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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1968

Page

2

Lawrence Daily Journal World Publisher Details

Lawrence Daily Journal World records W C Simons as editor from 1891 to 1952. It lists address at Sixth and New Hampshire Streets Lawrence Kansas and a city telephone number VI 3 1000 plus ZIP 66044. It outlines subscription rates by carrier and mail for Douglas and adjoining counties and for the rest of the United States. It notes second class postage in Lawrence Kaw and membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulation and The Associated Press.

W. C. Simons the World Company Sixth and New Hampshire Streets Lawrence Kan Douglas United States Lawrence, Kaw Audit Bureau of Circulation The Associated Press

Relativity of Weather Sparks Local Chatter in Lawrence

Lawrence residents debated weather changes from near zero to above freezing over the weekend. A Minnesota visitor teased locals about harsher temps elsewhere, noting extreme readings and the idea that spring is always near despite cold snaps.

Lawrence Minnesota Deep South

Changing University Role Sparks Student Alienation Says UCLA Leader

Dr Rose mary Park vice chancellor at UCLA argues universities have shifted from shaping students to producing knowledge. The shift provokes confusion frustration and rebellion among students who demand moral clarity and closer engagement with contemporary issues.

America Rosemary Park UCLA Park Connecticut College For Women Barnard College

University Role Transforms Amid Social Change

Dr Park argues higher education must evolve beyond a student sandbox to a societal force. Change will bring unrest and disillusionment, but he says progress is inevitable and the university can yield tremendous rewards if society cooperates.

Park Dr. Park

Social Security tax rise reshapes paychecks in 1968

Millions of Americans face higher deductions as Social Security taxes rise from 4.4 percent to apply to up to 7800 in earnings. Benefits for widows and retirees also increase, with-out going into detail. The article traces the growth of the payroll levy from 1937 to 1968 and previews further hikes through 1987.

New York Washington

Old Home Town Highlights From 1958 and 1928

The item notes Harold Fearing and Deborah Young preparing high school projects for a National Science contest, Vinland Telephone Co 55th annual meeting with 21 original members and officers named, and 30 000 cars parked near the Rose Bowl prompting citizen complaints. Tuskegee Alabama Dr George Washington Carver dies at about 75. 40 years ago 1928 Douglas County Republican Central Committee backs Charles Curtis for President and Kansas City National Convention plan. Myra Hull Kansas University discussion of state writers and authors Margaret Lynn and Mrs H F Don Carlos.

Harold Fearing Deborah Young Vinland Telphone Co Jesse Deay Oakes Temple Jack Wiseman Murray Lawson Tuskegee Ala George Washington Carver Missouri Tuskegee Institute Douglas County Republican Central Committee U. S Charles Curtis Kansas Kansas City City Federation of Women Clubs Myra Hull KU English Department Albert Bigelow Paine William Herbert Carruth Vernon Kellogg E. E. Slosson Kid Howe William Allen White Dorothy Canfield Dana Gatlin Lawrence Margaret Lynn H. FE Don Carlos

Bible Prayer for Mercy and Fellowship

A devotional prayer asks God to help believers think of others, seek forgiveness for sins, and bless them with willingness to walk with Jesus Christ through daily faith and mercy.

Jesus Christ

Two Observations on Christianity and Politics

The piece critiques Christianity and Crisis on Ronald Reagan and Drew Pearson. It notes Reagan’s handling of a homosexual scandal, condemns sensationalism, and argues for consistent moral standards while discussing prejudice, public blackmail, and church integrity in addressing homosexuality.

Ronald Reagan Drew Pearson Reagan Gov. Reagan Pearsons Joseph McCarthy National Institute of Mental Health Republic

Open Letter From Lawrence Believes Reader Gratitude and Honor

A Lawrence reader thanks the community and the Lawrence Journal World for Christmas messages from home and explains personal hardship. The author, Cpl Preston Aldridge USMC Vietnam, recounts jail, car storage charges, finals stress, and relying on parents for funds. He ends by posing questions to readers.

Student questions $15 campus tow fee and alternatives

Student Mark Bedner at 1301 W Campus Rd questions a $15 campus tow return after his car was towed for sidewalk obstruction. He asks if the offense justified the fee, whether alternatives exist for students with no money or time, and why the charge is needed for a short tow. He seeks guidance and fairness.

Mark Bedner Campus Rd

Outlook for 1968 Farm Income Tied to Prices and Weather

The January Federal Reserve Kansas City review predicts 1968 net farm income may dip despite higher gross receipts. Gains from livestock prices may be offset by lower crop prices while demand remains strong. Farm numbers decline as farming consolidates, credit needs rise 8 to 10 percent annually, and policy measures aim to balance supply and demand.

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City U.S

Forecasts for the Economy and Federal Reserve Methods

The article explains economic forecasting aims and the Fed Kansas City article outlines four forecast types. It covers opinion polls specific surveys leading indicators and model building as the main methods and notes advantages disadvantages and the need for caution with models and non economic factors.

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City U.S

Memories and the Edifice of the Mind

Hal Boyle reflects on bygone days as a mental castle built from memories. He riffs on small details of daily life, fashions, manners, and routines, noting how simple acts reveal social change and nostalgia for earlier eras.

New York Police Gazette

Do Not Rely on Quacks for Cancer Care

A doctor warns against chasing miracle cures and cancer quacks. He argues that incurable cancer patients may seek false hope, waste money, or be exploited by charlatans. Genuine clinics rely on proven methods and shared knowledge within the medical profession.

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