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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1968
Page
2
The Lawrence Daily Journal World lists President and Editor Vice President Publisher Managing Editor and other key roles. Names include Jack Zimmerman Ernest Pontius and Leo Bluer, with W. C. Simons serving as editor from 1891 to 1952. Established in 1854.
A confidential report allegedly from a special citizens committee proposes a 50 percent pay increase for Congress to 45000 dollars total, drawing sharp criticism of ethics, disclosure, and reform. The piece argues no raise should occur until actionable ethics codes are enacted and enforced in both houses.
The writer recalls past garden hopes and hard lessons from twelve tomato plants and lists planned plantings for radishes lettuce onion sets and seed for bantam corn and tomatoes while noting the labor of modern gardening and a cautious approach to the coming season.
The writer notes canned and frozen peas are useful and mentions salsify with an oyster flavor as a better-tasting substitute. Beets grow well in Kansas, and with about two months before planting time, it’s not early to finalize seed orders and a shopping list for local stores. Aiming for the best garden yet in 1968.
The Kansas State Teachers Association seeks to raise state school aid from 92.5 million to 169 million by 1970 71 with education prioritized over highways. Ken Ogden of Wichita leads a committee but questions linger over funding sources and legislative response. Critics say the group shows little plan for funding and realistic leadership.
A government report projects that by 1975 the 25 largest metropolitan areas will face a 2.9 million job shortage as rural migrants move to cities. Rural poverty and mechanization push farmers toward urban areas, worsening city living and prompting suburban migration while experts urge solutions.
The message invites calm trust in God from Psalm 46 10 and thanks God through Christ for strength to endure life’s burdens and hope to overcome despair in prayer.
Travel editorials note President Johnson requests Americans to curb foreign travel to ease the dollar drain. Maupintour Associates, Kansas based, prepares the piece. The travel firm is a leading Kansas service with multiple U.S. offices and a staff of hundreds seasonally.
A group of travel executives argues against a voluntary two year moratorium on U S citizens travel abroad. They say such restrictions would hurt export sales particularly aircraft and services, provoke retaliation, and erode the progress in attracting foreign travelers. They note the U S would lose about 330 million dollars in annual income and stress tourism importance in Spain.
A Lawrence reader questions the City Commission move to build a south Central Park pool arguing the ballot failed to specify location, predicting traffic chaos and wasted funds. The letter mocks the Johnson travel curb proposal and urges careful review before commitments.
Washington reports top Secret budget talks at LBJ Ranch reached a hard point as welfare programs face current level funding amid rising war costs. The plan offsets with new domestic proposals for the 1970s while keeping 1969 levels. tax surcharges and political considerations loom large.
A Washington piece suggests the President may curb U S travel abroad to fix the balance of payments. A Toledo joke contrasts policy with tourists from Europe and a visit to local shops as Americans grumble about restrictions and dollar strength.
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