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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1966
Page
2
Lawrence Daily Journal World published daily except Sunday by the World Company at Sixth and New Hampshire Streets Lawrence Kansas with editors and staff listed. Printer details include establishment in 1891 and 1952 end dates for editor W C Simons.
Readers lament the sight of thousands of empty beer cans cluttering Lawpepce streets and parking lots. The piece argues civic effort is needed to remove the mess, noting cans line curbs and shrubs and that ongoing drinking leaves lasting scars on the city’s appearance.
Vice President Humphrey praises Congress for responsibility in Viet Nam debate while urging more mature, realistic discussion. He criticizes both sides for using the issue as political leverage and calls for measured dialogue and restraint to avoid harming the nation.
A Council of State Chambers of Commerce release argues grocery costs reflect broader federal outlays. It projects social welfare, education, urban renewal, and health programs swelling from 1965 to 1970, suggesting either high taxes or money depreciation if Congress does not curb spending.
The article argues federal overspending fuels inflation and a cradle-to-grave mindset, shrinking the dollar and making it harder for families to balance budgets. It contends the only cure is spending less than income, criticizing federal policy for not offering private citizens that incentive.
Auto production slows ahead of model changes while durable goods orders slide in April. Steel inventories remain high as plant shutdowns for summer vacations loom. Totals show a May backlog of 71.9 billion and inventories rising 70.2 billion in April, signaling a cautious but mixed outlook across U.S. industry.
A 1956 baccalaureate speaker was G Bromley Oxnam at Memorial Stadium while Dr Franklin Murphy led a 13 member Ford Foundation grant plan. KU reunion, class of 1936, hosted at the Chancellor’s residence with notes from 25 years prior. 1941 plans for defense training andMt Oread student growth. 1926 Twilight League opening and local bookstore robbery.
A religious reflection quotes Jesus instruction to spread the gospel to every part of the world. A prayer asks the Holy Spirit to guide believers into truth and fulfill Christ's promise to the first disciples.
In Vietnam Buddhist monks discuss shifting from self-immolation to non-violent protest amid violence near rallies. A leading monk is wounded by a grenade, prompting talk of changing tactics and avoiding further danger. The dialogue hints at defection from political agitation to religious life.
Hal Boyle argues against abridging classics like Winnie the Pooh and Moby Dick, noting the harm of altering revered works. He questions whether modernizers sacrifice beauty for brevity and clarity, citing sacred texts and historical writings as examples of unacceptable edits.
A reader suggests Kansas replace the annual state census with a ten year plan based on the federal census every decade and a mid decade state count. This would improve accuracy reduce cost and rely on comprehensive demographic data, though statutes would need adjustment in the 1967 session.
Washington to the eager political lieutenants of Vice-President Hubert H Humphrey the bid by Milton Shapp to become Governor of Pennsylvania may be a life and death matter for Humphrey s Presidential ambitions. Shapp s victory would fill the void for Humphrey and place an ally in a key Eastern state. Humphrey aides have given Shapp special help while worrying about Bobby Kennedy s rising influence.
Friction between dry insulated surfaces builds static charges that escape to ground through metal in a home, causing shocks. Use conductive floors or treatments. nylon footwear and dry conditions worsen shocks. A simple, temporary fix is a weak household detergent spray on carpet. moisture on feet also reduces shocks.
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