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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1969
Page
2
The item lists historical staff roles for The World Company of Lawrence Kansas 1854 founding to 1952 including President Publisher Editor and staff positions with publication details and subscription rates for local and national delivery. It documents a long running daily newspaper system and postal information.
The piece reflects on Pearl Harbor twenty eight years past and praises national unity in wartime. It asks how Americans can translate that resolve into peaceful causes and brotherhood, urging collective effort for peace as vigorously as for war.
Grace of Monaco marks her 40th birthday with candid reflections describing it as torture. The former movie star vows to watch weight and restart regular exercise, noting glamour will require extra effort and discipline. Her honesty resonates with women and fans who see aging public figures confront challenges.
Philosopher Sam Levenson argues for morality and human relations in sex education. He says adults should pace information, protect innocence, and emphasize love over mechanics, asserting love shapes healthy sexuality more than biology or worksheets.
The passage argues Sam's blend of morality with academia has merit amid anger from atheistic critics like Madalyn Murray. It warns against a purely analytic sex education program and urges careful consideration before systemic changes.
Banks nationwide cut service charges on personal checking accounts, a shift sparked by new entrants seeking deposits. The Boston Federal Reserve study notes price battles began in 1964 in New England and spread coast to coast. Many banks keep minimum balances or tie free checking to savings, risking lower revenues amid fierce competition.
Old Home Town notes that during the weekend 281 tickets were issued for parking on the wrong side of the street after a two week conditioning period with 900 warnings. Acting detective Leon Roberts, 1958 Police Officer of the Year, resigned from the force.
A devotional excerpt features a Bible verse from Revelation 3 18 urging readers to seek gold tried in the fire and white raiment followed by a prayer asking for righteousness and salvation from God. The tone is exhortatory and faith centered.
A profile of Adm. John McCain portrays him as a formidable, duty‑minded leader in charge of the Pacific. The piece notes his private sorrow, his cautious stance on political questions, and his trust in staff to answer tough queries. It highlights his measured view of war progress and the tension of briefing rooms.
FAO reports total global fish catch at 64 million metric tons in 1968 up from 60.7 million in 1967. Peru remains top producer with 10.5 million tons, while Japan leads in value with private estimates near $2 billion. China and the Soviet Union also shift positions.
Edna Winter appeals to readers to support local Vietnam war service members this Christmas. She cites 63 Lawrence boys abroad and lists box donation sites, gift items, wrapping, and postage support by the American Legion Auxiliary and others, urging card and toy or candy donations and offering a mailed list for readers.
Letter from Philip Hedrick of Lawrence urges Co op, KPL and other plants to minimize pollution now and for strict codes on new facilities. Editor notes Cooperative Farm Chemicals, KPL and FMC have spent millions on abatement to address a growing national issue.
Washington reports a secret October 23 meeting in Attorney General Mitchell's office where pressure from the White House led to repeal of Title II of the Internal Security Act. Coretta King Ralph Abernathy Richard Hatcher and John Conyers attended with Leonard Garment and John Ehrlichman lobbying for repeal amid tensions over Voting Rights Act extension and urban policing.
The 227 year tradition of Handel's Messiah is noted as a tribute to the composer. A University of Iowa performance used a large choir and full orchestral forces but featured a smaller Handel style edition. Soloists James Asbury Terry Knowles Suzanne Jouvenat and William Krusemark received praise while Conductor James Ralston drew enthusiastic audience reaction.
Last Friday Natasha Gutman, 28, offered a remarkable cello recital in the Chamber Music Series. She executed Bach, Brahms, Shostakovich, and Debussy with technical precision and poetic nuance, drawing praise as she stood among the era’s greats and rival Rostropovich.
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