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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1975
Page
3
An editorial argues older citizens require personal care over mere money or policies. It urges government and local welfare officials to inspect and regulate aged care, noting neglect harms more than financial aid. It questions political incentives for kindness to the helpless elderly.
Santa Barbara report describes deputies and fire supervisors seizing equipment from striking firefighters after fires raged through Isla Vista destroying two apartment units. Sheriff led deputies to county stations to confiscate sabotaged trucks as public opinion questions the strike.
Treasury Secretary William Simon tells Congress recovery from the low point will be gradual with slower unemployment improvement and inflation persisting. Private economists hedge on autos and housing as inventories rise while Americans save more and Wall Street grows cautious amid political variables.
In an interview excerpt, the Shah criticizes liberal and intellectuals in the West as dangerous, accusing them of working for international Marxism. He warns that societies may collapse as these thinkers influence nations, likening them to an army spanning artists and elites. He cites perceived threats more dangerous than the Soviet Union or China.
The piece savages boondoggle funding as wasteful, citing $249000 for happiness studies and a $500 poetry payment, with FDA tricycle research and Smithsonian projects. It argues government should fund only proven public benefits and praises fiscally skeptical lawmakers.
Lawrence sees 4 percent rain in overnight totals with flash floods in streets as the Wakarusa River nears major flood stage. KU supporters seek a stay of execution for Old Fraser Hall while gifts to the university exceed 1.23 million dollars since 1949 Commencement. Eight people injured in a head on crash near TeePee Junction. Ted Williams named the city’s first polio victim of 1950, listed in good condition. Weather described as unusually pleasant recently with mild, sunny days and moderate temperatures.
Senator Percy and Dr. Frank Stanton clashed over VOA coverage during a hearing on USIA reform. They debated whether VOA should mimic Western media curbing sensational reporting and whether VOA should broadcast government texts as is or with selection, raising questions about aims of U S information policy and independence.
At least 14 Kansas counties will hold July 15 elections on a half cent sales tax to fund local budgets. Counties include Johnson Wyandotte Sedgwick Cloud Clay Reno Harvey Cowley Pratt Sumner Harper Finney Ford and Seward with more possible. Tax revenue would be distributed by a state formula with Sedgwick expected to yield about 6.9 million. Wichita would get roughly 4.6 million and county government about 1.5 million.
The World Company in Lawrence Kansas publishes daily except Sunday from Sixth and New Hampshire Streets with editors Dolph C Simons Jr and W C Simons. Rates list monthly and yearly carrier and mail subscriptions for Douglas County and beyond.
An MS patient writes on stigma and struggle, urging self reliance and positive thinking. She contrasts medical slow progress with personal resilience, citing faith and family, and argues MS is a crippler not a killer while seeking better care and research.
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