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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1971
Page
2
The Lawrence Daily Journal World published by The World Company at Sixth and New Hampshire Streets in Lawrence Kansas announces staff positions and 1971 subscription rates. The paper lists executive roles and editorial staff and notes editions dated Saturday Evening Jan 9 1971.
John McKenzie Martin, Georgia Tech graduate, moved to Lawrence to manage operations at Sunflower Ordnance Works, later becoming Hercules Company chairman. His wife Mary joined him. the plant peaked at 30,000 workers and set production records. Perry Lake development and Clinton Reservoir progress add regional context to the era.
Nixon intends to retool Vice President Spiro Agnew into a social welfare advocate and international statesman. The plan centers on a health program with urban focus and a revenue sharing push. Agnew will embark on a Western Europe tour to project a calmer, more global image. A volatile reception among Republicans could shape the shift and provoke liberal opposition.
Kelvin Hoover resigns as First National Bank board chair after 37 years with Kansas University ties. Douglas County Sheriff Fred Broeker swears in Rex Johnson as undersheriff. Lawrence Republican Rep Odd Williams chosen speaker pro tem for 1961 Kansas House at Topeka GOP caucus. 25 years ago 1946 Kroger opens self service market at 808 810 Mass. School board offers WWII teachers their old jobs at wartime pay. 40 years ago 1931 Hell's Angels sign removed at Dickinson Theater amid protests. Metcalf presides at banquet for 100 years of building and loan services. Psalm 24:1 cited with prayer on earth's preservation.
The Clinton Reservoir emerges as a long awaited water storage and recreation site for the region. With costs rising from 25 million to 44 million, real estate acquisition advances but immediate construction remains unlikely. The lake is praised as picturesque and essential for flood relief along the Wakarusa basin.
The passage argues against immediate gratification in schools and progress. It portrays a not now generation burying old ideals and honors elder efforts while praising Pasteur’s relentless work ethic and urging sustained future effort despite present constraints.
A Washington briefing outlines proposed cigarette industry TV advertising ideas after bans. Concepts include Winston Churchill documentary style, Marlboro Country with Ben Marlboro and family, Lucky Strike oil booms, Camels Aren’t for Everybody, and You Can Take Salem Out of the Country, plus Benson and Hedges elevator comedies.
Charles Lacey writes from 2711 Oxford Rd challenging the Blackwell worst dressed list by praising Sophia Loren and urging observation of downtown Lawrence fashion. He critiques accuracy of judging and notes local passersby near 9th and Mass as examples.
A high speed electronic switching center near Fairview Kansas has begun operation as part of the Autovon defense communications network. The $4.5 million facility, built and run by Independent Communications Inc., links to over one million telecommunication assets at 2,000 bases worldwide and operates underground to survive shocks and three weeks without outside support.
Five Oakley Junior High football players were penalized by the Kansas High School Activities Association for taking part in Ford Motor Co punt pass and kick event in Oakley on October 4. They are banned from the first three games of the 1971 football season.
A reader defends the Police Community Relations program against Mr. Hart's January letter. The writer argues against claims that police focus is diminished by community relations training and rejects the idea that court rulings or "unleashing" police will fix problems. Emphasizes complexity and the need for all resources, including the program, to address issues.
A four year old Peruvian immigrant named Alfonsito Weshner Portugal has impressed Montreal scholars with mastery of philosophy music and metaphysics. Clippings say he has been placed on stage before students and teachers and answered questions on history literature geography and the ideas of Aristotle and Plato. His father, a pianist and composer, notes the boy knows each philosopher's works and life and has formed his own theories of their beliefs.
Gov Ronald Reagan accuses federal welfare officials of harassment and covers up a blunder after HEW canceled a 684 million welfare cut to California. Reagan says he told HEW Secretary Richardson through Vice President Agnew the cutoff should be canceled due to a misunderstanding. In Kansas City Lake City Army Ammunition Plant to lay off 1 275 workers on Jan 18 contractor Remington Arms runs the plant with 5 275 workers and about 6 000 at peak.
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