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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1973
Page
2
The text presents the masthead of the Lawrence Daily Journal-World with staff roles, publication details, address in Lawrence Kansas, contact number, and subscription rates for various regions. It lists editors and departments and notes association memberships.
The Journal-World declares its commitment to accurate fair news reporting without opinion mixing. It advocates safeguarding citizens rights regardless of race creed or economics and seeks honesty in public affairs while supporting community improvement projects.
The piece argues that a gasoline shortage this Christmas weekend and through Wednesday could reduce traffic on streets and highways. Slower speeds to conserve fuel may lower fatality risk, with statistics showing higher death odds at 65 to 85 mph and much lower chances at 55 mph. The narrator suggests this could yield one of the safest holiday periods in years.
The piece criticizes the White House enemies list as childish and harmful. It questions presidential involvement and the climate that allows such paranoia, noting some critics and even some pro-Nixon figures seek inclusion for laughs while stressing the seriousness of a presidential office.
The United States life insurance industry reports assets of 239 billion in 1972 with 86 billion in bonds and 27 billion in stocks. Critics say insurers are powerful yet not aggressive enough in addressing life and property hazards, with Melvin Gold calling it an industry barricaded by its own safety measures. He urges clear disclosure of policy costs and consumer transparency.
The piece questions U S Senator Philip Hart plan to create seven federal refineries to process a million barrels of oil daily and then privatize them. It notes concerns about sourcing crude and the feasibility of government involvement in oil markets.
The piece questions Sen Hart's plan to build refineries, arguing it would require about 1.5 billion dollars in federal funds for seven new plants and could double costs. Experts say private capital and taxes might better drive refineries, while critics warn against grand schemes amid energy panic.
Bitter December winds sweep the area as three weather systems bring record cold and snow. The Charles Ise Memorial Shelter reports peak animal adoptions as Christmas gifts. A national mourning period for President Kennedy ends with a memorial service in Washington.
An Associated Press report notes 50 colleges will offer peace studies minors or majors this year. The piece argues mis understanding fuels wars and that global scholars could abolish war, but warns peace movements risk neglecting stubborn adversaries and the need for a robust military or restraint by conscience.
A columnist pledges a Christmas gift to readers, proposing a skyward Kohoutek comet viewing as a shared present. He humorously lists extravagant and impractical ideas before revealing the final gift to be the celestial Kohoutek sighting from Christmas to January 31.
A reader questions land rights and dispossession in world history, arguing against forced displacements and proclaiming Never Again. The letter also praises recent Christmas programs at Babcock Place by Good News Bible Study, Mustard Seed KU students, St. John's parishioners, and Emmanuel Lutheran women.
A brief letter to the editor addresses Trene Jeffries contention on traditional Christmas carols. The writer expresses appreciation and clarifies personal view on the topic.
A Harvard University indoor track bubble, a $250000 inflated canvas structure erected in 1968, collapsed in high winds Friday. Only a few athletes were present and escaped injury as the bubble fell with a thunderous noise.
Washington report notes Rep. Wilbur Mills of Arkansas will resume full chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee in January but his power has eroded. Acting chair Rep. Al Ullman of Oregon introduced open procedures and task forces, dispersing control and earning committee support over Mills. Open meetings and freer floor amendments threaten Mills’s historic dominance on domestic legislation and the trade bill process.
Lt. Gov. Ed Reinecke says California may borrow nuclear powered cruisers and aircraft carriers to feed city grids during the energy crisis. He envisions docking ships in major ports like San Francisco Oakland and Richmond to light the Bay Area. An ESS office spokesman says direct current from ships complicates use for homes and businesses.
The Foreign Trade Zones Board in Washington approved Kansas first foreign trade zone. It covers 405000 square feet in the Inland Storage Distribution Center Kansas City Kansas located in a former lime stone quarry. Inland president Leonard Strauss said the zone will bring new business to Kansas. Goods can be imported or exported without duties until sold to US consumers.
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