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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1967
Page
2
The 29 percent proposed rise in the local school tax rate provokes concern among Lawrence residents. While they support good schools, many fear the burden on homeowners, seniors on fixed incomes, and the impact on local industry. The piece urges restraint and confidence in the school administration while acknowledging funding needs.
Rumors claim self styled Kansas Republican leaders convene in Manhattan and Emporia to back a strong anti Docking candidate for re election. Docking bonds with voters while party factions stumble with Pearson linked fixers and Avery’s political collapse adding to the intrigue.
The Moscow stance reiterates that Russia will support UN sanctions only when it fits Soviet plans. Nikolai Fedorenko, the USSR UN delegate, states Russia is ready to apply and participate in sanctions if Israel ignores Security Council decisions. Russia remains openly committed to aiding implementations.
The article argues that Soviet arms shipments to Arab states continue, hindering Arab recovery from defeat by Israel. It warns Washington not to misread brief openings at Glassboro and urges a consistent, businesslike yet firm U.S. policy toward Moscow.
An illustrated explanation of compound interest using a $1,000 investment at 4 percent. The piece shows how reinvested interest earns more interest, compounding over years to reach millions, with figures for 5, 10, 20 years and notes on taxes and risk. It contrasts simple versus compound growth and links to wealth building via stocks and legacy.
The Executive Development Program at KU completed its five week course with 21 men earning graduation. Keith Weltmer served as director and Cyrus C. DeCoster joined as a new Rom Language professor from Carleton College. DeCoster filled the vacancy created by Dr. Shoemaker. Dr. J. Neale Carman became language chairman. Kansas sweltered in the first heat wave of the season with 90s to 100 degree range.
The note cites Exodus 34 29 RSV describing Moses face shining after dialogue with God. A prayer asks for grace and love to fill hearts and be evident to others through the Holy Spirit and Christ. Amen.
In California, Robert Vaughan, a Dove spokesman and UNCLI agent, voices sharp criticisms of Vietnam policy, aligning with Edward Kennedy era misreadings and predicting political division within the Democratic Party. His USC PhD studies frame a philosophical critique of the nation's war stance.
A humorous Hal Boyle roundup lists daily annoyances from transparent mail to flashy office spaces and throwaway containers. It laments wasteful trends, loud fashion, plastic packaging, intrusive advertising, loud medical staff, and hypocritical or pretentious behavior as modern irritants.
The Parsons Jaycees moved the Independence Day display to August 3 after the July 4 show was called off following the theft of most fireworks. All missing items were recovered and no charges were filed.
Elvis Presley announced his wife Priscilla is expecting their first child next February. The couple, married May 1 in Las Vegas after meeting in Germany during his Army service, are 32 and 21 respectively.
President Johnson secretly orders a 15 percent reduction in all domestic program spending to fund Vietnam. The June 28 directive targets non defense items and education aid while signaling a push for higher taxes to cover a growing budget deficit.
Washington reports detail a sprawling hunt by CIA and rivals for Egyptian generals and colonels. The plan allegedly envisions using them to advise North Vietnam or align with Red China, while Israel resists repatriation of officers and seeks to keep control of its former captives. The exchanges hint at a broader power play shaping Middle East military leverage and potential peace outcomes.
In Hudsworth England AP reports Joe Brohee promised friends a drink when he passed their favorite pub. He waited outside while they drank. Brohee aged 16 died last weekend leaving fourteen dollars to pay the bill.
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