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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1959
Page
2
A Florida rape case involving four white men and a black coed is explored as a test of morality beyond race. The piece argues racial factors will influence final judgments, but stresses the incident reflects broader questions of decency and exploitation regardless of color.
A discussion of Fort Gibson Reservoir and Wagoner County shows water recreation drives industry from boat plants to carpenters while agriculture remains the backbone. Greater population and demand could amplify Lawrence area benefits with new lakes near Baldwin and Perry Clinton.
A writer details East African witch doctors led by Katunga in Machakos and explorer Dr. Donald M. Brown seeking plant remedies and ceremonies. He describes ergot from fungus, snakebite rites with live chicken, arch ceremonies, bloodletting, animal sacrifices, trance from beer, and autosuggestion as core to traditional healing.
Dr. Mother warns skin divers of serious health risks and outlines precautions. He cites California deaths from skin diving, stresses fitness and swimming ability, and advises not diving if nervous. Recommendations include using a surface safety line, a float, and a longer line to depth, plus awareness of embolus bends narcosis and oxygen poisoning.
Italian film star Sophia Loren denied reports she is expecting a baby this year. A spokesman said Loren told him there is nothing to the report while she works on the film Olympia in Vienna, with the Paris Journal as the source of the rumor.
Joseph Alsop argues that American diplomacy and foreign aid are too weak in training and flexibility. He contrasts ideal programs with real cutbacks and warns that complacency risks defeats at Berlin and in uncommitted nations as Khrushchev and Gromyko seek weak points.
In 1949 Chancellor Malott among educators voicing opposition to House Un-American Activities Committee urged spot checks of school textbooks. Lawrence events include electing officers of Business and Professional Women and a student graduation at KU while Mortar Board and Phi Beta Kappa revive addresses after years. Twenty eight Haskell graduates received diplomas and Kansas Women Voters group forms in Wichita.
The excerpt invites reflection on being witnesses to Jesus and asks for courage to witness despite ridicule. It emphasizes love and loyalty to Christ and ends with an Amen offering praise to God.
The column scatters entertainment and public affairs notes from Goof balls to Guggenheim debates. It mentions Gov Long hearings, Gov Brown visa plans, Kim Novak and Fidel Castro chatter, Dag Hammarskjold honorary degrees, and industry tidbits from Barbara Evans in Las Vegas to Bert Gamble’s shopping quips.
Hal Boyle notes Washington offers vibrant music after hours with Charlie Byrd at the Showboat Wild Bill Whelan at the Bayou Booker Coleman at the Charles Lounge plus transfers at the Casino Royal and burlesque on the outskirts. Congress isn’t the only show in town.
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