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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1972
Page
2
The Lawrence Journal-World announcing staff positions and editorial leadership appears with a 1972 publication date. W. C. Simons served as editor with Ralph Gage as executive editor and Walter Daryl Hafding among staff. It lists publishing details, office address at Sixth and New Hampshire, Lawrence Kansas, and subscription rates for various regions. Tuesday Evening, July 25, 1972 is noted.
The piece discusses the upcoming Republican National Convention in Miami Beach August 21 24 and President Nixon's decision to keep Spiro Agnew as running mate. It surveys history of vice presidential renomination, noting how the office has evolved, and weighs Agnew's fit against potential rivals and the question of the No 2 man's readiness for the presidency.
The second quarter shows real growth with an 8.9 percent rise in goods and services, a 0.2 percent June rise in the consumer price index, and a drop in the jobless rate to 5.5 percent. Auto sales and homebuilding strengthen, savings fall to 6.6 percent, and economists debate whether this marks peak Nixon prosperity with 1973 prospects fading.
Old Home Town recap notes changes in student ID for KU fall term with new methods to aid operations while aging cards end. Mayor Kennedy seeks action on a new Post Office building as officials push for answers from Washington.
The piece argues that McGovern's push for reducing US commitments abroad risks Vietnamization of policy and invites a harsher stance on Israel. It contrasts Galbraith's support for Israel with McGovern's criticisms, noting Jewish leaders' concerns. It discusses the political logic of a future president toward Israel, Saigon, and the Middle East.
Reporters interview GOP strategists about filling three August prime time nights at the Miami convention. They weigh attacking McGovern, leveraging demonstrators, and using TV-friendly events to keep audiences engaged, with fallback options like notable figures and televised shows.
A reader laments broken campaign promises from 1968 Nixon and urges caution in voting. The letter cites inflation and crime, notes time away from the White House, and mentions wiretapping controversy. A Saline Michigan AP brief adds a local auto shop pricing scheme that charges more for watching, helping, or supervising work.
A chaotic shift in campaign leadership shows McGovern bypassing top aides Gary Hart and Frank Mankiewicz to appoint Lawrence O'Brien. Behind the scenes, six days of talks spun power struggles at Miami Beach as Eagleton and Crangle sought to influence the process. O'Brien demands independent authority under McGovern, while staff resistance and late negotiations expose a rift over control of the Democratic bid.
Notes mark events on this date 1799 Napoleon defeats Turks in Egypt 1952 Puerto Rico becomes self governing 1934 Hitler fails to seize Austria Dollfuss shot 1943 Mussolini resigns as Italy premier 1956 Andrea Doria Stockholm collision 1957 Tunisia gains independence 1962 Barnard lung heart transplant in Cape Town 198? birthday Eric Hofer age 70
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