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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1972
Page
2
The piece discusses American independence ideals and civic engagement in 1972, urges voting and positive action, questions fireworks curbs for 1973, and reports a Navy recruiting study finding that trained recruiters outperform psychiatric screening in selecting suitable sailors and marines.
Washington reports a rift in the Democratic party on the eve of the Miami Beach convention as McGovern fails to curb Daley influence. California challenges, Iowa reforms, and hardline stances lead to the denial of 151 McGovern delegates and renewed calls for discipline at the Credentials Committee.
Freed psychiatrists for work where they could do more good and veterans chuckle at the idea that people are better judges of character than computers. After 26 years they assert that skilled personnel and recruiting officers remain invaluable.
District 60 board tentatively approves a 1962 63 budget of 3 281 198 72 with a 46 mill levy in prospect. Local activities include 4 H plans for July 4 and a Tonganoxie trip for a swimming party and fireworks.
Excerpts from secret Whitehall Papers discuss Gage’s Boston blockade and rebel suppression, claims of Bunker Hill victory, Washington’s Trenton surge, Saratoga losses, Valley Forge hardships, Cornwallis pacification, and Yorktown surrender with calls for peace negotiations and a royal ideal of victory.
The piece questions Secretary Laird and President Nixon over linking SALT ratification to funding for a new bomber and submarine. It contrasts past pledges for ABM strength with current restraint, urging scrutiny of Defense and Administration arguments and warning against risking national security for cost savings.
The essay argues that the Declaration of Independence remains relevant in 1970s America amid youth disillusionment and societal change. It urges a renewal of republican ideals through reason, responsibility, and a collective revolution of the American spirit toward fuller rights and freedoms.
Reader service lists Lawrence elected officials with addresses for Senators Pearson and Dole in Washington, D C and Representative Winn plus state legislators John Vogel Morris Kay and local leaders including Mayor John Emick J R Pulliam Jack Rose Nancy Hambleton Charles Fisher and others at various Lawrence locations. The compilation covers federal state and local officials and includes several surnames with street addresses.
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