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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1964
Page
2
Sen. Barry Goldwater urged reporters that a crisis could erupt before the November vote. He criticized Johnson’s foreign policy, said crises are used for political gain, and drew praise for Gov. Paul B. Johnson Jr. endorsement.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk held a Seattle news conference judging Senator Barry Goldwater’s foreign policy warnings as a basic misunderstanding of presidential responsibilities. Rusk rejected Goldwater’s crisis forecast and contrasted it with the bipartisan foreign policy approach of the Johnson era and earlier administrations.
Willis from New York drifted ashore among mangroves near the Tully and Murray rivers at 11 a.m. Wednesday after sending rockets with no result. He walked to the Tully mouth, was spotted by Hank Penning at 4:30 p.m., and taken home for dinner. He plans to move his raft to safety and pursue lectures at the World Fair. His wife in New York expressed relief at his landing.
The National Safety Council reports 50,700 Americans died in accidents in the first half of the year. Highway deaths totaled 21,180, other public places 9,150, at work 7,200, and at home 14,700.
A new all faiths space for patients on Rainbow Boulevard will be about 26 feet wide and 48 feet long, facing west and south of the Clendening Library. It will connect to the Children's Building on the first floor with an all weather link and include a clergy study, lounge rooms, and compartments for sacraments. Designed by Robert E. Jenks of Tanner and Linscott and Associates, Kansas City.
Citizens Ambulance Service will stop using Massachusetts Street for runs and instead follow a route via Maine to 6th Iowa 23rd and 23rd back to town. Owner Chuck Belote cites fewer stop signs and congestion and notes police and patrol cooperation while warning against unauthorized followers.
Historical note describes Akita dogs once owned by royalty with special attendants who oversaw training and feeding in formal ceremonial care.
President Johnson directed the FBI to compile hundreds of reports on recent riots to identify patterns and consider new federal laws. He told mayors and governors that full information would be shared and help offered under existing law.
Lawrence High School hosts a parent visitation night from 7 30 to 10 10 p m on Tuesday September 22 with an open house feature at the new addition. Parents will follow the student class schedule during the evening. Two giant Aldabra tortoises arrive at Topeka Zoo weighing about 300 pounds each and aged about 20 years.
President Johnson plans a one night campaign foray flying to Harrisburg for a 100 dollar a plate Democratic dinner in the Farm Show Arena. Harrisburg leaders expect about 6000 attendees before he heads back to Washington after the event. He previously spoke at the AFL CIO Labor Day rally in Detroit.
Johnson noted in the State of the Union address that five years would pass before indicating if further relief was warranted. A panel of distinguished private citizens was announced to advise the president and top officials on international developments. Members include Arthur Dean Eugene Black Dean Acheson John J. McCloy Omar Bradley and Allen Dulles.
Dr. C. R. Roquemore of the NAACP says Kansas Negro voter registration is rising with political issues and personalities shaping attitudes. He cites a 70 percent registration rate locally, with Wichita reporting about 7 000 of 10 000 to 12 000 eligible voters registered and a goal to add 3 000 more as business rebounds after Barry Goldwater’s nomination. Roquemore notes concern over Goldwater’s civil rights stance.
About $1,000 in prize money will be awarded at the 11th annual Kansas Designer Craftsmen show at Kansas University from Oct. 18 to Nov. 14. Entry forms are due Oct. 1 and entries by Oct. 4. Eligible artists must have Kansas residence of at least ten years or live in Greater Kansas City. Mediums include ceramics metalwork silversmithing jewelry enameling furniture sculpture stained glass mosaics fabrics textiles and more.
Chet Johnson Furniture Co starts business by Sept 15 at 720 24 Mass. owner Chet Johnson a Lawrence resident since 1950 and veteran furniture dealer with Navy service in World War II. The firm will offer a complete furniture line with Mary Lou and sons Larry and Ronnie at 1611 Mass. St.
At the Midwest Governors Conference spanning Illinois to Wisconsin the agenda includes James E. Webb of NASA and Commerce Secretary Hodges presenting economic outlooks. Governors discuss presidential prospects with North Dakota and Nebraska backing Johnson while Kansas leans Goldwater. Adlai Stevenson set to speak at a formal dinner as the meeting continues through Saturday.
About 2.6 million people in Wales show strong national traits and customs, with about one quarter speaking Welsh. The article notes cultural retention and language use as a reflection of national identity.
GOP vice presidential candidate William E. Miller urged President Johnson to divest the Johnson family from a television stake. He argued a president should not own a large share in a federally regulated business and cited FCC appointments. Miller linked the issue to concerns about corruption at the highest government levels and referenced an Austin Texas TV station owned by the Johnson family.
Mrs Julia Horne expresses gratitude to friends who sent cards and letters during the hospital stay and thanks Dr Jones Dr Manahan and hospital staff for their care and support.
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