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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1971
Page
2
Lawrence Daily Journal World records its staff roles and publishing dates, noting editors and executives, address at Sixth and New Hampshire, Lawrence Kansas, and tax inclusive rates for various subscription regions. It lists circulation details and AP membership.
The Journal-World proclaims accuracy and fairness in news reporting. It pledges to separate opinion from news and defend citizens' rights regardless of race creed or wealth. It supports actions that improve the community and expose dishonesty in public affairs.
Kansas figures weigh Muskie as likely 1972 Democratic nominee while Rep. William Roy hints Cabinet-level support. Gov. Docking faces possible runs for governor or Senate, with the vice presidential question unsettled. Also noted: a Missouri man fined $500 for an out-of-season wild turkey theft, funds benefiting the state school fund.
A reader thanks the Journal-World for Christmas remembrance letters sent to Lawrence servicemen and notes joy from hospital carolers. Nathan Bramlett expresses gratitude for support from Lawrence area people and organizations. Hospital visitors include young Eudora nursing students bringing hope and peace through song.
In an ICU scene a dying elder labeled 1971 advises the boy 1972 about dangers and a hopeful plan. The youth vows to tell others to stop harming themselves and to demand a better year. The boy strips and races naked through hospital corridors declaring readiness.
A World War II era style meditation contrasts Christmas in Kankakee with the refugee crisis in East Pakistan. It argues population pressures and war drive mass displacement, condemning both sides’ actions and urging controls to prevent a future filled with Bangla Deshes.
Steve Williams a polisher in an auto bumper plant was handed eight counterfeit $50 bills totaling 400 by a stranger with a red beard who offered him cash. After testing the bills at work Williams sold two for 25 each, gave three away, and later his supervisor banked the rest while his wife used 350 to buy gifts.
In Madison, Orville Freeman warned Wisconsin Democrats that Humphrey’s late bid faces bleak odds. Muskie could likely win eight or nine districts if he staves off Florida results, while Humphrey’s name remains on the ballot. Nelson’s group showed no push for a campaign here.
Secretary Connally urges delaying congressional approval on the dollar devaluation until there is concrete progress on trade. The article traces his hard bargaining and compares his priorities with Western alliance concerns amid rising Soviet power and domestic isolationist sentiment.
In Lawrence the weatherman forecast a brief Christmas respite with travel aid from mild, fair conditions. Christmas Day births included daughters to Clyde Biggers and Rubin L Faulconer. No serious traffic injuries. In Washington 30 page boys dined with Vice President Curtis. West Hills residents joined a carol sing at 11th and West Campus led by Mrs Lyle Powell.
A devotional note cites Luke 2 10 11 proclaiming joy for all people as the Savior Jesus is born. A prayer thanks God for Jesus and asks help to share gladness with all children of God. Amen.
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