This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1973
Page
2
The Lawrence Daily Journal-World announces the passing of Dolph Simons Sr and notes his role as founder and editor. The piece lists staff including Odolph C. Simons and Sharyl Ali, with publication details for The World Company based in Lawrence Kansas.
The piece weighs claims by Sen Eastland and Louisiana’s attorney general about a nationwide conspiracy to kill police. It notes public danger of unsubstantiated theories and cites past myths about the Black Panther raids. It also explores future tech ideas like cities at sea and offshore energy projects.
New York AP profiles Tyler Hicks a 50 plus publishing executive who also runs a $2 million financial concern. He earns over $100,000 annually in spare time and writes 32 books on money while owning rental property and operating several ventures. He argues many can earn $5,000 to $50,000 yearly with 10 to 15 hours weekly.
The article notes growing interest in offshore Harbors and industrial islands in the North Sea. It cites Chicago Mayor Daley's offshore Lake Michigan airport plan as a rejected but publicized example and suggests more planners are seriously considering a "city in the sea" concept as described by Spilhaus.
A 74 year old Lawrence man William Jones died of a heart attack during a home fire. Police report plans include a Church of Christ building at 1501 N.H. and city council candidacy by Joe Traylor from the Third Ward. Wang. Bronwyn Wiley’s birth grew from two to ten pounds by four months. Forty years ago 1933 school plans included no bonds for New York School and meals for 10 cents, KU involvement, and Lawrence Junior High 599 pupils.
The Nixon White House ordered trimming of Vice President Spiro Agnew’s staff, removing aides J. Roy Goodearle and Herbert Thompson while promoting others in cabinet posts. The move follows the departure of press secretary Vic Gold and signals cooler ties with the Administration amidst 1976 presidential plans. A separate note reports Mills planning a tax reform probe into cattle tax shelters and beef prices.
A University of Alaska report argues geothermal energy could meet large portions of U S electricity needs by 2000 with 3 billion megawatt hours, easing oil imports. It warns the energy crunch is here, with rationing, gas and oil supply strain, and policy hurdles.
Michael B. Kelly calls for the Lawrence traffic division or city to publish a comparison of pre and post reopening Massachusetts Street traffic, showing incidents and accidents. If signals underperform, stop signs or delayed, blinking signals could be used or installation postponed.
Buckley confirms Firing Line faces discontinuation by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting with a 90 percent likelihood, scheduled for a February board meeting. He cites public affairs format and political friction with the Nixon administration as key factors behind the decision.
Lt. Dwight J. Evans Jr., a navigator for F4 Phantom crews, has been reassigned to the 405th Combat Support Group at Clark Air Base near Manila after balking at a North Vietnam bombing mission. He is not in detention. press access is restricted amid wartime policy.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.