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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1973
Page
2
A transcription shows staff roles at the Lawrence Daily Journal World with names such as Dolph Simons Jr as president publisher Bill Mayer and editors Ernest Pontius and Hall Ances Cane, listing an establishment date 1864 and editor W C Simons 1891 to 1952. The fragment reflects internal masthead details rather than a news event.
The piece contrasts POW repatriation attitudes with fears of returning home. It cites Capt Jeremiah Denton and North Vietnamese prisoners, notes past forced repatriations, and recalls Korea and WWII. It also discusses bias against boys in schools per Dr. Bruno Bettelheim and ends with rape suspect Edward Apodaca facing four felony complaints.
New York AP reports growing debate over a 10 percent dollar devaluation. Analysts argue inflation and import costs rise, hurting trade balance, while productivity remains the key antidote. The piece notes past deficits and varied public opinions on whether devaluation helps.
The Chamber of Commerce board urged delaying annexation questions for further study amid a plan to annex about 2,200 acres. Jim Clark led the group as president while community groups weighed growth and impact.
Investigators express astonishment at how Apodaca, released on parole, convinced others he was ready for reintegration via a UCLA Educational Opportunity Program grant of 1040 dollars for spring semester. He had three consecutive three to life terms in 1966 and was linked to 61 rapes before parole. Police learned of his release only when crises arose, then traced it to prison authorities. The case highlights gaps between parole releases and police awareness.
The piece argues against strict abolition of the death penalty for drug pushers while criticizing Rockefeller’s proposal for life without parole. It weighs societal forgiveness, punishment, and the distinction between professional pushers and desperate users, suggesting a humane yet firm stance on sentence severity.
A Greenwich College Poll shows nine of ten college students support the Supreme Court stance on abortion. Since 1968 roughly 62 to 87 percent favor legalized abortion with private, not public, responsibility and early pregnancy not seen as murder. Coeds tend to be more conservative. Catholics show sizable opposition.
Washington fury grows as Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter, a conservative Democrat, is stood up for a scheduled White House meeting with Kenneth R. Cole. Ehrlichman cites Cole's deputy, James Falk, causing Carter to miss the hourlong discussion. Carter criticizes budget cuts harming Georgia programs while the White House shifts blame to domestic staff.
A reader proposes naming Lawrence poet Macy as the Journal-World Laureate for his verses. The letter praises his racy lines and suggests the title be given so future readers recognize the contributor.
A Washington list challenges long held beliefs across politics, family roles, economy, safety, education, taxes, media, race, and aging. It questions Congress power, personal security, college value, social security, fair policing, and national priorities with a polemical survey of common sayings.
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