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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1972
Page
2
Lawrence Daily Journal World explains delivery and subscription rates for carriers and mail in Douglas and adjacent counties. Rates include monthly, yearly, and out of state options with different regional prices and a Thursday evening date noted.
A young motorcyclist was injured at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds amid several evening baseball games. Critics urge action to keep cyclists from the ballpark area to prevent accidents and noise disturbance.
The AP reports a quarterly analysis for Commercial Credit Co. predicting a coming spending spree and economic boom, while Sindlinger & Co. disputes the forecast, saying the spree has already occurred. F. Thomas Juster of the National Bureau of Economic Research cites rising mortgage credit and installments as confidence signs.
State officials weigh the long term benefits and risks of Kansas relying on a single large supplier for a new generation of computer systems. Critics urge competitive bidding while noting potential links to IBM and the risk of a state showplace or entangling monopoly. A full public airing of facts and consequences is urged.
City Planner Ray Wells proposed a complete revamp of Lawrence zoning in an 181 page report affecting lot sizes parking flood area zoning and industrial rules along with the Board of Zoning Appeals as Boys State ends at KU the Girls Staters move in.
A critical reflection on Angela Davis's acquittal and the trial's fairness. The piece questions whether justice can be political and whether world opinion influenced the verdict, contrasting claims from Davis and her lawyers with conventional constitutionalists. It ponders the role of public pressure and the possibility of immunity for black revolutionaries backed by global support.
Franklin C. Shontz argues that ecology centers on human survival and the need for responsible use of technology. He warns that polluting, exploiting natural resources, and careless policy will exact tolls on future generations, urging careful consideration of impacts on ecosystems and food production.
A Lawrence farm resident laments dumping of dogs and cats, mentions a free humane shelter and penalties for dumping. The letter also critiques the use of Ms in print and suggests practical options for addressing marital status on records. Shirley Gilham urges reasoned, nonemotional decision making.
A writer condemns Ms as a modern label for liberated women and urges awareness of voter participation. Betty Reed 2019 Ky urges registration candidates, and voting in primaries and general elections in Douglas County.
Edward Gierek pushes a softer line on Vietnam and signals inward focus on economic reform while maintaining strong ties to Moscow. Polish leadership portrays Moscow as pursuing equality with the United States, signaling potential doctrinal shifts and heightened political risk for Eastern Bloc allies.
A reviewer of Douglas County voter rolls finds a striking gap between registered voters and the people listed in the phone book. The observations highlight low registration levels and potential implications for local elections.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved 38 520 000 for Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty for the new fiscal year. The 10 to 3 vote, with opposition from Sen. Fulbright and Sen. Mansfield, upheld the administration’s request. Sen. Church voted to cut to 36 million, joined by Mansfield Fulbright and Symington.
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