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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1973
Page
2
The Tuesday evening issue from Lawrence Kansas lists staff including Dolph Simons Jr editor publisher Bill Maye executive editor LPH Gage managing editor Ary Hall and Ernest Pontius news editor. It shows the World Company masthead and contact details with circulation rates for various regions and states. The edition is dated Tuesday February 13 1973.
Lawrence and Coffeyville critics charge Prime Cut and Dirty Little Billy insult Kansas. The former highlights a Chicago killer in the Kansas City area with scenes at Douglas County Fairgrounds and Lawrence High, while the latter portrays Billy the Kid’s time in Coffeyville, drawing charges of misrepresentation and poor historical accuracy.
New York AP reports on confusing monetary terms and the balance of payments as a persistent deficit. It notes German currency struggles and market signals, then discusses Phase Three voluntary restraint and the perceived stick in the closet from President Nixon. Bankers question the prime rate's existence and usefulness.
English professor Thomas C. Wheeler of York College CUNY blames mechanized public school education for rising remedial writing courses. He argues high schools focus on objective tests, suppressing essay and theme practice, leaving students unable to write even simple paragraphs in college.
Old Home Town Clyde M Reed Jr. named Kansas editor recipient of the William Allen White Foundation award while Paul Miller of Rochester N Y receives the national award. Douglas County Mental Health Clinic reports financial problems. Lincoln letter acquired by Kansas University library displayed. Also notes 25 years ago bar exams in Topeka 1948 and Lawrence World Day of Prayer plan. 1933 football code changes draw KU coach Ac Lindsey reaction. Japan warns to leave League of Nations. Prayer ends with blessing.
Readers respond to February 7 1973 Clinton Lake seminar concerns and editorials. William R Edwards Jr argues against conscription and praises individualism amid Vietnam era forces. Robert Wertkin defends peaceful local living against foreign policy pressures and media presence.
A domestic anecdote mirrors President Nixon's clash with Congress over impounding funds. A husband defends cutting a $230 juniper bush budget item, while his wife demands justification and alternative financing. The vignette dramatizes private budgeting tensions and questions of fiscal responsibility.
Addresses listed for Lawrence officials including Senators Pearson Dole Booth and Representatives Winn Vogel Glover Buzzi and local leaders. Also Kansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Fatzer names Dist. Court Judge James Noone as State Law Day chairman for May 1 with court and bar association collaboration.
Democrats led by Rep. Wilbur Mills urge a 15 percent import surcharge for at least a year on nearly all US imports to curb the trade deficit. The move signals rising protectionism as Nixon seeks new methods to address the worsening dollar crisis and talks with Europe and Japan on tariff negotiations for next fall.
The letter dated January 28, 1973, from Steve Peine in Vietnam to his father Louis Peine in Lawrence describes a final end to the war, pride in two tours, and a request for pride and prayer for all who fought and died. Steve recalls WWII veterans and expresses love and reverence for his father and fellow soldiers.
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