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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1972
Page
6
Youth groups led by high and middle schools, Boy and Girl Scouts, Future Farmers and 4 H clubs pledge to keep America beautiful. They pick up trash on roads and beaches, meet leaders, write papers, distribute litterbags, and stage anti-litter events, with notable efforts by KAB and regional clubs.
A mixed national poll shows 50 50 views on marijuana harm among youths with a slight tilt among high schoolers who worry about “harder stuff.” Respondents share varied stances from labeling marijuana safe to claiming it harms health and society, with concerns about taxation smuggling and road safety if legalized.
Douglas County 4-H youths win two events at the county fairgrounds rodeo. Jamie Miffleton takes calf scramble while Irene Rice wins girls goat tying. Robinson Etherton earns runner up and Marilyn Taul places fourth in goat tying. Open class results include Donnie MacMasters first in junior steer riding and Brad Miller first in breakaway roping.
Registration for the third of four Red Cross swimming sessions runs 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Lawrence Municipal Pool. The eight lessons, July 17 to 27, cover beginner and advanced courses plus junior lifesaving and adult classes. Fees apply and health certificates are requested for physically handicapped children.
Lawrence High School student Vickie Hoyt wins a study and sightseeing scholarship from H and H Enterprises and Scholastic International. Four weeks of study at Royal Holloway College London followed by two weeks touring Amsterdam Brussels and Paris. Hoyt was recommended by teachers and principal.
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