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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1968
Page
2
A satirical voice explores acts of quiet defiance against everyday controls. The narrator bristles at war demands on domestic programs and inflates insignia like mattress tags and punch cards into symbols of independence, urging careful targets and harmless pranks.
An op ed voice questions the claim of progress in postal service citing slower delivery, reduced mail frequency, dusting boxes, delayed sorting, and rising costs. The writer contrasts government operation with private services and calls for real improvements in sorting, transportation, and overall first class service.
The Treasury plans to tax after Friday a major class of industrial revenue bonds used by towns and states to lure industry. The shift targets tax free bonds marketed by U S Steel and others, seen as benefiting large communities over small towns. Questions linger on policy stickiness and fairness of denying needed financing.
The article urges timely tree planting before Arbor Day on March 29. It emphasizes the joy of watching a tree grow and the benefits of shade, birds, and neighborhood improvement. It notes Lawrence stores offer small trees and recommends families plan what to plant this spring.
Democratic National Committee chairman John M. Bailey issued a news release seeking support for promoting various aspects of the Johnson Administration's domestic program. He notes dissension on Vietnam but asserts the administration has achieved beyond dreams, signaling mixed public reaction to the policy.
Old Home Town notes that Rev. Dale Turner of Plymouth Congregational Church will depart this summer for a similar post in Seattle Washington. St. John's Parish bought ground at 1915 Stratford Rd planning a chapel and student center. The Lawrence Jaycees voted to disband until after the war. The Kansas attorney general opined there would be no primary election needed.
Zacchaeus declares he will give half his goods to the poor and restore fourfold what he may have wronged. A prayer asks God's mercy for sins, forgiveness, and guidance to live a stronger life through Jesus Christ.
The piece notes Mr. Howard K. Smith resigns from column writing citing disgust with contemporary journalism. It cites his criticism of media focus on Vietcong, the Nixon era, and a TV panel with Alger Hiss, while reflecting on war ethics and U.S. involvement in Vietnam, with references to Seymour Melman and Edwin Newman.
Three high Polish officials were dismissed after the local Communist party chief vowed action against managers whose children participated in three days of protests. Jan Grudzinski Jan Gorecki and Fryderyk Topolski were named as ousted officials amid state media reports linking their children to the demonstrations.
Laotian government sources say troops repelled two North Vietnamese battalions approaching Thakhek six miles away across the Mekong from Nakorn Phanom in Thailand. Fighting five miles east of Thakhek prompted claims of a loss of momentum for the Communists as air attacks increased.
Several newspapers blame disorder after the June war on pro Israel intellectuals upset by the government's anti Israel policy.
A Black mother denounces claims that Communism drives America's racial tensions. She rejects Communist blame for racism, urges fighting prejudice at home church and school, and questions how to erase biased attitudes in society.
This page explains the role of readers and writers in a free press. It invites editorial writers, letter writers, columnists and cartoonists to share opinions to stimulate public discussion and civic engagement.
Hal Boyle jokes about red haired girls, plastic, and bachelor life while noting aging, fashion, and social quirks. The column playfully contrasts temper with hair color and comments on travel romance, finances, and everyday manners in a light, era tone.
Editor notes KU professors Sudlow and Newbill. The Kansas University Museum of Art hosts Al Newbill's painting show in the basement with large oils and small pastels. The critic praises painted surface textures, color flux, and cloud like forms while urging multiple visits despite limited gallery space and lighting.
The piece traces a shift from prolonged bed rest to early mobilization in the 20th century. It notes how even after a hysterectomy patients could return to work and housework in months rather than a year, highlighting benefits of getting patients upright sooner for strength, circulation, and reduced complications. It cites a physician’s experience with an aggressive patient and the broader move toward ambulation.
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