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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1971
Page
2
The page presents the Lawrence Journal-World masthead listing Dolph Simons as president publisher and staff roles, with publication details, office address, telephone, and subscription rates. It notes daily publication, membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulation and Associated Press, and dated Wednesday Evening August 4, 1971.
The piece notes a mild, favorable summer with ample rainfall and lush pastures, contrasting Midwest droughts. It highlights North Lawrence and East Lawrence bus service launching mid August, urging public support and patronage. It warns of Perry Lake drownings and stresses vigilance and stricter safety rules at water recreation sites.
New York report shows doctors bankers and executives receiving offers of five thousand dollar loans with no security for up to five years. Lenders value steady income above twenty five thousand annually and a good reputation. wives must co sign.
The Board of Education adopted a 2 175 537 dollar budget after no objections at the hearing and elected Dr H Penfield Jones as board president succeeding J J Wilson. Also noted are research grants to Dr Byron S Wenger and Dr Eleanor L Wenger totaling 60 021 dollars for amphibian and chick embryo CNS studies.
A devotional note urges Christians to act on their faith by preaching the gospel and living it daily. It emphasizes putting belief into deeds and word to witness the saving power of Jesus Christ.
A College Poll nationwide study of 1 469 students on over 100 campuses finds 66 4 percent favor legalizing marijuana eight in ten oppose legalizing other drugs and cite unfair penalties and raids as drivers of reform while seniors and single students show stronger support and perceptions of cannabis as non harmful or addictive.
The passage notes student opinion shifting on marijuana and tobacco, citing research that marijuana may have temporary or lasting effects and that most students now view smoking as harmful due to medical reports. It argues legalization could reduce perceived injustice in drug laws.
Congress and FAA move to dilute and delay new safety standards for airports amid protests from operators. Proposals cost small airports about 100000 dollars per site for crash and rescue gear plus ongoing costs, with a six month compliance window after final rules.
Edward J. Paris argues taxes fund education and welfare blur church state lines. He cites Puritans and Connecticut 1647 as origins and contrasts Southern colonies, Reconstruction, and Catholic policy on birth control. He defines welfare and charity, questioning compulsory support of these public services.
A reader voices concern about excessive motorcycle noise, urging an ordinance to curb disruptive riding. The letter praises police efforts and notes Topeka is considering such rules, warning of growing hostility from neighbors toward youths and parents.
Kansas University graduate student Gus diZerega critiques post scarcity rhetoric in a campus column. He argues real shortages persist despite talk of abundance and warns against shoplifting and middle class theft as harmful to the poor and to legitimate merchants.
Retired research engineer Robert Matteson of Alamo says he has a cheap method to turn old newspapers and telephone books into building bricks. The process could ease waste disposal and supply low cost construction material for underdeveloped countries. Matteson claims bricks using gypsum, sodium silicate and pozzolana as binders could cost 5 to 7 cents each, compared with 10 to 20 cents for conventional bricks.
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