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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1966
Page
2
The Lawrence Daily Journal World notes its establishment in 1854 and dates of editor W. C. Simons from 1891 to 1952. It identifies the publisher World Company at Sixth and New Hampshire Streets in Lawrence Kansas with contact numbers.
EBJ urges Negro leaders in large cities to follow Johnson’s guidance on civil protest vs violence. He says riots undermine the gains in economic and political status and stresses the ballot box and neighborhood committees as lawful routes to reform. He commends the President’s advice for orderly change.
The United States faces an uneasy money and credit position with runaway inflation looming. Despite overall strong business, defense spending boosts and rising capital outlays, housing starts decline due to tight money and high interest rates. The balance of payments worsens as money overseas exceeds receipts and inflation intensifies.
A critic argues the United States must cut government borrowing and spending to restore money and credit stability. He contends productivity fails to justify wage and profit increases, warns of tragedy if fiscal irresponsibility continues, and urges Washington to adopt clearer fiscal policy.
The article notes rising prices wages profits and defense and capital spending while auto buying housing starts and consumer credit demand dip or level off. Economists warn that higher living costs and wage demands may temper future growth, with profits at records but potential government involvement increasing.
Old Home Town notes Tom Triplett, Muhlenberg College head coach for six seasons, was selected as an assistant football coach at Kansas University. Also mentioned are political graft accusations in Shawnee County and a chain of local news items from 25 and 1941 eras including business moves and a university dean appointment.
Peter declares I have no silver or gold yet give the lame man the power in Jesus name. A prayer thanks God for sending Jesus Christ for abundant life and seeks guidance through Him to reach our created heights. Amen.
Buckley argues Humphrey’s remark about revolting if in an American slum shows dangerous rhetoric. He notes the Chicago disturbances two days before and after his speech and Cleveland police struggles. The piece warns of political metaphor misuse with potential real world harm.
Hal Boyle shares light items from mailbag including sleepwalking in men, smart food choices, paper clip uses, and a quip about Rolls Royce ownership. He shifts to social unrest noting rioting in New York City and Chicago, criticizes liberal rhetoric, and argues for universal access to swimming pools amid debate on poverty and growth.
In Grenada Mississippi Dr King’s SCLC campaign is critiqued as poorly planned and overreliant on outside organizers. The piece notes desegregation demands that are already federally settled and questions the tactic of public marches without negotiations. It highlights local police protection of demonstrators and potential shifts to other leaders like Stokely Carmichael if King withdraws.
Readers consider the hazards of washing motor parts with tetra ethyl leaded gasoline and hear a petroleum executive’s safer solvent suggestion. Additional letters discuss brain injury from sports headaches, hypospadias explanation, and teen anemia symptoms with medical guidance.
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