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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1964
Page
4
A discussion on why bystanders fail to help in dire situations, noting French and American examples. It cites Kitty Genovese and OKC incidents, urges calling police or ambulance, and argues the cure lies in changing hearts, not laws.
Washington sources say the new Congress will likely approve a social security benefit increase for about 18 million people while also advancing a Medicare proposal. The Lyndon Johnson administration signals a push to pair higher benefits with tax and wage-base hikes, with a 6 percent benefit rise possible and wage-base increases to 5400 or 5600. The plan faces ongoing debate among officials and sponsors but gains momentum as early passage seems likely.
A Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory report notes 5500 deaths last year from car crashes where seat belts were available but not used. It states drivers involved in 54000 accidents admitted they failed to buckle up.
A Cornell study finds seat belt use could cut deaths by 25 percent in car crashes and injury risk by 35 percent for wearers. Despite industry standardization, belts are useless if passengers do not wear them.
The FBI under J Edgar Hoover plans to increase Negro appointees amid existing 31 Negro agents including five at headquarters. Eleven more candidates are being processed, with selection contingent on standard investigations. The director says the bureau needs more Negro agents to work effectively in Harlem and similar areas, while noting competition for qualified applicants from business and other federal agencies. He cites incentive awards for a father son bank robbery solving team in Southern California and praises several Negro agents in southern offices. The 5,580 women work in nonagent roles, with some widows and children of fallen agents employed.
Old Home Town governor elect Fred Hall said he would challenge several appointments made by outgoing Gov Ed Arn including three new regents and other offices. Snow and sleet hit Kansas after Christmas worsening travel conditions. Independence saw Harry Truman receive land deed for a library to house memorial material. Rev C A Puls long head of the shoe fund faced questions as drive risked dying with his move. Sunflower Invitational basketball opened in Topeka with KU beating Baker 34 18.
A devotional note recalls Jesus declaring I am before Abraham. It offers a prayer thanking God for His Word and for Christ as unchanging Lord amid a changing world. Amen.
William F Buckley Jr argues the Internal Revenue Service should not weaponize tax exemptions to punish right wing groups. He cites Life Line and others as targets and warns political passion risks biased enforcement and erosion of the rule of law.
Adlai Stevenson's broken finger from separating two quarreling dogs is healing after surgery that required five platinum splints. The incident is noted as part of a roundup of social and political gossip mentioning Dali Hemingway Winters Bacall and other figures in cultural circles.
Dr Molner explains how emphysema differs from asthma and cardiac asthma, notes two main asthma types atopic and intrinsic, and discusses triggers like allergies and infections. He adds guidance on symptoms, smoking history, and the importance of physician diagnosis. He answers reader questions on protein diets, headaches, arthritis, sugar, wind exposure, and vaporizer ingredients.
New Yorkers face a post Christmas week of gloom and fatigue. The columnist laments seasonal numbness, lists tired households, listless shoppers, and weary workers. He predicts a January revival with renewed resolve and a return to cheer.
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