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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1971
Page
2
Lawrence Daily Journal-World masthead details the paper’s leadership including President Publisher Dolph C Simons Jr editor staff names and roles. It lists publication history since 1854 and pricing by carrier and mail for various regions.
Senate approved Earl Butz as U S Agriculture Secretary by a narrow 44 to 31 vote after wide opposition from farmers and critics. The vote sparks talk of “guilty until proved innocent” while advocates urge support to let his leadership unfold. Charles D Green resigns as Manhattan city attorney citing public harassment of officials and a mood of national distrust.
The government approved up to 250 million in loan guarantees for Lockheed Aircraft Corp to avert bankruptcy after exhausting bank credit. Lockheed said it sought only a guarantee, not a loan, and supporters argued the industry should be preserved. Critics warned subsidies raise costs and threaten free enterprise. Lockheed chairman Daniel Haughton cautioned airline profitability hinges on unlikely technological breakthroughs to cut costs, noting labor and facility costs rising.
Attorney Green notes a climate of blame and venting in public life. He warns that many nonrare officials are targets of harsh, broad hostility. The piece urges judging individuals by deeds, not sweeping condemnation, and restoring a constructive, issue based public discourse.
In 1961 Stewart Udall told About 1,100 at Haskell Institute that the Interior Department would delve deeper into Indian problems in American society. KU Chancellor Clarke Wescoe urged private support for higher education during a campus meeting on growth and development. An animal shot near Willow Springs was hunted to determine if a panther, too large for a coyote, was involved.
A brief prayer asking for God to grant awareness of needs, Christlike compassion to act, and strength to help others. Ends with an Amen.
A College Poll across over 100 campuses finds 78 percent believe the Pentagon Papers release was justified and did not harm U S prestige. Students say the papers focus attention on government secrecy and inform public understanding, while condemning illegal disclosure by Ellsberg and weighing newspaper responsibility.
Lawrence reader asks whether Senator Dole represents Kansas constituents or the Republican Party as he cancels appearances and backs Earl Butz. The letter questions conflict of interest, urging clarity on whom he serves and calls for a decision before the next election.
On December 3 1917 Woodrow Wilson asked Congress to declare war against Austria Hungary. Illinois became the 21st state in 1818 and Andrew Jackson defeated John Quincy Adams to become president in 1828.
Wells, former FCC chair who resigned and returned to Kansas, said he may announce his GOP bid for governor before Christmas or shortly after the new year. He did not specify a date and noted feasibility before committing.
The Senate confirmed Earl L. Butz as Secretary of Agriculture by a 51 to 44 vote. Area Republicans in favor were Bellman Okla Curtis Neb Dole Kan Hruska Neb Pearson Kan. Democrats against were Eagleton Mo Harris Okla and Symington Mo. Republican Miller Iowa voted against.
New York AP lists daily irritants from rising grocery prices and stagnant wages to reversed clock faces in bars. It lampoons trivial modern woes including amateur harpists, confessions at cocktail parties, and feigned gratitude over wedding gifts while noting the era’s high living costs.
An opinion piece arguing Kansas must fund the University of Kansas to maintain high quality higher education. It cites KU achievements including Rhodes Scholars and Woodrow Wilson Fellows, warns of state budget cuts, and notes faculty salary woes driving talent to private and out of state schools.
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