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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1971
Page
2
The Lawrence Journal World lists staff roles and contact details for editors and departments. It confirms publication context and location at Sixth and New Hampshire streets Lawrence Kansas 66044 with standard pricing notes for subscribers and mail readers.
The career of Neal Wherry, principal of Lawrence High School from 1932 to 1963, is celebrated for his fair yet firm leadership and his dedication to recognizing student achievement. He boosted football lore, served in World Wars I and II, and later advised civic projects and a local camera club. His influence lives on in graduates nationwide.
New York Federal Reserve Bank criticizes inflation policy calling price developments disappointing and warns inflation remains unrelieved. The bank notes slow GDP growth and says business activity recovers only at a slow pace in an inflationary atmosphere while others argue the administration’s patience will pay off.
The piece argues the United States should remain on the sidelines in Asian affairs to avoid entanglement. It contends cooperation with Russia and China is risky and warns that the Soviets and Chinese would seize any aid, painting the U.S. as imperialist. It cautions Americans against trying to stop Asian conflicts, noting limited effectiveness.
Old Home Town Lawrence saw a low of 80 after a 93 high with cooler weekend forecast. The Kansas Regents grounded KU's new research aircraft amid pressure from rival state schools. Gilbert Gilges elected chair and Charles Oldfather vice-chair of the County Board of School Planning. Douglas County 4 H Fair at Haskell Stadium postponed due to infantile paralysis cases. Probate ruling denied Ralph Ellis will contest. Poliomyelitis death and 11th case reported. Rotary elects J B Corel president after W W Curfman’s death in a car crash. Night dropped to 55 as temperatures stayed near 70 by day.
A critical summary of Arthur Schlesinger Jr.’s Harper’s essay on the amoral necessity of morality in foreign policy. The piece notes Kennedy and Johnson moralism versus prudence, cites nuclear testing anecdotes, and questions the clarity of distinguishing Nazism Stalinism Maoism in guiding state conduct.
The article reports rapid Jerusalem housing growth by Israel, including high rises on French Hill and new units in Ramat Eshkol, aided by Arabs as labor. It notes international law objections, Jordanian territorial claims, and shifts in population patterns with West Jerusalem becoming predominantly Jewish. It also references a broader territorial agenda in the region, including Hebron, Sharm El Sheikh, and Santa Katarina.
Letters Editor pays tribute to Neal Wherry describing him as a capable teacher and lifelong student who balanced leadership and cooperation. Charles Lacey signs the memory noting his impact, patriotism, faith, and love of football as a valued example to others. Location cited as 2711 Oxford Road.
In Topeka AP report the Federal Transportation Department is asked to postpone until Sept 1 a Washington hearing on Kansas highway beautification compliance. The delay comes as Joseph Poizner chief legal counsel for the State Highway Department is hospitalized.
A satirical exchange portrays U S officials debating a fictitious Red China with 800 million people. The dialogue pokes at policy, maps, and UN implications, ending with a quip about announcing Red China and flying saucers together.
Four new Venezuelan Equine-Encephalomyelitis cases were reported in Texas, two in humans and two in horses, by the Texas Health Department. The human total rose to 60 and the horse total to 86, with all cases in 12 South Texas counties. The Cameron and San Patricio counties are cited among the new human cases.
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