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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1966
Page
2
Pyle argues Americans will not lower highway deaths until they treat accidents as preventable, not acts of God. He stresses driver responsibility, safer cars, better highways, and tougher enforcement to achieve real reductions in fatalities.
New York Gov Rockefeller wins a third term as John Lindsay, his political rival, faces a tough path back to power. Campaign adviser Pfeiffer warns Lindsay to “crawl” if he seeks favor, amid party resentments and shifting loyalties within the New York Republican machine.
The piece traces U.S. Vietnam War justification from Eisenhower to Johnson, noting evolving claims of Soviet and Chinese threats and the gradual widening of involvement. It questions how declared aims shifted from advisory roles to a costly war and speculates on future rationale.
The Kansas governor promotes John Montgomery of Junction City to director of the State Highway Commission praising his experience and influence. The stake is broad as the Docking administration seeks strong leadership for the highway building program and Montgomery’s ties to the Docking families bolster expectations of continued progress.
Capt. Jim Collins retires after 20 years with the Lawrence Police Department due to health. He earned wide respect for steering youth away from trouble with stern yet gentle talks. His approach, described as Dutch Uncle, helped many local youths avoid future problems.
Howard Pyle, president of the National Safety Council, urged motorists to remember key safe driving points as Christmas and New Year holiday traffic rises and the risk of accidents grows.
Rockwell Standard Corp weighs delisting from the New York Stock Exchange amid heavy mutual fund selling that lowers the stock price. Delisting needs two thirds of outstanding shares approval plus 10 percent owner objections, with a formal board resolution and 15 day shareholder notice, while exchanges assess the case for broader ownership and prestige.
Old Home Town notes mark Montgomery Alabama as the city begins bus segregation with orderly execution. Pioneer Club hosts a turkey dinner with Lions Club at the Community Building amid the 1956 retrospective.
Today’s note presents Isaiah 11 1 verse about a rod from Jesse and a Branch from his roots. A prayer asks Christ’s coming to bring heaven to hearts and requests the gift of His presence.
Art Buchwald notes the Credibility Gap in a mock geography of the Great Society Mountains between Johnson City and Washington. He jokes about shifting wind currents and widening paths caused by politics, with experts debating fixes while the press and government clash over ownership and control.
A child asks if a pot belly will vanish with age. Dr Molner says many kids are briefly overweight before a growth spurt but cannot predict an outcome without weight and activity details. He notes overweight children often remain so unless they exercise more and eat less.
Richard Atkinson decries civilian casualties in Vietnam and questions U S war aims. He argues American public opinion must unite to demand an end to the killing and urges “NO” to halt escalation and flawed policy.
The Journal World outlines its opinion page purpose with editors and columnists presenting personal views. It emphasizes free discussion, critical evaluation of ideas, and citizen engagement as essential to democratic government.
Hal Boyle recounts a boy who asks Congress for Christmas forever. A national foundation hires Santa, flooding the house with gifts until the boy rebels, learning that a person grows up by being their own best Santa Claus.
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