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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1966
Page
2
Historical snippet lists staff roles at the Lawrence Daily Journal World with editors publishers and dates of operation including 1844 founding and 1891 to 1958 span. It notes office location Sixth and New Hampshire Street Lawrence Kansas and contact numbers plus subscription rates.
Premier Nguyen Cao Ky hedges on a nationwide vote within three to five months. He now says elections may be postponed and aims for October, sparking new Buddhist demonstrations and rising discontent with the U.S. backed regime.
Thousands in Lawrence joined a weekend cleanup with families trimming yards, hauling trash, and beautifying downtown. Officials and local businesses, including Lawrence National Uk, planted around Vermont Street to set an example.
A visiting congressman accepted use of Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge's large chauffeur driven car in Saigon. When asked what the ambassador would do for transportation, the driver replied the ambassador uses the smaller Chevrolet for security. The big car was seen as an easier target for the Viet Cong.
The World War II B-17 Flying Fortress remains active in varied roles including firefighting aerial surveying and cargo work though numbers are down from the 1940s. About 150 remain airworthy, roughly 30 in the United States, with others abroad. Originating with Boeing in 1935, the B-17 powered much of the war effort and earned praise from General Henry H. Arnold as the backbone of the global aerial offensive.
Remarking on wartime aviation, the piece lauds the Flying Fortress as a legendary battle plane. It notes that despite heavy losses, some of the "old girls" remain hale and hearty and remembered for their pivotal wartime role.
Newell George U S District Attorney in Kansas City argues for foundations to detect and solve crime and to ensure proper punishment. He warns that not only organized crime threatens public welfare but many crimes arise from offenders released due to mental illness. He stresses fair trials while stressing society protection from known criminals. The KC area has tragic past examples.
New York reports record corporate profits fueling clashes among critics and business leaders. Labor argues for higher worker shares while government voices push tax rises and price controls to curb inflation. Industry says profits support growth and modernization, warns against government spending.
In 1956 at Haskell Billy Mills ran a 4 26.2 mile during the Jayhawk League high school track and field meet. A cloudburst washed away the railbed causing ten cars of a Missouri Pacific freight train to derail just outside Richland. Pulitzer prizes were awarded to Andersonville and The Diary of Anne Frank.
A Proverbs verse highlights parental joy and burden. A prayer seeks divine guidance for daily family trials, grace to live by commandments, and blessing through Jesus.
A humorous column muses on Royal Navy allowing petty officers to drink to the queen seated. The writer jokes about potential mischief if toasts are not followed by standing, imagining drunken incidents and eventual equality with enlisted men, as a nod to changing empires and manners.
The piece reports Sen. Hugh Scott criticizes Young Republicans for debating Rhodesia, leading to cancellation. It notes Rep. Ashbrook and others push pro Smith regime material, linking conservative groups to Rhodesia lobbying and warning of political risks to Republicans amid shifting African American votes.
Leonard Lyons reports Ferrer arranging the world premiere of El Greco for May 7 in Toledo at the Museum of Santa Cruz with the Duchess of Alba headlining. Huston may take full charge of Casino Royale. Vatican to build an Audience Hall for 12 000. Zeffirelli wary of Anthony and Cleopatra at the Met. Ed Murrow's wife in Rome for a Mass. Hawkins shifts to producing directing. Roddy McDowall photographs Chaplin for Life. Rome Opera to perform at Lincoln Center with Nureyev and Erik Bruhn. James Baldwin in Istanbul. Bogarde to make a Harold Pinter story directed by Losey. Johnson funeral notes and cross-use of chaplains proposed. Hepburn to unveil Two for the Road image in a swimsuit and new wardrobe.
A perforated ear drum results from chronic infection. Keep the ear dry when not treated and avoid water entry. Use cotton pledgets to block dust, seek a specialist if drainage persists, and consider drying drops or hydrogen peroxide. Tympanoplasty may help hearing but outcomes vary. Nose issues may cause postnasal drip. seek exam to identify effective treatment.
Washington AP reports British Guiana will become the world’s newest independent nation on May 26 with a nonarm government. The former colony faces Communist pressure and racial tensions while Linden Burnham leads a new government and Sir Richard Luyt remains governor general through independence.
Wichita AP physicians at the Kansas Medical Society advocate placing the Division of Institutional Management under the State Board of Health. They also seek higher salaries for professionals in state institutions. Delegates will vote Thursday in final session.
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