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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1967
Page
2
The weather was ideal and the Art in the Park event sponsored by the Art Guild and Park Recreation Department drew warm fellowship and top caliber displays. Musicians from the local union provided free band music as observers called the concert outstanding.
An opinion argues that President Johnson and aides mismanage the Vietnam war, warning that escalation risks global war. It urges negotiated peace rather than total victory, citing Germany and Japan as shifting alliances and urging frank public clarity on the war goal.
The Johnson administration reaffirms plans for a 6 percent surtax on income to be enacted later this year despite opposition from business economists and workers. Officials cite needed revenue and possible social benefits while critics question its economic rationale amid the Vietnam war costs and inflation fears.
The threatening weather broke in beautiful style as Sunday Art in the Park marked the sixth festival here, drawing participants and visitors to a colorful display of local talent and community spirit.
The Sunflower Ordnance Plant marked its 15th anniversary as one of 26 installations under Army Ordnance Ammunition Command. Nearby, the Callery Chemical Plant began a $3 to 4 million project on a 200 acre site northwest of Lawrence, drawing attention in the area.
A devotional note emphasizes Jesus rebuking Martha for worrying about many tasks while Mary chooses the good part. The prayer thanks God for families and asks guidance to learn His will in the home and to serve in the wider world. Amen.
The article reports Gen Westmoreland in Washington requesting a 210000 troop increase to 600000, with Johnson expected to approve. Republicans like Romney and Vermont Senator Aiken push back on broad escalation while Johnson faces mounting public persuasion needs as 1968 nears. It questions efforts to recruit Asians for Vietnam and notes growing criticism.
In Pittsburgh a church sponsored coffee house Loaves and Fishes was raided by Allegany County detectives after neighbors complained of noise. Police found marijuana and pills. Rev. Richard D. Mowry, 37, was released on recognizance. Sponsors defend the project as Christian outreach despite the trouble.
Philip Weiss Jr argues Letters to the Editor should focus on local issues such as Lawrence sidewalks, public pools, high Douglas County taxes, labor unions, and workers’ benefits. He urges writers to raise their sights before discussing national topics and criticizes trivial subjects filling the column.
The piece notes White House alarm over Kennedy's rumored bid for the 1968 Democratic nomination, sparked by a California fundraiser organized by Salinger. It claims Kennedy consented to host the event with conditions, while Salinger sought support from state leaders and fundraisers. The article contrasts this with Johnson’s planned June 23 President's Club dinner, aimed at raising one million dollars.
The obituary recalls Edmund G. Ross of Kansas dying May 8 1907 in Albuquerque New Mexico at age 60. It notes his earlier 1860s opposition to President Johnson, his impeachment vote not guilty and his later role as New Mexico territorial governor. It also mentions Kansas figures James Lane and political tensions of the era.
Senate Democratic Leader Ike Mansfield said prospects for action on President Johnson’s East West trade proposal are dismal. He noted discussions with the White House and indicated hearings could be held this session with possible action to follow later.
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