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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1967
Page
2
The Lawrence Daily Journal World lists staff including Dolph Simons managing editor and Ernest Pontius with publication details from Lawrence Kansas. It notes established 1854 and carrier and mail subscription rates for Douglas County and beyond.
The U S Senate voted 92 to 5 to uphold an ethics finding that Thomas Dodd converted at least 116083 in campaign funds for personal use, then 51 to 45 to drop a second charge of double billing. Analysts say fear of voters shaped the action and urge a clear ethics code.
The 370 million Weston Illinois atom-smasher faces political delays as supporters buoy its peacetime potential while opponents cite expense and Vietnam War costs. Sen John Pastore criticizes delay tactics and insists on merit based voting despite protestors and regional rivalries.
Parks Secretary Stewart Udall argues incompatibility between people and wilderness could force the federal government to ration park use. He calls cars the primary target in preservation efforts and proposes curtailing automobile traffic, suggesting Yosemite and Great Smoky Mountains parks would need roadless designs and possibly a noiseless transit system to handle visitors.
The author considers the feasibility of a nationwide rationing plan for park use to prevent damage as the population grows and more people visit places like Yellowstone. A complex system and computer control would be needed to allocate limited access times and experiences. The concept may not be the final answer, but action seems required to balance access with preservation.
An AP analysis notes forecasts overstated growth, underplayed turning points, with many pundits optimistic about 1967 and hopes of a late 1967 or 1968 upturn. Pierre Rinfret cites shifting planning cycles as forecasts skew toward goals rather than pure economics. Government projections in mid 1967 overestimated expansion.
The Douglas County Commissioners accepted a 4 by 6-foot American flag from the KU Alumni Association for services of Lawrence alums in the alumni office membership drive. Pictured: Fred Ellsworth, Mrs. Justin Hill, Will Hayden, Elmer Ousdahl, Walter Kampschroeder, and Ben Barteldes.
Today’s message proclaims I am with you always until the end of time from Matthew 28 20. The prayer asks guidance to align life with eternity and to live by Christ’s example and strength.
Odd Williams of Lawrence recounts surviving the June 1966 Topeka tornado and Friday’s Garden City twister with his father Dick and brother Skipper. Winds 120 mph, roofs ripped, 250 homes damaged, $4 million in damage. Odd injured a bit after the storm while playing basketball.
Senator Sam J. Ervin Jr. introduced a bill to overhaul the Uniform Code of Military Justice. He noted the code, enacted in 1950, governs military personnel and argued the updated system must provide the best legal protection for those in uniform as millions defend American principles.
In Mission Kansas an elderly man and his son died from malnutrition. Autopsies by Coroner Dr J Michael Boles found neither had eaten for several days with the son dying last week and the father dying over the weekend.
The Senate seeks to move on after Sen. Dodd's censure while facing calls for a clear ethics code. Sen. McCarthy warns against overreach, noting public scrutiny of financial interests. The piece questions disclosure limits, incentives, and how to balance privacy with accountability in a complex political landscape.
Omaha report details National Chairman Ray C Bliss failed bid to control the Young Republican YR faction known as the Syndicate It notes the New Jersey delegation was seated by Syndicate leaders and Bliss avoided direct intervention while YR delegates criticized moderate governors and backed Goldwater Reagan policies.
Washington reports the President will have a grandson as Luci Nugent prepares to give birth. White House aides split on grandson vs granddaughter with lawmakers, pollsters, and editors weighing in before Lyndon Johnson finalizes the choice.
Letters to the Journal World condemn East 19th Street conditions after a water main and storm sewer project. A reader cites man hole drops and pitted intersections, blaming city expansion for neglect and urging recognition of the street as an arterial route to prevent further fatalities.
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