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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1968
Page
6
Young ideas clash as Lawrence High students discuss the creation of a life-like virus in a test tube. Debate centers on ethics, safety, and scientific curiosity within the school setting.
The senior student Vicki Henry daughter of Mr and Mrs Lou Henry 528 Walnut calls the scientific advance a fabulous breakthrough while noting she doubts it will lead to creating a human being but could aid medicine and save humanity if properly used she supports further science with cautious optimism.
Calvin Chestnut 16 Paula Erama 17 and Alan Penny 16 discuss human embryo research and the idea of creating life in a test tube. They warn of moral risks yet see potential benefits for medicine and science.
Steve Hornberger a 17 year old senior son of Fremont and Mrs Hornberger at 1720 West 21st Terrace argues that scientific breakthroughs in life creation could test viruses and chemicals. He asserts such work is bound to help science despite moral concerns.
Diane Holdredge, 16, a senior and daughter of Virgil A. and Mrs. Holdredge of 2523 Ark, praises scientific advances in virus detection and antibody use while noting the potential for creating viruses to combat human diseases.
Lawrence High prepares a March 22 computer dance to raise funds for the senior class gift. Students will fill questionnaires to computerize matches for partner seating, with a live band and optional date. Counseling offers vocational tests at home to help undecided seniors.
A group of 19 Aleut Indians at Haskell Institute near Alaska’s Aleutian chain spent Christmas far from home and followed Russian Orthodox customs. They recount carols, gift exchanges, New Year masking, and priestly blessings, with tales of Aleut and Russian heritage shaping village life and future plans.
QUANTICON Va AP Two former Kansans are listed among 19 Marines and Navy men killed when a Merrine transport plane crashed near Battle Mountain Nevada. Maj Raymond R Hower 39 from Salina Kansas executive officer of a Squadron at Quantico served in Vietnam returning last October. Maj James L Compton 32 native of Atchison Kan commanded a Marine recon company in Vietnam for a year ending May 1966 earning the Silver Star and Bronze Stars. His wife Nancy and three daughters reside at Quantico.
Israel starts returning 4500 Egyptian prisoners of war including five generals in exchange for 16 Jewish soldiers and civilians held in Egyptian prisons since the June war. A small number of Egyptians moved today, per Red Cross in Geneva announcing the accord.
Scott Nunley and Kathryn Calvin co chair a Kansas University based Rockefeller for President group. Dan Austin Betsy Redfield and Rick Pendergrass head state liaison and publicity efforts urging New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller to enter the presidential race as a grassroots draft grows toward a national organization.
The Lawrence Council of Social Agencies will meet at noon January 16 at the Castle Tea Room. Dr. Robert Ramsey, assistant superintendent of local schools, will discuss current school programs of Unified District 497.
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