Lawrence World Journal basic staff and publishing details
The Lawrence World Journal published daily except Sunday by The World Company at Sixth and New Hampshire Streets Lawrence Kansas 66044 Established in 1854 W C Simons Editor 1891 to 1952 and listing Poe Simons Sr Olph C Simons Jr Ralph Gagnw StarKey Leo Eller and others with staff titles President Publisher Managing Editor Advertising Manager Controller Subscription rates shown for various delivery and mail options. Member of The Associated Press.
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Poe Simons SR
Olph C. Simons JR
Bil Mayer
Ralph Gagn Wats
Jack Starkey
Leo Eller
the World Company
Sixth and
New Hampshire Streets
Lawrence
Kaw
Telephone
States Lead Way in Money and Secrecy Reforms
Common Cause reports that at least 25 states enacted measures to curb money and secrecy in politics, urging Congress to adopt open meetings, pre election reporting, campaign limits, ethics codes, public disclosure, lobbyist reporting, and strong penalties to restore public trust. This grass roots movement could spread to Congress in 1974.
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Common Cause
Congress
ITT
Spiro Agnew
Lou Harris
House
Senate
Washington
PBW Exchange Expands Ambition Amid SEC Clash
The PBW Stock Exchange pursues growth with plans for a Miami office and potential sites in Atlanta and Dallas while pushing for regional exchange mergers. It faces a Supreme Court appeal after the SEC barred institutions from full membership, threatening its shift from a regional venue to a broader role.
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Miami
Atlanta
Dallas
Exchange
SEC
Supreme Court
The
Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington Stock Exchange
Elkins Wetherill
Midnight Oil Talk Sparks Debate In Energy Crisis Era
In a period of energy crunches some view workers burning the midnight oil as subversive while others defend diligent labor as a duty to overcome shortages and keep production steady.
Postal Recoup Cuts USPS Losses After Two-Year Run
The United States Postal Service reports losses dropped from over 175 million in fiscal 1972 to just under 13 million in fiscal 1973, its second full year of operation. A saving exceeding 162 million was disclosed in the service’s second annual review.
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The
United States Postal Service
Germany
Japan
Britain
Italy
United States
Paris
Death of Melvon Wertzberger County Conservation Agent
The region mourns the 55 year old Melvon H Wertzberger a county conservation agent who died of a heart attack Survivors include wife Pearl daughter Phyllis and sons John and Ken all later became physicians Post holiday weather rises and shoppers remain busy Kansas Supreme Court keeps bone dry law in effect until repeal In Weavers plant tear gas canister released by accident with no injuries Edith Darby and Ray Evans announce engagement Kansas snow and New Year traffic issues Ralph Phenicle home burns Sigma Nu house fire at Kansas State Mail down 25 percent Christmas Postmaster reports
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Melvon H. Wertzberger
Pearl
Phyllis
John
Ken
Kansas Supreme Court
Weavers
Edith Marie Darby
Kansas City
Harry Darby
Ray Evans
Kansas
Ralph Phenicle
Tonganoxie
Kansas State
Sigma Nu
C. B. Hosford
Postal Service Reforms Target Faster Mail and Job Cuts
The report notes over 5,000 worker reductions and a 2.5 billion piece increase in mail volume in fiscal 1973. It argues the private enterprise shift improved efficiency after the old method proved obsolete. Citizens still complain of service, but reform may restore solvency and world leading status in 1974.
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U.S
Holiday travel notes from a railroading wanderer
A writer recounts travel mishaps and small joys during the holiday season. He recalls a genial Metroliner conductor, travel anecdotes from Washington to New York with stops, plus quirks of airline and hotel service, a thwarted gratuity, and a Santa Claus encounter on Amtrak.
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Baltimore
Wilmington
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Philadelphia
Newark
America
W. C. Fields
Allegheny Airlines
Allegheny
Santa Claus
Amtrak
Comment A Friend Across the Border
Canadian editor Gordon Sinclair defends Americans, praising U S aid during disasters and postwar recovery. He argues Americans funded relief, rebuilt railways, and advanced technology while others criticize them, urging Canada to stand with the United States. He expresses fatigue over anti U S sentiment.
Ways to Beat Fuel Crunch from NPR Listeners
A roundup of inventive energy saving tips from NPR listeners nationwide. Suggestions include sharing beds to stay warm, using candlelight, converting fireplaces to cook, insulating homes, reducing heat waste, and even DIY hacks for clothes drying and dishwashing. The piece closes with a Walter James quote on human resource resilience.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Washington, D.C
Hartford Mass
Jewish militants threaten Kissinger role amid Geneva talks
Washington sources note a White House backed effort to curb militant pro Israel lobbying as Geneva peace talks proceed. Kissinger faces threats as an enemy No 1 among militants while Jewish leaders seek diplomacy to avert a new Middle East war and protect Israel’s security. The Goldberg and Rogers plans appear aligned with current cautious US diplomacy. The Anti-Defamation League ad highlights rising Arab influence concerns among American Jews and its impact on Congress.
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Washington
White House
U.S
Geneva
Henry
State Department
Kissinger
Israel
Middle East
Arthur J. Goldberg
United Nations
Lyndon B. Johnson
Sinai
West Bank
Jordan
Golan Heights
Goldberg
William P. Rogers
New York Times
Anti- Defamation League of
B'nai Brith
America
Times
Anti-Defamation League
Congress
Wichita Man Builds Economy Automobile
Wichita, Kansas. Glenn Stearman, president of Stearman Aircraft Parts Co., develops a gasoline car capable of 40 miles per gallon with automatic transmission and a 60 mph top speed. The two cycle 20 horsepower engine, steel welded body, tilted front seat, and 4 gallon fuel tank, with 8 gallon optional tank, are featured. Estimated retail around 1750 dollars.
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Wichita, Kan
Glenn Stearman
Stearman Aircraft Parts Co
Suburban Valley Center
Stearman
Renewal deadline nears for food service lodging licenses
Holders of food service and lodging licenses must renew by Monday in Topeka. State board director Kirk Hammer warned that missing the deadline adds a $10 penalty to the license fee. Renewal forms are available from the board in Topeka.
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Topeka, Kan
Kirk Hammer
State Food Service and Lodging Board
Topeka
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