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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1966
Page
2
A humorous reminiscence contrasts a crow feeding a trapped dog with a pet dachshund. The author notes a dog that begs constantly, tolerates varied foods, largely rests, and contemplates unlikely friendships with condors, all spoken in a playful, observational tone.
The Lawrence Daily Journal World lists staff including President and Editor Dolph C. Simons Sr and View President Publisher Bill Maycir Managing Editor Jack Zimmerman and News Editor Ernest Pontius. Advertising Manager Leo Eller Business Manager. Established 1884 Simons Reiter 1891 to 1989.
Officials from Jayhawker Investments of Bartlesville Oklahoma reveal plans for a multi million dollar private dormitory complex in Lawrence Kansas. The 1056 student project will be privately financed and taxed on the city rolls boosting city finances and reflecting strong KU Lawrence ties. Stanley Learned a KU alumnus leads progress efforts highlighting ongoing community support for the university.
The piece argues that a Red inspired strike at Mexico University in Mexico City stems from a dean driven policy of attendance and exams plus expulsions. It cites 7000 students, aging nonresponsive rebels, and a powerfully organized minority overruling a larger educated majority.
Kansas Citys Swope Park reveals a $5 million expansion to double its area including a $328,000 ape house the only one of its kind. The zoo adds four ape species and a 40 foot glass tower with palms and birds as part of the phased renewal.
Visitors will view apes across a moat with 12 feet of separation. A life sized water spouting whale entrance opens this summer at Swope Zoo with a surrounding pool and aquarium, part of several upgrades promising more hours of family enjoyment in the region.
Analysts report a broad price push across sectors with expected rises in coal gypsum board and equipment used in metal foundries. Copper remains under pressure though government policies limit export sales and keep domestic prices steady while lead falls from prior levels.
A report mentions Prof and Mrs Harold Barrett’s Modern split level at 1510 Meadow Lane on the AAUW House Beautiful Tour. It notes Earl Robbins as BPW Safe Driver of the Week and the Helen Rhoda Hoopes award for KU English majors. It recalls 1941 Raymond Clapper speaking for Prof Leon Flint and a 1926 letter from Theodore Gardner about pioneer life. It also notes KU honors, a horse show, and Hook and Green Clothing moving to the Farmers’ State building.
A short devotional note quotes II Timothy 3 14 and offers a prayer thanking God for the preserved Holy Scriptures. The writer asks for guidance through the Word and ends in Jesus name.
Nationwide survey of draft deferment testing shows 350000 to 400000 students will take a three hour 150 question exam at over a thousand colleges. Tests aim to steer talent to higher education amid controversy about fairness and racial impact raised by Rep. Adam Clayton Powell.
Hal Boyle lampoons modern anxieties with fake phobias while Science Research Associates acknowledges test mixups in assigning students to MIT and other centers. Selective Service plans fingerprinting and future exams for about 600000 more students amid Viet Nam era draft concerns.
The noted architect Edward Durrell Stone, famed for the U S Embassy in New Delhi once dubbed the Taj Maria, agreed to substantial alimony and child support terms in his divorce from Maria.
A jubilant message praising mothers as millions celebrate a special day. Fathers and children join in, spending billions on gifts and expressions of love. The text emphasizes widespread affection and consumer participation in observing the occasion.
Washington reports a break fast meeting in Secretary Orville Freeman's office with eight Western Democratic Senators. They pressed the Administration to stop blaming farmers for inflation while warning Freeman to defend farmers or resign. The talks follow Freeman's 1967 wheat expansion decision amid farmer discontent and a broader political crossfire.
George R. Krische objects to library refusal of donor book A Struggle With Titans arguing the fluoridation debate is a local issue. He cites Nobel scientists and a Journal-World editorial urging local action and questions censorship of controversial topics.
The editorial lauds Pepperdine College for refusing a million dollar grant with strings attached to grant an honorary degree to Dan Smooth. It overlooks Grove City College in Pennsylvania which four years ago rejected a powerful benefactor J Howard Pew over religious liberty and academic freedom. Pew backs Right wing causes and Christian Freedom Foundation.
Dear Dr Molner and reader discuss infant celiec at birth and injury. Dr Molner says general belief wrong. Note to Mrs D F states birth control pills regulate periods and do not affect daughter’s future marriage or children.
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