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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1971
Page
2
Lawrence Journal World issue dated Wednesday Evening January 6 1971 lists staff roles including President Publisher Dolph Simmons Jr and editor Daryl Wali, with billing and circulation details and subscription rates for Kansas readers.
The article discusses federal impact on the economy amid rising prices and unemployment, calls for wage and price stabilization, and notes the need for Congress to reform labor laws. It highlights the resignation of federal district judge Arthur J. Stanley effective April 1, praising his integrity and courage. It also mentions Kansas City packing house strikes and a Wyandotte County attorney’s actions. South Dakota seeks a $100,000 state budget for a precipitation research program in its 1971 legislature.
New York AP reports Dr. Leon Howard Sullivan has been named a director of General Motors, signaling acceptance by corporate elites. Once distrusted by Philadelphia white businessmen for his minority advocacy, Sullivan’s evolution includes the 90-branch Opportunities Industrialization Centers of America training blacks and other minorities for work in business and industry. Wall Street sources say minority pressure helped his selection, while executives cite his business acumen. In the same year, Wall Street struggles reflect deeper mismanagement weaknesses that plagued the securities industry and sparked fears of collapse.
A 1961 note cites Dr. Edward A. Maser appointed chair of Chicago University Art Department effective July 1. It also records a warm day reaching the 60s, breaking the 54 degree record. Retirement plans were announced by Reuter Organ Co. officers Adolph Reuter and Albert Sabol Sr. The 25 year segment recalls Maj. Postlethwaite returning to EU staff, Jayhawk Creamery sale to veterans, and 1931 milk relief and a police recovery with a biblical gift.
South Dakota officials weigh a $100,000 rain making and weather control program citing potential gains of $100 million in livestock and crops if two extra inches of rain occur annually. Experts note decades of progress since the 1950s seedings with silver iodide, aided by space program discoveries, and warn of a rush from other states if the plan succeeds.
The College Poll shows six of 10 U S college students would marry regardless of race, creed or color but a notable shift since 1969. Eight in 10 see racial problems as the main obstacle, while concern over integration rises and more students fear burdens of interracial unions. The study, begun in 1968, is by the Greenswich Research Center.
In Austin a pre Christmas talk between John B. Connally and Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes fuels Texas Democratic intrigue. Connally hints Barnes should seek governor in 1972 or run for Senate against Tower with his backing, while Nixon faces Republican backlash. Barnes leans toward a Senate bid amid Democratic realignment.
Topeka district office paid more than 50 million dollars to about 43 000 persons in 11 northeast Kansas counties during 1970. Douglas County was included. 7 286 new applications were approved and average monthly benefits were around 93 dollars.
AP notes a mixed 1971 ahead with economic strain on the middle class and rising prices. It predicts waning wealth, health gains for non raisers, more home viewing, and government budget strains while international pages show a cautious path with Russia China and Indonesia mentioned.
The Tax Lid Law freezes the General Fund and Special Capital Outlay mill levies at 1969 levels for 1970 and beyond. District 497 currently levies 24.33 mills for General Fund and 1.86 mills for Capital Outlay, with growth limited to about 5 percent unless a referendum passes. District 497 notes ongoing growth but warns future budgets depend on valuation, with 85.5 percent of costs in salaries and staffing needs beginning before the 1971 school year.
Brenda Dunbar, 11, writes that pollution stems from laziness and transportation choices. She urges readers to pick up trash and stop littering to keep the world clean.
The Journal-World opinion page presents editorials letters and columns where writers express personal views. It emphasizes informed citizens evaluating criticism and commendation to foster democratic government and public discourse.
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