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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1972
Page
2
The text shows the Lawrence Daily Journal-World masthead style with President Publisher and executive editor credits, listing Daryl Hall as news editor and Ernest Pontius in advertising, Leo Eller as controller, and J. W. C. Simons connected to the 1952 establishment.
The city commission weighs adding about three square miles north west of town to its limits, drawn by a $75 million Kansas Power & Light generating plant and potential tax revenue. Officials warn annexation could raise suburban homeowners taxes and affect rates, while KPL opposes the move as a device for extra tax money. The Journal-World urges careful planning and fairness, noting utilities’ rates are set by state officials and could rise for customers if taxes increase.
The piece argues that 17 billion in federal credit could revitalize rural economies by backing commercial and industrial ventures and funding water and sewage systems. It frames migration from rural to urban areas as a root cause and cites farm population decline from 30 million in 1940 to 10 million later.
The Journal-World urges fair play as city officials reconsider the abrupt proposal to annex 1,780 acres. It suggests listening to opposing views and notes broad local support for fair treatment toward residents, businesses, and a large investing firm.
Old Home Town residents relax as Kaw River flood threat diminishes in Lawrence while ice floes pass with no damage. Eudora merchants lament no bridge to Leavenworth County impacting trade. Burglaries stun town as Gustafson Jewelry loses 5000. KU janitor raises British flag, joke ensues. 10 years ago Basil Green featured for Lawrence buildings. A 1879 gold piece circulated. prayer closes note.
In Jerusalem the Mideast rift dominates talk as Israelis endure a hard line stance while considering formal concessions. Observers compare Israeli resilience to past wars and note slight improvements in regional interactions, including cautious exchanges across the Suez Canal as conflicts persist.
A dialogue depicts multiple peace plans from the United States and North Vietnam, revealing confusion over seven point eight point and 10 point proposals. The joke centers on growing proposals and a line about changing the table shape.
On this date in history 1917 the United States broke diplomatic relations with Germany after unrestricted submarine warfare was announced. In 1924 former President Woodrow Wilson died at his Washington home. A year ago Apollo 14 entered lunar orbit.
In Phoenix on January 17 two days before the filing deadline for last Saturday's Democratic delegates, New York Mayor John Lindsay's operatives stole 15 of Edmund Muskie’s 23 Mexican American delegates in the 28th Assembly District. Kaminsky led a targeted plan that shifted delegates from Muskie to Lindsay at the February 12 convention, boosting Lindsay's overall delegate count and signaling renewed momentum for his presidential bid.
The review praises the Allegri Quartet for flawless playing of Haydn Op 76 No 6 Bartok Fourth and Mozart K387 with subtle notes on the second Haydn movement. It notes audience engagement, performance discipline, and urges readers to attend despite winter travel risks.
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