Lawrence Daily Journal Wor d 1854 1952 Editor
The snippet notes the Lawrence daily journal word established in 1854 with W. C. Simons serving as editor from 1891 to 1952.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1966
Page
2
The snippet notes the Lawrence daily journal word established in 1854 with W. C. Simons serving as editor from 1891 to 1952.
In the 1966 Brotherhood Week reflections and political commentary, George Washingtons ideals of liberty and tolerance are cited. The piece discusses Richard Nixon as the leading GOP prospect for 1968, with George Romney as a strong secondary potential, while stressing unity must allow diverse views within the party.
Boxing star Cassius Clay, reclassified 1-A, faces military induction this spring. He twice failed the Army mental aptitude test and may be treated no differently from other draftees, with potential tough drill sergeant treatment and a test of his character as a public figure.
A Esquire Magazine poll of Republican leaders shows Richard Nixon as the most named potential nominee for 1968, with 46 respondents predicting he will head the ticket. The survey covered Representatives Senators national committeemen state chairmen contributors and publishers.
New York AP reports auto makers expect record sales but year to date output and sales lag 1965 by about 85 000 vehicles. Higher Social Security taxes and rising model prices press on buyers while early 1966 launches spark optimism for a rebound.
In 1856 Jefferson County dedicated a new hospital in Winchester 28 miles north of Lawrence. Chancellor Franklin Murphy of KU gave the address. A memorial room honors John Steuart Curry, a former resident who died in 1946. Floyd Stayton named principal at Haskell Institute after five years as post high head.
A devotional note quotes Romans 8 38 to 39 affirming enduring divine love through Christ Our Lord. A prayer asks God’s help guidance protection and peace in duties perplexities dangers and sorrows for Jesus Christ’s sake.
The State Department asks Congress for more trade with Eastern Europe as changes spread through the region. In Moscow a noted trial of Andrei Sinyavsky and other writers unfolds with courtroom derision. In New York pathologists deny suicide in Necomb Mott’s Soviet case. Col Rudolf Abel brags of FBI evasion while Washington concedes private boycotts against peaceful Eastern goods.
Readers commend sheriff's force city police detectives and ambulance crew for quick effective handling of a weekend accident. A nurse aided victims and onlookers learned from first aid features in the issue. Lawrence NAACP offers cooperation to Mr Womack on housing equality and education efforts with Realtors and Human Relations Commission.
The Lawrence NAACP commends William J. Womack for stating a basic shift in realtor housing policy. He announced equal opportunity in showing homes to all, addressing past refusals that confined Negroes to limited city sections and denied access to adequate housing.
Dr Molner clarifies that measles and German measles are distinct diseases. Regular measles vaccine is available and prevents serious harm, while rubella is usually mild but risks fetal harm if a pregnant woman is infected in early pregnancy.
Washington reports the Fed plans another discount rate increase within 60 days amid Viet Nam war inflation. The White House fights to preserve executive authority over monetary policy while Sen McCarthy questions Johnson’s ability to curb inflation without Fed independence. Balderston vacancy complicates this battle.
Washington report says the Honolulu meeting set war aims but sergeants struggle to explain policy to troops. The piece recounts a tense classroom drill where officers debate bombing, public works, and the domino effect as they discuss how to sell the war to South Vietnam and neighboring nations.
On a snowbound South Dakota train Sophie Lyons drafted a fellow actor and staged a minute show for passengers benefiting the March of Dimes. Billy Pearson, former jockey, marries Darleen McConnell in a lavish ceremony. Barnaby Conrad jokes about the wedding.
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