This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1972
Page
3
The Lawrence Daily Journal World published in Lawrence Kansas presents its 1972 masthead listing editor publishers and staff. The edition notes circulation figures and rates for mailed subscriptions and carrier delivery as of Monday evening April 24 1972.
The article notes rising antiwar sentiment leading to largely peaceful demonstrations at the Kansas Relays, praising nonviolent conduct and effective protest. It also reports the death of Armin E. Woestemeyer, longtime Kansas Relays official, from a collapse during award ceremonies, detailing his civic and athletic contributions.
The piece notes banking errors in checkbook balancing and a rise in counterfeit notes. It cites a New York Fed alert on widespread counterfeit $10 and $20 bills, with 17,357 notes found in 1971 and over 5,000 in early 1972, mostly of poor quality. Institutions distribute checkbook balancers while noting human error and deliberate distortion.
The enthusiastic lunar walkers deliver a zestful finale led by Charles Duke Jr. The mission atmosphere remains high as spectators celebrate the milestones and remarkable feats achieved during the era.
Four people died four miles west of Lawrence in a two car collision. Two victims were from Topeka, one from New York, one from San Francisco. Four others from Lawrence area were injured. Thunderstorms affected Easter services earlier, then the day improved.
A devotional reflection quotes a biblical verse about freedom and service. It offers a prayer that asks Christ to open believers to the coming age, to ward and love one another in unity and faith.
The piece argues that suspicions around ITT political dealings are implausible yet raise questions. It notes ITT’s modest monetary pledges, court outcomes, and a broader anti trust context. The author critiques public accusations, defends executives, and calls for more evidence before judging officials.
The American for Democratic Action backed Sen. George McGovern at a three day convention in Washington. Nearly 600 delegates approved the endorsement after a minority report criticized Sen. Humphrey and pledged reconsideration if McGovern loses the nomination. The resolution highlights McGovern’s stance on welfare reform civil liberties and Vietnam war opposition.
A local tribute honors Charles Lacey who supported Boy Scouts United Fund and service groups. The note recalls his friendly voice and willingness to help in church school and town service, and notes his passing leaving the community to count its lost friend.
New York Mayor John V. Lindsay asks authority for two week payless furloughs affecting 280 000 municipal workers as a last resort to balance a 9.8 billion proposed budget for 1972 1973. He cites inaction by City Council and State Legislature and seeks 400 million in borrowing 227 million in state aid and 141 million in local taxes.
The American Newspaper Publishers Association reports 1971 advertising revenue of 6.2 billion for 1,749 daily and 590 Sunday papers, compared with television at 3.5 billion.
On April 24 through history notable events include the 1704 Boston News Letter first regular American newspaper, Cartwright born 1743, and 1877 federal troops leaving New Orleans. Also Spain declares war on the U S in 1898 and the Easter Rebellion begins in 1916. Today’s birthdays include Barbra Streisand 30, Robert Penn Warren 67, Jack E Leonard 61.
A satirical piece portrays Don Riccardo as godfather in a Washington room near 1600 Pennsylvania Ave plotting Vietnam strategy. Henrico, Han oichese and Saigonetti factions clash over war or peace with Kremlinichoi. Election pressures loom as loyalties collide.
A confidential Polish informant alleges the now-deposed Gomulka regime financed a secret group with $3 million to oppose Radio Free Europe. Ryszard Frelek supposedly led the effort, aimed at aiding anti RFE forces and providing information to U S officials. Opinions within the Polish Communist party are divided over RFE.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.