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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1965
Page
2
Lawrence United Fund leaders George Ryan and Art Wolf unveil a $102 321 goal for the 1965 drive. They express optimism despite past shortfalls and urge larger gifts from residents and firms to meet the budget in a one day campaign.
The piece notes Sen. Thomas J. Dodd condemning antiwar critics as a small minority while backing President Johnson's Viet Nam stance. It contrasts Dodd's sharp defense with public doubts about Johnson's leadership and calls for united national resolve.
A Senate committee has authorized a new public building plan in Washington amid controversy over architecture. Debates focus on design differentiation and the role of architects in shaping federal structures.
Senate committee chairman Sen. Stephen Young calls for firing Capitol architect J George Stewart who oversaw the Rayburn House office building and Capitol east front expansion. The Johnson administration faces pressure from both Fraser supporters and opponents amid campus and national disputes in 1965.
Washington debate centers on whether Gen Westmoreland had explicit authority to deploy U S ground troops in Viet Nam or if such power was implicit in earlier orders. White House says limited action but State Department cites broader combat authority.
Old Home Town items note 1965 Sunflower Girls State enrollment of 338 with Judy Allen and others, directed by Mrs. Fred Plank of Baldwin. Also 1940 report of Glenn Cunningham’s 1500 meter time, KU’s top finish in Missouri Valley AAU, Carruth Hall renamed for William H. Carruth, Douglas County population at 25,137, plus 1925 Malay student at KU summer school and Mrs. Henry Werner escaping a clothing fire.
A devotional note urges believers to heed the Holy Spirit in decisions and close doors to wrongdoing. It asks for guidance and usefulness through Jesus Christ and ends with a brief Amen.
Writer expresses sympathy for Luxor guards who claim the 4000 year old city is haunted by angry spirits after tomb robbers. He notes officials find the tales grotesque and unlikely to be investigated, joking that skeptical officials should join them by the campfire to confront the eerie sounds.
The Washington Post reports MACV staff has swollen beyond 14 general officers and dozens of colonels and captains as U S forces in Viet Nam expand advisory duties. The piece notes inter-service frictions over air and ground control plus a humorous anecdote about five aide positions.
Royal gala at Astoria Cinema in London honors Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines with proceeds for Air Force benevolent funds. Prince Philip met stars and executives as the Duchess of Edinburgh attended the event in a high profile garden party atmosphere.
Reader questions cover temporary diabetes and birth control effects after hysterectomy. Dr Motner explains abnormal glucose readings possible from diet infection or drugs and emphasizes annual checks if prior abnormal results occur. Also advises dermatologist involvement for a young woman with persistent facial acne linked to irregular periods.
Hal Boyle relays slang born of Vietnam coverage in Da Nang. Terms include “click” for kilometer and “them Congs” for Viet Cong, with “sorry about that” patches and zaps as common verbs. A foiled fly swatters joke and a promotion celebration at the Take Ten club conclude the vignette.
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