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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1968
Page
3
An analysis by AP reporters surveys Vietnam after the Tet offensive. It notes rising prices, low civil servant wages, and widespread corruption fueling discontent. Saigon’s curfew and black market revived. the offensives shifted focus to cities while hamlets faced risk, with US officials weighing future security and possible political fallout.
Saigon reports the four week Communist offensive worsens economic stability in South Vietnam. Inflation pressure rises as government spending likely increases and tax collection becomes harder. Importers soften after recent losses, prices edge down from earlier spikes, and urban distribution remains problematic in cities like Hue.
In Florida talks collapsed as a compromise on collective bargaining was abandoned. Pittsburgh district faces two-week walkouts with many high schools closed. In San Francisco mediators named to settle wage disputes as 1100 teachers join picket lines and Balboa High sees student violence.
In Los Angeles the police department shifted 33 of 85 full time traffic officers to civilians with two weeks training. Civilians wear uniforms, lack guns or arrest authority, but can file complaints. The move saves money and frees officers for other duties. public is largely supportive with some business opposition.
The page presents a horoscope across signs Aries through Pisces urging practical money handling Taurus Gemini and Virgo traits, while emphasizing self improvement, cooperation, timing, and restraint. It cautions against gambling risks and procrastination and advises thoughtful action and budget awareness.
The readable portion mentions the United States and a vague reference to dor and quantities but provides no clear event, person, organization, or place details to summarize into a coherent item.
Professor Thomas W. Jacobsen of Indiana University will present an illustrated lecture on excavations at Porto Cheli in the Argolid at 8 p.m. March 6 in the KU Art Museum lecture hall. The Kansas Society of the Archaeological Institute of America sponsors the program.
The annual event started at 11 a.m. in the Eudora school cafeteria and runs until 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Babe Ruth baseball program for local players.
Kansas University received about 60 000 in two grants announced by Rep. Larry Winn. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases awarded 44 920 for parasite host selection and ecology research led by Joseph Camin of the entomology faculty. The Institute of Child Health and Human Development granted 15 352 to KU Medical Center in Kansas City with principal investigator Dr. Donald C. Johnson.
Americans see a shift requiring broader responsibility from South Vietnamese to fight and defend, and to confront realities. They acknowledge greater Viet Cong capability than expected after months of attrition, amid a new sense of risk and uncertainty across South Vietnam.
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