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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1972
Page
2
A partially readable Lawrence daily publication shows staff titles and a pricing table. It lists executive editor, advertising director, controller, and circulation roles. Subscription rates are given for carrier and mail options across Douglas County, nearby Kansas counties, greater Kansas City, and nationwide.
The piece discusses Eagleton's public admission of past mental health issues and the mixed political reactions including Sen. McGovern's handling of the news. It critiques vice presidential selection practices, comments on women's rights activism at Kansas University, notes Kissinger and Le Duc Tho talks in Paris, and surveys Vietnam War dynamics ahead of the 1968 election.
A condensed analysis explores why households save, noting savings fell to 6.6 percent of income in Q2 while 8.6 percent was reached in 1971. It discusses Keynesian ideas, Katona's findings on willingness to spend, and how education and security shape saving fears and future planning.
In 1962 a city Commission passed a 3 million dollar 1963 budget amid concerns over East 15th and 19th street paving. Ambulance service woes and a 25.23 mill levy framed fiscal notes while voter registration lagged for the August primary. Local songwriter Harold Adamson visited with family.
Lenore Findlay and Cynthia Turner petition Lawrence citizens to support Ballard Center for school supplies amid rising family need. They also criticize the six mile K-10 resurfacing near Eudora, arguing it worsened road quality and safety. John B. Alden adds skepticism about state spending and begs to leave K-10 alone.
After an unidentified election win leaders in Hanoi may push tougher stipulations as they weigh a settlement. Observers monitor presidential polls, with Hanoi officials examining the results to guide future Paris negotiations.
A College Poll of over 100 campuses finds 69 percent say World War III is unlikely in their lifetime while 20 percent are unsure and 11 percent believe it could happen. The study notes shifting attitudes during the Nixon era and optimism about peace due to diplomatic efforts.
A Hanoi driven review questions U S dike bombing charges amid conflicting statements from North Vietnam. The piece notes delays in alleging strikes and cites official press warnings, noting dike concerns, floods, and strategic implications for civilians and the war. It also cites student views on Vietnam policy and electoral influence.
Editor notes Gus diZerega, a Kansas University graduate student from Wichita, writes a regular column for the Journal-World Opinion Page.
A columnist argues government drives pollution and private stewardship offers better ecological protection in Alaska. He cites North Slope development costs, subsidized oil production, and highway projects as political folly, while urging conservation groups to pursue land management free of political pressure.
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