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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1968
Page
2
Lawrence Daily Journal World details staff roles led by Dolph Bemons Jr and D C Simons. publication at Sixth and New Hampshire, Lawrence Kansas. subscription rates listed for carrier and mail. date February 29 1968 a Thursday edition.
The piece portrays Gov. George Romney as a sincere, Christian, straightforward leader who exits the presidential race with honesty. It highlights his lack of fervent national appeal, his erudition, and the likelihood he could influence GOP nominee support and the November outcome through restrained backing.
Kansas currently charges 5 cents per gallon, the lowest rate in the nation, with only Texas and Missouri at that level. The state’s highways are poor despite a large system, while traffic and accident costs rise. An increase to approach the national average could fund better roads, financed by highway users.
The walk through arcades on the east side of Massachusetts Street, created to link city parking areas, are drab and unappealing. The piece urges planners and civic groups to add planters lighting and decorations to transform these mid block pedestrian routes into pleasant alleys.
The text argues that inflation rises as the government bids against private industry for money, labor, and services, aiming for first call on resources and often paying more than market costs, with debt increasing as government spending grows.
The piece argues that yearly borrowing by the government from banks and the public raises interest rates for private loans. It warns inflation harms savers and future finances, notes government wage pressures in unions, and blames voters for leadership choices in Washington.
Treasury Secretary Fowler faces a tough path with Rep. Mills in control of Ways and Means. A debt limit increase could occur before November, tying fiscal policy reviews to tax policy battles. Mills warns that without tax hikes the Treasury will run out of funds, forcing scrutiny of Johnson administration spending and proposals.
Old Home Town notes mark Leap Day dates with a 1958 claim of no Feb 29. A 1943 entry notes a Leap Year birthday club gains a member and the Savage couple welcome a daughter. The column recalls Raymond Chapman Hill born 1896 and a Hoch Auditorium Marionette show. Kansas men tally at Harvard.
A devotional excerpt presents Revelation 1 17 18 with the viewer falling at foot of the divine presence then hearing Do not be afraid I am the first and the last The living one The dead and now alive with the keys of death and grave A short prayer expresses consecration gratitude and trust in the Father through Jesus Christ.
London writer critiques Beatles India retreat with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. He mocks paid initiation and the quest for spirituality while praising Christian heritage in England and warning that mass culture seeks easy mysticism. He cites Evensong at Oxford and Chesterton as richer paths.
A reader thanks Alan Fisher for prayers and unity for military families. Mabel Kollender recalls her late husband’s service and mentions Col. Robert Richardson as Emporia letter writer Mayhan notes. The letter argues for responsible dog control with strict penalties for abusing confined animals.
A dog owner argues against exaggerated claims about packs and mating drives. He says male dogs rarely pursue females to extreme ends, cites limited scent travel, and blames stray or neglected dogs for nuisance behavior. He supports leash rules and owner responsibility to control dogs during breeding or roaming.
A reader questions growing pains versus active day cramps for children and asks why spinal meningitis is kept secret. The doctor explains meningitis is an infection of the brain and spinal cord coverings caused by various germs and notes antibiotic treatment targets suitable germs like the strep bacteria.
In Saigon a grim assessment shows a critical indecisive phase as U.S. and allied forces confront a renewed Viet Cong North Vietnamese push. Westmoreland seeks more troops while ARVN struggles with uneven gains and pacification setbacks across 13 to 44 provinces.
Washington reports on a purported Viet Cong and North Vietnamese operation in captured enemy documents. The 101st Captured Enemy Document Brigade allegedly prints, distributes, and smuggles these papers to South Vietnamese and American forces, with a growing black market and English forged copies surfacing for intelligence use.
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