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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1969
Page
2
Lawrence Daily Journal World records publication details and staff roles for The World Company. It lists editors publishers and managers, the 1854 establishment, historical editor tenure, address at Sixth and New Hampshire Streets, subscription rates, and mailing classifications.
The article reports turmoil among Lawrence High School students with fire and smoke incidents and escalating disruption. Administrators are urged to adopt a firm policy, expel incorrigible troublemakers after warnings, and enforce discipline to protect well behaved students.
The Kansas House approved placing liquor by the drink on the ballot, enabling citizens to vote on the issue. Douglas County split its vote with Morris Kay for the measure and John Vogel against it, while Senate ally Reynolds Shultz supported presenting the question to voters as a constitutional amendment. Campaigns are expected before the November 1970 vote.
Botanists led by Cleve Backster test lie-detector like devices on plants argue that foliage show fear, affection and response to praise or criticism. Since 1967 he wires leaves to measure electrical resistance as plants react to stimuli, suggesting care and kindness affect growth beyond cultivation.
A humorous piece suggests couples frame yard care as a test of patience. It contrasts nagging spouses with men who dread garden duties and those who genuinely enjoy tending plants. The piece notes social reactions to men taking extra time with trees and shrubs.
New York Mayor John V. Lindsay faces renewed pressure from Gov. Nelson Rockefeller as the Rockefeller faction weighs a June million dollar fund raiser. Gustave Levy of the NYSE was asked to run it, despite Levy already tying to Lindsay. A separate housing leak points to Rockefeller State Housing Authority as the probable source.
A 1959 Kansas State NCAA final loss to Cincinnati 85 75 is recalled along with a 112 year old Civil War veteran John Salling dying in Kingsport Tennessee and a 116 year old Walter Williams living in poor health. Lawrence High School wins Speech Festival with 62 Sweepstakes points. Earlier notes from 1944 and 1929 cover War Production Board car rumors and local high school plays and dances.
A brief spiritual note cites Revelation 3 16 about lukewarm faith and asks readers to seek zeal in witness. The accompanying prayer asks forgiveness for waning enthusiasm and requests strength to testify for Christ in all actions and speech.
Cosa Nostra means our thing not theirs and deserves scrutiny as a nationwide shadow economy. The piece traces Sicilian roots through Chicago New York and Kansas City links to labor racketeering dope gambling and extortion and notes federal subpoenas tied to Genovese succession. It warns that Mafia influence can reach local towns via sweetheart contracts zoning waivers and corrupt labor leaders.
A former White House aide recalls his stance on Vietnam and how internal disagreements shaped policy. He explains he favored de escalation, denied public misperceptions, and stayed in place to avoid harming White House privileges.
Army Sgt. Blaine L. Honeycutt husband of Verda M. Honeycutt of Arkansas City Kansas was listed by the Defense Department on Friday among servicemen killed in action in Vietnam.
Review lauds Lawrence Maness and Michael Fisher for an honest unsentimental look at troubled youths and America’s soul victims. The performance, in a church, provokes silence and reflection rather than entertainment, urging deeper thought beyond sensationalism while predicting future works from Maness.
Kansas bills and measures listed by subject include SB95 on meat inspection pending in House Public Health and Welfare, HB1492 creating a state animal health board signed to Senate committee, tax and municipal measures in multiple committees, civil rights and housing discrimination bills, new criminal code bills under Judiciary, presidential primary proposals, highway bonds and turnpike plans, liquor by the drink amendments, and a film board reestablishment, with many items awaiting full chamber action.
Dear Dr Thosteson the question asks what to look for in a hand to judge mental retardation. The doctor notes there is no general rule as forms vary and mongolism shows short stubby hands but other traits help identification. A reader asks about thyroid treatment and pregnancy risks for a daughter.
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