Public workers earn rights in payroll debate
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1968
Page
6
Part of American life on wage concerns voiced by student
Vivian Nellsch of Havana, a 19 year old nursing student, says workers have a right to ask for raises and should weigh feasibility before striking. She notes taxes are paid regardless and argues for fair wages, though she worries nurses must consider duties before a strike.
Striking Debate Cited By Student From Overland Park
Freshman Tom Erickson of Overland Park argues strikes walk a fine line between public safety and education. He cites teacher actions and compares widespread garbage strikes in New York, noting public employees often gain more influence than private workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Erickson
Overland Park
New York
Public workers deserve higher wages and walkouts
The speaker argues people have right to demand better pay if undervalued, including strikes. He says all jobs matter, from garbage collectors to presidents, and calls for public sector wages to match private sector equivalents for janitors and similar roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Need an Alternative Expression on Public Worker Strikes
Ralph Johnson from Arlington Virginia discusses balancing sympathy for striking workers like teachers with the dangers of essential service stoppages such as fire and garbage collection. He argues for alternatives to strikes when public safety could be at stake and acknowledges striking as a last resort for grievances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
It is quite fair for strikes in Colombia says Mejia
Tomas Mejia a 22 year old economics major from Colombia argues strikes are fair for wage growth as citizens rights. He notes prices rise and peaceful clear demands should come first before striking. He adds firemen are rarely seen on strike in Colombia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomas Mejia
Colombia
South America
Rights and duties in a public service debate
Fragmentary opinion discusses the balance between workers' rights to strike and public obligation. It notes engineering students and others in Kansas City must consider the impact on the public, suggesting a judge could influence outcomes.
LHS plans for state teen prayer meet and school events
A group from Lawrence Shawnee Mission South and Topeka Topeka high schools met with Governor Docking to prepare for a statewide Teenage Prayer Breakfast on May 4 in Topeka. Other activities include the Girls Sport Show April 27, Junior-Senior Prom May 11, a Kansas City French trip, and the Terpsichore Spring Review March 28 with a Mardi Gras theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Shawnee Mission South
Topeka
Wichita
Cindy Gallup
Y-Teens
Robert Docking
Clay Hedrick
Wayne Nelson
Terpsichore
Deep South
Teens in ESP Survey Claim Sixth Sense Interest
A national teen poll finds about 40 percent have experimented with ESP and half of those feel gifted. Most experiences are deja vu or premonitions of crashes and deaths, with several cases linked to family and friends across various states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke University
Lili DeCoco
Irvington
N.J
Actress Dopes Pooches To Beat England Quarantine
American actress Gayle Hunnicutt admitted drugging her two Yorkshire terriers Cathy and Heathcliffe to bypass Britain's six month quarantine. She arrived from New York for a weekend and said she could not bear to be parted from her pets. A customs official warned the matter could be turned over to police if intercepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dopes
England
London
Gayle Hunnicutt
Elizabeth Taylor
Britain
Miss Hunnicutt
Cathy
Heathcliffe
Richard Burton
Thames
New York
Majorca
Red Power for Black Power Might Gain More Attention
In a dialogue about political rhetoric and the threat of communism, Belsky argues Congress responds to a Communist threat. The discussion suggests reframing Black Power as a Red Power issue to attract funding and public support for ghetto improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchwaldsky
Congress
Belsky
Vietnam
Hawaii
America
United States
George Wallace
Notice of Hearing on Estate Sale in Douglas County Kansas
The Probate Court of Douglas County Kansas states Howard L Reedy as administrator filed for authority to sell Lot 22 and North Half of Lot 21 in Sinclair's Addition Lawrence to pay debts and costs. Defenses must be filed by March 21 1968 at 10 00 oclock am in Lawrence Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Douglas County
Kansas
Marion I. Rice
Sinclair’s
Lawrence
Jin
Howard L. Reedy
Springer & Springer
Wagles Aerie Holds Nominations for Secretary Post
Daily Journal World notes a 1968 special election for Aerie secretary with nominations due March 18 and election day in April. Worthy President Charles Alldredge leads the organization with Wagle's Aerie members participating in the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Wagle
Aerie
Charles Alldredge
Central Junior High Plans Spring Play and Council Amendments
Central Junior High School prepares for the spring production Land of the Dragon by Madge Miller with four performances on April 5 6 two casts totaling twenty two major roles plus extras. A student council committee proposes amendments to elect officers by the student body for a one semester term and move cheerleader and president vice president elections to fall with petitions and votes for seventh and eighth graders during boundary changes. Three fourths of votes are required for passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Junior High School
Madge Miller
Central
Glen Rhea
John Nitcher
Doug Merrill
David Wescoe
Andy Finfrock
Jim Paddock
Studet Council
South African Surgeon Barnard Leaves U S for Home
Dr. Christiaan Barnard, renowned heart transplant surgeon, ended his American stay Monday night and headed home to South Africa. A two day stop in Lisbon is planned en route. He praised colleagues here and warned they must be swift or he would beat them to new transplants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Christiaan Barnard
South Africa
Lisbon
Cult Hero Says Hippies Dead in Bangkok
Ravi Shankar, India's master sitarist and cult figure for hippies, declares the hippie movement dead in Bangkok while on a visit for sitar concerts. He says the drug-taking trend is waning and criticizes US gurus for tying drugs to music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangkok
Ravi Shankar
India
Shankar
America
West Junior High announces spring play cast
After four days of tryouts and two callbacks, Miss Juanita Huerter selects the cast for The Family Nobody Wanted at West Junior High. Rehearsals begin as April 26 and 27 performances approach with student directors and committee work in progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juanita Huerter
Car Doss
Scott Razak
Helen Doss
Martha Branson
Donny Doss
Kevin Kulke
van Johnson
Sue Moore
Johnson
Ross McKinney
Theresa McDonald
Miss Kelly
Kristi Carlson
Bill Thomas
Jim McLean
Red Dogs
Clodhoppers
Connie Robertson
Donna Wagley
Cathy Ridgeway
Debbie Hermes
Kristi Carlsen
Marty Branson
Jane Evans
Jeanette Williams
Nancy Penny
Survey Finds Women Leave Longer Cigarette Butts in Ashtrays
A survey reports women consistently leave longer cigarette butts in ashtrays than men. Researchers note a gender difference in smoking residue behavior and suggest further study to uncover underlying causes.
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jeCollum
Hall
Vivian Nellsch
Havana
Nellsch
Becky Gill
Gill
Ralph Johnson
Arlington, Va
Werrens, Ae
Kansas City, Mo
Majnical, Engineering
LHS
Coronation
Joyce Shepard
Susie Rose
Neal Pease
Kelvin Heck
Jane Heck
Kathy Mitchell
Nelson Art Gallery
Kansas City
Wesley Keltcher
Kansas Association of Teachers of English
KATE
Great Bend
Keltcher
Millard Denny
Nancy Gilbert
Patty Martin
Denver
Colo
Carol Kathka
Portland
Ore
Marty Duncan
Ft. Wayne
Ind
le Seur
Minn
Jeannine Pederson
Cato
Wisc
Connecticut
Art Buchwald
Washington
Kerner
Journal-World
CJHS
Jean Gurtler
and John Nitcher
Cult Hero
West Junior
Wilson Pickett
Wilson
Red Dog
Klef
Kelf
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