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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1967
Page
2
Lawrence Daily Journal World established in 1854 notes its long history and origins as a local newspaper. The snippet emphasizes the paper’s age and continuity in Lawrence, Kansas, highlighting its role in covering community news for decades.
Powell denounces move as a political conspiracy against his race. Democrats remove him from Education and Labor Committee chair amid ethics questions. Supporters warn of double standards. critics urge broader actions against other lawmakers including Sen. Dodd and Bobby Baker case.
Elmer Ousdahl retires after two decades on the County Commission. Elected in five elections, he often faced criticism yet stood firm for his views. He oversaw notable works including creation of the 4 H fairgrounds, now a key meeting place for county fairs and community events. The veteran official is praised for public service and retirement from public life.
The Journal-World highlights free speech through Letters to the Editor while applying ground rules on blasphemy libel and truthfulness. Recently the column carried letters that were highly critical of the paper or public life.
In a reception of readers letters the Journal-World prints a moving missive by a mother praising her son and all young men serving in the armed forces. She urges community support and understanding for families with loved ones in military service.
The article details Judge Harold Cox in Jackson delaying grand jury plans for civil rights murder cases, prompting tension with the Justice Department. It notes indictments sought for Vernon Dahmer’s murder and for the Philadelphia civil rights workers’ killings, amid clashes over CDGM federal funding and Klan political pressure. It warns of potential mandamus action by the Fifth Circuit to compel Cox to act and stresses the risk to Mississippi's progress toward law and order.
State highway trucks dump white gravel along a 12 block route from near the Santa Fe tracks on East Eighth Street to a North Lawrence project. A middle truck with a partially open tailgate spilled material repeatedly while a following state driver failed to stop the errant vehicle. The piece criticizes the Kansas Highway Department for neglecting Douglas County and showing little interest in community appearance.
New York AP report on the St. Lawrence Seaway dispute over a proposed 10 percent toll hike. East and Gulf Coast interests push higher rates to service bonds, while Midwest leaders warn higher tolls threaten future Seaway growth despite booming cargo from 21 million tons in 1959 to nearly 50 million this past season.
A compact snapshot traces Douglas County marriages divorces deaths and births in 1957 426 marriages and 261 deaths with 1040 births while noting Dickers grocery in North Lawrence dating to 1868 and still run by the same family since 1950 also recalling 1942 hospital births 295 and daily patients 27 and a 40 year old canopy plan and property records moved for Red Cross funds plus 1927 oath of Gov Ben Paulen with the inaugural ceremony and tribute to the Paulen family.
Verse from Matthew 5 6 opens the message urging hunger and thirst for righteousness and being filled A prayer asks confession of neglect of God and reliance on Word and prayer seeking forgiveness and peace through Christ Our Lord
A reader asks Mr Lawrence Owen about his Vietnam letter and its implications asking if writing it changed his view and whether he ever endured combat experiences. The note praises a son Tim Ross returning from service and references an insurance-rate reduction for a township if trucks stay in heated storage.
Rumors claim new township board members may back moving the Wakarusa Township Fire Department to the Township Hall. A move implies dismantling the radio tower, building a large new bay for trucks, or storing road machinery publicly, risking vandalism. Budget 1967 already set. sources warn of justice perceived as betrayed if the department is dismantled despite excellent Class A performance by the fire chief and crew.
Kenneth S. Rothwell from 637 Tenn. St urges Lawrence officials to act on “small details” by creating public ice skating facilities for winter weekends. He cites Potter Lake as a potential site and argues current efforts are unworkable for skaters of all ages.
California Senator George Murphy was elected chairman of the Republican Campaign Committee at a Senate GOP caucus. He succeeds Thurston B. Morton of Kentucky who led the post for two years after a challenge from Pennsylvania Senator Hugh Scott.
Buckley argues that quiet peace feelers emerge to pressure Johnson from U Thant and Western critics. He warns talks risk hollow monologues and North Vietnamese leverage while civilians suffer, urging continued firm policy despite rising antiwar pressure.
Dwight Rounds of Wichita plated all chrome trim on his Continental with 24 karat gold at a cost of 3800 dollars. Plater Jerr Scott added gold on the grille headlight rims wipers door handles taillight rims license frames and interior components. The result is shiny and heavier.
Washington critics condemn the insult interview format as sensational and abusive. The sample dialogue centers on a host berating a professor about population issues, brandishing a gun for effect and declaring bold solutions amid a staged discussion.
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