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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1970
Page
2
Lawrence Journal World dated Tuesday December 8 1970 lists staff positions and editors for the publication. It details executive and editorial roles and provides subscription rates for carrier and mail services across Kansas and the United States.
A Kansas University crisis article describes campus unrest and calls for restraint while noting a drop in enrollment and financial strain. It also reports Morris Kay of Lawrence chosen as GOP floor leader, criticizing past approaches and urging focus on state welfare and KU support amid controversy.
New York AP describes heavy trading and rising prices as investors favor quality stocks amid perceived policy stability. The Dow Jones average neared 816 while the price earnings ratio rose to 15.6, signaling confidence for 1971 economic rebound under Nixon’s optimistic outlook and expected liberal monetary policy.
Washington based Politiken writer J Anker Neilsen says Denmark suffers embarrassment abroad as a few drive an image of a porn racy culture. He notes tourists often misperceive Danes while locals in Lawrence express resentment at damage to the city image.
Old Home Town looks back at 1960 when Kansas University lost the football championship after a ruling declaring Jayhawk halfback Bert Coan ineligible for the first five games of 1961. Missouri awarded the title as KU had beaten them 23-7. A Boone County lawyer and stockman faces trial for first degree murder in the Nov 9 slaying of 44 year old Roderick Neiss of Lawrence.
An observer recalls Dick Gregory’s university visit where he discussed the Black Panthers as a force for nonviolent support and questioned America’s racial dynamics. The talk includes critique of government, class power, and Gregory’s commitment to provoking thought with political humor.
Washington officials fear early signs of a Communist offensive buildup for next spring as reports inflate small clashes in Cambodia into major battles while logistics and preparations increasingly concern policymakers.
Washington debates passenger rail solutions as Prof. Heinrich Applebaum proposes using insulated aluminum freight containers for daytime commuter transport from Greenwich to New York. The plan promises lower fares and streamlined service, with the idea expanding to longer routes later. The proposal draws interest from the Department of Transportation amid broader Indochina war coverage.
Mrs Irene Wilson of Bonner Springs laments confusing traffic signs and scarce parking near downtown Lawrence after crossing the bridge and shopping on Thursdays. The letter argues for better flow and more space, urging consideration of shoppers over managers and employees. I J Stoneback of Lawrence counters with deeper economic critique on farming policy, inflation, debt, and free trade.
Grace Meuffels recalls Doris Scruggs as a warm hostess who welcomed troubled teens into her home. Doris balanced a full-time job with time for youths, feeding groups of 12 and even taking in a teenage boy, earning deep trust and affection from those she helped.
A reader defends the welfare system while criticizing those who run it. He disputes claims about a $55000 annual payment to farmers and notes a Health Department rule requiring food handlers with long hair to wear nets, prompted by a letter from David Whipple.
A Friday night program in Woodruff Auditorium at KU showcased dramatic and musical works by KU black students and Lawrence High School. The event was open to the public, admission free, and praised by attendee Ruth Unz for its beauty and impact.
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