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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1973
Page
2
Lawrence Daily Journal World notes staff roles and publication details. The 1854 founded paper lists editors and officers including Dolph Simons Sr and Jr, Bill Mayer, Ralph Gage and Leo Elle. Publication in Lawrence Kansas with subscription rates and mail options.
The piece argues Americans should reserve judgment on President Nixon’s guilt regarding Watergate. It criticizes John Dean’s testimony as from a confessed felon, calls for more witnesses and a fair hearing, and urges Nixon to provide a full, factual report or testify before the Senate. It warns against political show trials and urges due process in the pursuit of truth.
Vacationers report fuel scarcities across Kansas, contrasting with ample supplies elsewhere. Critics blame state petroleum planning while officials including Governor Docking are urged to inspect the industry. KU chancellor Archie Le may attend a July banquet in Lawrence as community leaders chair the United Fund Drive. Six senators toured Kansas prairie near Turtle Creek Dam, and KU chancellor Dr Clarke Wescoe burned while a gasoline fire caused injuries at his summer home.
Archie Dykes will appear at a Rotary Club dinner in Manhattan Kansas at Kansas State University. The Manhattan Mercury anticipates a cordial reception noting KU figures expect a friendly greeting as Dykes begins his summer tour in Wildcat territory with Lawrence’s James McCain previously visiting.
NEW YORK AP For the first time since stockholder censuses began the number of individual investors fell from 32.5 million in 1972 to 31.7 million this year based on New York Stock Exchange compilations. Sindlinger & Co. reports 3.5 million accounts closed since January. Investors cite loss of confidence in market fairness and safety, while NYSE studies show fear among small investors about self regulation and brokerage firm stability. The Securities Industry Protection Corp lists 87 liquidations and the NYSE has 68 firms under scrutiny with nine potential liquidations. some firms may merge or transfer accounts.
The piece argues there is no case to delay presidential comment on memos from John Dean and Charles Colson about maximizing incumbency. It labels Dean’s plan as proto fascist and calls for Nixon to denounce the document, noting no White House repudiation exists.
The Nixon post Watergate cabinet is in place with James R. Schlesinger as defense secretary and William E. Colby set to succeed at the CIA. Mel Laird returns as domestic counselor and Bryce Harlow rejoins as White House adviser, signaling a shift from Ehrlichman Haldeman era.
A new postgraduate training program for physicians in Kansas community hospitals starts through the Kansas University School of Medicine with Shawnee County Medical Foundation in Topeka. Dr. Ted L. Macy, a third year surgical resident, will spend three months working with four Topeka physicians across Stormont-Vail, St. Francis and Memorial Hospitals.
Lawmakers discuss a secret Mills plan to divert steel aluminum and other vital metals to fund plant and equipment expansion. A five year tax write off would mirror wartime boosts to industrial capacity and curb future inflation. The strategy faces liberal opposition and White House scrutiny.
A humorous UPI column describes a showroom pushmower that has no motor and is powered by the operator's thrust. The device, praised as fuel free and quiet, is pitched as an ecological solution for lawn care and energy conservation.
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