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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1965
Page
2
Lawrence Daily Journal World masthead lists editors and staff roles with affiliations and contact numbers. Published daily except Sunday from Lawrence Kansas, 1965. Subscription rates shown for local and national readers.
The piece argues Kansas legislators misallocate higher education funds. It notes plans to expand junior colleges with up to 22 schools and 400000 dollars per campus, potential Schilling Air Force base use for a Kansas State extension, and Wichitas expansion. It contrasts these with EU funded faculty salaries and building needs at KU. It concludes many legislators prefer mediocrity to excellence in a major state university and satellites.
Senate investigations focus on the San Francisco National Bank failure and related bank closings in Marlin Texas and Brighton Colorado. Testimony from James J. Saxon cites Don C. Silverthorne’s alleged misuse of bank position to finance gambling, with profits shared with William S. Bennett. Federal officials warn racketeers may use crime profits to buy into banks.
Qualified personnel to staff these institutions warns that financial chaos could arise if the banking system weakens due to incompetence and hoodlumism. Senators are examining the situation closely to avert further inroads and protect the system.
Clark Kerr has withdrawn his resignation as president of California University but informed sources say he is unlikely to serve beyond this academic year. Regents split over his handling of the Free Speech Movement and a one man leadership, with debate over punishment of campus demonstrations and off campus activity.
A retrospective collection recalls Mrs Louis Fiorito hosting for Mrs Edward Kumpe in Lawrence amid unseasonal snow causing 14 minor city incidents. Other items note 1940s KU ties Ted North signing with 20th Century Fox and Tom Robinson joining Sigma Xi. Fraser Hall shines after new aluminum coat. The Federated Council of Churches reports 38 states with no lynching, including four never having one. Gen Wilder Metcalf named Pension Commissioner. Home Night at Dread Training School brings teachers parents and pupils together.
A religious note cites Isaiah 6 5 woe is me for I am undone and invites humility confession of sins. The prayer asks God for cleansing forgiveness and restoration in Jesus name amen.
Column notes that women openly pursue beauty while men imitate with similar aids. A London court case about a girdle prompts laughs as a fat man explains his constricting garment caused a window break. The piece asserts growing candor in both sexes and hints women may lose leverage in dating as men become more vain.
In a Lent series sponsored by the Douglas County Ministerial Alliance local church members discuss the value of faith prayer and morality. The editor notes personal testimony from a professor on how church attendance shaped life in school college and marriage and urges readers to seek Christian fellowship.
A reader asks if hydrogen peroxide benefits gums. advice says healthy gums need none and chronic infection requires dentist care. Notes on gout pills, excess alcohol, cortisone risk for diabetes, nephritis with diabetes possibility, and menopause versus pregnancy with a home urine test guidance.
Leonard Lyons recalls Woody Allen revisiting the Four Seasons with a Confederate uniform stunt long before his rise to nightclub and TV stardom. Allen, now celebrated after Paris and NYU detours, mentions scripts and endings as Feldman once pushed for a Peter O'Toole Romy Schneider swap.
New York columnist Hal Boyle chronicles going on a liquor free diet as advised by a doctor to lose weight. He lists advantages and notes social costs while reflecting on life, self restraint, and the idea that everyone should try abstaining at least once in life.
Letter from Brice B Durbin executive secretary KSHSAA thanks Journal-World for excellent tournament coverage and praises University staff and Lawrence citizens for hosting. The writer recalls historic Lawrence snowstorms in 1912 and 1926, noting their impact on daily life and streetcar service. Alvin Dahlena 04744 TA St.
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