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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1972
Page
2
Obituary notice honoring W C Simons editor of the Lawrence Journal World spanning 1891 to 1952, reflecting his long tenure and impact on the newspaper community.
The Apollo 16 mission is praised for its planned science goals and Charles Duke's vivid commentary as the crew lands despite earlier mechanical issues. The piece also honors Wilbur Stalcup, Missouri athletic figure, noting his energy and lasting impact on the Big Eight and Kansas-Lawrence ties.
The article argues the 30.3 billion GAAP GNP rise is inflated by 15 billion of air from inflation, not genuine output growth. It notes 6.2 percent inflation, questions if 3.25 percent yearly average is feasible, and cites concerns from officials about profits and pay pressures.
A discussion on violence urges facing our own capacity for evil rather than blaming others. It critiques self righteousness and overreliance on information gathering and surveillance. The speaker questions moral accountability and suggests society must confront personal complicity in violence.
Old Home Town reports the Kansas University four mile relay team of Fulghum Thornton Ries inger and Dotson clocked 16 53 1 to set Kansas Relays and American Intercollegiate records as cloud cover and rain affected Relays day. The piece notes predictions of more rain and a smaller parade turnout. It also mentions KU Engineers rocket engine display and U S Rep Robert Ellsworth promising support for the Clinton Reservoir project including an appropriation effort.
A school district report surveys teen diet gaps and asks why plates are served rather than letting individual choice. It explains meal pricing 35 cents for elementary and 40 cents for secondary, federal reimbursements, government commodity value, free meal growth, and meal quality standards with protein fruits vegetables bread and milk, plus sanitation and future pricing.
NEW YORK America s college students show a jaundiced view of politics but still trust the democratic process. The College Poll finds 41 percent call politicians generally honest, 30 percent sometimes honest, and 29 percent not honest at all. Students favor candidate credibility over party loyalty as 8 million eligible voters, many independents, loom in a pivotal 1972 race.
A resident complains about a gruesome front page photo in the Journal-World and urges using print words only. Letters discuss Parks and Recreation youth programs, annexation tax concerns, utility taxes, and corporate tax shifts with personal income comparisons. Lawrence residents signatories include Mrs Norma Harrod and Lawrence C Mills.
A letter to Lawrence residents states the Douglas County Amateur Baseball Association is not affiliated with the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department and that baseball remains a program for boys aged 8 to 17.
Kansas University freshman Paul Carttar defends space exploration against common critiques. He argues astronauts do tests and collect samples to answer questions about Earth origins and life while noting NASA’s budget is under two percent of federal expenditures. He contends space research supports medical knowledge and industry safety and offers potential benefits to mankind.
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