Lawrence Journal-World Header and Publish Details
The Lawrence Journal-World announces staff roles led by President Publisher Josph Simons and Editor W. C. Simons. It notes establishment in 1854 and distribution rates by carrier and mail across counties and the United States with AP and Audit Bureau affiliations.
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Lawrence earns honorable mention in All-American Cities contest
Lawrence was named an honorable mention among 18 finalists in the National Municipal League All-American Cities Competition. Local residents traveled to Atlanta to present programs addressing social economic conditions and citizen participation. Officials stress sustained effort beyond the 1970 71 cycle and note census projections showing aging trends and changing youth dynamics.
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Rumor as Fact in Personal Finance Debates
AP reports on how rumors influence investing beliefs and shows that not all common claims hold. It analyzes credit card substitution, rising but variable house prices, and the impact of compounding on small savers, citing Georgia Tech and University of Michigan studies.
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Consumers shift targets as brands pivot aging markets
The piece notes soft drink firms abandon teen focus and pivot to older audiences using aging-bridging campaigns. A hair color brand targets mature women with the message you're not getting older you're getting better, signaling a broader cultural shift in marketing approaches.
Urban renewal focus and winter snow threaten Lawrence plans
Notes from 1962 remind Lawrence leaders and Kansas University officials to push renewal despite heavy snow forecasts. Mayor Paul Mitchell urged strong leadership at a city commission meeting, while Chancellor Clarke Wescoe predicted Greek life would endure at KU.
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Lloyd Houston
Herman Cohen
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F. C. Allen
Cal VanderWerf
Oliver Beaman
Carl Broeker
Home rule and Mud Creek channelization debate in Lawrence
Letter writers critique county home rule and oppose Mud Creek channelization in Douglas County. George Cameron Coggins, chairman of the Lawrence Sierra Club, argues for flood protection without destroying Mud Creek and urges consideration of less destructive alternatives and public involvement.
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Architect Plans Announced For Restructuring America
New York The American Institute of Architects unveils a Strategy for Building a Better America calling for public land assembly in 58 metros, Growth Units, and a Neighborhood State framework. It urges public control of land, new tax incentives, and a national development framework to guide urban growth and redevelopment.
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On This Date 1836 Alamo Siege Begins in Texas
Historical highlights mark the Alamo siege starting on February 23, 1836 in San Antonio with Texans overwhelmed by Mexican forces. Other notes include Buena Vista 1847 victory, Lincoln’s secret arrival 1861, Mississippi’s 1870 readmission, Iwo Jima flag 1945, Salk vaccine mass 1954, and John Glenn’s 1962 Cape Canaveral return.
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On the Other Hand by Gus diZerega
Gus diZerega a 23 year old KU graduate student from Wichita writes from the Journal World opinion page. He is active in campus politics and contributes a regular column.
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Feminist Occupation at EU Sparks Debate on Women’s Liberation
The February Sisters occupation of the East Asian Studies building at EU prompts reflection on gender issues. They demand six items including an affirmative action program, Day Care Center funding, and female health care, while criticism arises over the vice chancellor proposal and persistence of employment discrimination.
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