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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1977
Page
2
JOURNAL-WORLD lauds Gerald Ford as dependable and square speaking of his integrity and governance. The piece credits him with healing national wounds and restoring trust after Nixon and Watergate, leaving a stronger legacy for Jimmy Carter.
The article contrasts postwar recovery in Germany and Japan with Britain’s wavering economy. It cites a $3.9 billion IMF loan supported by West Germany and Japan, immediate disbursement of $1.14 billion, and staged future payments contingent on reform. It condemns perceived British fiscal folly and warns the United States could face a similar fate without hard work and spending restraint.
The retiring Democratic national chairman Bob Strauss is praised for reviving the party after brutal defeats. He navigated factional fights, kept unity, and steered Democrats to national successes while promoting politicians from both parties. He hands the gavel to Kenneth Curtis as Carter’s choice.
Chronicle of events marking the date: King George V dies and Edward VIII ascends. 1265 first Parliament opens. 1801 John Marshall becomes Chief Justice. 1887 Pearl Harbor lease approved. 1941 FDR inaugurated a third term. 1953 Eisenhower takes oath. 1970 US and China resume talks in Warsaw.
The CIA reportedly urged a Cuban operative to craft a story tying Lee Harvey Oswald to Cuban intelligence during the Kennedy murder inquiry. The witness, Mr X, described meeting a CIA contact in Dallas in 1963 and hearing a suggestion to involve a Cuban cousin in Mexico. The interview was not a finding of CIA involvement in the assassination.
Letter argues Carter's actions on racial equality education and other pledges reflect deep convictions, not paying off groups who backed him. Shaffer cites Carter's church admission stance, MLK picture, and Georgia record, urging credit for living up to promised principles. He lists groups including blacks teachers unemployed women veterans.
A devotional reflection prays for personal discipline to avoid imposing one’s image on others. It seeks inner strength to conquer ego and urge to control those around us in pursuit of harmony and humility.
Journal World in Lawrence Kansas lists Ralph C Simons Jr as President Publisher Dolph Simons Sr editor Bil Mayer and Ralph Gage as executive editor with Jack Starkey managing editor and Leo Eller advertising manager Established in 1854 The World Company prints daily except Sunday at Sixth and New Hampshire Streets Lawrence KS 66044 Telephone 843 1000 Subscription rates shown for various regions and mail options Second class postage paid at Lawrence KS Member of Audit Bureau of Circulation and Associated Press.
The Kansas Board of Regents approved Chancellor Clarke Wescoe request for the state architect to prepare detailed plans and specs for a two story satellite union near Allen Fieldhouse. Also notes a warming trend and 3 degree low. Ken Pickett named outstanding local young man by the Lawrence Jaycees. he works at CFCA. Plymouth Church selects John Febble 45 of Seattle as new senior minister replacing Rev. Paul David who moved to St. Louis area church 25 years ago.
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