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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1967
Page
2
A columnist recalls a Christmas Girl Scouts party in which the pinata event sparks high pitched squeals from the young attendees. The scene ends with polite refreshments and the transformation of the girls into quiet hosts as adults are served.
Lawrence Daily Journal World lists Dolph Simons as president and editor and Dolph C. Simons Jr. as editor in chief with Bill Mayer as vice president and managing editor Tack Zimmerman, Ernest Pontius as news editor, Leo Eller as advertising manager, and a 1864 establishment date.
A television interview portrayed President Johnson as a tough get things done leader with deep knowledge of bills and pet programs. Yet viewers saw uncertainty in diplomacy and questions left unanswered, fueling a view that the office lacks Kennedy era inspiration.
Senator Frank Carlson retires after a long career in public service spanning the senate, governor, congressman, and state legislature. He championed Kansas University and preserved Haskell Institute with major appropriations, keeping the Indian education center alive and expanding its facilities.
Kansas City Missouri voters rejected reducing council terms from four to two years by about a three to one margin. Council terms will remain four years. The piece ponders whether Kansas state officials should adopt four-year terms and perhaps a short ballot for major offices.
The piece argues that governors politician schedules should be examined as plan shows elected officials form state cabinets. It notes two year terms encourage early campaigns while four year terms allow continuity, suggesting Kansas consider longer terms to fit growing governmental complexity.
For an industry with a growing population and income, housing faces short term woes. After a 1966 low, starts rose to 1.556 million in November but higher mortgage rates and rising prices threaten demand. They note strong postwar birth cohorts and delayed buyers as key factors. Vacancy rates in cities are at 1960s lows.
A 1957 note recalls the Sunflower Ordnance Plant shrinking to a third its size since opening in 1951 and Whitley Austin of Salina joining the State Board of Regents, replacing Oscar Stauffer.
When they saw the star they rejoiced with exceeding great joy Matthew 2 10 The prayer thanks God for Jesus birth and asks to share in the joy by bringing happiness to others in Jesus name Amen
Salome, Jesus' aunt, is depicted as a bold, loyal supporter who funded his ministry with her wealth and stood by him through danger. She pressed for favored positions for her sons James and John, yet accepted Jesus' fate when a cross, not a crown, awaited him. Salome remained devoted to the cause and to her nephew.
A study of the 90th Congress shows members loudly preach budget cuts while backing unbudgeted funding for projects in their districts. Examples include Rep Passman pushing a $1 billion foreign aid cut alongside a $40 000 Monroe seawall, and Rep Colmer seeking $728 000 for Harrison County dredging. Senator Tower opposed unbudgeted public works but pressed two projects for Texas. The piece notes a pattern of pork barrel spending and limited self restraint in defense and other federal programs.
The piece reviews Richard Nixon's struggle to balance support from conservatives and liberals. It recounts his Javits endorsement at a testimonial dinner and the NY Conservative Party's plan to back Javits' primary challenger, highlighting tensions within the party and potential future backing strategies.
Edward J. Paris and J. D. Powers reflect on Donald Kay Riker’s Monday letter recalling Nuremberg 1945 and the shift from pacifism to hawkish views. They discuss whether earlier action might have altered outcomes and warn against overrun by communists, urging recognition of protesters’ aims.
A writer praises campus protesters who attack Dow Chemical for napalm while condemning Viet Cong brutality. The piece contends demonstrators stay loyal to their mission, insisting Dow deserves blame as the war's true villain and commends troops who used napalm.
Editorial lauds Stephen Smale as a top mathematician and argues NSF grants must be based on merit, not politics. It notes Smale's Moscow speech criticizing Hungary invasion and U.S. Vietnam policy led to political pressure but his renewal was ultimately secured, seen as a victory for academic freedom.
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