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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1971
Page
2
Fragmentary newspaper masthead lists staff roles such as President Publisher and editors including Dolph Simons Jr and Steve Parsons with various department heads and executives.
The World Company publishes daily except Sunday from Lawrence Kansas with ZIP code 66044. Subscription rates list carriers $179 monthly or $21.88 yearly. Mail rates vary by region, including Douglas county and adjoining areas at $10.30 yearly. Second class postage paid at Lawrence. Associated Press member. Friday evening edition date January 22 1971.
The piece weighs the space program's costs against its benefits and outlines spinoffs in weather, coatings, electronics, and safety. It also recalls Coco Chanel's Chanel No 5, its origin in 1922, and its wartime popularity among American soldiers.
New York AP report notes the unclear boundaries of a potential pollution control industry. Argus Research warns that despite rising air pollution outlays, many costs go to salaries and admin, with limited profits for independent firms.
An $11 000 Wakarusa Township pumper fire truck was destroyed when it skidded on loose gravel en route to a farm fire near Lake View. Fire Chief Albert Smith suffered minor injuries in the crash.
The piece notes Marilyn Monroe’s claim of wearing Chanel No. 5 as sleepwear and attributes enduring fame to the perfume that Coco Chanel reportedly discovered by chance almost five decades ago.
George Olstead of 945 E 23rd argues CFCA pollution harms the area despite improvements. He criticizes CFCA practices and editorials, warns of odor and fumes on East 23rd Street, and urges readers to assess environmental impact.
A letter argues pollution is a broad problem and criticizes daily habits as part of it. Another reader urges extending welfare aid to college students in Douglas County, contending funds enable better professionals and long term state benefits while noting local job and cost pressures.
The essay reviews two books on abortion ethics, noting Mrs. Luce’s balanced handling and Callahan's cogent conclusions while outlining anti abortion arguments. It discusses public attitudes, statistics on illegal abortions, overpopulation worries, and the clash with Catholic teaching, urging Vatican guidance.
Kansas Commissioner of Insurance Fletcher Bell tells two legislative committees that auto liability insurance should not be denied solely due to age. He proposes bills requiring at least 45 days notice before nonrenewal and giving the Commissioner authority to disapprove life policies with unfair or misleading provisions.
Hallmark Cards announces a $5290 prize pool for the 1971 Scholastic Creative Writing Program. Open to grades 7 through 12, with 10 categories including short story poetry drama and critical review. Scholastic Art Awards sponsorship marks a 14 year collaboration between Hallmark and Scholastic Magazine.
The piece outlines seven areas of concern including violence, economy, environment, governance, education, voting by eighteen year olds, and the presidency. It argues violence may lessen briefly but could surge without changes, calls for enforcement of environmental laws, criticizes Congress, and notes students’ role after enfranchisement.
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