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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1973
Page
2
The notice lists the Lawrence Daily Journal World staff positions from editor to publisher, including Dolph C Simons Jr and Dolph Simons Sr. It provides publication details, address, and subscription rates for various regions and carriers. The date on file is Friday Evening July 20 1973.
An observer quips that the latest local warning system fiasco was not severe, noting the storm did not even knock out the sirens. The remark reflects disbelief at the response and suggests the event was overhyped.
Early reports say Thursday's bazaar drew large crowds and strong sales despite morning rain delays. The event highlighted cooperative marketing benefits and the value of local merchants offering competitive bargains to shoppers.
In Britain a new passion file kept by the British Medical Defense Union collects letters and gifts from women who claim love for physicians. The file helps warning and protection as professional bodies discipline guilty doctors, often barring practice.
AP analysis questions economics thinking and policy as savers shift to higher yielding four year certificates. It notes savings bonds at 5.5 percent versus potential 7.5 percent on CDs, pension fund behavior, stock prices, and possible overestimation of 1973 harvest affecting Phase 4 and food prices.
Despite a three percent decline in overall U S crime, a Washington Post survey across six cities shows rising citizen fear. Officials note violent crimes, including murder and rape, have climbed since 1933 while fear remains high across social levels.
In 1963 officials expected a new Lawrence post office building within two to four weeks at a total cost between 650000 and 750000 dollars. County Commissioners announced a 1964 tax levy of 2035 mills to meet operational needs, up from 1735 mills in 1963.
Washington reports a widening rift between President Nixon and special prosecutor Archibald Cox as Cox demands White House papers and tapes. Officials fear a public break could confirm Nixon's guilt amid ongoing Watergate pressure.
Letters from Gary Burge and Trena P. Nelson attack the Douglas County Tornado Warning System for lagging behind peers and call for leadership change and funding. Penny Larsen protests live mice and cruel treatment of snakes at KU Museum, urging humane handling.
Traffic volumes at 70 Kansas counting stations rose 29 percent in the first half of 1973 from 1972, per A. J. Gray director of highways. June 1973 counts show a 0.7 percent rise over June 1972 while 35 stations fell about 4 percent and 35 rose to yield a net statewide gain. County roads added 1 percent for June 1973 vs 1972. Topeka counts at five sites fell 16 percent from June 1972 and two percent from June 1971.
Mrs Chic Craig and Kathy Medcraft were chosen as co chairs for the CarnegieAssociation for the Lawrence Library book fair. The CALL planning session set a tentative May date to welcome students from Kansas University and Haskell Indian Junior College and formed committees to begin planning.
A letter argues city and county plans for a Judicial Building cost millions with a shared lease to house the Police Department. The writer recalls a prior failed project, questions the lack of voter approval, and asks if rents and upfront costs will be recovered. He criticizes spending decisions and infrastructure priorities.
Phyllis Jones argues slavery was driven by profit and oppression not benevolence or care. She notes slave revolts and collective action, highlighting Black Solidarity Day in Lawrence on July 29 and its political significance for African Americans.
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