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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1973
Page
2
The text presents the Lawrence Daily Journal World masthead listing editors and officials, the publisher information, office location, contact number, and historical note of publication established in 1854 with staff roles and Associated Press membership.
A short masthead statement from the Journal-World outlining commitments to accurate reporting, separation of opinion from news, protection of citizen rights, sympathy for the disadvantaged, exposure of public dishonesty, and support for community improvement projects. Dated Saturday Evening July 28, 1973.
Record July rainfall has left Lawrence area lawns and landscapes unusually lush with nine inches already and more possible. Groundwater remains ample while forecasts warn that heat could end the verdant spell within days. Also discusses France test blasts and global nuclear dynamics with caution about escalating arsenals.
The piece contrasts a growing comfortable home life with dangers from narcotics. It cites studies linking drug offenses to property crime and endorses a community approach led by Police Chief Edward M. Davis to curb heroin use while pursuing pushers.
A critical examination of amplified sound's evolution from simple amplification to hypnotic distortion. The piece links rock history from Elvis to acid rock with rising drug use, citing Jane Gunther and Tom Wolfe. It warns of future electronic manipulation of emotion and attention.
In New York AP reports a surge in gold coin collecting and investing as gold nears $120 an ounce. U S double eagle coins, once $85 to $90, now fetch about $200. English sovereigns rise from $10 to around $50. Inflation and monetary instability drive demand for gold collectibles.
An Aug 4 1963 notice highlights KU launching a non operator automatic phone system called Centrex with M-4 prefix to meet needs for two decades. Also noted are Henry Shenk’s 16 years on the Lawrence Board of Education and a ceremony honoring him as head of KU Physical Education. Light rain briefly cooled the heat.
Nixon argues that decentralization and the federal system protect individual rights while preventing dictatorship. He contrasts American balance with British parliamentary supremacy and French executive power, stressing local to federal progression and the need for government to aid only when private enterprise cannot.
A humorous look at time worn hearing phrases lingering in Middle America through a mock transcript. The fabricated scene shows Mintonburger confessing after a night at Reillys Bar with alleged bar talk about a trade and the men in power.
Readers defend Kansas against criticism from national media. Norman Paige praises Kansas charms and urges optimism. Mrs. Harold Siegrist recalls sheltering during a storm and expresses trust in civil defense director Mr. Belote.
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