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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1969
Page
2
Lawrence Daily Journal-World, established 1854, published daily except Sunday by The World Company. Editor W. C. Simons, 1891 to 1952. Address Sixth and New Hampshire Streets, Lawrence Kansas. telephone V13 1000.
Nixon delivered a strong television appearance last night amid Agnew’s criticism. Viewers saw a steady performance with good plat form manner and direct engagement, while commentators stayed even tempered.
The article argues K-10 between Lawrence and Kansas City is a dangerous highway but notes no traffic deaths in Douglas County in 1969 while six fatalities occurred on U.S. 59 from South Lawrence to the county line. It calls for comprehensive upgrade of all major routes into and out of Lawrence, urging immediate action across the regional highway system.
Tips for selecting and caring a natural Christmas tree. Buy early before crowds thin selection. Move the tree home, place in water, keep cool and protected. Check for freshness by bending branches, needles, and sap on the trunk. Sustain needle retention with proper storage before setup.
Home decor advice explains how to improve a sparse tree by drilling holes in thin areas and inserting extra branches, then trimming as needed. Do this close to installation to prevent drying and discoloration. Even amateurs can create attractive trees with these simple steps.
The piece argues monthly unemployment rates are unreliable indicators of economic health. It notes a rise to 4.0 percent in September then a drop to 3.5 percent in November, suggesting distortions. It questions inflation fight policies and explains how labor force growth and reduced overtime may mask sluggish expansion.
In 1959 Lawrence High was among 100 schools in 19 states chosen by the Carnegie Corporation for a study on guidance and motivation of gifted students. KU senior Tom Swearingen from Horton trapped a rare platinum mink south of Lawrence near the Wakarusa River. Lawrence High notables Courtney King Sue Wells Brian Grace Barry Smith Rudy Oberzan Jane Albrecht Terry Connor and Ben Rowing were cited for National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test performance.
On a Da Nang visit Ellsworth Bunker recounts a 60 year friendship with Averell Harriman and notes changes in conditions since calls to halt bombing. The piece recounts Hue during Tet 1968, the mass killings around Hue, and the grim death toll including 2,750 bodies recovered or found.
A satirical briefing mocks U S war aim in Vietnam with jargon like gook dink slope and hootch while debating pacification and body counts. The dialogue parodies officials and soldiers discussing who counts as enemy and who counts toward victory.
Dr Thosteson explains that an average 20 year life expectancy after onset is not a fixed forecast for every patient. Outcomes depend on disease severity and especially on patient cooperation with treatment.
The annual benefit concert by the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom was presented by Ronald Jacobowitz at First Baptist Church. He played Haydn, Beethoven, Brahms variations, and Alkan pieces, with strong Brahms rendering and graceful Schubert encore. The performance showcased warm tone, cantabile melody, and precise technique, ending in a satisfying, delightful musical evening.
Edwin M. Eigner of the University of Kansas argues that liberal arts curricula should not grant graduation for courses teaching specific military job skills. He supports a college resolution to exclude non integrated ROTC courses from credits while allowing broad knowledge courses to count.
President Nixon predicts a Vietnam War conclusion through Vietnamization replacing American troops with Vietnamese forces. He cites troop cuts and South Vietnamese replacements this month while condemning civilian atrocities as unacceptable. He notes little negotiating progress and defends Thai and Korean troop subsidies as voluntary support. He refuses tax cuts that raise prices and praises media coverage, while criticizing Congress for poor appropriations and hinting at a possible special session after Christmas.
A 204 845 grant from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development will fund KU Bureau of Child Research work at Juniper Gardens Children's Project in Kansas City Kansas. Lead Dr Richard L Schiefelbusch directs the project with coordinator Dr R Vance Hall and colleagues Dr Donald Baer Dr Montrose Wolf and Dr Todd Risley assisting in a study of spontaneous language and reinforcement methods in preschoolers.
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