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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1975
Page
2
Consumer advocate Ralph Nader warned against a McDonaldization of banks in Chicago calling for reexamination of unlimited branch banking. He argued that more branches and electronic banking could depersonalize money and raise consumer costs, while critics say the push fuels Nader’s activist agenda.
Television commentator David Brinkley says House Ways and Means efforts to close tax loopholes amount to cosmetic reform. He notes 370 high earners paid no tax, but argues that represents only 0.001% of taxpayers, while most face ongoing inflation and rising taxes. He predicts Congress will do little substantial reform soon.
Semantics manipulators mislead readers as Washington debates Reagan and Ford. The piece critiques how terms like liberal and conservative shape opinion, warns against advocacy journalism, and notes the danger of adjectives used to frame political opponents. It highlights the drift toward biased language in reporting.
A columnist recalls college students bringing dogs home for holidays. Fernwood recounts Felicia and her 200 pound Labrador Shakespeare visiting, unhousebroken, dorm life lacking training, highlighting campus neglect of pet housebreaking.
On this day in 1577 Sir Francis Drake set sail to circumnavigate the globe marking a milestone in exploration. The year 1761 saw a national day of prayer and thanksgiving in the United States to honor the end of the Revolutionary War.
President Ford vetoes a universal tax cut extension unless matched by dollar-for-dollar spending cuts, defying Sen. Russell Long and provoking dismay among Republican leaders and White House aides who fear economic and political fallout. Simon backs a veto, while insiders weigh overriding options.
The piece recounts President Ford's first day back in the Oval Office with pressure from Long and Simon over a compromise, forecasting a possible veto and a post Christmas session. It contrasts party reactions and recalls historical milestones, birthdays, and public quotes in a dense, period tone.
The World published daily except Sunday in Lawrence Kansas since 1854 with editors Dolph Simons Sr and Jr Bill Mayers Ralph Gage Jack Starkey Leo Eller and others. It lists staff roles and contact information plus subscription rates by carrier and mail across regions.
The area deer toll reached 25 with more deer likely to be counted as the season continues. State reports estimate about 35 000 deer mainly in the northeast region known for heavy woods.
Advent program brings Plymouth Church Choir Lawrence Chamber Players and Trinity Episcopal Choir together to perform Bach Gloria from Mass in B minor under James Ralston with Howard Boyajian leading Corelli Christmas Concerto. Soloists, grants from churches Lawrence Society for Chamber Music, 3:30 PM Sunday at Plymouth.
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