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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1966
Page
2
In a lighthearted look at Gemini 10 era space trash, America leads in space littering as astronauts drop or toss items during mission craft and reentry. A joke about a cosmonaut left in orbit serves as a satirical contrast to the disposal of equipment and a playful poke at the Soviet response.
Lawrence Daily Journal World lists Presidents and editors with roles including vice president publisher and managing editor. Established 1854 with W C Simons as editor 1891 to 1952. Subscription rates shown: 34 cents weekly by carrier, 18.20 per year by carrier. 8 per year in Douglas counties. 11 per year elsewhere. Located at Sixth and New Hampshire Streets, Lawrence Kansas.
A special Senate House committee studies a major overhaul of congressional machinery. Proposals include open committee hearings, three assistants for minority members, a five day work week, a Standards and Conduct panel, and a joint continuation study group. Critics press for asset disclosures lobbying curbs and campaign finance reform.
Allen Crafton, celebrated educator and actor, died last week. He shaped the University theater department at Kansas with his teaching, public influence, and wholesome approach, opposing explicit modern trends while guiding generations of students and thespians.
The piece argues against chronic negativism about modern people. It cites Kansas University student Jim Ryan and a 28 year old French explorer Jean Pierre Marquant as examples of contemporary achievement. It contends modern training and education yield better soldiers and individuals, urging pride to improve the world.
Government faces steep rate choices as Uncle Sam offers 5 percent on refunding, banks debate CD ceilings, and a Senate housing subcommittee to inject over 2 billion into mortgages. British PM Wilson meets Johnson amid global money pressures as Treasury plans about 7 billion in new cash for late 1966.
A 1956 item reports the annual Hunsinger Reunion held at Clinton Park and records visits by Harold and Mark Alexander families from Conway Arkansas and San Jose California to the E. E. Alexander family.
After bystanders claim Peter’s similarity to Jesus, a prayer asks for strength to follow Christ as Peter did and become stronger Christians. The request thanks God for Jesus as an example and seeks guidance in His name.
Dorothy Jane Holman and George W. Moorman argue against funding a new Lecompton bridge with 80 percent local cost. They urge waiting for state highway planning and advocate using federal highway funds or relocating U.S. 59 downstream to ease Lawrence’s overloaded bridge. They warn against broad tolls and call for broader political competition.
A Bridge Opinion commends the Board of County Commissioners for putting the Lecompton bridge question to a vote rather than acting by pressure. The piece argues the expense is comparable to nearby cities and criticizes the board for lacking courage in an outright No decision.
A Lawrence resident writes praising the July 28 1966 Journal-World editorial A Tame Election and comments on the Dr Nelson Jim Titus contest He notes 32% years with a national firm and nine years in Lawrence as a conservative Democrat.
Clara Andreason was told she could not testify after a judge declared that a lady in pants cannot testify in court. The statement came during questioning in Seattle as the case proceeded with the lawyer calling Mrs. Andreason to the stand.
A reader asks about sneezing after swimming at the YWCA and a doctor explains chlorine in pools can irritate nasal membranes. The guidance favors mouth breathing and notes nose drops and clips are ineffective. Other letters discuss hernia epigastrium and pernicious anemia treatment with liver extract, plus a pregnancy dentist warning and diabetes superstition.
An attending physician reports there is nothing drastic about former President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s condition as he undergoes routine follow up studies at Walter Reed Army Hospital. He entered last week on a scheduled visit, left for Gettysburg over the weekend, then returned Monday for further evaluation of arthritis and heart condition.
Washington Democrats show anger after Johnson lectures on economy and rejects broader spending. The clash centers on Great Society measures and a growing Viet Nam war bill, with liberals fearing cuts and freshmen bearing the political cost.
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