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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1968
Page
2
President Johnson’s address in an election year offered grand spending plans aimed at consumers, tax reforms, and continued Vietnam policy. Analysts noted a broad, repetitive tone with limited inspiration, though a new emphasis on crime reduction drew the strongest, cross party support.
The piece cautions Lawrence must not become complacent about crime citing thefts vandalism shootings robberies and car thefts. It calls for practical planning funding equipment and adequate personnel to curb a potential rise and urges governing agencies to weigh their responsibilities seriously.
The Kansas University crowd sparked a rowdy night after Missouri beat Kansas 67 66. Booing, harassing opponents at the free throws and debris thrown on court sparked blame on officiating and sideline antics by coaches as factors in the ugly mood.
The article argues that responsibility for unruly behavior rests with spectators, not players, noting that spectators often inflame tensions while players maintain discipline during play. It urges coaches and fans to imitate players' game-time conduct to reduce issues.
After President Johnson outlined consumer protections and a plan to curb inflation, observers note mixed public response. They point to rising savings, weaker retail sales, and voter attention split by inflation, taxes, war, and costs, while highlighting a proposed partnership of government and private industry to rebuild cities and train the unemployed.
Mrs C C Goble was elected president of the Federated Club of Lawrence with officers including Mrs Wilbur Pine and Mrs Elizabeth Harkey. Phil Stuart of Lawrence chaired the KU Naval ROTC Ring Dance as about 80 attended the Pioneer Club covered dish dinner. Gifts were given to recent newlyweds Mr and Mrs Fred Reynolds.
A devotional note presents Psalm 121 verses and a prayer praising God the creator. It expresses humility before the Lord and gratitude for Jesus Christ, seeking divine care and guidance.
A Saturday Evening Post plan to publish a critical piece on Senator Thomas Dodd by James Boyd is examined. The author argues the series relies on slander and half truths, noting factual disputes about Dodd’s finances, duties, and ethics, while questioning Boyd’s motives and past conduct.
A reader questions government hypocrisy on life value and calls for international law and order. The letter urges less violence and more responsible action from the United States regarding Vietnam and domestic behavior, signed by ane Fowler Morse at 1539 Vermont Street.
In Baldwin City, David Michael Box questions why a Jan 16 AP crime story notes the defendant’s race. He argues such detail fuels prejudice and is irrelevant to the case. He calls for newsroom sensitivity and focus on the event and facts.
Hal Boyle surveys odd facts and quips from mail and daily life. The piece notes wool turning to food proteins in New Zealand, pet population growth, and odd price gaps in dog licenses. It mocks travel, props up aphorisms, and cites safety and prosperity statistics with light humor.
In Gary Indiana racial tensions flare as Mayor Richard Hatcher replaces white fire chief Martin Novosel with a black officer and Prominent Croatian community leaders threaten to desert the Democratic ticket. White leaders blame Johnson Bayh intervention and fear coalition fracture ahead of 1968 Indiana elections.
In a humorously reported interview, Sam Domino from Forest Hills recounts how a buffet mishap inspired the domino theory later linked to Southeast Asia policy. He credits his wife for naming it and notes a failed follow up when the same setup did not topple others.
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