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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1973
Page
2
The record shows the Lawrence Journal-World masthead listing editors and publishers. It includes contact and staff roles with Daryl Hall and Ernest Pontiu among others and provides subscription rates by carrier and mail across regions from Douglas County to nationwide, dating back to the paper's historical establishment in 1854.
The piece explains why Nixon did not seek Senate ratification of the Vietnam cease-fire agreement, arguing the U S does not recognize North Vietnam. It suggests Nixon earns praise for steering the country from the morass and elevates the phrase peace with honor in the context of Indo China policy.
The 1973 Kansas Legislature shows continued contention over bingo and liquor by the drink with demonstrators and competing proposals clouding early progress. Legislative leaders seek ways to reduce disruptions as lawmakers grapple with broader issues beyond the controversial topics. National presidential speculation also surfaces with discussion of Agnew Connally Bush and Brooke as potential contenders for 1976, amid intra party debate and fundraising chatter.
New SEC action clears a shift from fixed to variable returns in life insurance. Proceeds may come from stocks with a guaranteed minimum, plus potential bonuses. Industry cites inflation, competition, and a more affluent public as motives. Commission impacts sales reps and future state rules.
A political field analysis notes Ted Kennedy as the leading Democrat contender for the 1976 convention. Republicans including Nixon allies like Connally and figures such as Percy and Hatfield influence anti-Agnew dynamics. Open Nixon endorsement could sway nomination outcomes, while Democrats pivot to avoid fixed expectations.
A retrospective timeline notes Lawrence events from 1963 mayor Ben Barteldes promoting downtown as a shopping hub to changes in KU campus life 1948 1933 and 1933 era items including a visiting Japanese basketball team Phog Allen and an all Negro cast play at the high school with Edwin Price reelected student minister at KU.
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Genesis 1 1. Prayer asks for guidance and gratitude, seeking a cheerful heart and forgiveness for ingratitude and grief carried, with a closing Amen.
A Volunteer Clearinghouse sponsored by the Lawrence Area Council of the PTA opens in the First National Bank tower lobby. It coordinates community needs and matching volunteers through the Journal-World and offers contact options at 841-5059 and Box 3354 Lawrence 66044 CONCERNED BLACK PARENTS seeks a black typing volunteer.
Growing pressure from Arab countries friendly to the United States pushes for direct U.S. action in the Middle East. King Hussein of Jordan and Cairo editor Heikal rally for Nixon involvement via Kissinger, amid doubts about a viable settlement and in the wake of the Rogers plan’s demise.
A reader argues that actions infringing on others require response and legislation. They reference drunken driving, theft for drugs, and the need for moral standards, education, and taxpayer concerns. The letter cites local issues in Lawrence Massachusetts, taxation, police and fire pay, road paving, and civic engagement.
In a Washington storefront near the White House Charley Bummer sells crises as collector items. The shop highlights energy and constitutional crises while noting a surge in demand from columnists and editors as Vietnam winds down. A Supreme Court Obscenity crisis is also advertised with a plain wrapper request.
KU’s Experimental Theater presents Celebration by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt directed by Kathleen Rae Nicolini. The 20th century morality play about finding self in a plastic world drew full house in Murphy Hall with standout turns by Michael C. Booker, Jeff Cyronek, Marilyn Michaels, and Tom Tucker. An extra matinee is added Sunday at 3 30 p m due to high demand.
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