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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1971
Page
2
Lawrence Daily Journal World details staff roles at The World Company and 1971 subscription rates. It lists editors publishers and staff, with 1844 establishment date and AP membership noted. The item closes with Friday Evening January 15, 1971.
The piece argues Nixon’s Family Assistance Plan, citing New York City’s welfare rise from 660,000 to 1.2 million 1967–71 and Secretary Elliott Richardson on caseload growth. Nevada’s 22 percent cut amid lax standards is used to warn that no need tests invite fraud. critics urge credible checks to prevent freeloading and fiscal collapse.
New York based information program by the mutual fund industry seeks to repair its tarnished image from the 1960s boom bust era. The Investment Company Institute publishes Mutual Funds Forum asking why funds underperformed in 1969 1970. It argues funds perform in line with long term objectives, urging focus on long term aims rather than short term gains. It notes the industry must accept responsibility for past missteps while promoting solid long term performance.
Old Home Town Lawrence and four other sites were chosen by Pepsi-Cola Co as test cities for no deposit no return bottles. KU officials spoke at the Rotary Club on advancing industrial development as a near necessity for Kansans. The Nuclear Reactor Center at KU nears completion with uranium setup planned for March. County plans a 1956 courthouse via pay before you build and a one mill tax. Local meat counters show ample stock while major plants strike may shift supply. Enrollment at KU Liberal Arts expects 4800 next semester. A pension for Harold Kennedy failed to pass at the Douglas County board meeting. Q C Goodwin was robbed of 7 dollars on his porch.
The New York Times Sunday Magazine profiles radical libertarian thinkers led by Karl Hess and Ayn Rand. The piece argues the conservative movement’s failures, cites Rothbard Friedman and Johnson, and warns youths to scrutinize leaders and state power while calling for self policing by students.
Rob Seaver surveys broad, personal forecasts for 1971 on international questions including population control, Vietnam, Middle East tensions, Chile relations, and the decline of Western influence. He notes potential revolutions and warns that global problems will rise as world population grows, with domestic policy feelings shaping the national mood.
The piece argues for repealing a rule that fosters cheating and urges set firm, fair standards for need based aid. It notes merit in Nixon's Family Assistance plan but warns progress should pause until reliable standards are in place to minimize fraud while aiding truly needy families.
The article outlines titles in the Instructional Staff: Coordinator of Cultural and Fine Arts, Coordinator of Elementary Education, Coordinator of Pupil Personnel Services, Coordinator of Secondary Education and Director of Adult Education. Coordinators receive assistance from art, music, PE and language arts staff to develop programs. They advise on curriculum, plan in service training, supervise consultants, and help with staff selection and student teaching.
Readers protest Cynthia Lowry's AP TV review of All in the Family calling it vulgar and offensive. They urge a more enlightened critic and reference David Wark Griffith's Intolerance to argue generational perspective. Letters also raise concerns about Title I funding and race in education policy.
Derek C. Bok, set to become Harvard University president on July 1, says he plans informal meetings with small student groups. He believes informality fosters real dialogue and avoids mass rhetoric.
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