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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1967
Page
5
A Kansas Union event invites discussion on U S policy in Southeast Asia. Audience engagement centered on historical etiology, strategic aims, and regional alliance roles.
The excerpt features Dave Dickensheets, a 20 year old Wellington junior majoring in education at Kansas University, discussing the need to stabilize Vietnam before addressing broader economic and social issues. He argues the free world interest in Southeast Asia is at stake and that military force alone cannot solve all problems.
Libby Polz a 19 year old Kansas University sophomore in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and daughter of Mrs. M A Polz 1831 Ind says containment is necessary in Southeast Asia and supports fighting to insure the western world position but adds she would not fight herself.
Kay Wells, a 21 year old Kansas City junior majoring in English at Kansas University, argues that the U S must stay in Vietnam to protect democracy and prevent communism in Asia. She says leaving would harm the U S image and security of the western world.
Norman graduate student Roger L Corkins urges ending the Vietnam War quickly. He argues the United States cannot win, should halt bombing North Vietnam and withdraw troops to the south to enable peace negotiations. He says U S actions hindered Vietnam's development and pushed the country toward China.
Voices argue the United States is babysitting with Vietnam allies while urging a stronger UN role in peace talks. Some favor continued commitment and possible war as the only path to resolve current problems.
Susan Crim and Sue Sheppard report on graduation plans and college visits at Lawrence High. A Kansas University representative spoke to prospective freshmen, with many colleges touring the campus. Seniors face a tuberculin skin test and parental permission slips were sent home. The Lions’ boys basketball team lost 69 to 58 to Wyandotte but shows strong effort as they prepare for Leavenworth and Junction City. Wrestling debuts this weekend under Harley Catlin in a match with Rosdale, while Millard Denny staffs The Diary of Anne Frank set for February. Lawrence debaters hosted the 3rd annual Lawrence Invitational Debate Tournament with Shawnee Mission East taking top honors and a sweepstakes trophy awarded.
Teenagers from across the United States describe awkward moments on dates and in class. Debbi Burkhardt recalls a toe nail misdirection, Sheila Schoenfeld’s pants split during softball, and Danny Pemberton’s drive in purchase with no money.
London AP reports actress Jane Asher declares she and Paul McCartney are deeply in love and plans to marry this year. She spoke before departing on a US tour with the Bristol Old Vic Theater Company and hopes for many babies.
Students return after holidays as teachers outline current work. Mrs Kolka’s sixth graders research the Middle East and begin fractions while sketching portraits. Fifth graders study monuments, draw Kansas scenes, and learn square dancing as they prepare for the Revolutionary War unit.
The Inland Empire Girl Scout Council in Spokane collects vacuum cleaner sweepings and sends them to a lab to help manufacture an antigen for treating dust sensitive patients.
Royal Guardsmen top the week with Snoopy versus the Red Baron. Monkees rise with Im A Believer while Frank Sinatra moves up with Thats Life. New entries include Paul Revere and Raiders Good Thing Sandy Posey Single Girl and Ronnie Dove Cry among others.
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