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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1971
Page
2
The June 4 1971 issue of the Lawrence Daily Journal World lists the staff led by Dolph Simons Jr president publisher and editor roles. It includes executive notes and advertising specifications with subscription rates for various regions.
The piece argues universities face tight budgets as state funding shrinks while costs rise, urging economy, tuition hikes, and efficient use of resources. It contrasts public and private institutions and cites Lawrence University economist James Dana on teaching loads. It also raises questions about accountability for civilian casualties in Vietnam and contrasts senior military leaders with lower ranking personnel.
AP reports on railroads once a transportation monopoly now facing bankruptcy and stiff regulations. George Smathers of ASTRO warns nationalization would cost taxpayers 27 to 60 billion dollars, arguing takeover is risky despite industry instability.
The piece warns that divisions within the United States grow louder and more damaging as the country suffers emotional strain. It questions the nation's ability to endure ongoing self-criticism and the widening rift over Vietnam and its lasting scars.
Gene Elston the former KU basketball star captured the 1961 H T Jones Invitational Golf Tournament at Lawrence Country Club. KU Endowment Association reports new gifts and investment income of 2 259 624 for the year, up about 500000 from last year. A Baldwin boy died in a tractor baler accident on his father s farm.
A Kansas reader argues against the class action over tetracycline pricing, claiming antitrust laws violate property rights and fairness. He cites Pfizer’s role, government overreach, and a Consumer Reports price study, urging readers to seek exclusion from the suit. He references Ayn Rand and notes state and federal actions and a price range study. He lists his Lawrence address.
Mrs Frank Unfred of Rt 1 Lawrence laments costly tenant turnover and uncleaned properties. She recounts trash removal, dirtied floors, and overgrown yards, urging measures to curb residential renting abuses.
In Washington at the Madison Hotel on May 26 a party for Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey drew about 200 guests. The guest list favored moneyed donors and veterans of Humphrey campaigns, signaling Humphrey’s fundraising strength and Muskie's funding challenge for 1972. Notable attendees included Newton Minow and Dwayne Andreas, with others from California and New York supporting Humphrey. A separate Florence, Kansas, report noted a fatal car-truck crash on U.S. 50 leaving two dead and two injured.
A reader service provides addresses for federal state county city and school leaders in Lawrence. It lists Sen James Pearson and Sen Robert Dole in Washington DC, Rep Larry Winn Jr in DC, Sen Arden Booth in Lawrence, state reps John Vogel Morris Kay in Lawrence, and a city commission including Mayor J R Pulliam John Emick Jack Rose and others with future replacements noted.
Kansas Attorney General Vern Miller asked county attorneys to notify race track operators that open gambling on horse and dog races will not be tolerated. He pledged immediate investigation and possible arrest and prosecution for violations, citing pari mutuel wagering and calcutta pools as offenses under the criminal code.
Rob Seaver and Paul Carttar, 1971 Lawrence High honor graduates, write a regular Journal-World Opinion Page column previewing reflections on enduring themes from two centuries of American history.
The piece argues for keeping balanced power between NATO and Warsaw Pact forces while considering U.S. troop reductions. It cites under-equipped American GIs, Vietnam-focused funding, and only 8 percent of NATO strength being American. It notes deteriorating Seventh Army conditions and social issues as factors undermining combat effectiveness.
The Harvard Lampoon awards its 31st Ten Worst Movies, led by Love Story as the year’s top dubious pick. Other recipients include Airport Patton Joe Soldier Blue Getting Straight The Strawberry Statement Little Fauss and Big Halsy Julius Caesar The Statue. Elliott Gould earns Worst Actor for Getting Straight and Barbra Streisand is tied to Love Story.
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