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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1976
Page
2
Lawrence school district results show 82 percent of 3 755 respondents mostly parents and students are satisfied with local schools. Teachers fared even better though the editors note survey phrasing flaws and call for careful interpretation while urging continued improvement.
Republican delegates from Mississippi defected from the Reagan camp after Reagan named liberal Sen. Richard Schweiker as his running mate. Some observers see the move as expedient pretext to join the Ford camp as convention closeness grows. The Schweiker choice is viewed as a misstep that sparked a splash and offered undecided delegates a practical way to align with a presumed winner.
Washington scrutiny finds gap between campaign rhetoric and policy as zero base budgeting ZBB is examined. The Muskie bill proposes broad program reviews with sunset schedules but reporters note limited coverage and emphasis on slogans over substance.
The piece surveys whether lawyers should advertise, tracing changes since Goldfarb v. Virginia State Bar and the DOJ antitrust suit. It notes the ABA's partial retreat, FTC actions on funeral home advertising, and a May 24 pharmacist ad ruling. The author argues advertising could promote competition, efficiency, and better service, despite dignity concerns.
The Martian diary describes arriving on Earth and encountering a "torture chamber" with flashing lights and rhythmic noise. Earthlings drink a yellow anesthetic, dance on a lit floor, and react to images and performers while a figure named DJ presides. The piece ends with a warning to the Fearless Leader about Earth culture and yellow liquid.
The World Company publishes daily except Sunday in Lawrence Kansas at Sixth and New Hampshire. Dolph Simons Jr is president publisher with Dolph Simons Sr listed as editor from 1891 to 1952. Staff includes Bill Mayer editor Ralph Gage executive editor Jack Starkey advertising manager Leo Elier and others. Subscription rates vary by region from 15.53 to 24 per year with monthly car tier at 2.45. The paper is a member of the Audit Bureau of Circulation and Associated Press.
Dr. Murray Feshbach and Steven Rapany warn Soviet census trends show aging, few young workers and a 1983 manpower crunch. Shortages may force relaxations of discipline, boosting incentives, with farms hit first and 256 million population at risk.
Odd Williams of Lawrence emerged as the leading candidate to replace the late Sam Mellinger as Kansas Republican National Committeeman. Officials cited his role as Gov. Avery aide and Mellinger’s death after a lingering illness. Douglas County faced heavy rains and cooling trends. Only one resident attended Lawrence’s final city budget hearing approving 4.3 million. School bond plans for two elementary schools and a junior high were discussed with no amount set. Crooner Frank Sinatra was divorcing Nancy in Reno to wed Ava Gardner. Army Engineers left after 23 days aiding flood cleanup. Prairie chicken season nears with expected excellent hunting. Poehler's of Lawrence shipped 2,500 pounds of butter in one day. The city library opened as a cultural center.
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