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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1967

Page

2

Lawrence Journal World staff and publication details

Lawrence Journal World staff list and publication information for December 28 1967. Includes roles President Editor Managing Editor News Editor Advertising Manager and circulation rates. Published daily except Sunday by The World Company at Lawrence Kansas with postage details and circulation figures.

Polph Simons Polph C. Simons JR Bill Mayer Ans Fidtenmchpeve Jack Zimmerman Wenn Ernest Pontius Leo Eller the World Company Sixth and New Hampshire Streets Lawrence Kan Douglas United States Kaw Audit Bureau of Circulation Associated Press

Congress 1967 review signals tough 1968

A bleak assessment of the 90th Congress notes limited major actions in 1967 while warning that 1968, an election year, may bring renewed discontent. It cites weak ethics codes, limited progress on Vietnam policy, and heavy focus on votes over national needs, with Johnson and Congress blamed.

Congress House of Representatives Senate Sens Dodd and Son Rep Powell

Questioning Napalm and War Atrocity Messaging

The National Observer criticizes anti Dow Chemical protests linking napalm to Vietnam effects. It notes a Dak Son massacre by North Vietnamese forces using flame weapons on villagers, with over 200 killed including women and children, urging awareness by American youths.

National Observer Dow Chemical Co Vietnam Dow Dak Son

Vallee Campaigns for Mayor Stirring Mixed Reactions

The 66 year old former heartthrob Rudy Vallee considers a Los Angeles mayoral bid drawing sharp shots from critics and curiosity from voters. Supporters praise his name recognition while opponents question readiness for office.

Los Angeles Rudy Vallee

Crooner Vallee Considers Los Angeles Mayor Run

Renowned singer with a megaphone style hints at a mayoral bid in Los Angeles. He admits little political experience, unsure platform, and notes his fame as a penny-pincher and tight economic management may be the only solid traits for the job. His friends think it could be funny or appealing, but the idea remains unclear and unlikely.

Vallee Los Angeles

Time to Pay Those Bills New York AP analysis of Johnsons economic aim

In post holiday reflection the piece notes Lyndon Johnson faces a mid January economic and budget message with inflation and recession risks. It recalls his 1967 forecast that hopes would align with policy but acknowledges persistent policy paralysis from Congress and indecision on tax increases.

New York White House Lyndon Johnson Johnson United States Congress

Safe driver law to require liability coverage starting January

A 1957 item notes the new safe driver law takes effect Jan 1 requiring minimum liability coverage or risk of license loss. Lawrence High School lost a 57 55 basketball game to Pittsburg, while Ruth Joan Scholes wed David Gower Hill in a Lawrence ceremony.

Lawrence High School Pittsburg Ruth Joan Scholes Rex Erret Scholes Council Grove David Gower Hill Justin Hill Lawrence New York Madison Square Garden Jayhawkers Fordham Rams

Today’s Bible Message Prayer Note

A devotional note offers daily thanks in the name of Jesus Christ. The prayer thanks God the Father for gifts given to all people through Jesus Christ, affirming faith and praise in a brief NEB scripture framing.

Jesus Christ

Dow clash at Harvard and Rochester provost defends rights

The piece condemns student blockades of a Dow Chemical recruiter at Harvard and lauds University of Rochester provost Dr. McCrea Hazlett for suspending 23 graduate students while sparing undergraduates. It questions who controls the university amid the sit in and student power rhetoric.

DOW Chemical Company Dow Harvard Cambridge Harvard University Forces of Reason McCrea Hazlett University of Rochester Hazlett Dow Chemical DR. Hazlett University of California National Students Association Mr. Hazlett Rochester

Education Second to Roads in Kansas 1968 Legislature

Topeka AP analysis notes education ranks just behind highways in the 1968 Kansas legislative agenda. A new state board of education would take policy power from the state superintendent, with a commissioner of education appointed by the board.

Kansas Topeka Board of Education State Board of Education Superintendent of Public Instruction State Board For Kansas Board of Regents

New Masters Program in Religion Debuts at KU

Kansas University introduces a new master of arts in religion overseen by the Kansas School of Religion. The interdenominational School of Religion in Irma I. Smith Hall operates independently of KU yet aligns academically. Six students are enrolled, requiring 30 graduate credits and a thesis. The program aims for a non professional liberal arts focus and typically takes about a year and a half.

Kansas University Kansas School of Religion School of Religion Irma I. Smith Lawrence William J. Moore Dean Moore Moore

New Plan by the President To Regain Lost Popularity

President Johnson considers a bold campaign shift to boost support in 1968. An adviser proposes revealing he will not run and prompting a Kennedy challenge to lift Johnson’s polling. The plan foresees nationwide demonstrations and a surge in drafts. The issue: how to tell Hubert.

Washington Johnson Buchwald Sen Robert Kennedy Nelson Rockefeller White House Bobby Kennedy Kennedy Hubert

Test Yourself The Signs Of Aging In 1967

Hal Boyle offers a playful guide to feeling older as years pass. The column lists humorous traits that mark middle age plus reflections on memory, money, and priorities, ending with the notion that enjoying middle age proves aging is underway.

New York Sam

Silent heart attacks and quitting smoking tips

A reader asks about silent heart attacks and their danger. Dr. Mother explains silent attacks are small and may cause cumulative heart damage, often detected later by electrocardiogram. Another reader stops smoking and deals with oral cravings by noting it is a habit and will fade with time.

Dr. Mother A. G

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