Right after effects of Vatican II stir Catholic world
William F Buckley Jr surveys post Vatican II unrest among Catholics at St John’s University strike and DePauw cases. He notes liberal Catholic support, Clergy authority confusion, and a push to revise New York divorce laws. He warns the church appears unsettled as papal authority wavers and global issues echo in domestic debates.
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Pope Paul VI
United States
St. John’s University
Brooklyn
Commonweal Magazine
Commonweal
John Lee
St. John’s
New York
Vincentians
Gommer A. DePauw
DePauw
Baltimore
Lawrence Shehan
Father DePauw
Dr. DePauw
Cardinal Shehan
Fr. DePauw
Berrigan
South America
Fr. Berrigan
Reno
Mexico
H St. Peter’s
United Nations
Gravity bomb could outdo H-bombs in coming arms race
A 1950s-style column argues a future gravity bomb rivaling the H-bomb may redefine power, suggesting the United States and Soviet Union could share secrets, test ideas by moon-explosion, and face rising nuclear threats from China France Israel Egypt India and Monaco. The piece frames science as the ultimate beauty.
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Washington
China
France
Israel
Egypt
India
Monaco
Soviet Union
Klaus Fuchs
U. S
Dr. Fuchs
United States
Test Auction Incident at Lawrence High Faces Scrutiny
An unintended incident at Lawrence High saw final exams auctioned for charity by two overzealous teachers. The administration disciplined them, no further action planned. Donations to March of Dimes and United Fund exceed 2800 dollars, about 1000 over the prior record, prompting debate on fundraising methods in schools.
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Lawrence High
March of Dimes
United Fund
Training as Citizens America Highlights Boy Scout Week
The piece celebrates Boy Scout Week and the Scouting role in shaping future leaders. It highlights the Pelathe District in Lawrence and Douglas County with 825 Cub Scouts 550 Boy Scouts 105 Explorers and about 400 adult leaders guiding youth. The motto urges help to others and staying physically strong mentally awake and morally straight in duties to God and country.
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America
Lawrence
Douglas County
Pelathe
Road design gains focus in state highway safety drive
Town Highway Commission engineers review state roadways to assess safety and determine how road conditions and design contribute to crashes. While drivers remain the key factor, critics and safety experts urge greater attention to vehicle design and roadway engineering to reduce accidents.
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Town Highway Commission
Jong
Iowa
Draft pressures rise as Navy recruitment stalls
As Viet Nam war escalation boosts manpower needs, Army and Marine vacancies appear plentiful while Navy Air Force and Coast Guard face entry hurdles. Navy recruiters report ceilings and long waiting lists despite past drafts, reflecting shifting forces and persistent shortages.
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Army
Marine Corps
Navy
Air Force
Coast Guard
Army and Marines Backbones of U.S. Military Effort
The piece compares enlistments and drafts across services, noting Navy Air Force Coast Guard shifts toward longer volunteer service while Army and Marine Corps rely more on drafts. It argues foot soldiers remain essential, with Army and Marines consistently taking tough assignments and providing backbone to military campaigns.
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Navy
Air Force
Coast Guard
Army
Marine Corps
America
Weather Helps Prices Rise
AP writer SAM DAWSON reports that prices may rise faster due to weather and a booming economy. Bad weather in Florida and other winter centers cuts fruit and vegetable supplies, while factory output and transportation snarls push costs upward. demand outpaces supply as labor and capacity tighten, prompting higher prices across goods.
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New York
Florida
Washington
Old Home Town Highlights From 1956 Anniversary Notes
Mothers League marked its 43rd anniversary. Bill Nieder of Lawrence set a shot put record at 56 feet 544 inches, surpassing Parry O'Brien. A new radar-equipped police car entered service. EU hosted a toned-down Fun Week for Greek groups. Topeka voters would decide on municipal ownership of Washburn College. A state sanitary engineer spoke to the Lawrence Chamber about a municipal pool. Raymond Moore addressed Rotary on geology. KU defeated Nebraska 25 to 14 in basketball.
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Mothers League
Bill Nieder
Lawrence
Parry O'Brien
Payne Ratner
Topeka
Washburn College
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Raymond Moore
Rotary
Nebraska Huskers
Forgive us as we forgive prayer reflection
Today's Bible message centers on Matthew 6:12. It emphasizes asking forgiveness for despising or harming others and seeks cleansing from sin. The prayer asks Christ to teach believers to pray with his spirit and to live in forgiveness.
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Savior Christ
Cold War Pause With Taylor Aims To Ease Senate Row
President Johnson turns to Gen Maxwell D Taylor to soothe tensions with Senate Democrats over Vietnam policy. Taylor meets with Sen Eugene McCarthy Gaylord Nelson and Edmund Muskie after Johnson’s terse reply to 15 House Democrats and a split Senate. Johnson’s grip tightens as he personally approves targets in Viet Nam, seeking to tame Pentagon Generals amid mounting internal party criticism.
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Washington
Johnson
Maxwell D. Taylor
Viet Nam
Senate
White House
Sen
Eugene McCarthy
Minnesota
Taylor
U. S
McCarthy
Gaylord Nelson
Wisconsin
Edmund Muskie
Maine
William Fulbright
Arkansas
Foreign Relations Committee
Indiana
Vance Hartke
New Jersey
Harrison Williams
House
Pentagon
Angina and heart care guidance from Dr Molner
A reader with angina asks if symptoms will clear up and how to pace activity. Dr Molner explains that angina signals the heart cannot handle more strain, advises gradual exercise with nitroglycerin for walks, and stresses stopping before pain. He notes meds relieve attacks and that many live well with careful limits. Diabetics should not drink wine. the recommended choice is none.
Auctioning final exams by two Lawrence teachers
Letter to the Journal-World argues the auctioning of final exams shows how an underfunded, inexperienced school system can degrade education. The writers say grades purchased through the auction undermine integrity and call for higher teacher pay to attract and retain capable staff. Rev and Mrs Daniel De BlocW urge salary increases.
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Journal-World
Lawrence
Daniel de Blocw
7Th St
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