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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1978

Page

2

Partnership, not breakup, for America’s big business

The Journal World argues for closer government and industry cooperation over breaking up large firms. It criticizes anti big business sentiment, cautions against socialism, and urges stronger partnership among government, business, and labor to resolve energy, inflation, and national productivity issues. It cites GM, US Steel, GE, AT&T, and others, noting surges in wartime knowhow and the need for balanced regulation and anti trust vigilance.

Washington America England United States General Motors U.S. Steel General Electric American Telephone & Telegraph General Foods Con-Edison Hercules Congress White House West Germany Japan U.S

Republican nomination watch for 1980 faces Ford Reagan Dole Bush

The article surveys potential 1980 GOP contenders and notes Ford and Reagan aging factors, Dole and Bush remaining active, Connally as a rival, and Carter's standing as three years of political change loom. It highlights Ford's lingering influence, Reagan's apparent bid, and Bush's high profile and Texas base as pivotal factors.

Gerald Ford Lawrence California Ronald Reagan U.S Robert Dole Kansas Ford Dole Reagan George Bush Bush United Nations GOP China Central Intelligence Agency Texas Houston John Connally Washington Congress Jimmy Carter Carter

Notable historical events on this date

On this date 1965 Malcolm X was shot in New York City as he prepared to address a rally. Also noted were 1795 British gain of Ceylon, 1838 Morse telegraph demo, 1846 Sara Bagley becomes first woman telegrapher in Lowell, 1885 Washington Monument dedication, 1916 Verdun begins with over a million dead, and 1919 Allies recognize Polish government of Ignace Paderewski.

Malcolm X New York City Indian Ocean Ceylon Samuel Morse Sara Bagley Lowell Mass Verdun France Ignace Paderewski

Bella Abzug Ends Political Rise With Loss in Manhattan Race

A long political arc ends as Bella Abzug loses a congressional contest in a liberal Manhattan district to a Republican pledge not to imitate her. The piece tracks her career from the Vietnam peace movement to repeated defeats and disputed statements across decades.

Washington Bella Abzug Senate Manhattan Melvin J. Lasky Encounter Hunter College ‘Bulletin Bella Savitsky Poland Britain Abuzug

Burger on Lawyers Sparks Debate Over Court Speed

Chief Justice Warren Burger claimed half of lawyers are unqualified, drawing fire from the American Bar Association which argued only 20 percent are lacking. The writer counters that competent lawyers, not the bad, clog courts with delays and futile appeals, urging policy to target the capable rather than bar incompetent practitioners.

Washington Warren Burger American Bar Assn Burger Mr. Burger William Shakespeare

Journal World publication and subscription rates listing

The World Company in Lawrence announces subscription rates for delivery by carrier or mail. Carrier $2.75 per month, $33 per year. mail in Douglas and nearby counties $18.63 per year. other Kansas counties and Kansas City area $23.81 per year. elsewhere in the United States $28 per year. Includes postal and circulation affiliations.

W.C. Simons the World Company Sixth New Hampshire Lawrence Kaw Douglas Kansas Kansas City United States

Citizens' Legal Defense Fund rallies support for FBI case

An FBI case against John Kearney sparks a new defense fund formed by Clare Boothe Luce William Simon and James Buckley. The fund seeks to aid agents facing civil suits and highlights concerns about domestic security policy, CIA FBI power, and leaks.

Department of Justice FBI John Kearney Citizens’ Legal Defense Fund For Madison Avenue New York Cochairmen Clare Boothe Luce Secretary of the Treasury William Simon James L. Buckley Leon Jaworski Edward Bennett Williams Kearney Time Newsweek CIA New York Times Star C.L. Sulzberger Moscow U.S KGB Department Time Magazine Stansfield Turner Cairo Soviet Union Citizens’ Legal Defense Fund

Gas storage policy under fire from GAO warnings

Washington reports the GAO warns LNG storage sites sit near major cities with lethal risk from leaks fires or explosions. Industry fights back pressuring to suppress the explosive report while Coast Guard oversight faces delays as skeptics question safety amid potential hurricanes earthquakes or sabotage.

Washington General Accounting Office U.S

Local notes mix auto show win and notable birthdays

A custom-built car started by Baldwin youth Bill Butell before his fatal accident won first prize at a regional auto show. The city commission delayed leasing space for city offices in the proposed First National Bank building. The Chamber of Commerce began organizing a citywide spring cleanup. Army Sgt Lonnie LeBombard was killed in action in Vietnam. Lawrence High graduate from 1965. Ralph Graber received the Silver Beaver award from Kaw Valley Scout Council. Chalmer Woodard, former Lawrence High coach, was hired as SMU head coach. A Trinity Lutheran Church dinner honored John Selig. Kansas beat Oklahoma 41 38 to take the Big Six lead. Gerrude Welch, born in Lawrence in 1865, was featured for her artifacts.

Baldwin Bill Butell Army Lonnie LeBombard Lawrence Lawrence High Ralph Graber Lawrence Junior High Kaw Valley Scout Council Trinity Lutheran Church John Selig Kansas Oklahoma Gerrude Welch Journal-World

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