Lawrence Journal-World masthead and staff listings
The item lists the Lawrence Journal-World publication details from April 2, 1971 including staff roles such as President Publisher Dolph Simons Jr Editor Stene Parsons Assistant Publisher and other executives. It notes established date 1854 and pricing for subscriptions across regions.
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Dolph C. Simons JR
Dolph Simons
Stene Parsons
Lepee Pane Pontiu
Bill Mayer
Daryl Luoeller
Eeveres
eucFiscard
Aivertising
Two-Point Tax Vote Up for City of Lawrence Ballot
Lawrence voters face two related questions on the ballot Next Tuesday The first asks to authorize a half cent local sales tax to fund more police and fire personnel The second seeks approval to raise operating expenses by 450 000 for police and fire services in 1972 to meet state tax lid requirements Both must pass by yes majorities for the program to proceed The outcome hinges on both issues passing
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City of
Lawrence
Technology Not Too Popular Says Broker In New York
A New York stock broker argues against tech stocks and cites a shift away from technology as evidence of national disaffection. He links unemployment among engineers, reduced demand for PhDs, and a pause in Route 128 and Palo Alto firms to broader concerns about human values and societal goals. The piece notes a counterview: tech may need to be redirected to serve human aims and urban needs. A Conference Board survey shows firms spent 487.2 million on pollution controls in 1970, up 24 percent from 1969.
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New York
Boston
Route 128
Palo Alto
Calif
Conference Board
Notoriety of criminals versus respect for lawmen examined
The piece argues that criminals receive more attention than their merits warrant while lawmen often suffer in public perception. It cites USC research and urges readers to reflect on why media and public interest skew toward criminals and undervalue legitimate law enforcement.
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Carter
Dick Tracy
Batman
Superman
Captain Marvel
Mannix
Maxwell Smart
Ironside
Peter Gunn
Mike Hammer
James Bond
Ellery Queen
Sherlock Holmes
San Francisco Crime Commission
California University
USC
Easter egg hunt tops Lawrence memories at malls
In 1961 the largest Easter egg hunt in Lawrence drew about 2000 large candy eggs across the Malls Shopping Center parking area. The city planned to repaint meters in bright colors to guide motorists to available parking downtown.
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Lawrence
Malls
Daily Bible Message Prayer of Gratitude
A devotional note invites thanks to God the Father in Jesus Christ. It asks readers to confess ingratitude and express gratitude daily, framing forgiveness within prayer and appreciation.
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Lord Jesus Christ
God
Father
Mayors confront Nixon snub over Seattle’s Uhlman
Washington mayors, led by Democrats, faced a puzzling White House snub excluding Seattle Mayor Wesley C. Uhlman from a planned meeting with President Nixon. After long delays over attendee balance, officials questioned why Uhlman was left out as discussions centered on revenue sharing and foreign policy credit.
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Washington
Nixon
White House
Wesley C. Uhlman
Seattle
Uhlman
D. Ward
Agnew
Ward
Letters Editor Advocates District City Commissioners
A Letters to the Editor from the Journal-World discusses the Lawrence city government reform proposal by the League of Women Voters president. It urges dividing Lawrence into districts with district and at large commissioners to boost participation and local problem responsiveness. The writer clarifies it is not a criticism of current committees and expresses hope for better community representation.
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League of Women Voters of
Lawrence
Oresteia on Stage at KU Experimental Theatre
The KU Experimental Theatre presents an ensemble Orestes Aeschylus interpretation directed by Peter H. Clough. The production blends ritual and realism with strong performances by Wes Payne and Rhonda Plymate while highlighting chorus power, setting, costumes, and lighting.
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Oresteia
Peter H. Clough
Orestes
Wes Payne
Rhonda Plymate
Clytemnestra
Rich Larradet
Apollo
Riley Austin
My Lai Trial Verdict Seen As Army Policy Ploy
An editorial argues Lt. William Calley was unjustly convicted for the My Lai massacre. It blames wartime pressures and media opposition for a flawed jury decision and calls for broader U.S. justice amid Vietnam War controversy.
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Fort Benning
William Calley
Calley
My Lai
Vietnam
United States
U.S
Defense Department
Southeast Asia
Legislature at a Glance Kansas action highlights
The Kansas House tentatively approves a welfare cash limit tied to a 40 hour week. The Senate tentatively approves a bill to exempt bingo from prohibitions. Gov Docking asks reconsideration of a spending lid. Speaker Strowig rejects the proposal. The House backs a toll road from Hutchinson to the Oklahoma border. Senate Ways and Means cuts over 1.1 million from Welfare supplemental funds. The Senate passes a reorganization bill for the Department of Administration 24-13 to the House.
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Kansas
House
Senate
Robert Docking
State and Local Affairs Committee
Calvin Strowig
Docking
Hutchinson
Oklahoma
Ways and Means
State Welfare Department
State Department of Administration
Bullet Can't End Friendship in Miami Bar Tale
In Miami a man named William Folsom spat out a .22 caliber bullet that lodged in his mouth after ricocheting through his face during a drinking quarrel. He refused to testify against his friend Joseph Cole 59 in court, saying he did not think Cole intended harm. The two longtime companions left the courthouse together.
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Folsom
Joseph Cole
Bids Open May 6 for Kansas Army Ammunition Plant Work
Parson s Kan AP bids will be opened May 6 on more than 1 million dollars of construction at the Kansas Army Ammunition Plant east of Parsons Rep Joe Skubitz R Kan reported Thursday.
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Parsons, Kan
Kansas Army Ammunition Plant
Parsons
Joe Skubitz
Harvard Tops Gifts Again in 1969 70 Tally
Harvard University led in voluntary financial support with about 52.1 million dollars for 1969 70, as total gifts to higher education fell to 1.78 billion dollars nationwide. The top recipients included New York University Chicago University of Texas Yale Columbia Stanford California Pennsylvania Northwestern.
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NEW York AP
Harvard University
Council For Financial Aid To Education
Harvard
New York University
Chicago
The
University of Texas System
Yale
Columbia
Stanford
University of California System
Pennsylvania
Northwestern
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