Dilemma of the President by Buckley Jr on Viet Nam policy
William Buckley Jr surveys President Johnson's stance during a White House briefing with Sen Strom Thurmond. Buckley questions the administration’s restraint, urging stronger action against North Vietnam to defend South Vietnam and provoke regime change in Hanoi or China, while lamenting the risk of delaying decisive moves.
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Johnson
Sen. Strom
Thurmond
White House
Sen. Thurmond
Southeast Asia
Haiphong
Hanoi
North
Viet Nam
China
17Th Parallel
United States
Pentagon
North Viet Nam
LBJ
South Viet Nam
Red China
Nist
Ho Chi Minh Trail
Lyndon Johnson
Strom Thurmond
Yesteryear
Lawrence Daily Journal World History and Dates
Lawrence Daily Journal World notes its 1854 founding in the context of local history. The publication has chronicled Lawrence events since the mid 19th century.
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Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Students Demand Sidewalks Near Lawrence High
Citizens urge sidewalk construction in a southwest city area citing hazardous crossings for schoolchildren. They call for a study of sidewalk needs around Lawrence High School and propose building along West Nineteenth and Twentieth streets to separate pedestrians from traffic.
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Lawrence High School
Nineteenth Street
The New Varsity Lawrence Opens With My Fair Lady
The New Varsity Lawrence theater, 50 year old Varsity name, debuted with My Fair Lady. The redesigned venue seats 708, uses soft neutral colors, and aims to attract future film production and local patrons amid TV discontent.
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Lawrence
Varsity Theater
Commonwealth Theaters
Varsity
Is a nationwide daylight saving trial worth trying in 1966
The piece argues for a national daylight saving plan with state opt outs possible, noting wartime use to save electricity and weighing pros and cons. It cites urban support, rural resistance, and suggests Labor Day as a better cut-off, predicting 1966 could be a good year for a nationwide trial.
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United States
Congress
America
Gus Grissom Seen Ready for Second Space Flight Commander Role
Gus Grissom, the modest astronaut who nearly drowned in 1961, has shown resilience and is named as commander for another space mission. The Air Force lieutenant colonel remains a leading figure among American space pilots and is trusted to lead the two-man crew on a forthcoming flight.
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Virgil
Gus) Grissom
Modest Grissom
Gus
Air Force
Grissom Leads Quiet Space Mission Aboard Early Three Man Ship
The mission features Lt. Col. Edward White II and Lt. Roger B. Chaffee aboard a three man Apollo style craft. They may orbit for 14 days. Grissom is described as a steady, capable figure with a history of overcoming a shaky start and earning trust.
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Moon
Edward White II
Roger B. Chaffee
Grissom
Long family aims differ from Johnson's Great Society
U. S. Senator Russell Long reflected on his father Huey Long and the Long family's voter goals versus Lyndon Johnson's Great Society programs. He said their approach was simpler, expressing that they wanted everyone to be a king.
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U. S
Russell Long
D-La
Huey
Long
Lyndon Johnson
Sen. Long
Tax Increases Tie Into Tight Money Market
In New York the tax issue hangs in Washington while state and local taxes rise. Banks report rising loan demand and higher interest rates as debt costs grow. The tighter money market pressures firms paying March and April taxes and could affect consumer and business spending.
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New York
Washington
Buddhists Seem to Believe Shakedowns Are Needed
Washington notes South Vietnamese Buddhist demonstrations may threaten Premier Ky's government. Writer satirically labels a religious rite as overthrow action, citing Trang Wang Gang and a plan of two hours daily protest, predicting postponed government change until free elections.
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Washington
South Viet Nam
Compactwald
Far East
Saigon
Trang Wang Gang
Trang
Trang Wang
Letters to the Journal-World on Du Bois club clash
A reader defends civil liberties against investigations of students with government grants at Indiana University Bloomington and argues for calm handling of alleged subversives. The letter cites the Du Bois club dispute and warns that probing grant recipients could threaten civil liberties.
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W. E. B. DuBois Club
John P. Farrell
Campus View House
Indiana University Bloomington
Ind
Lawrence clubs vote on 25 names to reach 275 total
Lawrence officials at Old Home Town Club projected final roster of 275 from 25 nominees in a plan aimed at a 300 cap. A swimming pool was proposed alongside discussions. Harold Snider left the Kansas Highway Commission after 16 years, the longest tenure among members. Olivet High School in Kansas reported 18 students, 11 on the basketball team reaching the Class B finals at Hutchinson. Mrs. J D Adams of Eudora recounted a Gulf of Mexico motor trip with her husband and Dr Z G Houser. Lawrence housewives baked more than 400 cakes for soldiers at Camp Robinson, to be delivered by local trucks. In Independence KU professor Charles Skilton attended the premiere of The Guardian Angel at the seventh annual state Federation of Music Clubs convention. The city audit noted a need for thorough accounting and better record keeping in all departments.
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Lawrence Country Club
Harold Snider
Kansas Highway Commission
Olivet, Kan
Hutchinson
J. D. Adams
Eudora
Gulf of Mexico
Z. G. Houser
Lawrence
Camp Robinson
Lawrence Trucks
Independence
Kan
Charles Skilton
Guardian Angel
State Federation of Music Clubs
Today’s Bible Message and Prayer Excerpt
The note quotes Romans 8 31 RSV and presents a prayer asking God for forgiveness mercy and loving kindness. It invokes the Father and Son and ends with Amen signaling a devotional reflection.
Pro tests amid college Nd DuBois scholar NSF bid
A Midwestern college recommended the head of the W E B Du Bois organization for an NSF scholarship provoking protests from Maud Arnett of 1604 University Dr citing perceived lack of patriotism and stupidity.
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Journal-World
Mid-Western
W.E.B. DuBois
National Science Foundation
Maud Arnett 1604 University
Taxpayer Funds, Armory Rent Policy Sparks Question
In Lawrence residents question why the city armory charges $200 to rent the gym built with taxpayer dollars. They ask if this rate is standard across Kansas armories and where the revenue goes, querying state and federal oversight and use of funds.
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Journal-World
Lawrence National Guard Armory
Kansas
Gove
Cancer Society volunteers provide free dressings in Douglas County
April marks Cancer Crusade month and Douglas County is reminded of the free dressing service for cancer patients. In 1965 about $400 in gauze and cellucation funded dressings valued at more than $1,500, made by volunteers, were distributed. Eight regular groups and many individuals contributed hundreds of hours, including Flower Club, Friend's Church, Trinity Lutheran, Eudora First Southern Baptist, KU Engineerettes, and others.
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Journal-World
Douglas County
Cancer Society
Flower Club
Friend’s Church
Trinity Lutheran Church
Eudora First Southern Baptist Church
la Sertoma
Post Office
Stitch and Chatter Club
KU Engineerettes
Hesper Mother's Club
Farm Bureau
United States
The
Notable Postwar Goings On and Arts News
John Van Altena, freed from an East German jail with help from Maxwell Rabb, plans to resume smuggling operatives through the Wall. Earl Warrens will cruise the Mediterranean on Ben Swig’s yacht in July. Jack Hawkins undergoes speech therapy after larynx surgery and hopes to direct. Mollie Parris writes How to Make a Dress. Krishna Nehru Hutteesing cancels a lecture tour for spine injury, staying in Sarasota to work on a Nehru biography with Alden Hatch. Joyce Redman to play Juno in Juno and the Paycock revival. Boris Aronson to design sets and costumes for Mourning Becomes Electra at the Met Opera. Cacoyannis to direct.
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John van Altena
Maxwell Rabb
Earl Warrens
Mediterranean
Ben Swig
Jack Hawkins
Mollie Parris
Met Opera
Cacoyannis
Judas Returns Silver to Temple and Hangs Himself
Judas confessed his sin and betrayal of innocent blood after returning the 30 pieces of silver to the chief priests. They refused to accept the money and bought the potter's field, known as Haceldama, the field of blood, for criminals and strangers.
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Judas
Unbuilt Airplane Study in Capital Says System Hinders COIN
Two reporters argue the United States lacks a suitable guerrilla war plane for Viet Nam. They blame Defense Department inertia and The System, noting COIN aircraft were ordered by the Air Force and Marine Corps but delayed, with readiness unlikely before spring 1968.
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Washington
United States
Viet Nam
Defense Department
Air Force
Navy
U. S
Marine Corps
Curtis LeMay
Pentagon
James Wakelin
LeMay
Coin
Surgical removal advised for ankle ganglion cyst
A reader asks about a lump on her daughter's ankle identified as a ganglion. The physician recommends surgical removal at a hospital and cautions against breaking the cyst. A second reader asks for antifungal drug names. the doctor cites griseofulvin and tolnastate Tinactin solution as prescription options for stubborn fungus.
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Robert Novak
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