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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1971
Page
2
A dated masthead lists the Lawrence Daily Journal World staff roles from 1891 to 1952 including President Publisher and Executive Editor with advertising and financial staff. Subscription rates are given for local carrier, Douglas and nearby counties, remaining Kansas counties, and mail service nationwide.
Registrar William Kelly reports fall enrollment only slightly down from last year with spring figures likely beating the 16 638 record by up to 350. Despite dormitory trouble a campus shooting and a center bombing, KU and Lawrence are described as healthy and growing as citizens mobilize to support the university.
College Poll on over 100 campuses finds 78.6 percent expect students to vote in regular elections if given the chance, 19.9 percent say no, 1.5 percent have no opinion. The piece notes youth voting potential alongside past low turnout and shifts in political engagement.
Old Home Town JoAnna March of New York City earns a film credit in Girl of the Night opening this week at the Varsity Theater. The note also reports KU events including a Lawrence Brotherhood Banquet speaker, a study on visually handicapped children, and staff news.
A letter-writer argues against the film Trail of the Hunter claiming it harms animals and should be banned. He also defends Cooperative Farm Chemicals Association, challenging your publication’s portrayal of pollution and editorial practices, noting CFCA’s role and his 16 years of payroll involvement. He cites pollution, power, and newspaper influence.
The Journal-World opinion page presents editorials letters and columns where writers share personal views on public affairs. It promotes informed citizen engagement and debate as essential to democratic government.
Editor notes rise in welfare roll thieves as a scandal undermining taxpayer relief. Letter by Chares Lacey of 2711 Oxford Rd questions reliance on subsidies and the impact on public funds.
Readers submit queries to Dr Thostenson on diabetes diet rules regarding canned soups vegetables puddings and beer. Also queries cover contraception myths urine tests for diabetes and garlic’s effect on blood pressure with concise medical guidance.
Lawrence Jaycees express gratitude to sponsors of the Christmas Lighting Contest and praise the community for festive home decorations. Project Chairman Doyl R. Merz notes the success of the event and the joy it brought to Lawrence.
An AP summary from New York notes the Commerce Department revised GNP figures show a 3.3 percent real decline in Oct-Dec and a 0.5 percent drop for the year 1970, despite earlier inflation-adjusted gains. It also cites a June report of 5.7 percent price inflation in late 1970 and housing starts near two million, signaling improving housing despite overall weakness.
Weekly quiz tests recall of headlines from the week. Ten questions cover fashion, UN actions, steel industry, Hoffa appeals, Kissinger conspiracy, Jimmy Carter governorship, bombs at Robert Carr's home, Fong entourage indictments, Nixon integration lag, and My Lai case verdicts. Answers on page 3.
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