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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1972
Page
2
A garbled newspaper page lists roles at a Lawrence journal including editor in chief and advertising director, with scattered names and titles. The fragmented text hints at staff transitions and production details within the paper.
The Journal-World emphasizes accurate unbiased reporting and separates opinion from news. It pledges to safeguard citizens’ rights, oppose dishonesty in public affairs, and support projects that improve the community for all residents.
The Judiciary Committee inquiry into Richard Kleindienst’s attorney general nomination exposes alleged payoffs and shady witnesses. It highlights partisan theatrics, questions of witness credibility, and the difficulty for any president to supervise appointees, with Democrats eager to use the probe politically. Kleindienst remains acting AG pending Senate action.
US Surgeon General Jesse L. Steinfeld condemns permissive attitudes toward student smoking in high schools citing health harms that can appear early in life. He argues permissive school policies encourage smoking and long term health damage, while critics frame it as a rights issue.
A report argues gas shortages reveal misuse of a vital resource as Monsan to Co and Texas Gulf Sulphur sue United Gas Pipeline Co for $1 million for failing to deliver gas to Gulf Coast plants. It examines consumption, pricing, and future supply with projections to 1980 and beyond.
A College Poll survey from the Greenwich Research Center New York finds student views on violence in American university life have shifted. While 75 percent still say violence is never justified many now see lines of campus communication as opened reducing support for violence a trend dating from 1970s campus upheavals.
James L. Duff, Director of the Smoking Control Project, promotes a joint research and public service program at the EU Psychological Clinic offering personalized, no fee help for stopping smoking. Interested individuals may enroll or seek info at 864-4121 before April 18.
John D. Thomas former head of Sedgwick County Hospital security pleaded guilty to theft and delivery of non narcotic drugs. He received one year in county jail for stealing 174 Ritalin and 1 to 20 years in prison for delivering drugs to Marian I Mason. The two sentences run concurrently and may include probation after evaluation at the Kansas Reception and Diagnostic Center.
Nine year old Shawn Ritter bought pants for a dime at an Animal Welfare Association rummage sale in Santa Cruz. A bulge in the pocket revealed a $155 cash roll. He turned the money to the sheriff. he may keep it if unclaimed after six months.
U S Sen James Pearson proposes amending the Occupational Safety and Health Act to ease burden on farmers and small businesses. He urges Department of Labor review of standards and a more common sense enforcement approach while maintaining penalties for willful violators.
Highlights include Ponce de Leon landing in Florida in 1513 in search of the fountain of youth. Drury Lane Theatre opened in London in 1663. First Jewish congregation in America consecrated its synagogue in New York City in 1730.
federal interviewers gather tips on heroin distributors via a nationwide hot line. callers may remain anonymous as tips are screened and routed to federal, state, and local police for follow up. the system aims to supplement local reporting without rewards.
Wisconsin victory intensifies clashes within the Democratic Party as Chicago Daleyists vow to block McGovern. Regulars favor Humphrey or Kennedy, while Muskie fades. Hearnes backs Muskie but would prefer Kennedy if Muskie exits. Debate centers on whether McGovern’s nomination would end the party as known.
Old Home Town three Lawrence High students took top honors at the Douglas County Science Fair: Larry A. Miller William Kerfoot and Pete Youngberg. Dr Leona Baumgartner was chosen to deliver the dedication address at the Sherwood Treece Memorial Library opening in KU Bacteriology. Five Rockhold family members were seriously burned when a blast shattered their home ten miles south of Lawrence with no cause yet found.
A devotional note urges making the most of every opportunity citing Ephesians 5 16 17 and prays for awareness of others in a fast moving society. It asks for guidance to discern the Lord's will and to counter loneliness with compassion and prayer.
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