End of Neglect for Lawrence Area Highways in Kansas
The piece argues that Douglas County has received little road funding from the state highway commission under past leadership. It urges the new Democratic commission led by John D. Montgomery to prioritize Lawrence area needs, noting aging infrastructure and bottlenecks on highways 10 40 and 59. It calls for a western by pass and improved traffic flow around Lawrence.
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State Highway Commission
New
Democratic Commission
John D. Montgomery
Lawrence
Montgomery
Kansas
Kansas City
Douglas County
TeePee
Johnson and Wyandotte
Commission
Topeka
Ottawa
America
Kaw River
Massachusetts Street
Iowa Street
Avery
John Anderson
Bob Docking
John Montgomery
Governors Speak Out Against LBJ at White Sulphur Springs
Three Democratic governors Otto Kerner Warren Hearnes and George C Wallace criticized Lyndon Johnsons Great Society push and warned the pace of domestic policy risks Republican gains. They said Johnsons prestige has fallen and open opposition continues to hurt his standing as the year ends.
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Lyndon Johnson
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Johnson
Otto Kerner
Illinois
Warren Hearnes
Missouri
George C. Wallace
Atom Smasher to Transform Weston Illinois Economy
The Chosen Site will host a 375 million lab with over 2,000 scientists and 1,000 technicians. It will create 3,000 jobs, generate 21 million in personal income yearly, and boost bank deposits, retail sales, and school enrollment in Weston and surrounding areas with broader regional industry growth.
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Weston, Ill
Weston
Weston Atom Smasher Bid Faces Scrutiny and Debate
The Lawrence and Kansas City area sees Weston as a potential site for a government-backed atomic energy project. Critics question whether merits or politics decided the selection as the Atomic Energy Commission may be asked to justify the choice. The Midwest had argued it was underserved, while coasts benefited from prior funding.
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Lawrence
Kansas City
Atomic Energy Commission
Weston
U.S
Midwest
Lots of Cash For Book
New York AP reports massive money in publishing for The Death of a President. William Manchester would gain large profits from Look magazine serial rights and author commissions, with Dell Books eyeing reprint deals while the Kennedy Library stands to benefit.
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New York
William Manchester
Look Magazine
John F. Kennedy
Look
Dell Books
Authors Guild
Manchester
Kennedy Library
KU Women and Alpha Tau Omega Members Selflessly Perform for Veterans
Reports note KU women from Sellards Hall and Alpha Tau Omega boys separately presenting programs for Winter Veterans Hospital patients in Topeka. William Inge sent early copies of Come Back Little Sheba and Bus Stop to KU library for drama study as scripts and study aids. Will Chamberlain maintained a 39.5 scoring pace across four games, opening with 52.
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Sellards Hall
Alpha Tau Omega
Winter Veterans Hospital
Topeka
William Inge
Sheba
Will Chamberlain
Bill Farmer
FBI
KU Law School
Shipman
Virginia Winter
Lawrence-Lakeview-Wakarusa
IOOF
Lawrence Real Estate Board
Today’s Bible Message Inn Without Room
A devotional note reflects on Luke 2 7 claiming there was no room for Jesus in the inn. The prayer asks God to clear worldly cares from hearts to make space for the sacred and for spiritual priorities.
Roasted Chestnuts Meet Their Match in One Family
In a humorous家庭 column a writer declares roasted chestnuts terrible after a family trial. The tale traces overambitious festive hype from streets of New York to a kitchen fiasco ending with rejection and a vow of no more roasted chestnuts.
Dear Dr Mother Letters on Kidney Surgery and Alcohol
A reader asks about a child with recurring infections and a possibly nonfunctional kidney and whether removal allows normal life with one kidney. Experts caution surgery only when necessary and explain risks, menopause, and life after nephrectomy.
Patman urges tighter tax rules for private foundations
Rep Wright Patman charged private foundations pursue profit and comfort over charity and urged Congress to tighten tax exempt rules. A House subcommittee studied 575 foundations 1961 1964 reporting 4.6 billion in receipts with 2.2 billion disbursed and nearly 500 million spent on expenses.
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Washington
Wright Patman
Congress
Patman
Texas
House
Soviet Poet Sees Youth Across Two Nations Alike
New York AP Yevgeny Yevtushenko ends American tour saying U S and Soviet youth share contempt for artificiality and dislike for empty words. He urged world peace through friendship and understanding. He spoke at Queens College and will depart December 29.
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New York
Yevgeny Yevtushenko
United States
U.S.S.R
Yevtushenkov
Queens College
Later Than Lyndon Thinks Will He Take the Warning
Democratic governors and AFL CIO chief George Meany warn Johnson as the party fears 1968 disaster. Johnson clings to Bailey and Watson roles, delaying a new national chair and passage of reforms.
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Lyndon
Washington
Johnston
White House
Democratic National Committee
Johnson
George Meany
Afl-Cio
Meany
Democratic Party
Mr. Johnson
Texas
U.S. Senate
Paul M. Butler
W. Marvin Watson, Jr
Watson
O’brien
Pennsylvania
David Lawrence
Bailey
National Committee
Ilinois
Memory as a river of life in Hal Boyle reflection
Hal Boyle reflects on memory as life’s river linking past and present. He recalls laundry day with old yellow soap, a mother with many kids, penny jawbreakers, juvenile delinquents, Deanna Durbin dreams, sports debates, and changing social norms from past decades.
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New York
Deanna Durbin
Shirley Temple
Jack Dempsey
John L. Sullivan
Truman Daughter Calls Image of Truman Wrong
Mrs. Clifton Daniel describes former President Harry S. Truman as a shy man with genuine appreciation for women. She says the popular image of him as fiery and peppery is inaccurate and notes he rarely showed anger in a McCall's Magazine interview released Tuesday.
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New York
Harry S.truman
Clifton Daniel
McCall’s Magazine
Diller and Cosby Receive Golden Apples Honor
Phyllis Diller and Bill Cosby win the Hollywood Women's Press Club Golden Apples for cooperation. The annual award honors the most cooperative performers in Hollywood.
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Hollywood
Phyllis Diller
Bill Cosby
Hollywood Women’s Press Club
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Kennedy
Lawrence F. O’brien
Bill Moyers
Democrats
Moyers
Joseph Califano
Hal Boyle
Truman
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