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 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1972
Page
2
A readable fragment from the Lawrence Daily Journal-World shows staff roles and old publication details. It lists editors and offices along with rudimentary subscription rates for various regions and durations. The fragment preserves names such as W. C. Simons and notes dates from 1891 to 1952 within the masthead context.
A panel of 14 British jurists urges ending several long standing defense privileges including the right to remain silent and the use of prior records in trials. They aim to curb sophisticated crime while preserving fairness and suggest stricter rules may spread to the United States in time as public opinion shifts toward a firmer legal framework.
James J. Needham, new head of the New York Stock Exchange, confronts SEC inspired change toward a central market system. He has urged combining exchanges into a stock corporation, with seats valued as shares and net assets transferred to the new entity, potentially ending separate exchanges. Brokers see him as a reformer who must guide a slow, economy preserving transition.
A Los Angeles resident who lost a leg as a child now moves and installs 465-pound telephone booths with a dolly and crutch. He recalls doubters at seven years ago and says he thrives at work and wants to prove handicapped workers can perform tough jobs.
The 1962 local Democratic meeting spotlights Andrew Gray of Richland as a write in candidate for Kansas secretary of state needing at least 18 147 votes to keep the party in the 1964 primary. Also notes Pi Beta Phi house work, county 4H fair dates, flood control funding, and a Lawrence cadet at West Point.
Miami Beach scene critiques John Kenneth Galbraith and his role at the McGovern Convention. The piece mocks Galbraith as a historian of redistribution and questions his influence on reformist plans, contrasting Goldwater’s approach with McGovern’s platform and noting the author’s wary view of Galbraith’s political impact.
McGovern forces used political muscle to block a radical tax reform plank led by Sen. Fred Harris at the Democratic National Convention. The proposal sought to abolish all tax deductions and exemptions, risking millions in party fundraising. A roll call never occurred after management intervened.
Lorenzo and Jessica share music under moonlight as Bassanio woo Portia in a romantic comedy framing. Castulo Guerra’s Shylock dominates with a chilling yet pitiful performance, while Fred Vesper’s direction blends humor and legal drama. The ending offers sweetness but leaves Shylock’s shadow lingering over the triumph.
Readers criticize Journal-World editorials as uninformed and biased against McGovern. A letter questions 1960s convention labeling and argues for balanced, informational journalism during the campaign. Also notes Women's Lib views and female leadership in business. SAIGON AP report: U.S. troops in Vietnam down to 47,200. aim 39,000 by Sept. 1.
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.