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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1969
Page
2
Lawrence Journal World issue details show editor W C Simons 1891 1952 era. Date Tuesday evening June 3 1969 lists publication and subscription rates and mailing details for Douglas and surrounding counties.
The article discusses a bold air base theft in England and explores whether a lone saboteur could trigger a global conflict. Maj. Robert O'Brien explains armament procedures, guards, and that armed planes are never flight-ready unattended. Authorities will heighten precautions after the incident.
Citizens are invited to the Boys Staters retreat at Kansas University each evening at 7 15 as 1 000 young men form in the parking lot west of Lewis Hall near 15th and Iowa Streets The flag lowering and band performance offer a moving reminder of the blessings Old Glory stands for encouraging reflection and gratitude.
Congressional investigators say the CBS show Hunger in America falsely attributed infant deaths to malnutrition. They cite hospital records showing a premature baby died from complications, not starvation, and question Emmy nomination remarks.
Frank Wolf, retiring after 36 years as a lobbyist in the Nebraska Legislature, is known as Omaha Electric's legislative representative and the dean of Nebraska lobbyists. He argues government growth alarms him and urges realism in demands while warning that higher taxes follow. He says increased government diminishes freedom and human dignity, a trend history exposes as risky.
In Honolulu, residents face the nation's highest living costs with food prices steep and housing scarce. A 1960-era survey shows Hawaii’s single family home averages near 28 477 dollars, 50 to 100 percent above mainland prices, while pineapple cans cost more here than on the mainland. Tourism is projected to overtake military spending as Hawaii’s top industry, stirring prices and debates on living costs.
In 1959 Selden Kansas was described as blanketed by a foot of ice from a severe hailstorm. A rodeo facility was being added at the 4 H Fairgrounds. Temporary officers Dr. Ted Kennedy and Mrs Joy Brown were named to organize Lawrence's state Centennial plans.
Today's devotion centers on Luke 19 10 The Son of man came to seek and to save the lost A prayer asks God to forgive foolish ways open hearts to Christ and end wanderings through the Savior's name Amen
Journalists visit Cleveland Detroit Chicago San Francisco Oakland Los Angeles Atlanta and Washington to discuss race, police and leadership. Whitney Young and Moynihan lead debates while Roy Wilkins Bayard Rustin contrast reformist courage with firebrand tactics.
Prague reports show growing police state controls as journalists face expulsion and thought censorship. Strougal and Husak push hard liners, replacing liberal editors and tightening security, while 1968 reforms linger in a fragile, retreating liberal atmosphere.
Nine board members vote 6 to 2 to retain Leonard Harrison pending appeal. The record cites due process and community leadership through Ballard Center programs, housing plans, a credit union, and job training. A statement explains the bases for judgment and future steps.
The Journal-World notes 4-H Appreciation Week highlighting how 4 H members thank volunteers and supporters for their contributions to the organization. The piece emphasizes broad gratitude for the people who aid 4 H activities.
A Kansas University museum preparator disputes a May article on snakes, stating the venomous cottonmouth is not in the Lawrence area. He cites personal experience and Kansas sources, noting snakes avoid humans and watersnakes help clean ponds by eating dead fish.
Henry Beer secretary general of the League of Red Cross Societies says aid to North Vietnam will rise following his eight day visit to Hanoi in Geneva AP report.
Washington-Several congressmen are in Paris observing an air show. Led by L. Mendel Rivers, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the group jokes about river powers and military favors, with Rivers boasting influence over bases, weapons, and hearings.
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