28 Aug 1976
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1976
Page
1
A Saturday column argues Americans should closely evaluate candidates and platforms in the presidential race. It notes many voters rely on image and popularity, while stressing the need for informed, active citizen participation to preserve democracy and prevent manipulation.
Washburn University faces a 1.4 percent fall in unofficial fall 1976 enrollment, dropping to 5,466 students from 5,544 in fall 1975. President Dr. John W. Henderson attributes the decrease to the 1976 legislature's failure to increase state aid.
Maj Daniel R Jaimes 41 principal of Central Junior High School becomes commander of the 317th Supply and Service Battalion in Lawrence. Lt Col William R Hess 39 will move to supply director post after 2½ years in command. Col Phillip J Zeller Jr officiated as colors passed at Ft Leavenworth with a hail and farewell dinner to follow.
Lester Maddox chosen as presidential candidate of the American Independent Party at its Chicago convention. He denounces Jimmy Carter and Ford while conservatives react with dissent and some leave the gathering before a vice presidential pick. Maddox recalls his ax handle era and ties his bid to Southern, segregationist votes amid party splits.
NASA reports Viking 2 adjusted its course for a planned landing next Friday on Mars at Utopia Planitia. The orbiting command ship fired a rocket to enable direct overflight and weekend photography to verify a smooth, rock-free dune field beneath a presumed sand layer.
Federal health officials say the legionnaires disease outbreak that killed 28 people and hospitalized more than 150 after the Philadelphia American Legion convention is over. A panel of 12 tissue specialists was named to search for clues, while surveys point to delegates at greatest risk and the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel as the central focus.
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce plans a Wednesday blitz day telephone membership drive. Twenty four Ambassador Club volunteer businessmen will contact more than 200 local firms from 9 a.m. to noon seeking new memberships. The $10 000 goal is set by Hank Booth as team captains Eddie Klotz Pat Bodin Charles Bratton and Gloria Morton lead the effort to exceed last year’s 57 new members and reach at least 100.
The highest average annual growth rate in the gross national product was 16.1 percent in 1940 41, followed by 15.8 percent in 1921 22. The figures reflect historical economic expansion and comparisons across early 20th century periods.
Enrollment figures vary by district as area schools begin the new term. Perry Lecompton totals 981 students with declines, while Eudora adds about 30 students after a midweek staffing adjustment. Baldwin and Linwood note slight shifts, Wellsville shows fluctuation, and Basehor Linwood adds students despite Linwood’s slight drop.
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