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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1973
Page
2
Lawrence Daily Journal World listing editor and publisher credits, address, contact numbers, and subscription rates. The notice notes publication history from 1854 and staff roles and price structures across regions in Kansas and nationwide.
County officials propose taking a portion of South Park for a parking lot to serve the courthouse and jail complex. Citizens argue for park preservation and note nearby county land could serve the need. They urge adding park spaces while maintaining the park’s historic role in downtown life. The piece also promotes KU Christmas Vespers at Hoch Auditorium with 3:30 and 7:30 performances and recalls the program’s 1923 origin and resilience amid budget cuts.
A Michigan State professor and corporate consultant argues that executives who rely on authority over information risk poor decisions and removal. He says information is power, and authoritative leaders listen less, ask few questions, and depend on one trusted subordinate, especially in crises.
The article argues the 18th birthday as the standard line for adulthood in voting, court treatment, and societal roles, while noting some judges increasingly adjust juvenile to adult status based on specific conditions and case factors.
The piece argues for adult penalties for adult crimes committed by people under 18, noting that maturity and education levels have risen. It warns against coddling by age and praises courts that aim to fit punishment to the crime rather than outdated age guidelines.
Old Home Town notes Mrs. Ralph Colman and Mrs. Frank T. Stockton as the 1963 Substantial Citizen Award recipients for long community service. Also mentions Baldwin School Board’s stance on a single county unit plan, drought conditions, Gov. Connally’s release from hospital, and brief items from 25 and 40 years ago including Taft remarks and Rose Bowl talk.
In this analysis the author questions predictable reforms to campaign finance laws. The piece notes distrust post Watergate, possible limits on labor unions funding, and the Ervin Committee survey of 980 unions. It discusses the influence of both labor and corporate donors and the potential impact on Congress and public policy.
A columnist shares satirical proposals to curb the energy crisis. The Mafia would govern gas rationing, issue extra stamps, and enforce rules, while TV chase scenes could be trimmed to save fuel, illustrating tongue-in-cheek fixes and their absurdities.
Letters to the editor urge Nixon impeachment citing Watergate and tax concerns. A resident argues airport funding should come from users, not taxpayers, proposing fees and bonds to cover Lawrence Municipal Airport costs. The column also notes a church Advent event and a donation to the Lawrence Boys Club.
The Lawrence Baldwin Chapter of the American Guild of Organists expresses gratitude for the community's generous support of the guild sponsored Service of Nine Lessons and Carols.
Southwestern Bell Telephone estimates storm damage in Kansas at 1 million dollars. Topeka official Mike Gage says restoring long distance service will cost well over 1 million and aims to have service restored to all affected communities by late Friday. 144 Kansas communities were without long distance. 46 restored by Wednesday night. About 33 000 telephones without access have had 12 000 restored. The company mobilizes crews and seeks aid from neighboring states.
Twenty three emergency generators have been located to aid small Kansas communities without power from a snow and ice storm. The devices are mainly for water pumping and sewage systems, with towns including Riley Victoria Milford Lewis Chapman White City Westmoreland Wheaton Onaga Wakefield Axtell and Kinsley receiving units.
In Topeka, jurors questioned on possible wrongdoing in state architectural contracts for the KU Medical Center expansion. Judge E Newton Vickers said 15 to 20 more prospective jurors would be called, with 17 remaining from an initial 50. The 15 member panel and two alternates should be ready by Monday.
A second power failure hit Junction City at 11 20 a m Wednesday lasting two hours. The outage followed ice laden lines that touched after a transmission break east of the city. Town schools were dismissed at noon and Ft. Riley area also affected as crews worked to restore power.
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