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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1976
Page
2
Journal World editors warn NRC findings show weak protections at U S nuclear fuel plants could fail to stop a small, organized terrorist team from seizing plutonium or highly enriched uranium. They urge tightened safeguards and tighter accounting to deter potential copycat crimes.
The speaker commends FBI Director Clarence Kelley for openly pursuing reforms to eliminate misconduct within the bureau. He notes Kelley’s public stance against abuses, firm actions against guilty officials, and willingness to resign if a change in leadership is desired.
The piece challenges standard readings of July unemployment upturns noting that job gains and labor force expansion imply strengthening. It also questions savings deposit drops, suggesting transfers to checking could mask lending capacity. It cites Census data on city government hiring rising 0.6 percent, the smallest in 13 years, amid fiscal conservatism.
John T. Garcia of Lawrence argues the City Planning Commission should block a Parkmar Addition proposal for 73 densely packed low-cost houses. He warns of safety risks, traffic, school strain, and loss of neighborhood character, urging timely action.
The Watergate era figures known as the plumbers pursued leaks from Congress and beyond, finding Capitol Hill a sieve. Investigations linked to Rep. Harrington and Rep. Leggett unfold as the Ethics Committee probes leaks amid a broad DOJ inquiry.
In Washington a trend spreads as designers place labels on the outside of garments. The piece humorously traces brands like Dior, Givenchy, Pucci, DVF, Cardin, Gucci, and Hermes, noting how logos reveal ownership and provoke recognition while a party guest forgets her own name.
The World Company in Lawrence Kansas lists daily publication details. Carrier and mail subscription prices are given for Douglas county adjoining counties Kansas and beyond including United States. Rates vary by delivery method and location.
The piece recalls the long running fresh air program begun in 1877 as Amish host Jonathan and Lydia Lantz shelter visiting children from New York City and Puerto Rico. It notes rural prejudices, the Lantz family’s six of eight children, a Puerto Rican aunt, and the children adapting to farm life including corn on the cob, shoofly pie, and playful ritual among the hosts.
The 1966 67 school budget for District 497 was approved at 4% million with a 35.34 mill levy, down 3.33 from District 60. A 15 percent rise in the 1967 acreage allotment urged Douglas County farmers to plant more wheat. KU ranked high in alumni giving nationally, while President Johnson described conditions in Vietnam and inflation as manageable. Clyde Lovellette worked in construction hoping for AAU play and law enforcement work. James Selig became a lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force in Wichita. The Rev. Ralph Hillegas left to pursue evangelical work in the South. White Way lighting began on five blocks of Massachusetts Street. Wellington reached 117 and Lawrence 107 in a heat wave. California fruits remained abundant and priced well. The Kansas Pacific House in North Lawrence was robbed with loss details unavailable. North Lawrence Railroad and Building Assn., with A. Evans as president and others in key roles, elected officers.
The Consumer Affairs Assn seeks volunteers for price surveys and Monday Tuesday shopping checks with some office work after Aug 20. Salvation Army blood mobile Aug 23 24 25 needs typists canteen helpers and cookie bakers. Headquarters Inc offers flexible training for crisis line volunteers and S.U.S. program support. Valley View Care Home invites bingo helpers Friday afternoons. Call Volunteers Clearing House 641-5059 or visit County Courthouse desk.
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