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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1969
Page
6
A debate at Oliver Hall on campus discusses whether modern cinema and TV show excessive violence and if censorship should be considered. University participants weigh impacts on viewers and society.
Brian Dexter and Steve Orcutt, both 19 and freshmen, discuss whether producers should limit violence in films and TV. Dexter supports self-restraint by producers and opposes government censorship, while Orcutt defends depicting violence, referencing Vietnam and viewer reactions.
McElhenny states there should be no censorship of movies or television. He believes viewers can distinguish fiction from reality and that what is shown on screen does not significantly influence street violence.
Pam Mahan, 19, Shawnee Mission, a fashion illustration major, comments on violence in film. She argues realism justifies violence if it serves the message and rejects fairy tale depictions even when exaggerated.
The Agriculture Department expects total tobacco use in 1968 69 to reach about 300 million pounds above last year’s production. Last year’s crop was 1.75 billion pounds, 13 percent below 1967 and the smallest since 1957. Carryover could total 3.8 billion pounds, down from 4.1 billion. Acres harvested may rise to 884.5 million, with yield lifting output to about 1.8 billion pounds, roughly 1 percent higher than 1968.
Norman Oklahoma AP Mark Rudd former Columbia SDS leader addressed 800 Oklahoma University students saying socialism is the answer to America’s problems He argued the cure for capitalist exploitation lies in socialism and cited Cuba’s gains He criticized the value of a college education and suggested students serve the system rather than themselves
Lecompton High School juniors Joe Yost and Mike Bahnmaier were picked as delegate and alternate to the 1969 Boys State at Kansas University. Yost serves as junior class president and participates in Mixed Chorus and Glee Club, while Bahnmaier is active in Student Council dramatics and multiple sports. They were chosen by the Lecompton High faculty and sponsored by the Lecompton PTA with support from the Community Club and American Legion.
Dismissals include Mrs. Catherine Mulhell and baby, Mrs. Barbara Overley, Jerry Moore, Mrs. Susan Dumler with baby, and several others. Sunflower Village lists Judith Haag with a baby girl. Births report a son for Howard Flory and a daughter for Patrick Calvert and a son for Ronald Miller.
The Kansas Anti-Discrimination Act was approved in the House by 114 to 0 and moves to the Senate. The bill expands public accommodation protections to include services and lets the Kansas Civil Rights Commission file complaints when discrimination is suspected.
A 21 year old Kansas University student posted 1500 bond to appear in Douglas County Court on a forcible rape charge. Preliminary hearing date not set. The incident involved a KU sophomore coed, a ride offer, a stop for a soft drink, a field north of town, and a gun drawn from under the seat. A deputy sheriff stopped the car during the assault and arrested him.
Baker University president James Doty announced a recital hall in the new musical arts building will be named for Harold Benedict McKibbin a 1908 graduate formerly of Wichita. Baker received 60785 from McKibbin estate. The Baker Board of Trustees recently approved the name. The theater seats 135 and hosts student and faculty recitals.
LAS VEGAS AP Van Williams the actor who plays the Green Hornet was scratched from the Mint 400 dune buggy race Monday when sand entered his eyes and got under his contact lenses.
William Hamet, 78, president of a South Philadelphia synagogue, says the white paint and a swastika on the front door will stay after recent vandalism including broken windows and burning paper stuffed in the building’s mail chute. He plans to let the parents see it in hopes of triggering action.
Kansas aims to become a national distribution hub due to its geographic location. Jack Lacy of the Kansas Department of Economic Development spoke at KU during a Census Summary Tape Workshop about future site locating computers and faster access to data for planners. The workshop, sponsored by KU, Kansas Development, and the U.S. Census Bureau, will help users plan. John Beresford of the U.S. Census Bureau noted the tapes will flow to heavy users, with some rural areas still using enumerators.
The State of Kansas notifies all interested parties that a petition has been filed in Douglas County Probate Court seeking heirs of Nellie Miller and Nathan Miller and to determine the descents of described real estate in Lawrence. Defenses must be filed an hour before the April day and time listed, or judgment will be entered. Attornies for Petitioner are listed.
Public sale of high quality antiques at 1027 Messanic St St Joseph Missouri banners list walnut breakfront marble top desk oak bedrom suite pendemmnas chitin clocks and vast items. Hosted by Hurd Alerlon Co with sale by cash only. Proceeds support retirement and smaller quarters.
A sale of farm and followhipy described property will be held at the farm located miles east of the Topeka Clover on Highway 24 then two miles north. The notice lists the auction action and location details for interested bidders.
A Perry auction ad lists numerous farm items and household goods for cash sale. Items include rubber tired wagons, a manure spreader, tractors parts, fencing, machinery, tools, furniture, books, shelves, and a variety of livestock gear. Auctioneer Verlin Hreety and clerk Bank of Perry are named.
Public auction announced in Rhode Island at Lawrence featuring a Coronade refrigerator cross top freestanding unit and many antiques. Items include oak buffets chiffer ohe walnut end tables marble top table organ stool beds dishes milk cans and old books with a note cash payment only and buyers move out at the end.
Public auction listed by Hays Brothers Auction Service for Marie Power Spear includes household furnishings from a Lawrence Connecticut home. Items range from furniture such as chairs tables dressers to appliances lamps rugs and personal items with cash terms and no removal until paid.
Public auction details for livestock and equipment including Hereford cattle horses and farm machinery. Multiple real estate ads describe brick and frame homes with features, pricing, and contacting agents in Lawrence Kansas area.
A described one bedroom suite sold by an auctioneer Rayne and Abn Perea Chorhea in West Norin, Georgia. Items include beds two end tables a rockar platform wrecker a sweeper dishes and jams and a variety of other furniture and home goods. The notice lists cash terms and limits liability for injuries.
Rates for local ads list weekly fees and per line charges with multiple line surcharges. Includes minimums, deadlines, and outside Lawrence rate per word, plus business guide rates for three lines and more.
Unclear listing describes a four bedroom two bath home with recent decorating and new carpet. Mentions Broken Arrow School District, fireplace, family room, basement, large paneled family room, central air, two car garage, patio and easy care kitchen features. Shown by agents only.
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