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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1975
Page
2
The piece notes Canada plans to save oil for domestic use as Arab price dominance rises. It warns of reduced Canadian supply to the U.S. and urges finding alternatives. It also says Mexico aims for self sufficient steel within two years with 6.6 million tons capacity by 1976 and stresses growing global competition.
The piece critiques New York Citys five year open admission plan in the city university system. It notes remedial programs rising to 30 million dollars a year and dropout rates as enrollment reaches 260000 students with 14000 faculty and a 550 million dollar budget. It argues selective admission or tuition may better focus on capable students.
The writer reflects on the year ending with gratitude for warm friends in Lawrence and the many people who contributed to a worthwhile life. They count blessings daily and acknowledge growing friendships as a central comfort.
Coverage notes winter and spring centennial plans in Lawrence. Local banks expect no interest rate hikes on time deposits after Fed action. New Lutheran Church prepares for services at 15th and Iowa. KU football star Wade Stinson earns Ormond Beach Trophy amid six-man high school roots. Kansas beats Washburn 35 to 18 with Ray Noble scoring 11. Community care drives adopt-a-family for Christmas led by Cecelia Robinson. Editor Alice R. Tate reflects on city life and KU connections with letters from readers across states and abroad.
In Worcester and New York City liberal caucuses fail to endorse a candidate at CPPAX and NDC meetings. Delegates lament disunity as multiple candidates compete, leaving messes of discarded leaflets and unmet hopes for unity ahead of the 1976 primaries.
In Jacksonville Florida a survey of 50 registered voters shows Governor George Wallace maintaining or increasing support for the 1976 Florida primary. Carter trails as Wallace gains intensity with strong backing despite health concerns from some respondents.
The World Company operates The World daily in Lawrence Kansas from 1854 to 1952 with editors Dolph Simons Sr and Jr Bill Mayer Ralph Gage Jack Starkey Leo Eller and W C Simons. It provides subscription rates by carrier or mail across counties and the United States.
A broad meditation on nationalist movements from Corsica to Scotland and Basques. The piece notes Moluccan Dutch migrants, regional independence efforts, and the tension between central authority and local identities. It argues that while some nationalism is healthy, others verge toward violence, urging a reweaving of ancient fabrics.
Kingman Brewster urged restraint on inflationary spending in a London speech to the English Speaking Union. He warned that representative government risks unsustainable inflation and suggested a system to trace a Congressman's voting impact on deficits.
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