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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1965
Page
2
FBI official Charles DeLoach extolled farmers as model Americans amid criticism of Berkeley demonstrations and campus civil disobedience. He condemned “morally immature misfits” and urged a return to pride, industry, and devotion to God, country and family. He warned Communists target patriotic workers.
The piece touts a Sleep Mate device that plays various sounds to aid sleep, from surf to pine wind to a humming air conditioner. It warns about unclear purchasing methods, possible mismatches of sounds, and how different people might react to each sound. The tone is humorous and observational about consumer gadgets.
Readers ask about a monthly flare of red tender blotches and shingles like spots. Dr Moliner suggests a form of urticaria linked to menstruation and advises supervised antihistamine use to reduce attacks.
Federal Reserve Board Chairman William McChesney Martin faces a terminal term in 1966 with Johnson eyeing a replacement likely loyal to his policy stance. A new seven member board appointment next month could shift bias, potentially affecting the discount rate which recently rose 4 to 4 percent. Martin defends his stance, stating he would resign if unable to act with personal integrity, a move his critics press to remove him from the presidency.
Voters in Lawrence Unified School District No 497 are urged to turnout next Tuesday for an interim board election. Only 2 222 people voted in the December primary, far below the district's 13 000 plus eligible voters. The election will select three board members from six candidates.
FBI assistant director D C DeLoach told the Farm Bureau Convention that farm youths are less prone to crime than city youths though concerns remain about a rise in crime and attitudes of not getting involved. He warned about rising rates among ages 10 to 17 and cited arrests in property crimes and burglaries in rural areas.
Traders eye a yearend Wall Street rally as Viet Nam war concerns and rising rates mix with yearend dividends and corporate forecasts. Analysts warn the rally remains sentimental and technical, with volume and blue chip buying offering mixed signals about a bull run or looming bust.
Old Home Town KU students staged a Christmas program for 400 patients at the Kansas State Hospital with Red Cross support. Roger Brown served as MC and Mrs. Ralph Wolfson chaired the event.
Scripture reference Luke 17 17 asks about the nine lepers not returning in thanksgiving. A prayer asks God to grant a lively sense of gratitude and to receive the gift of His Son into our hearts with adoring praise. Amen.
Republicans denounce Democratic benefits for 1966 elections as theater events in candidate hometowns selling color program books titled Toward an Age of Great ness. Advertisers paid $15,000 per page. rumored to raise about $1 million, with critics calling it blackmail and improper tax deductible.
An advertising manager for a missile maker defends a $15,000 full page ad in a theater program. He says the goal is improving image and reaching defense-minded readers, not political fundraising. He would advertise in rival party publications if the reading audience existed and notes ads could shift to Playboy if needed.
Letters from Stanley N. Shumway at KU School of Fine Arts correct a published remark about the Brass Choir on Stage at KU. He notes the line should read seasonal Variations on an Advent Hymn and a medley by William Carnes, not sensational.
Lillian Gish declined United Artists with Mary Pickford and Charlie Chaplin to team with D. W. Griffith earning a 5 percent gross bonus on White Sister which grossed enough to owe $650,000 in taxes. Marvin Berger testified on libel at a Senate inquiry into Let Freedom Ring and similar groups while a Toots Shor racing note tells of a boy’s zoo visit costing $64.80 across the board.
Hal Boyle collects a string of Christmas quips from New York readers about gifts, returns, noise making toys, Santa sightings, and festive frustrations. The remarks reveal humor and holiday stress as families debate presents, perfume, self carving turkeys, and tree layouts.
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