Lawrence Journal-World Publication Information
Lawrence Journal-World details The World Company staff roles and publishing history Established 1854 editors and leadership listed Constants include circulation rates by carrier mail and regional coverage with varying yearly subscription prices across Douglas County adjoining counties Kansas City region and nationwide mail rates listed with totals per year
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Douglas
Kanagas
Kansas City
United States
The Journal-World Stands For
The Journal-World proclaims its principles of accurate fair news reporting safeguarding citizens rights and exposing dishonesty in public affairs. It commits to sympathy for the disadvantaged and support of community improvement projects dated Saturday Evening January 13 1973.
Kansas Legislature Faces Critical Year for Education and Governance
The piece urges Kansas lawmakers to avoid partisan theater and focus on essential issues like educational funding. It calls for mature, unemotional debate on liquor by the drink and bingo reforms while seeking leadership and unity from a Democratic governor and Republican-led Legislature.
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Topeka
Winter weather eases and honors veteran service station men
A tribute to long serving Lawrence operators Art Nease T V Smith Bud Shields Shorty Leonard Bob Broyles and Elmer Hartman. The piece emphasizes their dedication reliability and fair pricing in helping customers through demanding work and the role they play in sustaining the community.
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Lawrence
Art Nease
T. V. Smith
Bud Shields
Shorty Leonard
Bob Broyles
Elmer Hartman
Energy Problems Highlight Cold Spell Strain on Fuel Supply
The cold spell stresses energy options as natural gas shortages bite. Lawrence area sees shortages with users turning to substitute fuels as Kansas University faces five to six days of oil remaining.
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Lawrence
Kansas University
Government promotional push for three million Carson City silver dollars faces SEC scrutiny
New York AP reports the GSA promotes uncirculated three million silver dollars from the defunct Carson City mint with phrases like Excellent for investments or gifts drawing criticism from coin dealers and some investment bankers. They warn the tactic resembles a private promotion and may invite a cease and desist from the SEC.
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New York
Carson City, Nev
William Casey
Securities and Exchange Commission
General Services Administration
GSA
SEC
Milton Fisher
Nixon
Joel Coen
Newpaper
Energy aging cast on power crunch urges new sources
Analysts warn a peak in demand as population and tech advance will strain gas supplies. Geothermal research is urged to offset deficits while noting potential environmental risks. Solar and wind options are also discussed as remedies to prevent future energy disasters.
Record of a cold snap and local civic notes
Old Home Town reports record sub zero temperatures with a new 32 inch snow. Final reports show Lawrence traffic accidents and damage rates down from a year ago. Douglas County tax collections may exceed last year by as much as 200000. The Board of Education discusses annexing 37 acres for a proposed high school site at 19th and Louisiana. City Council issues permits to four cab companies Union Veterans Hunsinger and Jayhawk. Kansas experiences an extreme year with highs 117 and lows never below 30. Prayer fragment closes the item.
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Lawrence
Douglas County
Board To Education
19Th
Louisiana
Union, Veterans, Hunsinger and
Jayhawk
Kansas
Tahiti Now a Tourist Magnet Hides Loss of Simpler Life
The writer reflects on Tahiti's transformation from a pure, hospitable island culture to a modern tourist hub. Gauguin’s legacy and colonial history are weighed against current life in Papeete and outlying islands. Supersophisticates push visitors to Moorea and Bora Bora while neon signs creep in.
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Papeete
Tahiti
Paul Gauguin
South Sea Islands
Gauguin
Ucla
Moorea
Raratea
Bora Bora
Raratonga
Marquesas
Cook Bay
Nu'urua
Ha’apiti
Afareaitu
Bali Hai
U.S
Luau
How Congress Explains Vietnam to Kids in Parody
A humorous dialogue in which a father a congressman explains to his son why Congress supports the president in the Vietnam war, reframing conflicts as police actions, and noting the press and public skepticism while urging patience and urging peace efforts. The exchange satirizes constitutional roles and political dynamics during wartime debates.
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Indochina
Congress
Nixon Ban on Rogers Testimony Sparks Congress Boycott Threat
The article notes President Nixon may face a Senate boycott of his diplomatic nominees if Secretary of State Rogers is not allowed to testify on North Vietnam bombing. Fulbright hints at repercussions for Nixon and his administration as Congress surveys potential commitments from future appointees. The piece lists promotions and ambassadors linked to the diplomatic roster.
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Nixon
Rogers
Congress
Washington
William P. Rogers
North Vietnam
Senate
J. W. Fulbright
Arkansas
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Vietnam
Capitol Hill
Senate Democratic Policy Committee
Fulbright
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Bill Fulbright
Kenneth Rush
Defense
William Porter
Paris
Stop signs favored over traffic light at Ninth and Massachusetts
Gus di Zerega argues for maintaining four way stop signs at Ninth and Massachusetts in Lawrence. He contends traffic slows pedestrians, boosts shopping atmosphere, and criticizes public officials for purchasing a traffic light without clear need. He urges preserving the stops or reusing the light in the future.
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Massachusetts
7Th
Lawrence
Ninth
Today in History January thirteenth unrelated events and figures
On this date in history multiple events are noted including James Oglethorpe arriving at Charleston with colonists to settle Georgia in 1733 and the 1915 central Italy earthquake with 30000 dead. Also listed are forces capturing Rouen in 1419 and other historical milestones plus notable birthdays and a proverb.
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James Oglethorpe
Charleston
S.C
Georgia
Rouen
Chesapeake
Delaware Bays
Vancouver Island
Canada
Hudson’s Bay Company
Italy
Stalin
Togo
Sylvanus Olympio
U.S
Laos
Ho Chi Minh Trail
Ghana
West Africa
U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff
Earl Wheeler
William Simkin
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ELLER
W. C. Simons
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire Streets
Kaw
Telephone
Journal-World
Silver Dollar
John Cunniff
Fisher
Comstock Lode
Old Home Town
Joshua
Tahitians
By Jenkin Lloyd Jones
Noa Noa
Tehura
London Missionary Society
Matavai Bay
Prince of Peace
Pomare II
Jesus
Tahara’s
J. Paul Getty
Young Fry
Art Buchwald
Hanoi
Haiphong
Tom, Dick and
Harry
By Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
Mr. Nixon
White House
Gus di Zerega
Wichita
Journal-World Opinion
Plaza
Gus Dizerega
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