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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1966
Page
2
The J Lawrence Daily Journal World notes its 1854 establishment. Printing history highlights and archival reference mark this historic Midland newspaper.
The essay honors Army Sgt Richard F Campos who died in Vietnam and outlines loneliness as a social issue. It urges annual involvement to ease isolation, noting Campos died unclaimed and highlighting the moral obligation to offer kindness and encouragement to strangers, especially during Christmas.
In a Christmas message Pope Paul VI urges contending sides and supporters to turn the truce into negotiations. He warns that surprise tactics and escalated warfare bring greater catastrophe and prays for peace through deeds of good will.
A New York executive notes postwar practice faded after a decade as parties grew disorderly and caused friction. A Chicago director says morale goals were outweighed by risks and discomfort. A major distillery allows workers to celebrate separately on personal time.
Moralists see hope in the decline of the office orgy once common, arguing employers seek better conduct and workers opt for wholesome alternatives. The piece suggests America may be emerging from postwar ribaldry after about twenty years.
John Cunniff analyzes how Christmas 30 years ago contrasted with today. He recalls WPA jobs, Social Security beginnings, wage policies, and civil rights strides, contrasting Depression era scarcity with current production levels, unemployment drops, and economic management progress.
About 1,500 Girl and Boy Scouts and 4-H members attended the annual Christmas party funded by the will of Al Bromersick who died in 1930. The first party was in 1952 with a goal to continue forever. A bust of Albert Einstein by Jacob Epstein was given to KU for the International Geophysical Year and placed in Malott Hall.
The message highlights Jesus words that happiness lies in giving not receiving. A prayer thanks God for the gift of Jesus Christ and asks guidance to practice giving, so lives are full, in Jesus name.
A reader describes finding and placing a bright red star atop the Christmas tree after a wait and a gift-wrapped find. The star lights the tree, sparks a playful comment about a Russian red star, and signals that Christmas is truly here.
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled the Georgia legislature erred in denying Julian Bond a state House seat. Chief Justice Warren balanced First Amendment rights with loyalty questions, suggesting a pacifist like Bond may not be barred absent clear disloyalty, while leaving unresolved who should judge a legislator elects hypocrisy.
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower will remain at Walter Reed Army Hospital for a few more days after his December 12 gall bladder operation. Army statement says progress is excellent but additional medication adjustment and observation are needed. He plans to return to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, when ready.
Americans sent vast Christmas aid to soldiers in Vietnam, including 300 000 cards from Brigham Young University volunteers. Individuals and communities organized boxes, letters, and taped voices from home for troops and war orphans, with notable efforts at Bryant College, the Providence Journal Bulletin, and Ohio University.
A reader asks if hepatitis is catching and how to prevent it. The doctor explains infectious hepatitis spreads via waste, water, or food, not casual contact, and emphasizes washing hands and using germicidal soap to prevent spread. Seafood from polluted waters is a source and preventing infection relies on cleanliness. other types of hepatitis differ and will be addressed tomorrow.
A collection of suspected misfired lines from Hal Boyle as light hearted quips and observational snippets. The phrases touch on family, work, relationships, and everyday decisions, illustrating social awkwardness and unintended trouble from casual remarks.
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