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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1972
Page
2
Historic Lawrence daily paper details list staff roles and publication history. The World Company published the Lawrence Kansas paper since 1844 with editors, advertising director, and circulation rates across regions and mail options.
The Journal-World asserts it stands for accurate fair reporting and separation of opinion from news. It pledges to safeguard citizens rights regardless of race creed or economic status and to expose dishonesty in public affairs. It supports community improvement projects and aids those who are disadvantaged.
Lyndon Johnson's stance on McGovern remains distant as he resists backing the Democratic ticket and faces questions about his influence in Texas. The piece compares his fading power to Hoover and notes internal party divisions, pragmatism, and Johnson's pride amid McGovern Eagleton efforts to win his support. It also covers Northwestern's coed fraternity plan and a highway car theft estimate.
Washington Republicans scramble to salvage McGovern Commission reforms adding women and youth delegates to the 1976 convention. Rep. Tom Railsback convenes GOP House members amid fears the plan could trigger a major floor fight and revive intra party splits in Miami Beach.
The piece notes rising interest in the August 7 primary and outlines KU plans to inaugurate a five station traffic control system on September 3 improving Mt Oread pedestrian safety and bicycle use. It also reports 3500 attendees at the Eudora CPR picnic, near doubling local population.
The text explains how thieves profit by stealing cars and shipping them abroad, noting a 1970 Chevrolet can fetch up to 10000 in South America and parts or trucks can yield more in war zones. It highlights motorists inviting theft by leaving cars unlocked or keys in obvious spots, facilitating losses.
A political column questions Democratic reform rules at the Miami Beach convention, noting Gallup polling showing McGovern misaligned with party delegates. It argues the party’s quota system promotes race age and gender diversity while dampening Jeffersonian equal opportunity, comparing it to the Austro-Hungarian empire.
A letter from Bill Hogle urges clarity on the role of District Court judges in Lawrence. It argues the office is elective and candidates should provide informative positions beyond ads, discussing judicial independence, interpretation of law, and responsibilities before the August 1 election.
Fred R. Whitehead Jr. argues rail passenger policy defends Amtrak liquor service and criticizes state raids as overreach. He questions motives of Kansas and Oklahoma law enforcement, urges legal challenge and law reform before next election.
Nixon administration may revise its forecast up after a 8.9 percent GNP rise in Q2 and inflation easing to 2.1 percent. Harold Passer calls expansion welcome. Herbert Stein notes potential earlier wage price relief but doubts six month sustainability. Rising consumer purchasing power aided by tax cuts. savings rate falls to 6.6 percent as inventories rise.
On Capitol Hill a clash over compensating those harmed by the 1969 cyclamate ban pits Nixon administration allies including canners farmers and soft drink interests against Ralph Nader and Emanuel Celler allies. House floor action looms with cost estimates ranging from 120 million to potentially several times that amount.
Notable events on this date include Napoleon capturing Cairo in 1798, Wellington defeating the French at Salamanca in 1812, Wiley Post completing the first solo around the world flight in 1933, and Dillinger killed in 1934. Other items cover World War II Palermo capture, a Bolivian uprising, and recent space and seismic events.
Cal Strowig, Republican candidate for lieutenant governor from Abilene, says his campaign will not put up yard signs. He cites national concerns and the goal of avoiding litter on streets and roads to promote his election.
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