Young Ideas Question at Lawrence High School
A student asks whether a devaluation of the British pound will influence the U.S. dollar, presented at Lawrence High School as a classroom inquiry.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1967
Page
8
Economic talk hints at dollar devaluation tied to pound value
A 15 year old Linda Lamb discusses possible dollar devaluation linked to Britain’s pound. She notes extensive trade with Britain and suggests the pound’s reduced value may affect the dollar's future worth.
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Britain
Student opinions on pound devaluation
Mike Oros and Sheron Gibler discuss potential devaluation of the pound. They argue the dollar remains strong or inflated, with Oros predicting little effect and Gibler noting the dollar’s diminished value and possible inflation impact.
Decline of dollar discussed by high school student
Harold Fisher a sophomore and son of Mr and Mrs Harold Fisher 1601 Ky says the dollar is in decline due to rising living standards He notes comparisons with past prices saying a 10 cent chocolate once cost five cents while today the dollar buys less and growth has increased the cost of living
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Harold Fisher
U.S
Lawrence High
Don Binns
Vietnam
Congress
Robert Docking
Bill Medley
LHS
Docking
Ottawa
del Kennet
Ottawa Cyclones
Lions
Topeka
Highland Park
Topeka West
Young Reader Comments On Dollar Stability And Pound Value
A young 7 year old named Diane Frankenfield from 3506 W Sth Ct expresses belief that the British pound’s devaluation won’t affect the dollar due to President Johnson’s assurance and trust in the dollar’s stability. She mentions faith in the president and the dollar’s strong backing.
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Diane Frankenfield
Richard Frankenfield
W. Sth
Johnson
Strain on our dollar cited by local student
Chip Crews 17, a senior and son of Mr and Mrs R E Crews Jr of 702 N 3rd St, says the devaluation places strain on the dollar and international currencies. he adds he thinks President Johnson will hold out and notes possible chain reactions.
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Chip Crews
R. E. Crews Jr
3Rd St
Johnson
W C Fields Reclaims Heart Of Young Movie Fans
Universal Pictures reissues W C Fields films as college towns host festivals. Kansas City audiences view Bank Dick and Never Give A Sucker An Even Break, with young viewers discovering the comic's brand of humor and anti establishment savvy amid nostalgia and campus culture.
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Bogart
Bond
W. C. Fields
Fields
Universal Pictures
Kansas City
Brookside Theater
63Rd
Brookside St
Chaplin
Keaton
Universal Picture
W. C
Mills Williams Win at Kansas City Chess Open
Randy Mills, a 17 year old KU freshman from Shawnee Mission, earned first place and 30 dollars at the Kansas City Open chess tournament. The event drew 50 players from nine states with ages ranging 13 to 84. Lance Williams, son of Mr and Mrs Skipper Williams of Lawrence, placed third behind Mills and G P Hulburd of Tulsa. Williams is an 18 year old KU freshman.
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Randy Mills
Kansas University
Shawnee Mission
Lance Williams
Skipper Williams
Lawrence
Mills
G. P. Hulburd
Tulsa
Williams
Ornate 18th Century Beds Inspire Noble French Receptions
The ornate and artistically carved beds of the 18th century reflect how French nobility hosted receptions in their bedrooms, highlighting the period’s design and social customs.
City Children At Teen Party
Y Teens hosted their annual Children's Christmas Party in the high school gymnasium with girls from the local Christian organization bringing children from across the city to games and Santa visits.
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Y-Teens
Girls Christian Organization
Santa
Teens Prefer Traditional Services in Church Poll
A nationwide teen poll finds nearly two thirds approve current church practices, with many praising friendly atmospheres and individual moral choice. Views split on modern additions and clergyman political advocacy, while Catholic teens show English masses favored and mixed opinions on birth control and married priests.
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Sue Hill
Copper Falls
Mich
Fred Rychman
Detroit
Thomas Mercadante
South Orange
N.J
Lake Oswego
Ore
Kim Adams
Lana Lang
Louisville
William Lyons
Branford
Conn
Cannonsburg
John Henry Harrison
Glenn Alper
Elkton
Marcy Barg
Maplewood
Miami, Fla
Sue Dunt
Ing
Don Reeves
Los Angeles
Baker University Picks Ten Yearbook Honors
Ten juniors and seniors at Baker University are named as most outstanding for the 1968 Wildcat yearbook. Recipients include Susan Baker and Connie Crow among others from Baldwin City Shawnee Mission Raytown and Leawood with final six to be chosen from photos and activity lists.
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Baker University
Wildcat
Susan Baker
Overland Park
Susan Banker
Shawnee Mission
Connie Crow
Raytown
Sue Garbett
Richards Gebaur
Afb
Doris Smith
Baldwin City
Roger Boyd
James Cackler
Horton
Kan
David Compton
Johnstown
N. Y
al LeDoux
Topeka
David Struby
Leawood
Notice of appointment of executrix in Rowley estate
In the Probate Court of Douglas County Kansas the estate of Bertha May Rowley deceased No I-10 725 Agnes Marie Sandoval was appointed and qualified as executrix of the will and estate of Bertha May Rowley. Creditors heirs devisees and repatees must exhibit their demands within nine months from the first publication or be barred.
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Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Douglas County
Kansas
Bertha May Rowley
State of
Agnes Marie Sandoval
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