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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1968
Page
8
A report from Summerfield Hall notes questions about how North Vietnamese peace feelers are handled by the Johnson administration. The event frames public concern about diplomacy and U S policy.
Randy Mallonee 20 Ola junior majoring in political science argues Johnson has not informed the American people about peace feelers. He calls for full disclosure and proposes unconventional diplomacy to test North Vietnamese sincerity.
The interview with 18 year old Hutchinson freshman Mikie Burnette includes his view that the President must keep the United States defended and not reveal weakness. He cautious of peace talks and expects President Johnson to seek a peace feeler ahead of elections.
Bill Hamilton notes Johnson may rely on seasoned sources for second hand reports. He compares U S and North Vietnamese positions noting unclear readiness for bargaining. Both sides’ peace feelers are ambiguous and Hanoi wants peace without surrender.
Hugh Siefken, a 27 year old nuclear physics graduate student from Lawrence, weighs in on peace feelers from Hanoi. He says both sides must concession for true negotiations and notes the U S has offered to halt bombing if talks resume, while warning North Vietnam must show clear intent to end the fighting beyond merely meeting.
Garden City sophomore Sarah Dale argues U S openness to talks depends on North Vietnamese terms and bombing restrictions. She believes Johnson would exploit any peace offer and cautions against accepting unconditional negotiations.
Leavenworth sophomore Like Korea Jack OConnor questions bombing strategy and argues for negotiation over bombing. He criticizes changing leaders midstream and expresses belief that the war cannot end, comparing it to Korea and favoring Johnson’s approach though doubting talks will solve the conflict.
A survey of 1 400 teenagers shows 57 percent give Mom top credit for homework help while Dad attracts 27 percent. Most rely on self study, with 60 percent mostly on their own and 38 percent opposing benefits of parental assistance.
A reader panel weighs the influence of hot rodders on Detroit engineering and notes the era’s popular cars, while a teen discusses paying 11.5 cents per mile to borrow a dad’s 1966 Mercury and facing rental limits and deposits.
Dale Mesen Brink, at Ebhow Bowl Milwaukee, rolled a perfect 300 in a practice session becoming the youngest bowler in American Bowling Congress history to achieve a 300. He opened with 181 and finished with 181 for a 662 series.
A 14 year old boy who admitted killing his mother with ten rifle shots walked away from Western State Hospital and headed for Kansas to see his father. Bruce Harp of Boise City said he was lonely and planned to return. The murder charge was dismissed due to lack of advised rights.
Amid a hectic close to the semester West Junior High notes teachers grading grade reports and students completing tests. There is a Friday no school for grading and planning while the Student Council prepares for a near term election. The pep club and basketball teams are active with recent games against Leavenworth and plans for future travel.
Pennsylvania state senator Benjamin R. Donolow says he will reveal where six college students were blinded by the sun while under LSD about 18 months ago. The incident reportedly occurred at Edinboro State College, though Edinboro officials say they were not involved. The governor’s office confirms the event and says the students are receiving services from the state blind office.
Fairfax County launches two teen safety campaigns to curb risky driving. The Date Approved Safe Driver sticker system requires a girl’s recommendation and a driving quiz. the Back Seat Driver license mirrors the approach for girls, with five rules to follow for safe dating journeys and transportation.
The quotation recalls Elbert Hubbard noting that every man erred for at least five minutes daily. Wisdom lies in not exceeding that limit.
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