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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1972
Page
2
The Lawrence Daily Journal World announces publication details for its Lawrence Kansas edition. It lists editor W. C. Simons and notes publication from 1891 to 1952, daily except Sunday, with office at Sixth and New Hampshire Streets and contact number 843-1000.
Scholars accuse Margaret Daniel of unfair access to Harry S. Truman private papers not in the public domain. Truman Library Director J R Fuchs defends the arrangement, saying the materials are personal papers controlled by Truman and that access is appropriate for the author. The book, due January, could become a bestseller.
The withdrawal of Senator Thomas Eagleton from the Democratic vice presidential line prompts debate over fairness and decency in the political system. Editorials question whether retaining Eagleton would have proven anything and note the risk of leadership by a candidate with a known weakness.
The piece argues the Democratic ticket mishandled vetting of Thomas Eagleton, revealing deep divisions after revelations of his past hospitalizations and shock therapy. It criticizes party officials for not fact checking thoroughly and suggests the fallout harmed McGovern's campaign and credibility.
New York reports tax exempt bond funds grew to 1.76 billion in the first six months of 1972, rising nearly 500 million as investors favor conservative, tax free income. Industry leaders say tax laws and stable yields attract savers shifting from volatile mutual funds toward debt securities from towns, authorities and districts.
The City Commission accepted the low bid by Chuck Belote of Lawrence for local ambulance service. He gains exclusive rights based on submitted rates, replacing Capitol Ambulance of Topeka. Parallel parking is planned on the 1100 block of Massachusetts Street for a trial period.
The news brief lists key historic events on August 11 across years: 1954 Vietminh French peace accord ending seven years of fighting in Indochina, 1857 Atlantic cable breaks after 335 miles, 1900 Victor Emmanuel becomes king, 1928 Hoover accepts GOP nomination, 1935 Nazi anti Jewish demonstrations, 1945 Allies accept Japan surrender offer, 1965 Watts riots begin, 1972 cosmonaut launch 10 years ago.
WASHINGTON Rep Wright Patman chairman of the House Banking Committee uses power to stall a 4 billion housing bill behind closed doors. The 271 page measure faces long readings as Patman aims to limit Republican and insurgent Democrats. The fight ties to Patman's revenge against allies who reduced his influence five years earlier.
The College Poll shows about 69 percent of college students are registered to vote, with 82 percent of those not yet registered intending to vote in the 1972 presidential election. The study, conducted on over 100 campuses, suggests a potentially pivotal college vote in a close election.
Dr Charles N Kimball president of Midwest Research Institute told the American Marketing Assn in Kansas City that 75 US metropolitan areas with under 1.5 million population can absorb a surge of 75 to 100 million people by century’s end. He praised Kansas City for planning future growth with open space parks boulevards easy commutes and strong bi state cooperation.
ALZA Corp of Palo Alto and the World Health Organization agreed to test ALZA’s progesterone releasing uterine contraceptive system. ALZA supplies devices at no cost for evaluation at select clinical centers. WHO sponsors the programs. The system aims to control fertility for one year.
A reader from Barker requests lower transit costs and the return of downtown bus service to help those without cars access city improvements and support local commerce. Mrs. O. M. Daniel urges the city to restore buses and provide transportation options.
Senator Bob Dole requests Sen. George McGovern to publicly approve or condemn Ramsey Clark's Hanoi visit. Dole accuses Clark of acting as a mouthpiece for Communist propaganda and urges McGovern to clarify his stance regarding Clark's conduct in Hanoi. Clark served as attorney general from 1967 to 1969.
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