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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1966
Page
2
The court found no valid reason for Miss Novie's gas pen usage though she carried it. The piece argues possession of weapons, even gas devices, risks misuse in stress, comparing to national arming trends and citing the Brooklyn bond case as a study in such behavior.
In New York on November 8 the Conservative Party outpolled the Liberal Party by a huge margin. Javits is cited as a symbol of liberal decline while Conservative strength hints at a shift within the Republican alignment. Local leaders warn against nationwide party fragmentation and seek limited cooperation with Republicans.
Guatemalan army finally moves on the guerrillas, reducing immediate risk of a right-wing coup against President Mendez Montenegro but failing to contain the insurgents. The crackdown strengthens the democratic left while highlighting police weakness and potential for renewed rightist pressure amid looming recession and social reforms.
A Chamber of Commerce clinic on shoplifting and bad checks led to the arrest of three Kansas City individuals. Merchants, alerted and pressing charges, aim to deter operators this holiday season, reducing losses and preserving the town as not a soft touch.
Bayard Rustin argues that society bears responsibility for youths' unrest, yet warns against shifting blame from families. The piece stresses the family as the foundation of society and calls for responsibility across all communities to address urban threat, urging concrete action over abdication.
The committee reports that dirty politics fail in 68 percent of cases and notes 52 percent involve routine tactics. Based on 51 investigated cases from the 1966 congressional and gubernatorial contests, candidates facing unfair practices were defeated in the November 8 vote.
A 21 year old Brooklyn woman Raven Novie was convicted by a New York three judge panel for shooting a tear gas fountain pen at auto wrecker Steven Callinan in a restaurant. Novie claimed self defense after Callinan allegedly blocked her and used obscenities while threatening her. Callinan offered a contrasting account of events.
A Pennsylvania and New York Central railway merger faces collapse if long postponements continue. Despite ICC approval, court delays since 1962 threaten the 1966 target, with Supreme Court review looming and opposition from Norfolk & Western.
A digest of years past notes Texas University hiring Darrell Royal in 1956 as football coach after his stint at the University of Washington. The Lawrence firemen updated old toys, and Frank McDonald became Douglas County Democrats chairman replacing Robert Docking who moved to Arkansas City.
Be still and know that I am God. Our Father, help us to be quiet daily and worship Thee. Curb wandering thoughts and keep our spirits alert. Visit us in this blessed season. In Jesus name, Amen.
Hal Boyle reports on Dr. Harold Greenwald's view that many people feel low during the holidays. He notes increased anxiety among the lonely and separated, amplified by heavy advertising and high expectations, with more clients seeking help as Christmas nears.
Des Moines AP report notes F Lee Bailey the Boston lawyer says publicity harmed fair trial chances but opposes statutory press curbs. Bailey cites acquittals for Dr Carl Coppolino in New Jersey and Dr Sam Sheppard in Ohio as examples and criticizes newsmen for interviewing witnesses or accessing grand jury details.
In To Your Good Health Dr Joseph Molner explains a water provocative test for plantoma. The patient drinks a large amount of water quickly and the ophthalmologist notes changes in eye pressure to help diagnose the condition.
Soviet Premier Alexei N. Kosygin arrived in Ankara for the first Turkish visit by a Soviet leader, a member of the North Atlantic alliance, receiving a polite but cool welcome.
Art Buchwald reports on Bill Moyers’s resignation and a White House aide who says staff often say no to Johnson. The aide recalls examples of candor, Christmas plans, and clarification that Johnson seeks honest answers, not just yes men.
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