27 Dec 1969
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1969
Page
1
A columnist imagines wishes for the 1970s including an end to Vietnam, cures for cancer and blindness, and greater racial and economic tolerance. The piece also calls for inflation control, poverty reduction, and public demand for government action to halt wage price spirals.
Washington AP reports seniors will pay 5.30 per month for supplementary Medicare coverage starting July 1, a 32.5 percent rise from 4. The increase follows hints from President Nixon about signing the tax reform bill with Social Security boosts. The change adds to a $52 hospital deductible set to take effect Jan 1, raising costs for beneficiaries alongside physician fee increases.
Maryanne DeFusco of Johnston Rhode Island received identical Christmas cards from brothers Joseph of Waterbury Connecticut and Edmund of Los Angeles California. The siblings independently chose matching greetings, astonishing their sister.
Hollywood hosts a three day rock festival featuring 72 hours of continuous music with 150 clergymen including Dr. Billy Graham. 1,500 fans paid up to 20 dollars for the event amid tents and campfires, with bands like The Turtles and The Amboy Dukes performing as police enforce security measures and traffic control on the site.
Vice President Agnew outlines Nixon era aim for Asian nations to build economic balance and self sufficiency while the U S commits to treaty guarantees and a nuclear shield. He will press bilateral talks during a 10 nation trip including Guam and the Philippines for Marcos inauguration and cites U S readiness to aid if regional economies are threatened.
The University of Kansas details for the fiscal year show EU Finances Research on Mount Oread totaling 4.31 million with most from federal sources, Medical Center at 6.70 million with federal support, and auxiliary expenditures around 5.93 million. The KU Physical Education Corporation reports a net income of 1.16 million and reserve improvements, while The Kansas Union and bookstore total income 3.37 million with a 34.6 thousand reserve after patronage refunds and student loan payments.
Heavy snows and high winds continued across the eastern United States from the Atlantic coast to the Great Lakes and central Appalachians. Up to two feet blanketed New York state to northern New England while gale warnings issued from Virginia Beach to Hastport Maine. Roads remained treacherous and NYC saw six inches of snow causing transit delays after a light post holiday turnout.
Marty O Connell a veteran sanitation official retires after four decades battling New York snowstorms. Mayor Lindsay returned from a Bahamas trip to oversee snow operations while crews worked remotely. North Carolina braces as ice storm power outages continue and new weather systems form across the west and central U S with mixed precipitation.
Kansas University director of traffic and security E P Moomau improves at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in fair to good condition after chest pains. Law rence residents plan to curb four foot trimmed trees for curb pickup. Police report two noninjury accidents and no radio frequency problems since adjustments.
The Royal Canadian Rifles in Kingston Ontario cleared harbor snow and tied skates to boats to try a new game on ice. They borrowed field hockey sticks and an old lacrosse ball to start a game hockey on ice.
Staff Sgt. David Mitchell 29 of St Francisville La testified at a Pentagon board and said I am not guilty. He faces 30 counts of assault with intent to murder alongside platoon commander 1st Lt. William L Calley Jr of Waynesville NC who is charged with murdering 109 civilians at My Lai on March 16 1968.
The article explains that adults often lose teeth to gum and bone diseases like gingivitis periodontitis and periodontosis. It notes tartar buildup as a trigger and emphasizes brushing regular dental visits and avoiding excess sweets to prevent and treat gum disease.
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