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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1971
Page
2
The fragment shows the 1971 Lawrence Journal World masthead with staff roles and contact details. It lists editor, executive editor, advertising director, controller, and the publication period 1891 to 1952, plus subscription rates and mailing information for Lawrence Kansas.
The piece argues the Kennedy era SST program faces shrinking support as costs rise and demand falters. It notes Europe’s Concorde issues, airport limits, and airline cutbacks, then contrasts with lotteries as alternative revenue ideas and their limited school funding impact.
AP says Burns, head of the Federal Reserve, faces pressure from the Nixon administration and construction unions over a planned rise in the money supply. Burns has signaled caution about inflation, while administration officials insist he is on the team. The debate centers on wage and price controls and a proposed high level review board. Burns previously suggested suspending the Davis-Bacon Act, now suspended.
The piece argues bureaucrats misread gambling issues and cites evidence that legalized gambling often worsens state problems. It notes persistent political talk of legalization despite money shortages and predicts ongoing gambling debates and crackdowns on illegal gambling.
A reader quips that husbands may rule the roost yet no house has a real roost. The line suggests humor about home life and gender roles with a light tone.
Ten years ago in 1961 a $10 000 bond for adding to Tonganoxie Grade School failed by 19 votes with 256 in favor and 275 against. Lawrence attorney Jack Sullivan newly elected Kansas Young Democrats president aims to build active Democratic clubs in every county.
The text calls on readers to walk in the light as Christ does and to seek fellowship through Jesus blood cleansing. A prayer asks for guidance and willingness to invite Jesus into one’s life.
Ruby Lee Hausherr praises the courthouse in Lawrence as the town’s most beautiful building and suggests preserving it as the Douglas County Historical Museum. She notes overcrowding and poor working conditions, urging a new Judicial Building and welcoming visitors to boost the local economy.
The letter argues that a communist conspiracy exists and cites historical murders and global spread. It asserts the need to expose alleged deceptive tactics used to influence non communists and warns against youth who lack truth about the alleged danger.
Kansans confront a stalled Kansas Legislature as revenue sharing proposals clash with calls to legalize bingo and liquor by the drink. Critics label the body inactive while public sentiment leans toward resisting federal control and preserving constitutional government, unseen in Kansas politics.
Lonne Elder III’s drama set in Harlem follows a family’s struggle for dignity under hardship. Dwight Henderson leads as Mr Parker with strong supporting turns from Veda J. Monday, Henry F. Taylor, James Curley Fields, and Enoch Jackson Jr. Performances run nightly at 8:20 through Friday, March 5.
On this date events include a 1531 Portugal earthquake that devastates Lisbon and killed tens of thousands, 1521 Ponce de Leon’s Florida voyage, 1815 Napoleon’s Elba escape, 1919 creation of Grand Canyon National Park, 1918 Venice bombed in WWI, 1945 Allied bombardments of Cologne and Tokyo, and ten years ago Morocco’s King Mohammed V died with Moulay Hassan proclaimed king.
Miriam S Green reports on Inci Basarir Paige’s Lawrence Music Club recital at 800 Broadview. The young soprano earned enthusiastic praise for unique voice, precise pitch, tonal richness, and flawless Handel Verdi and Rossini performances. Leann Hillmer accompanied at piano. proceeds benefited the Carl Preyer Scholarship.
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