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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1965
Page
2
In a humorous personal essay Jack Zimmerman roasts the era of the “in” bad back. He recalls attempts at remedies from jumping to grab pipes to crawling on the floor, notes his wife’s quips, and ends fearing social exclusion yet hoping for a new status symbol beyond sore backs.
Lt. John H. Damewood of Pocatello Idaho leads civil affairs for a U S Army Special Forces unit along the Ho Chi Minh trail. He has helped establish two dispensaries a 40 pupil school and a program to trade handicrafts for tools and supplies. He notes local sanitation education and fruit tree planting while stressing self sufficiency ahead of pullout.
The Paris court sentenced Gaston Naessens to the maximum under law for illegal practice of medicine and pharmacy, decrying the trial as a lamentable imposture. It noted no prison penalty and aimed at a top fine around 3600 dollars plus costs, with potential two-year imprisonment if unpaid. The judge voiced regret at lacking harsher punishment and called the case a relic from oil lamp days.
Economic experts note 100 new industrial workers bring 359 people 100 households 91 school children 710000 in personal income annually 229000 in bank deposits 97 cars 165 jobs in other firms 3 new retailers 331000 in yearly retail sales The piece explains the national scramble for new business and why competition is fierce.
Hollywood star Ronald Reagan emerges as a leading GOP candidate in California polls. He weighs a formal run but hints at near readiness, noting a news conference will replace the old porch announcement.
The Census notes more single women in metropolitan areas than rural regions. Yet urban advantage is modest and farm areas still show many unmarried women. The text hints at bachelor prospects differing by locale, with cautious optimism for rural singles.
Rep. John V. Lindsey weighs running for New York City mayor next November. A victory could propel him to a presidential bid but risk tarnishing his standing. a loss would keep him in the House and boost his future statewide appeal. Republicans seek fresh candidates to counter Kennedy and Rockefeller.
In 1955 Muhlenberg College awarded Dr W Clarke Wescoe an alumna award. After Cornell Medical School he became the youngest medical school dean in the United States at KU. The City Traffic Commission included PTA Council members and club reps.
A devotional note quotes Galatians 5 13 urging believers to love and serve each other. Prayer thanks the Lord for immeasurable love and asks that love fill hearts daily and overflow to all they meet in Jesus name.
Letters from Lawrence residents urge preservation of Fraser Hall as a historic campus landmark. They argue for improvements rather than demolition and advocate naming Wescoe Hall instead of replacing Fraser, highlighting family ties to KU and the building’s long history.
Dear Dr. Molner discusses vaccination timing with eczema. He notes postponing vaccines if active skin conditions exist and that doctors know the full requirements. He adds many children outgrow eczema, enabling later vaccination.
Willard Morgan urges Kansas leaders to preserve the old Gov Charles Robinson farm northeast of Lawrence. He proposes converting the site into a state park and educational center with a museum, library space, caretaker quarters, and a replica summer house, recognizing Robinson as a foundational figure in Kansas history and KU’s heritage.
President Johnson sent birthday praise to Edward Everett Cauthorne who turned 103 in a Queens senior home. The Missouri native, once a cowboy, teacher, and court clerk at the 1882 Frank James trial, was celebrated as Harvard and University of Tennessee’s oldest living alumnus.
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