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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1977
Page
2
Health authorities warn about 50 million American children under 15 lacking essential vaccination. Experts cite measles and diseases like polio and diphtheria as threats, with 40 percent not properly immunized, especially among the poor. Vaccination offers near total protection, yet complacency endangers progress.
U.S. Senator Jesse Helms argues against growing regulatory burdens from the Higher Education Act of 1965. He cites Harvard 60,000 hours yearly for compliance and Duke costs rising from 58 to 451 per student by 1975. Michigan and others report large program spends and affirmative action mandates. Helms seeks an early Senate hearing and broad support from higher education.
Automotive Information Council warns motorists to beware alleged miracles in improved gasoline mileage. Experts say true fuel economy comes from weight reduction tuneups and good driving habits, with additives or gadgets offering little value for now.
The piece argues that American foreign policy struggles between power politics and moral principles. It notes President Carter's pledge for a human rights based policy, critiques Brzezinski's stance, and stresses that morals must be applied practically to protect national interests, not merely felt good.
Bureaucratic delay reportedly halted an arms sale to El Salvador that could have fueled abuses during February elections. A U N environmental team found thousands poisoned by pesticides across Central America, with declines in some cases but rising malaria.
The World newspaper of Lawrence Kansas lists staff positions including Dolph Simons Jr Sr Bill Mayer Ralph Gage and Leo Eller with editor W C Simons. It notes established 1854 and daily publication except Sunday. Subscription rates are given for local carrier and mail in various regions.
A columnist proposes ending alphabetical discrimination in schools from kindergarten to college admissions noting A to L students get better seats, quicker endorsements, and faster job prospects while M to Z face delays and bias. cites Gloria Steinem support and Bella Abzug skepticism.
William Buckley jeers at Andrew Young calling him a Harvey like figure. He mocks Young as naive on communism and world affairs, accuses him of racially charged rhetoric, and questions his role as US ambassador to the United Nations.
A Lawrence reader defends county road crews amid critiques of mowing on Douglas County roads. The letter praises manpower and machinery limits, cites weather and breakdowns as factors, and urges readers to appreciate ongoing county work before judging. Mrs. Elmer Jolliff of Route 5 signs the letter.
The City Commission learned the Kaw River bridge in Lawrence is sound and proposed county aid for a Tennessee Street extension connecting to North Second Street in North Lawrence to bypass the North Lawrence under pass. Four fatalities were reported from a two car crash in rain near 15th and Iowa, with three dying at once and a fourth injured. Lawrence’s rainfall for April to June totaled 13.66 inches. Phi Gamma Delta faces over 500000 in losses from a house fire and hopes to move into a new home by fall 1968. Four EU alumni received distinguished service citations at Commencement and Ray Evans became president of the KU Alumni Association.
On this date in 1953 Britain crowned Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey. The same date also marks Maine enacting the first state prohibition law in 1851, Grover Cleveland marrying Frances Folsom in 1886, and Congress conferring citizenship on all American Indians in 1924.
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