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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1978
Page
2
The piece condemns Carter and aides for delaying action in the coal mine strike and opposing Taft-Hartley. It criticizes union leaders for arrogance while warning that S 1883 would expand union organizing power and penalties on employers. The editorial urges concern over the bill.
The piece discusses elder care policy aimed at keeping seniors in their homes with in home medical and housekeeping services to reduce hospital and nursing home costs. It warns that fraudsters exploit these programs, draining federal funds and betraying the dignity of older adults.
The piece notes how inequities arise from law interpretation by authorities and cites a Soviet joke about a man punished for revealing a state secret, not slander, exposing how judicial outcomes hinge on a judge’s view. It reflects on modern America and repressive systems where officials become targets of humor or critique.
Analysts warn New York City may seek long term federal guarantees to avoid bankruptcy as Congress weighs bailouts. Officials clash over wages with unions demanding substantial raises while municipal aid and tax cuts influence prospects. The Carter administration weighs a plan amid broader national scrutiny of the city’s fiscal crisis.
About 800 people gathered in a Congress of the Laity in Los Angeles to discuss religion and social issues, aiming to involve the laity in leadership. Gerald Ford opened the event with Howard Butt Jr stating a call for cross‑denominational, creative moral leadership across society. The congress sought to bridge liberal and conservative strands while examining faith, culture, and civic life. It highlighted themes of responsibility beyond leaders, belief as a felt need, and a remnant ready to revive public discourse. The event crossed denominational lines and included figures from sports and business, signaling a democratization of church and broader societal change. It noted shifts in universities toward ethics in medical, legal, and professional schools, influenced by Vietnam and Watergate, and left questions about how to advance these good impulses amid cynicism and sleaze. It affirmed that millions outside elite circles wish to be heard on core national principles.
U S sources say Egypt received substantial Soviet arms despite Sadat’s push for American planes. Reports detail deliveries through Latakia and Eastern Europe, including MIG jets, engines, Sukhoi fighters, missiles, tanks, and APCs as late as 1975. Pipeline politics slow coal slurry plans due to railroad financial strains.
Amid snow and floods, EFT systems outside banks see strong gains. City National Bank reports 15,000 transactions from 45 ATMs in two days, a 300 percent jump. Bay Banks notes over a 100 percent rise with 30 ATMs. Citibank and Long Island Hempstead Bank also report surges as customers use automatic tellers to pay bills and withdraw cash during storms. Officials hope emergency use adapts to regular banking, though long-term uptake remains uncertain.
Editor letters critique Arkansas senator Hodges and support for the Panama Canal Treaty noting McClellan’s death and Hodges vote. The second letter condemns Lawrence city snow removal, calling Kasold a death trap and streets still icy, accusing officials of laziness and ir responsibility. Residents cite stranded blocks and poor street lighting.
James E Webb head of NASA named keynote speaker for the April 1 banquet. City council agenda flags dog and ordinance items for debate amid ongoing cold snap with 0 to 5 degree readings. Florida schools report vandalism and discipline issues as teacher strike continues. Hastily hired substitutes struggle with order. Polly Peppercorn leads Lawrence High play Curtain Going Up directed by Ben Harvey with cast including Feist Lough Schneck Cotton and Lowman. Bloodmobile drives at KU shatter records with over 1 000 pints in first day. In 1938 Kansas Legislature probes possible Communist activity at KU campus. fraternity representatives discussed satirizing project but dropped. Kansas City Philharmonic to perform two concerts for children and adults.
The Journal-World in Lawrence Kansas provides editor information from 1854 to 1952 and lists daily publication except Sundays. It includes subscription rates by carrier and by mail across counties, with prices per month and per year for within Douglas and adjoining counties, remaining Kansas counties, greater Kansas City, and the United States.
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