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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1971
Page
2
The Lawrence Daily Journal World publishes its masthead listing staff and contact details. Subscription rates are provided: carrier $2.05 per month, $24.60 per year. mail in Douglas and adjacent counties $12.42 per year. other Kansas counties $16.56 per year. mail elsewhere $20 per year.
Syndicated columnist Flora Lewis warns the U S drug epidemic has reached Navy Polaris crews Air Force SAC and Army Nike Hercules units. She notes official investigations found drug use and questions how many were missed in high places as safeguards are urged to prevent a war triggering crisis.
A Washington D C taxi discussion highlights heavy morning and evening traffic between Virginia and the district. The driver notes many one person car trips and suggests shared rides to cut transport costs and ease congestion. The piece argues private sector travel savings could inspire public cost controls and urges citizens to question travel expenses.
New York AP reports Wall Street hesitates to interpret the President's economic proposals as analysts await firmer guidance. A Pax World Fund debut promises peace-minded investing, excluding defense, liquor, tobacco and gambling, favoring firms with fair employment practices.
Canada enforces a stiff .08 blood alcohol standard for drivers. Beyond this limit, offenders face license suspension up to three years. US officials study the trend as they consider adopting similar measures to curb alcohol related traffic casualties.
The article outlines Canada’s two pronged strategy to curb drunk driving: strict enforcement and a strong rehabilitation program. It cites measures like rapid offender identification, public education, a point system, driver and vehicle record computerization, licensing reexams, and funded rehab. It contrasts U S states’ progress, noting Utah’s .08 limit and rising traffic fatalities approaching 60 000 annually.
Clare Timberlake the first U S ambassador to the Congo addressed Alpha Tau Omega officers at a KU conference warning that the Communist aim is to seize minds and real estate though tactics vary. About 150 youths and 75 adults attended the second annual Kids Day sponsored by VFW Post 852 and its Auxiliary with contests a buffet and entertainment.
The College Poll finds college students view John Connally as a weak addition to a Nixon 1972 ticket. Mayor John Lindsay drew strongest support, while Agnew on the ticket would hurt Nixon. Lindsay leads among the student vote with 21 percent. Connally only 1 percent.
Paul Carttar weighs Nixon's New Economic Policy proposals including devaluation, tax breaks, a 90 day wage and price freeze, and import duties. The piece assesses congressional support, international reaction, and the need for public compliance to determine potential impact and risks.
Springfield AP report says Rev. Phillip Berrigan and John The odore Glick, among nine others, believe the national protest movement has stalled. Attorney William Kunstler notes the pair are thin and recently transferred from Danbury to Springfield for medical reasons, denying unfair treatment.
The widow of Louis Armstrong says she will likely donate the Queens house he shared with her for 28 years to New York City. Since his July death, she has received over 39 000 sympathy letters, including about 9 000 from foreign nations, recalling 28 years of happiness and memories.
A hearsay testimony links Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes to political upheaval in Texas as federal investigations widen. No charges issued despite FBI FDIC IRS and SEC probes. The focus shifts to Barnes amid Republican gains and potential impact on Nixon Tower Tower races.
Maj and Mrs William Wagner of Upper Darby Pa complimented the Haskell campus Radiation Technology Laboratory toured by John Muldoon formerly of UC now with Haskell. They praise the new program and Lawrence education opportunities for youths nationwide and note Lawrence moving forward despite troubling times.
An observation notes motorcyclists must park in car spaces, causing legal citations for cyclists when cars later park in the same space. The writer suggests downtown cycle sized spaces to improve use of parking and curb nuisance, signed by Robert A. Wiley.
Reader service provides a compilation of federal state county city and school officials for Lawrence. The list includes U S senators James Pearson and Robert Dole in Washington and representatives Larry Winn Morris Kay and Arden Booth with Lawrence addresses and other local officials such as Mayors and council members with street numbers in Lawrence, Kansas.
The Journal World outlines its opinion page role with editorial writers columnists and political cartoonists. It emphasizes free exchange of ideas as essential to democracy and informed citizen participation.
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