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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1966
Page
2
Prime Minister Wilson unveils wage and price freeze, 10 percent tax surtax, and broader spending cuts to restore Britain's balance of payments. The move sparks protests within Labour as Britain and the United States struggle with heavy deficits and gold outflows.
The proposed 250000 expansion of the Lawrence Holiday Inn reflects confidence in growth by owners Ed Lindquist and Bob Brock of the local motel operation. Their Topeka firm already runs several Holiday Inn properties and they are expanding nationwide while remaining invested in Lawrence.
The city planted about 200 trees last fall at no cost to property owners to replace trees lost to Dutch Elm disease and other causes. Residents agreed to water the trees during hot summers, as Lawrence faced little rainfall this year, with nurserymen reporting strong sales of trees and shrubs last spring.
The piece contrasts American auto sales with Soviet shortages noting a Soviet citizen cannot even join a new car waiting list without political pull. It cites admission halted Feb 13 and a five year plan aiming to raise auto output to 700,000 by 1970 from 200,000.
The piece contrasts state-operated sales in Moscow with U S free enterprise, noting only 16 used cars posted and buyers limited to a waiting list. It argues government control limits productivity and questions the trend toward heavier state involvement in the U S economy.
Analysts note economic growth remains intact with activity advancing at a normal pace. Auto sales and housing start uncertainties temper gains, while durable goods orders rose in June aided by defense bookings, pushing the backlog up and GNP to a new quarterly high of 732 billion.
Lawrence Community Chest Board endorsed a proposed constitution and bylaws for the Lawrence United Fund and invited agency donors to join the universal collection group. Baker University trustees named Dr. William John Scarborough new president, former head of West Virginian Wesleyan College.
A religious note presents Romans 5 8 about God’s love shown while sinners. A brief prayer asks reverence for the Father through the Son and seeks worthy living and the realization of divine love in believers hearts.
Drew Pearson levelled charges against Sen. Thomas Dodd over alleged favors tied to silverware replating by International Silver. Buckley notes the strong, debatable claims and details a specific exchange about tariffs and potential bribery, including a staff member's involvement and a courtesy payment.
The article explains bursitis as inflammation of a joint bursa caused by injury or pressure. It covers names like Housemaid's knee and tennis elbow, duration varies, and treatment ranges from rest and hot compresses to medical injections or surgery if needed.
Art Buchwald riffs on Time magazine declaring London the raciest European town while he searches for scenes of Swinging London. He encounters reporters dancing to Muzak, champagne on desks, and a taxi driver pointing to Wembley and Barbra Streisand as he finally joins the modern London buzz.
Theodore H White finishes a Caesar play to be produced by Martin Gabel and I. P. Lazar. Pamela Toll joins NBCs The Doctors. Samuel J. Lefrak heads Saratogas new Performing Arts Center project and endows the curtain. David Merricks Cactus Flower profits 400000. William Faulkner cited as a heavy drinker. Jose Ferrer to replace Edward G. Robinson in Cervantes film in Madrid. Dorothy Fields to undergo minor surgery. Robert Young recalls his acting path. Edward Bennett Williams signs Gogolak for Washington Redskins with Hungarian language notes. Grandchild birth described with measurements.
Hal Boyle argues that middle age brings stability and freedom from youth's burdens. He notes benefits like paid mortgages, fewer babysitting worries, and a calmer outlook. The piece stresses acceptance of limits and the humor in aging.
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