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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1969
Page
2
The Lawrence Daily Journal World lists editors and staff led by W C Simons Jr as president and editor. It details rates for carrier and mail subscriptions including 1 month at 1.78, 1 year at 20.76 in Douglas and nearby counties, and 15 per year elsewhere in the United States.
The 10 day battle at Ap Bia Mountain in the A Shau Valley, known as Hamburger Hill, left heavy American and enemy casualties. Critics question the purpose of repeated attritional attacks and urge clearer goals to shorten the war, while Maj. Gen. Wright defends readiness to strike again if needed.
An AP report highlights Bernard Krief, a consultant who explains why American products often fail abroad. He cites France's soup example and warns against treating Europe as one market. He notes distribution differences, language issues, and slower adaptation by older cultures, with optimism for younger generations.
In a Forum column by inmate Herb Watts, an older voice addresses youth in rebellion. He warns against violence, questions free speech versus intolerance, and reflects on his 40 plus years in prison while urging reform and caution.
A fragmented quote discusses reform within oneself and critiques forceful methods. It urges nonresistance and personal adjustment while noting restricted freedoms inside institutions. The speaker, identifying as Herb Watts, frames a distrustful view of system control.
206 KU seniors will receive degrees in the third spring graduating exercise with many completing work in three years. Distinguished Cities honorees include Brig. Gen. Julius Holmes and several regional figures. Gamma Phi Beta housemother Mrs. Ralph Baldwin honored with a commissioned portrait. In Kansas City area, over three inches of rain fell in about an hour causing property losses and structural damage near Lawrence as bridges failed and a wind driven downpour lashed the region.
A devotional note presents Psalm 139 17 about God thoughts. It includes a prayer asking for God near presence and strength in the Master s name Amen.
President Nixon expressed hope for sizable U S troop withdrawals from Vietnam by year end and a broader plan by 1970. He defended Safeguard missile systems, commented on New York City elections, and backed Hoover over the King's wiretap controversy while signaling economic relief within two to three months.
The columnist jokes that summer vacation paralyzes office chatter as workers return with tales. Types include the Sports Bug, the Oddball, the Statistician, the Cheapskate, the Pilgrim Grandpa, the Narrow Escaper, the Big Time Operator, and the Boss who plans to replace staff with machines.
Hollywood reports a rise of instant majors like Commonwealth United National General and Cinerama expanding from displays to releasing, challenging the old five majors. The trend brings lower distribution fees and targeted campaigns for non mass market films, altering film merchandising and access for creators.
June 20 marks key events from 1789 when the French Revolution began to 1963 when a US Soviet hot line was established. Notable milestones include Maryland’s 1632 charter, Victoria becoming queen in 1837, West Virginia’s 1863 statehood, Alaska purchase treaty 1867, Guam seizure 1898, and Cyprus UN peacekeeping renewals.
A reader urges chastity as a solution to unwanted pregnancies and criticizes Planned Parenthood’s approach. The letter condemns dropping the Ballard Center from United Fund and defends agency autonomy, listing signatures of local residents supporting continue funding.
Georgia Woodruff of 226 Perry complains that sanitation workers dent and damage trash cans, leaving lids on the ground and failing to replace cans properly after pickups. She questions uniform quality across city areas and asks for better care from crews.
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