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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1977
Page
2
Journal-World editorial praises party loyalty in Congress as Democrats back Carter nominations. It questions past norms of harsh scrutiny and contemplates how unity may influence election timing and black support while urging critics to overlook cronyism in appointing a former ally as chief prosecutor.
Henry Bubb of Capitol Federal Savings and Loan argues in his home-firm column that U S debt outpaces repayment and interest payments now rank third in the federal budget behind defense and Social Security. He questions federal fiscal practices and suggests a one term limit for congressmen to curb excess spending.
The U S Treasury considers spending 300000 to promote the revived two dollar bill amid weak public appeal. Critics say no costly publicity will save it and urge allowing the bill to either gain collectability or fade away.
Glen Johnson, president of Federated Tax-Free Income Fund, travels to Miami and beyond promoting tax free munici pal bonds. Since the funds launched after a 1976 tax reform, Federated has sold over 26 million shares and nearly 600 million dollars in assets across multiple funds with high daily sales and extensive publicity.
The World Daily in Lawrence Kansas lists Dolph Simons Jr as President Publisher and Dolph Simons Sr as founder and editor. Bill Mayer is listed as editor with Aaron Gage executive editor and Jack Starkey managing editor. Advertising manager Leo Farvial and others are noted. Established in 1854 The World Company operates from Sixth and New Hampshire Streets.
The Douglas County Commission and Lawrence Memorial Hospital Board move toward a multi million dollar bond package proposed by the Citizens Advisory Committee on public facilities. The plan aims for more than 10 million dollars for voter consideration amid steady construction activity. Local school leaders back a 3.8 million dollar bond to be sold as one package rather than piecemeal. Sunny weekend weather shifts from recent cold with 50s to readings in the 60s. The AP highlights Kansas University basketball stars as No 1 nationally, with 22 Republican delegates expected at the convention.
Washington reports reveal attorney Benton Becker urged President Ford to free Maryland Governor Mandel by pleading guilty to a minor offense and resigning, in an Agnew style deal. Ford and aide Phil Buchen declined. The effort ended with the Ford administration leaving Mandel unsettled and Becker silent.
Washington confronts a push for bigger spending across Health, Education and Welfare Defense and other agencies. Treasury Secretary Blumenthal argues for a zero unemployment goal amid debates on actual job availability and the meaning of gainful work.
The piece argues top rated sitcoms are unfairly derided while noting shows like Happy Days and Laverne and Shirley display depth and sophistication. It contrasts them with M A S H and One Day at a Time, warning against snobbery that equates mass appeal with low quality.
Ed Crady of Lawrence claims County Attorney Berkowitz used official power to pressure him during a 1976 police department investigation. He asserts false charges were filed, delays and press statements manipulated the process, and that a late Supreme Court filing harmed his defense.
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