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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1971
Page
2
The Lawrece Journal World is published daily except Sunday from Sixth and New Hampshire Streets Lawrence Kansas. The issue is dated Saturday April 24 1971. Subscription rates are listed for carrier mail and various regions.
Washington signals show Sen Edward Kennedy and other doves as public sentiment cools on the war. The piece credits George McGovern with early foresight, contrasts past dissent with current support, and urges listening over talking as public government interest rises in Lawrence. It also cites rising local turnout and inquiries about Kansas lawmakers, then pivots to cautions about marijuana research and divergent expert opinions.
Philadelphia voters show strong support for law and order candidate Frank Rizzo ahead of the May 18 Democratic mayoral primary. Black voters in the 37th Ward describe him as high principled and believing in equal justice, with many saying he would improve drug control and maintain a tough, orderly city. Critics cite limited political experience and education, but overall Rizzo leads the issue over liberal opponents Green Jr. and Williams.
The piece argues on population growth and potential limits on reproduction. It cites Tom Tiede and Paul Ehrlich, notes rising world growth rates, genetic concerns, and policy ideas. It warns of tax penalties and possible sterilization moves, ending with zero population growth as a possible outcome.
Joration Pillard and Snyder say they have seen no such signs in their studies. Yet many doctors warn that any prospect of harm should discourage marijuana use. The mere uncertainty of the situation prompts cautious minds to avoid risk.
Old Home Town 1961 reports talk of constructing a 36 unit apartment building at West 24th and Southridge Plaza by Joe MacCoskie owner and developer. Also noted is potential development of 350 new home sites around Ninth and Lawrence Ave with a recreation area, value over 5 million dollars.
In a letters to the editor, KU faculty neighbors critique a proposed $130000 donation by the Student Senate to the Chancellor’s Office. They urge the money not fund faculty salaries, noting the state must bear that cost, and propose directing funds to local charities or returning raises to legislators.
Haskell Indian Junior College plans two new divisions in Indian studies and home economics and early childhood for next fall. A campus survey shows 73 percent favor Indian studies and a regional focus, with goals to make Haskell a leading center for Indian languages and culture. The expansion includes eight language offerings, regional history, folklore, mythology, contemporary government, regional dance study, and expanded arts and crafts courses.
On this date in history several events are noted. The first American regular newspaper the Boston News Letter began publication in 1704. Edmund Cartwright born in 1743, inventor of the power loom. U S Congress appropriated 5000 dollars for the Library of Congress in 1800. Federal troops pulled from New Orleans in 1877 ending Northern rule. Spain declared war in 1898 after a US ultimatum over Cuba. Easter uprising in Dublin in 1916. German mechanized divisions moving toward Athens in 1941. France saw workers protest in 1961 in opposition to Algerian revolt. In 1971 French government denies seeking a nonaggression pact with the Soviet Union. Haiti coast guard shelled Port au Prince in 1970s rebellion.
A 16 month old Coffeyville Kansas girl Paula Lakey died in a Tulsa hospital on Friday from burns suffered April 15. She was the daughter of Mrs. Jenny Lakey and had third degree burns covering 77 percent of her body after fumes from a gasoline can appeared to be ignited by a stove.
Squaw Valley, site of the 1960 Winter Games, is a financial burden for California. John Fell Stevenson, son of Adlai Stevenson, offered $25,000 for the 2 200 acre Squaw Valley State Recreation Area near Lake Tahoe. State officials expected more and may reject the bid. Stevenson called it serious, but officials said the state could have asked as much as $5 million. The sale follows a 1967 legislative order to unload the resort, which loses about $200,000 to $300,000 yearly.
Terence expert Sesto Prete of Kansas University unveils The Comedies of Terence, six late second century B C plays from Codice Vaticano Latino 3226. The volume notes Terence born slave to Rome, freed by Scipio, studied in Greece, and the manuscript’s journey from Vatican vaults to Orsini donation, with Napoleon era danger, yielding a history, biography, and a complete manuscript account. The six plays named include Girl from Andros and Two Brothers.
Gov. Docking accused the 1971 Kansas Legislature of cruel disregard for state needs and recession victims. At a Docking Appreciation Dinner he said lobbyists killed tax reforms he backed and most of his 34 proposed measures were ignored by the Republican dominated body.
A reader service listing provides the addresses of Lawrence officials at federal state county city and school levels. Names include U S Senators James Pearson and Robert Dole, U S Representative Larry Winn Jr., State Senator Arden Booth, State Representatives John Vogel and Morris Kay, City Mayor J R Pulliam and council members, plus School Board members Dr W F Bradley Kenneth Anderson Julie Hack Richard Holzmeister John Spearman Sr Dr Helen Gilles Larry Hatfield and others.
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