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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1967
Page
2
Public meetings set for Aug 1 at City Hall and Aug 7 at the Administration Center as residents weigh a 22 percent city tax rise against a 29 percent school tax boost. The editorial urges fiscal restraint and prioritizing essential services while expanding facilities and education.
First National Bank officials announce plans for a new banking and office building in downtown Lawrence. The project signals confidence in Lawrence’s future and could spur further downtown development and modernization by local merchants and investors.
The city banks including First National Bank and Lawrence National Bank push for redevelopment and beautification of downtown Lawrence. New bank building projects from Douglas County State Bank and others signal a trend toward stronger business and property owner participation. Bank leaders like Joyce and Don Hall advocate community leadership for a larger, better Lawrence.
A New York AP overview notes freight growth and rail profits rise while passenger service lags. Commuter reliability worsens. long distance travel remains limited. By 1961–66 passenger travel fell 16 percent. freight volume rose 32 percent, lifting revenue to $10.7 billion, while passenger revenue slipped to $545 million._future high speed trains up to 160 mph may join rapid transit terminals within a decade.
Ten years ago Russ Mosser earned a Kiwanis special trophy for leading the last United Fund Drive. Alpha Zeta of Epsilon Sigma Alpha and the Elks donated drapes to a local speech clinic at 847. Twenty five years ago 1942 Massachusetts Street was closed for paving and future driveways. Comanche of the Seventh by Margaret Leighton details the Dyche Museum display about the horse survivor of the Custer raid. Forty years ago 1927 Dr Phog Allen left for a coaching school with Pop Warner in Superior Wisconsin while there were 864 airports nationwide.
Today's devotional text speaks of preparing for life eternal. It prays for guidance to live daily in a way that fits believers to share in the life to come, in the Savior's name.
Commentary notes Senator Robert Kennedy's poverty proposals favor private enterprise, tax incentives to create jobs, rebuild plants in ghettos, and accelerate depreciation. It contrasts Kennedy with New York hunger claims and critiques of the Agriculture Department, while stressing a shift away from pure government welfare.
President Johnson faces a potential battle in Congress as Rep. Wilbur Mills of Arkansas withholds public stance on a tax increase. Mills, a key House figure, remains wary of higher taxes amid a broad anti tax bloc in both chambers.
A British doctor Trevor Weston links late alphabet surnames to ulcers and heart attacks, claiming A to R names fare better. Reporter interviewsGeorge Stevens in a bar, detailing workplace rivalries and a cascade of ulcer incidents among advertising staff.
Reader asks if thyroid medication can harm the heart. The response says thyroid pills help when thyroid is underactive and only risk arises if the dose is excessive. Another letter clarifies that removing the navel for umbilical hernia does not affect fertility. A note adds cataract surgery can occur when eyesight warrants it.
In New York Paul Jones, rising British singer turned actor, stars in the London youth satire Privilege. The 25 year old performer rejects beatnik labels, favors middle class propriety, and balances fame with a passion for collecting antiques while living a quiet London family life.
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