishop argues such unions should be judged like heterosexual marriages by intent to foster a permanent loving relationship. The remark contrasts with views of judges and modern parents on permissiveness.
The piece recalls the wage price guideposts from Kennedy and Johnson days that controlled price and wage rises. It notes violations by steel and other industries, the shift to persuasion by President Johnson, and the current absence of replacement controls amid inflation, high mortgages, and uncertain dollar value.
A 1957 feature recalls Hallmark Cards buying the Peter son farm near the brick farmhouse landmark once known for 70 years. Liz Rankin had a KU Museum of Art show. she later won a Brussels World Fair hanging project. Additional notes mention 1942 Jayhawk Nursery in Britain and 1927 Lincoln assassination survivor talks at KU.
Today’s Bible message quotes Zechariah 9 9 RSV about a triumphant king and offers a prayer blessing God for calling all people by name. It asks believers to receive Christ as Savior and to spread the good news to an unredeemed world. Amen.
A humorous diary-like note on an egg obsessed dieter who doubles down on eggs with no toast. The writer laments the diet restrictions and culinary temptations while noting eggs’ noble image is fading as weight falls.
Long Beach prepares for the arrival of the British liner Queen Mary bought for nearly 3.5 million dollars last July. Officials admit no master plan exists yet for remodeling the 81 000 ton ship while preparations for a December 9 arrival draw crowds and harbor festivities.
A Griggs Lander Associates study of English teenage girls shows a shift from flamboyant Mod looks to conservative attire. They favor soft flowing hairstyles, suits and day dresses, one skirt and blouse, slacks with a casual jacket, and modest makeup with a focus on eye color and mascara.
IRS officials in Atlanta say they have no record SNCC filed income tax returns or a tax-exempt financial statement. District Director A C Ross declined further comment while confirming no denial of an investigation into SNCC tax matters and Stokely Carmichael. The AP learned of the inquiry through associates involved in group business dealings.
Editorial writers columnists and letters from readers express personal opinions on public affairs. The page encourages informed citizens to evaluate criticism and commendation as part of democratic discourse.
Hal Boyle collects jests about Silas the hermit from New York readers. The quips poke at his forest life, lack of plumbing, health, and solitude, while neighbors joke about inviting him into town and medical visits.
President Johnson pushes Washington as a model for crime control hoping to blunt a key 1968 campaign issue. He trims police recruitment barriers, cuts tour lengths for enlisteds, deploys a recruitmobile, and speeds trials to curb crime but faces limited DC and national impact.
A reader asks about cheese and drinks affecting high blood pressure treatment. Dr Molner explains aged cheese and Chianti can alter tranquilizer effects, not raise blood pressure, while asparagus aroma is normal and common.
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