LAWRENCE DAILY JOURNAL-WORLD Subs Rates 1974
Rates for subscription by carrier and mail listed for Douglas and neighboring counties. Prices include monthly, yearly, and out of state options. Second class postage paid at Lawrence Kansas. Published Tuesday evening January 1 1974.
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Who is Great A Reflection on Reverence Humility and Courage
The piece cites Matthew 18 2 and three qualities reverence humility and courage as marks of greatness for nations or individuals. It contrasts fame wealth with true value and urges learning from past events to build a better year through steadfast character and shared aims.
Fuel Shortage Sparks Debate on Causes and Future Prospects
An opinion piece argues the fuel shortage stems from mismanaged oil firms and government inattention. It warns of higher costs and job losses while urging conservation, shared sacrifice, and smarter resource use to steadier industry and public welfare.
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Israel
America
Administration
U.S
Times teach how to endure fuel crisis wisely
The passage argues adversity offers lessons in conservation and cooperation. It suggests the current fuel shortage could spur Americans to value existing resources and work together to live more efficiently.
Oil Exports Persist Amid U S Energy Shortage
The United States continues to ship oil abroad despite a domestic energy squeeze. Exports average 242000 barrels daily, with shipments to Arab states and other nations, while critics push for export limits. Governments report exports mainly lubricants and coke though rising gasoline and distillate shipments exist.
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America
Middle East
United States
American Petroleum Institute
Les Aspin
D-Wis
California
U.S
Department of Commerce
Aspin
Brazil
Britain
Netherlands
Mexico
Canada
South Vietnam
Cambodia
Thailand
U.S. Pacific Ocean
Predictions for 1974 by WM F Rickenbacker
The author forecasts a year marked by bizarre weather in the Soviet Union triggering crop failures and imports, legal cases over Oswald Mayer and Byron Harding's cow, a surge of 16,000 new US laws on energy, global conferences, daylight saving disputes, and a mocked promise of a peaceful, normal year.
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William F. Rickenbacker
William
Soviet Union
Oswald Mayer
Byron Harding
U. S
Washington
National Review
Henry Kissinger
State Department
Enfin
Royal Insurance Society
Mayers
Hardings
Pawpaw Grove
Paradise
Grizzled 1973 Grants Keys to 1974 in Comedic Tale
Washington scene portrays a grizzled 1973 handing over the house and a car to a wary 1974. The old year recalls an energy crisis and warns of oil limits and a low thermostat as the new year begins.
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Old
White House
Language Blemish and Public Nuisance In Kalamazoo
A Kas Kalamazoo AP report notes a new city ordinance classifies parked cars in front yards as a public nuisance while excluding driveways and limiting weekly gasoline to 10 gallons. The piece contrasts linguistic excess with everyday life and ends with a reflective vignette.
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Kalamazoo, Mich
Kalamazoo
Nixon's Vietnam Gamble Hinges On Two Month Struggle
Washington debates Hanoi's next moves as ARVN holds off suspected strategic attacks. Analysts warn a spring offensive in 1974 could follow if Saigon fails to deter North Vietnam with U S backing and Congress oil sanctions cast doubt on sustained support.
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Washington
Vietnam
South Vietnamese Army
ARVN
U. S
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South Vietnam
Saigon
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Congress
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U.S
Gulf of Tonkin
North Vietnam
Kien’ Duc
Tay Ninh
Binh Duong
Pleiku
Kontum
South
International Control Commission
Nguyen van Thieu
Demilitarized Zone
Dmz
Combota
Old Home Town Grapples With Year End Traffic Safety
New Year brings record safety with no severe mishaps as local law enforcement prepared for New Year traffic issues. Mentions a reappraisal project for Douglas County. References Gov Rockefeller and a pregnancy announcement.
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Douglas County
Nelson Rockefeller
New York
L. B. Spake
Kansas City
KU Medical Center
19Th and
la. Sts
Soviet Russia
Marion Davies
Bing Crosby
Buck Jones
Will Rogers
Zasu Pitts
Sweaters Have Fishy Origin
The article explains that fisherman's knot sweaters trace to historic fishing villages in Scotland and England. Each knitted design mirrors a geographical region village or family, with patterns similar to Scottish clan plaids.
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New York
Scotland
England
Complete
Book of
Groves Claims Goldfish Swallowing World Record
Toronto AP report says Tom Groves set a 1973 record by swallowing 227 live goldfish in nine and a half hours. He surpassed the 1970 mark by a San Antonio student and washed the feat down with six beers a strawberry milkshake plus a cheeseburger and two chocolate bars.
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Toronto
Tom Groves
San Antonio
Groves
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