Lawrence Daily Journal World Established in 1854
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1966
Page
2
Inside report effort for democracy in Viet Nam
Washington reports reveal a late autumn project by White House and State Department officials to democratize South Vietnam with free elections for a constituent and national assembly. The plan was shelved as pacification took priority, a misjudgment officials now regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Viet Nam
White House
State Department
Constituent Assembly
Johnson
South Viet Nam
U.S
Saigon
United States
Wallace Caper Opens Door To All Sorts of Finagling
In a political mini drama Governor Wallace’s bid to extend his term leads to his wife running for governor, sparking a debate on reform and succession. The piece links the Alabama episode to potential shifts in national politics and a broader look at how leaders plan for power beyond term limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
Nguyen Cao Ky
Wallace Caper
Washington
George Wallace
Alabama
Johnson
Hair care fad at public pools prompts new caps
A 1968 Lawrence Journal World item notes men using greasy hair products create a film on the pool water leaving ring around tubs. Pools may require hair washes and bathing caps for males this summer to curb the fad, hinting Lawrence might need a public pool to worry about such trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Lawrence
Kansas
Lawrence high school Symphonic Wind Ensemble touring praise
Editor notes the Lawrence High School Symphonic Wind Ensemble, 43 members under director Charles Kassinger Jr., performed three concerts across Pittsburg and Baxter Springs. Observers praised professional-level talent, positive audience reception, and the group as city ambassadors, urging strong community support for the school music program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence High School
Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Charles Kassinger Jr
Lawrence
China's Nuclear Progress Raises Containment Dilemma
The piece argues Red China's third nuclear detonation heightens U S alertness and tests containment policy. It contrasts Chinese independence with Soviet and U S cooperation, warns of a global nuclear race, and calls for immediate expert guidance on resisting expansion while avoiding brinkmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
United States
America
U. S
Soviet
Russia
Red
Thailand
Malaysia
Philippines
India
Japan
Red China
Johnson Uses 1966 Record To Rally Democrats
President Johnson pitched the 1966 congressional record as a Democratic edge at a fund-raising dinner, arguing the current Congress passed more laws for the people than any since Roosevelt. Republicans, led by Nixon, push inflation and Vietnam as key issues, while Johnson avoids pre-election attacks and urges perseverance for peace in Vietnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Johnson
Richard M. Nixon
Viet Nam
Nixon
Congress
Democrats
Franklin D. Roosevelt
GOP
Ray C. Bliss
Long Hair in Pools Forces Batting Cap Debate
Pools face long hair clogging drains as operators weigh caps for men and women. Historically women wore caps while men were exempt, but rising male hair lengths prompt many communities to consider caps for all swimmers to simplify cleaning and maintenance.
KU arts class stages The Little Prince marionette show
Old Home Town notes a KU art education class directing The Little Prince marionette play by Maud Ellsworth. It mentions Dr. Francis Heller becoming KU Western Civilization chair, a dentist urging name tags on false teeth, and The first county high school graduation in 1892 with its 50th anniversary upcoming. Also references William Allen White and Richard Price attending KU anniversaries, Sidney Prentice at Carnegie Museum, Lt Governor Friend and Lord Halifax dinner in Kansas City, plus 1926 KU honorary degree for Chancellor Lindley and WWI casualties Faye Friedberg and Lucy McLinden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Prince
Maud Ellswoth
Francis Heller
Department of Western Civilization
Oklahoma City
William Allen White
Richard Price
University Extension Division
Kansas
Sidney Prentice
Carnegie Museum
Pittsburgh
Smithsonian
Gov
C. E. Friend
Kansas City
Lord Halifax
Municipal Auditorium
Be ye doers of the word prayer and reflection note
A religious message urges readers to act on scripture James 1 22 and seek decisions in God s will. The prayer asks forgiveness for ill will and to view others with love as a path to living for Thy glory through Christ Amen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Christ
To Your Good Health appears in Dr Molner column
Dear readers exchange letters discuss bust exercises polyp causes hair loss and iron deficiency. Experts advise posture benefits from exercise not size increase. polyps should be removed if accessible or nuisance. Iron supplements not universal fix for hair thinning and anemia should be treated if present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.R
J.F
New Books at City Library Highlights Several Notable Titles
The list features THE VERSE BY THE SIDE OF THE ROAD by Frank Rowsome and BRET HARTE by Richard O Conn Nor, plus STONEHENGE DECODED by Gerald S Hawkins and MOUNTAINS AND WATER by Christopher Rand. Other works include THE BRIDE AND THE BACHELORS by Tomkins, NO ROOM FOR BEARS by Dufresne, and DOOMSDAY SQUARE by Kay Ward Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rowsome
Ben
Anna
Frank Rowsomer
America
Bret Harte
Richard O'Conn Nor
Ger- Gerald S. Hawkins
Gerald Hawkins
Boston University
Stonehenge
England
B.C
Christopher Rand
New Yorker
Asia
Holland
Calvin ‘Tomkins
Tomkins
John Cage
Jean Tinguely
New York City
Harlem
Frank Dufresne
Doomsday Square
Kay Ward Taylor
United States
Simon Raven
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Inside Report
Effort For Democracy
Robert Novak
Art Buchwald
Lady Bird
Lyndon
Bird
Jack Valenti
Hubert Humphrey
Muriel
Nick Katzenbach
Ethel Kennedy
David Merrick
Jackie Kennedy
Thi
Henry Cabot Lodge
Editor
Journal-World
Marion R. Smith
Countryside Lane
West 7Th Street
Schwarz Road
Lawrence Avenue
West Eighth Street
Wellington Road
Thelma Bowman
West Seventh
Pence-Owens Garden Center
Clifford S. Griffin
7Th St
U. S. State Department
Soviet Union
Jonnson
By James Marlow
Old Home Town
Lindley
Baker
Faye Friedberg
Topeka
Lucy McLinden
Marion
The
Small Society
Brickman
Joseph Molner
L. C
City Library
Thelma Helyar
Menfreya
Victoria Holt
Harriet Delvaney
Monfreya
Heather Ross Miller
North Carolina
William P. McGivern
Peter Churchman
Black Dove
Interpol
Scotland Yard
Surete
Spain
Wilma Dykeman
Thurston
Great Smokies
Clay Thurston
Hopscotch
Julio Cartazar
Paris
Publishers’ Weekly
Machines
Michener
Auchincloss Valley OF the Dolls
Susann the Adventurers
Robbins
Capote
Toland
Ryan the Proud Tower
Tuchman
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