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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1969
Page
3
The Lawrence Journal-World rhythmic newspaper masthead lists staff roles from editor to managing editor and news editor. It notes establishment in 1854 and publication details for Lawrence Kansas with subscription rates and mailing info.
The council of Miesbach, West Germany, voted to bar Silent Night from Christmas services over commercialization concerns. Citizens plan to sing the carol unaccompanied on Christmas Eve, despite the ruling, reflecting a clash between tradition and market trends.
AP correspondent John T Wheeler quotes several generals saying no Vietnam type commitment without total victory. Critics argue it is too late for such firm display in Vietnam and urge avoiding similar costly errors. The Omaha World Herald notes the need for decisive action only when truly warranted.
The author urges harsh punishment for Charles Manson if guilty, arguing for death or life without parole to prevent further crimes. The piece condemns his alleged plan to incite racial violence and notes public fear, countering hippie pacifist associations with his violence.
A court filing questions the humanity and rehabilitation prospects of a Tate case suspect, arguing the person remains a rehabilitatable human being despite charges and media attention surrounding the murders.
Deputy Defense Secretary David Packard asks for replacing cost overrun with cost growth in all service procurement language. He argues the old term confuses the public and misstates the true status of projects. The phrase already influenced budget critiques like the House Appropriations Committee’s $5.3 billion cut, labeling the year a period of cost overruns.
New York AP report highlights Bertha Stronach and the National Secretaries Association opposing the 1970 Census classification that groups secretaries and stenographers together. They argue secretaries perform executive functions beyond shorthand and typing and deserve separate recognition and pay.
Robert Ash of Lawrence, KU freshman, played the Royal Trashman in the KU production of The Lost Birthday. The Samuel J. Churchill Armory at 21st and Iowa Streets was dedicated as the local Army Reserve unit’s new home. Bob Kipp, Lawrence assistant city manager and planner, resigned to become city manager of Vandalia Ohio. Douglas County Farm Bureau elected Harold Chamney president, W. W. Gerstenberger vice president, Charles Banning secretary treasurer. Lt Frank R. Gray, elected Douglas County probate judge, asked Gov Schoeppel for a temporary appointment while on duty aboard the U S S Colorado. 40 YEARS AGO 1929 Robert Calderwood and the Craftsons performed Fidelities in Fraser Theater. John C Evans of Lawrence contributed A Christ Like Spirit to the magazine Young People.
A devotional prayer asks for utter abandon to range finder Christ to guide life. It asks for redemption of life and a purified heart, ending with Amen.
Art Buchwald relishes Spiro Agnew’s ten commandments of protest as a fresh source for humor while defending free expression amid media pressure. Readers' letters reveal a national debate on censorship, responsibility, and the role of press and television in a democracy.
The Lawrence Achievement Program Services include elementary counseling for students and parents, school social work across all schools, and a learning disability specialist plus an activity center called the Rural Educational Center. Funding comes from Title III federal funds which expire May 31, 1969. patrons urge the school board to seek continuation.
In a Journal-World letter Ralph Hill and supporters argue hunters and fishermen fund wildlife protection, habitat creation, and conservation work. They note deer in Kansas rose from near nonexistent in the 1950s to over 40,000, while farming and forestry also affect wildlife. Glen E. LaRue Jr. speaks from Kansas.
New Delhi police report recovering 51 missing children in 37 raids across the city. Most youths were runaways from other Indian states in a coordinated operation.
In a Christmas Eve column from Nashville AP, the piece muses on fathers assembling toys for kids, notes how parts and simple instructions echo decades of toy design, and contrasts prices of coaster wagons and bicycles from 1939 to today. It humorously recalls a parent’s mishaps with bicycle handlebars.
A reflective monologue celebrates gratitude for sight and the beauty of each season. It paints spring rain, summer skies, autumn leaves, and winter joys, from smiling couples to children at play, ending with thanks for vision that preserves memories.
In the Pacific Northwest a former artist and a partner leave the city after quitting jobs to seek a simple life. They build a cabin by a remote lake, learn new skills, and adopt a peaceful routine. They acknowledge eventual challenges but insist they have found paradise on earth.
Former New York City lawyer Paul O'Dwyer states he will seek the Democratic nomination to challenge incumbent Senator Charles E. Goodell in 1970 after losing to Senator Javits in 1968. He aims to reenter federal elections and compete in New York.
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