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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1971
Page
2
Lawrence Journal World published daily except Sunday by The World Company at Sixth and New Hampshire Streets Lawrence Kansas. Established in 1854 Simons Editor 1891 1992. Friday August 27 1971 edition lists staff and subscription rates.
A Lawrence planning commission meeting ran past midnight for a second straight week. Critics urge earlier starts or shorter agendas to improve discussion and attract volunteers, noting the city’s growth will bring more zoning questions and longer sessions.
In New York AP report NAIC chair Tom OHara argues small traders aren’t necessarily wrong and big traders also lose. A survey of 990 clubs shows lifetime earnings of 14.7 percent annualized, with members funding regular, long term investments and reinvesting gains.
A prompt considers how actors are asked about nude or obscene scenes in film or theater and cites a biblical line from Isaiah 55 6. It includes a prayer thanking God for presence and asking for guidance to serve Him wholeheartedly. The text blends a career question with religious reflection.
The piece notes a growing debate over nudity in films with critics and fans weighing artistic intent against sensationalism. John McKay of Southern California comments on seeing Ryan's Daughter with family and expresses embarrassment over on screen nudity as a private matter rather than public spectacle.
Old Home Town recalls 10 years ago when Look Magazine named John Hadl of Lawrence one of four top football backs in the country and predicted the Jayhawks would finish ninth. Also notes a KU student death inquiry, land purchase for Lawrence housing, and a fishing tragedy near Clinton. 40 years ago in 1931 Douglas County explored Farm Bureau funding, and Bowersock Milling began a grain storage bin project.
Lenore F. Findlay co-directs Ballard Center asks Lawrence residents to donate school supplies for families with limited incomes. The appeal urges “one more set” of items or individual supplies, with drop-off at Ballard Center 708 Elm St or pickup by call 842-0729.
Lawrence residents urge cooperation as North and East side bus line extension prompts questions about publicity safety and student rides. Letters from Louise Gulley and Martha Soler Munczek urge actions by the bus company Chamber of Commerce and School Board to boost riders and road safety.
Ground-breaking for a $9 million Fuller Brush Co plant in Great Bend is described as a milestone toward Kansas's industrial expansion. Bernard F. Donohue predicts 660 jobs next year and Gov. Docking cites boosts in income, retail sales, homes, and school enrollment, with statewide job gains in the past five years. William Buzick of Consolidated Foods attended as Fuller Brush board chair.
Editor note introduces Paul Carttar as a 1971 Lawrence High honor graduate now a KU freshman, with a regular column for the Journal-World Opinion Page.
The piece argues that Ireland's sectarian violence stems from long years of discrimination against Catholics and Protestants, warns it could escalate in U S cities, and urges mutual understanding to prevent a similar fate. It contrasts religion driven conflict with broader racial injustices and stresses proactive peace efforts.
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