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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1972
Page
2
The Lawrence Daily Journal World notes its long history since 1854, highlighting its enduring presence in reporting local events, news, and community updates for readers in Lawrence. The article emphasizes tradition and continuity in the newspaper's mission.
President Nixon plans a formal announcement by mid January signaling a likely run for re election. Key aides considered to run the campaign include Attorney General John Mitchell and former Congressman Robert Ellsworth, with Richard Kleindienst favored as Mitchells successor amid possible Senate objections.
Religion writers note a 1971 trend of youth embracing Jesus Christ as a hopeful yet imperfect movement. Clergy warn against instant salvation while contrasting it with rising interest in diabolism and occult themes in film and literature.
Blatty, a Roman Catholic author, argues exorcism remains an accepted church practice and his book on demonic possession has Vatican praise. He states readers seek to believe in the mystery of God even among skeptics, while noting clergy face evolving pastoral challenges with agnostics.
New York report on The Public Equity Corp preparing to register for a 2.5 million share issue at 10 dollars each. The venture pledges profit reinvestment, modest dividends, and aims to correct capitalism's sins via legal challenges. Public reception remains uncertain as spring sales approach.
Old Home Town speculates Byron Springer will win the Douglas County state legislature seat after George Peppercorn resigns. Mildred Mast, a renowned local teacher, dies suddenly from a blood clot complications. Kansas University gifts a Seymour Lipton sculpture costing near 5000 dollars to the Class of 1961. The coldest Lawrence day since 1930 drops to 18 below zero, Manhattan records minus 31. Police report Lawrence traffic deaths at 238 with no fatalities.
A devotional note invites readers to expand their reach in service and understanding. The prayer asks God to strengthen believers in love so they may reach out to others while gaining insight into themselves, Amen.
Ed Muskie tops a non Nixon candidate ballot among over 100 campuses and eight million college students. Kennedy shows latent strength while Wallace remains weak. Lindsay and McGovern boost Democratic appeal. The Greenwich Research Center conducts ongoing college voter polls.
In Moscow a seven million city, lines outside restaurants are long and menus slow to appear. Doormen shout mest nyet as crowds press inside while many tables sit empty. Despite a push for better consumer goods since the 24th Communist congress, servers earn 70-80 rubles monthly plus tips, and meals often include chicken Kiev and beet stroganoff with frequent shortages such as caviar.
Today in history notes several events from 1895 to 1969 including Roentgen’s X-ray discovery and Truman’s Fair Deal. Syracuse residents can swap Christmas trees for mulch this weekend at the State University College of Forestry, with mulch made by privatized chipping services.
At Siple Station near the South Pole two graduate students will endure a brutal winter to study a magnetic racetrack that enables low frequency Morse transmissions from the US and other nations. Scientist John Katsafrakis of Stanford describes the daily treks through 60 below zero as a chance to witness aurora and nature’s forces up close while contributing to the U S Antarctica Research Program run by the National Science Foundation.
A University of Kansas graduate student readercolumn recounts Gus diZerega's Christmas break and substitute piece by State Rep. Jerry Harper. The essay reflects on Lawrence, KU law school culture, student activism, and shifting campus attitudes since 1965.
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