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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1965
Page
3
U S relations with the United Arab Republic have fluctuated for a decade. Nasser’s harsh rebuke signals continued U S to pursue a limited aid and dialogue strategy to protect Middle East interests while maintaining leverage with Britain and Israel.
A discussion on the widespread use and fear of standardized tests, IQ scores, and the impact on students and parents. Gene R. Hawes notes in Educational Testing for the Millions that IQ is not a precise measure and parental anxiety often stems from misunderstandings of testing.
The author argues IQ tests are imprecise and cannot fully measure intelligence. Hawes blames teachers for premature judgments that can derail a child’s education and warns against both teachers and parents relying too much on tests. Despite testing advances, humans remain individuals and must be treated as such.
Western Europe enters 1965 amid unsettled finances as sterling weakness shakes bankers in Frankfurt Paris and Milan. Governments curb credit and spending while Italy fights unemployment by reversing earlier restrictions to stimulate investment.
The 1955 briefing notes Frank Gray becomes the first judge of Kansas 41st District in Douglas County while Fred Hall begins as governor in Topeka. Alvin Barkley and Morse gain committee roles and Lyndon Johnson pushes beyond seniority. Water planning cites reservoirs as drought fixes. Oscar Stauffer expands Topeka Journal holdings. 1925 items mention Chancellor Lindley’s university fight and Lawrence High beating Atchison while KU defeats Drake.
A devotional note presents the verse Ask and it shall be given you from Matthew 7 7 and extends into a prayer blessing God for His mercies The prayer seeks guidance toward higher Christian experience and worthy discipleship for serving the world in need.
Buckley critiques the State of the Union, noting sycophantic Congress applause and Johnson's self importance. He contrasts personal pronouns I and we, warns against megalo self-regard, and mocks the political culture of praising the president while ignoring substance.
A reader defends the University of Kansas as the state’s top institution amid Wichita State’s rise and criticizes funding for six universities. He urges Kansas leaders to protect KU’s national standing. The letter cites a Kansas City paper gag and recalls a Kentucky blacksmith whose facial hair caught fire from forge flames.
President Johnson plans four messages this week on education immigration foreign aid and space adding to last week’s health and State of the Union. Congress remains unorganized delaying action as House and Senate seek committee assignments while Johnson seeks 1.5 billion for a broad education program targeting low income schools.
A 57 year old woman seeks help for persistent musky body odor. Experts discuss apocrine gland activity and possible gland removal, odor from skin bacteria, and the skin condition tinea versicolor. Dermatologist consultation advised.
Leonard Lyons recalls T S Eliot through anecdotes of his Harvard days and later memories. Santayana cites Eliot as a notable pupil alongside Walter Lippmann. The piece notes Eliot’s sharp wit, distaste for easy interpretations, boxing hobby, and shy streak at Milton Academy with a tale of not carving initials.
A catalog of new library titles includes THE FOUNDING FATHER by Richard J. Whalen, PROKOFIEV by Lawrence Hanson, POLITICS AND THE BUSINESS MAN by David J. Galligan, LIFE WITH PICASSO by Fran coise Gilot, NOW BARABBAS by William Jovanovich, PLUNGING INTO POLITICS by Loeb and Sarel, FOREVER OLD FOREVER NEW by Emily Kimbrough, CHILDREN OF VIOLENCE by Doris Lessing, SUNDOWN by K B Gilen, ILITCH SLEPT HERE by Henry Carliste, CHAOS AND NIGHT by Henry de Montherlant, MAN WITH A SWORD by Henry Treece, THE LEGEND OF HELEN LEMETH VIRGIN by Victoria Holt. The list covers international fiction, biographies, and critical works.
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