09 Dec 1967
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1967
Page
1
The column condemns light penalties for 1967 riots and anti war protests, noting many arrests dropped or dismissed. It argues double standards protect demonstrators and urges stronger court actions to deter future violence and protect public order.
The Senate approved a multimillion dollar pay raise for more than three million military personnel by voice vote after a compromise with House leaders. The measure moves to the House for quick approval before President Johnson can sign it into law.
Garten advises two hours of study per hour of class for most evenings and weekends. He recommends mentally outlining lectures to capture key points and form notes. Focus on the lecture’s introduction and conclusion as the most important parts and build courage to discuss problems with instructors early.
William Holiday of 408 Perry Street told sheriffs deputies he was assaulted and robbed of about 50 dollars near Midland around 4:30 a.m. after meeting a man and woman in Topeka who offered a ride to Lawrence. They pushed him from the car, chased him through a cornfield, and fled with the money.
GROVETON TEX AP Residents of Groveton a town of 1300 learned the only doctor it ever had was really no doctor at all. Freddie Brant using Reed L. Brown as a name posed as a physician at a Texas state hospital and at Groveton Medical Clinic. He faced forgery and perjury charges in Kaufman County with bond set at 25000 remains jailed.
Washington AP reports tables comparing present law and the compromise Social Security bill. It lists maximum retirement benefits and employer and employee taxes by period from 1968 to 1987 and beyond, plus the rising cap on annual earnings from 6 600 to 7 800 next year.
The East Room marriage of Lynda and Chuck featured a Marine Band procession and a grand stair descent for the bridal party. Lynda Nugent served as matron of honor with seven bridesmaids in ruby gowns, while groomsmen wore formal attire. The ceremony included Wagner’s Bridal Chorus, a 22-foot gold cross, and Mendelssohn’s Wedding March as the couple exited under swords. Guests included Alice Roosevelt Longworth and George Hamilton as well as Supreme Court and Cabinet members.
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey urged Sen. Eugene McCarthy and other critics to present concrete ideas for solving national issues. Speaking to Minnesota Democrats, he defended Johnson-Humphrey leadership, citing actions on education, health, pollution, economic growth, rural welfare, and civil rights amid the Vietnam conflict.
Tiny Michelle Faith de Lacqueseaux, born prematurely at 25 ounces, survived 83 days and was pronounced in good condition for her first visit home. Dr. Ray Wunderlich called her progress fantastic and extraordinary for a premature baby.
Vice President Hubert Humphrey told a St Louis Democratic fundraiser that America in 1968 faces a choice similar to 1948 under Truman. He argued unfinished business remains as demonstrators protested outside the Chase Park Plaza, with three pickets arrested.
Researchers note no documented cases of giant sequoias dying from natural causes and emphasize, despite vast age and size, that disease or climate-related stress conditions are required to trigger mortality in these ancient trees.
In Cape Town Louis Washkansky shows no new rejection symptoms a week after receiving a transplanted heart. Dr T O Donovan notes that prior minimal signs have disappeared after intensified treatment and the patient remains in excellent condition. The medical team led by Dr Christian Barnard says discharge could come in about three weeks if improvement continues.
KU senior Gary A. Nichols 23 of Leavenworth suffered minor injuries Friday when his motorcycle slid into a stationary station wagon on Sixth Street east of Minnesota Street. Nichols received treatment at Watkins Memorial Hospital and was released. The wagon was driven by Everett Cobb Jr. 46 of 813 La. St. with $45 damage and Nichols’ cycle $85 damage.
In the Mekong Delta South Vietnamese rangers defeated about 1,500 Viet Cong in a large one day battle. The clash began Friday morning with three Viet Cong battalions and left the enemy with 365 dead by day’s end. Sixty government troops were killed and 102 wounded, while troops closed in around the Viet Cong near an U Minh forest outpost about 100 miles south of Saigon.
AP reports a year after Walt Disney's death the company continues to expand under Roy Disney as head with an executive board including Ron Miller and Roy E. Disney. Miller, a former football player turned director, and Roy E. Disney, son of Roy, hold key roles guiding film, Disneyland, and upcoming Disney World plans.
Lawrence notes a matinee at 2 30 p m Sunday will be the final performance of Hedda Gabler by University Theatre with another show at 8 20 p m tonight. The Kansas University Chamber Choir appears at 3 30 p m Sunday in Swarthout Recital Hall with free admission. A fashion show at 8 p m Monday in the Kansas Union Ballroom selects the Best Dressed Coed, ten finalists chosen Sunday, with the winner advancing to Glamour Magazine’s national contest.
Lawrence Country Club stockholders will convene at 7:30 p.m. Monday in a special session at the club to review future expansion and remodeling proposals.
Leonard W. Clarke Sr. died four years ago on December 9. He is missed by Letha O. Clark and the family.
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