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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1965
Page
2
The fragment shows the Lawrence Daily Journal-World masthead with staff roles including Vice President Publisher News Editor and Advertising Manager. It appears to be an old publication tile with historic branding and missing dates.
The Da Nang region Marines protest a 30 hour truce as clashes continue. One Marine was killed and others wounded during the lull. They doubt the Reds will honor the pause and fear a longer, safer truce may not follow.
McGraw-Hill projects GNP reaching 711 billion in 1966 up from 672 by year end amid continuing 58 months of growth. Greenwald says a Fed rate hike defers some plans, while Viet Nam war boosts defense outlays and non defense spending rises, risking a larger deficit.
Luci Johnson, daughter of a president, vows to finish college with Airman Pat Nugent after their upcoming marriage. The 18 year old nursing student says she will pursue as much education as possible and believes every woman should stay in school. Her stance aims to inspire young American women who consider leaving college after marriage.
A remark notes that if the President's daughter completes college and secures a job, it would provide a strong example for young women in the coming years, encouraging perseverance despite difficulties.
The document states a 10 year wait for seedling fruiting evaluation, requires about 8000 seedlings planted yearly, seven hundred trees per acre for breeding, and that only 2 to 3 in 100 plants merit propagation. From 10 000 seedlings, one to three good commercial prospects may emerge, raising concerns over limited apple supply.
New York AP reports a pickup in 1965 housing activity with higher residential contracts in November and rising mortgage demand. Government and commerce data project 1966 construction spending to reach a record pace, while total starts for 1965 near 1.49 million units and lending shows improving mortgage originations.
In a 75-58 result, Kansas University defeated Cornell at a preseason basketball tournament in Kansas City. The Jayhawks advanced to the semi finals, while other items note a London blaze and local church fire damage.
A devotional snippet quotes John 1 41 42 about finding Simon and inviting him to Jesus. A closing prayer asks forgiveness for year end sins and failures and seeks surrender to Christ and guidance to lead others in his way.
Buckley surveys Bobby Kennedy and Nelson Rockefeller clashing over aid to mentally retarded New Yorkers while Kennedy battles Rockefeller for state funding and influence. He notes Lehman's shifting Viet Nam stance and Lindsay’s growing national machine aiming to mold a 1972 Republican delegation, with Bobby as pivotal counterweight to Rockefeller and a potential Bobby-Lyndon clash if LBJ remains.
Washington reports a shift in civil rights policy as Title Six funding powers are sidelined. HEW restructures civil rights oversight with James Quigley stripped of authority and Peter Libassi given a reduced role, signaling a softer federal enforcement stance and growing anger from NAACP and civil rights leaders.
In Kansas City a fire caused by a Christmas tree killed 5-year-old Linda Anderson and injured three relatives. Linda is believed to have turned on the tree lights. the upper level of the split level home was destroyed. June Anderson 37 Brenda 8 and Gregg 14 suffered burns. The family had sold their home and planned to move next week.
A medical Q and A explains surface versus internal cancers. Surface cancers are removable with lab tests. internal cancers require X ray or tissue sampling via bronchoscope proctoscope or gastroscope. Pain may not appear early. watch for bleeding lumps non healing sores hoarseness cough and ball or mole changes.
Hal Boyle notes the United States’ 1965 Man of the Year is the plural Man in Viet Nam, the 175,000 U.S. service members fighting for freedom in a distant land. They grow, endure harsh climates, learn new warfare, and remain determined to return home as winners.
A Letters Editor column derides psychiatry in a Nebraska bank robber and murder case, arguing competing expert opinions failed to justify insanity. The writer cites the Thaw case, mocks alienists, and urges consulting a family physician instead, criticizing high hourly psychiatry fees.
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