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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1964
Page
2
A Lawrence Journal World opinion argues scientists should be more outgoing and compassionate in addressing public questions. It suggests better public relations could reduce public skepticism and improve acceptance of scientific work.
A physician advocates early removal of symptomatic walnut sized gallstones in patients aged 40 to 60 despite older age safety concerns. He notes gallbladder cancer risk rises with untreated stones and stresses ruling out other causes of pain before deciding, urging proactive surgery when symptoms persist.
President Johnson plans to assign Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy to meet with Sukarno in Tokyo. The aim is to deter Indonesia from backing Malaysia and to gain relief on a foreign aid authorization act. Kennedy’s role signals strong ties with Indonesia and could bolster his standing for a possible 1964 campaign bid.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk reiterates that the United States will not surrender its positions in the Panama Canal Zone and prefers peaceful talks with Latin American allies while condemning violence by Panamanians and Castro agents.
A 17-year-old Virginia native in the Navy admits he started smoking at 11 after “sneaking behind the barn.” He recalls being caught and made to eat a cigarette as punishment, got sick, but kept smoking and plans to continue, challenging tobacco industry doom talk.
Dr. Paul M. Gross, retiring president of the AAAS, spoke in Cleveland stressing basic research funding beyond immediate government aims. He called for guidelines to protect scientific image and a higher level of statesmanship from scientists and government leaders to boost public understanding of science’s role in progress.
Joseph Alsop surveys shifting Soviet economic analysis as the Johnson administration publicizes internal Soviet data. He traces three eras of miscalculation from underestimation after World War II to overestimates of growth and now a third, more nuanced view based on official Soviet economists like Glushkov and Dorodnitsyn.
The 38 year old Charles V Mather of Massillon Ohio was named the new Kansas coach on a three year deal. Also noted are Quivera Club officers and a series of school administrative changes and retirements from 1939 and 1924 brief items.
A daily devotional note cites Luke chapter fourteen verse thirty three urging disciples to forsake all for Christ. The prayer asks for blessing and guidance to live worthy of God’s love in Jesus name.
Walter Lippmann argues the Panama Canal status is a symbolic and practical crisis. He notes years of unfulfilled promises from Eisenhower and Kennedy and outlines four potential paths, urging joint U S Panama management with staged Panamanian training. He stresses upholding the 1903 treaty and flag agreements amid recent violence.
Washington Times-Post notes a rapid fire week as LBJ launches his administration with a budget push and offshore events. Goldwater clashed with McNamara over missiles while Panamanian tensions rose and cigarette policy sparked cloak and dagger talk. U N debate and LBJ monopoly scrutiny in Austin loom large.
The column blends travel wit with a jab at espionage fears as Russian hotels invite jokes about hidden microphones. A White House luncheon seating by lot features LBJ with Meany and Reuther amid AFL-CIO leaders. Thornton Wilder departs for Italy to work on a new novel with tentative Isaiah inspired title.
Hal Boyle notes the yearly surge of efficiency at the start of a new year as workers rush to work, skip coffee breaks, and pursue ambitious ideas only to see backsliding begin within days. The cycle ends with the boss secure and packing for a Florida golf retreat.
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