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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1967
Page
2
An opinion piece condemns Newark violence and the broader U S image affecting foreign perceptions. It cites Watts riots drug use and a sniper attack on a police officer, urging government action to curb crime and disrespect for law.
The passage recasts a fable where an industrious ant faces a winter harvest and a government overreach. A grasshopper, idle in summer, receives surplus via food stamps as punishment for the ant’s over harvesting under a federal farm law. Moral: grasshoppers jump ahead under the Great Society.
A retrospective on youth nonconformists, noting beatniks fading and Hippies rising with varied labels like acid heads and teeny-boppers. It urges less protest, more constructive living, and warns adults to tolerate but not excuse fringe behavior while acknowledging the era's shifting norms.
A 1930s Kansas peace strike leader vows to never bear arms, then joins the Loyalist Army in Spain and is killed in battle. The account notes his earlier campus protests and later fatal service, illustrating a life of strong conviction and tragedy.
New York AP reports a $100 million Air Force computer contract dispute with IBM at center. Honeywell RCA and Burroughs claim lower bids and biased specs while GAO reviews procurement methods. Air Force explains selection used a five factor unit evaluation, with IBM reportedly passing all tests.
A week-long hunt for the raccoon living in Montgomery Ward ends with discovery this morning. The report notes community activity around the store and local reactions as the animal is removed.
God will judge every work and secret act, good or evil. A prayer asks guidance to choose wisely what influences life. It seeks enduring attitudes and eternal commitments through Jesus Christ.
A London journalist notes American press pays little attention to Congress and argues rhetoric on hunger and poverty distorts debate. The essay decries political posturing by Sen Joseph Clark and Norman Thomas, and questions welfare claims about hunger in New York City.
Alvin Dahlene urges weight based road tax and questions voting rights for KU students in Lawrence. He argues motorcycle and sand truck owners should face proportional charges and suggests delaying a city election until students can vote. He also praises Jim Ryan, praising his track achievements and world record potential.
The U S Olympic Committee seeks 48 hours of attention from fans and letters about Jim Ryun. They aim to boost Minneapolis trials attendance and pressure the AAU to recognize Ryun's 880 yard world record.
New York police call the suspect the Chocolate Kid. He allegedly robbed Barricini stores sixteen times, all on Sundays, until two plainclothes officers foiled a visit at the 51st Street and Lexington Avenue location. Joseph Ottley, 39, of Brooklyn, ended his parole after a prior Barricini robbery charge.
President Johnson and advisers weigh expanding Westmoreland's forces with one U S division for combat in Vietnam and another built from Korea. Korea already has 47 000 troops there and may contribute back of the front work battalions to free American and South Vietnamese fighters.
A letter from a reader asks if zinc alloys in gold rings cause skin rashes. An allergist can pinpoint metals, and testing a platinum ring may help. Consider coating inside rings to prevent contact with sensitive metals.
Hal Boyle notes 160 million U.S. wives work, up from 20 years ago, affecting family prosperity. He cites tall American men, aging health tips, shark sleep habits, and trivia on coins, presidents, life insurance costs, and college costs. Quotes Norman Douglas and David Grayson appear as wry asides.
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