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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1973
Page
2
Lawrence Journal World details staff roles and pricing. It lists editors and publishers and outlines subscription rates for Douglas and nearby counties, Kansas, Missouri and nationwide, with monthly and yearly figures. The notice is dated Thursday evening January 25 1973.
Proponents say President Nixon may shed his aloof image and become more accessible as Indochina peace talks advance. With a cease fire planned, observers expect greater public consultation though concerns about trust and media access persist.
U S Senator George McGovern criticized the pace of Vietnam peace negotiations while in London and Washington. He questioned why an agreement was not reached earlier, noted Hanoi's involvement, and warned against a sell-out or harmful settlement. The veteran Democratic candidate tied these doubts to the party split and ongoing losses from the war.
The piece cites President Nixon's inaugural pledge to defend peace while urging others to share the burden. It notes ongoing challenges from Middle East tensions, Latin American guerrillas, and global efforts by Russia and China to cause trouble. It argues U S lessons from Vietnam and warns against new military missteps.
A Finance magazine survey of 149 international relations experts found broad backing for Nixon's peace through trade plan. Most see economic development and trade as crucial to peace, while few favor disarmament alone, and sentiment leans liberal or ultraliberal.
A 1963 report notes a fire at Paul Miller farm near Lawrence causing extensive damage and a blaze at Rader Grocery in Linwood that severed a power line, plunging the area into a community outage. The piece also mentions a Jaycee Attitude Survey favoring a public pool and a Lawrence heat spike into the 20s after freezing conditions.
A reader attacks Senator McGovern's Oxford remarks, calling them petty and biased while defending Vietnam policy. The piece argues against the claim that the White House sought to defend a corrupt dictator and urges curbing executive power toward increased congressional and public influence.
Helmut Strudel of Strudel Industries, a $1 million donor, attends Nixon’s inauguration and applauds domestic rhetoric but worries about government aid to cover gazebo overruns. He notes a 4,000 gazebos contract at $8 million each, with prices now quoted at $10 million.
Ken Laurence of the American Film Institute will speak at 3 30 p m in the Forum Room Kansas Union and present a short film The Picture. A preview of his first feature Howzer will follow at Hillcrest Theatre at 9 p m on Friday.
Washington reports show pragmatic young Republicans suffering defeats behind the old guard in the House Republican Caucus. Leader Les Arends of Illinois preserves seniority and blocks new blood, shaping committee seats including Ways and Means. Efforts by Melvin R. Laird and figures like William Steiger meet strong resistance.
Walter Van Liew of 820 Tenn argues against spending 500000 on widening the Sixth and Mass bridge. He warns a 66 year old two lane span is vulnerable to floods and ice jams and that funds should instead go to a new bridge, anticipating Clinton Lake, highways 10 and 59 completion, and broader city need.
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