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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1975
Page
2
The Journal-World articulates a commitment to accurate fair reporting free from editorial inference. It pledges citizen rights protection empathy for the disadvantaged and exposure of dishonesty in public affairs while supporting community improvement projects.
A Congressional committee accuses Ameri can Gas Assn. of underreporting national gas reserves to push higher rates. Rep. John Moss says industry underestimates reserves to raise prices, with figures showing higher on company books than the association’s reports. Strong calls for tighter regulation of utilities.
The piece argues for practical conservation of coal resources amid proposed strip mining limits. It warns against overregulation harming fuel supply and jobs while recognizing the need to protect landscapes and health. It cautions against letting idealism block essential energy and infrastructure.
In Dublin and Belfast the push for or against Home Rule and unity reflects a long arc from Strongbow to 1690. The Provisional IRA fights catholic extremism while Protestant hardliners guard Ulster with private armies. Britain’s troop withdrawal looms as a risk of civil conflict.
The Volunteer Clearing House in Douglas County recruits volunteers for Operation Friendship at Monday 7 p.m. meetings, the Community Children's Center laundry and Monday shopping, Well-Baby Clinic form filling and testing on Mon Wed Fri, Hospital Auxiliary crafts and conversations in morning sessions, Parks and Recreation officiating and supervising at Marys Lake Day Camp, and transport for a small child at 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Weekday hours are 9 to 12. Contact 841-5059.
Weekend rainfall topped five inches in places with the Wakarusa River spilling over and Kaw under control. Lawrence logged about 15 inches since month's start, the wettest early June on record. KU enrollment neared 5300 for Summer Session. Marilyn Moss was elected Girls State governor. Douglas County plates shift from 16 to DG designation next year as numbers fade. Jimmy Braddock claimed the world heavyweight title by beating Max Baer. Frank Stahl hosted his 57th Prohibition picnic at Burlingame. he was 94.
Korean President Chung Hee Park says Korea could and would develop nuclear weapons if the U.S. nuclear umbrella is withdrawn. He rules out relaxing internal security yet says any liberalization depends on North Korea’s threat. Park defends alliance with the United States while warning against actions that could weaken security and notes South Korea would act alone if needed.
The author argues 1975 marked a collision of fantasies with grim reality in New York City. Welfare costs, rising taxes, soaring borrowing, and fragile city services illustrate insolvency risks and social decline. The piece criticizes liberal policies and blames behavior, urging federal bailout questions.
A public notice lists Dolph Simons Sr and Jr, Bill Mayer, Ralph Gage, Jack Starkey, Leo Eller among prominent individuals referenced in community records. No further details accompany the names.
The Commerce Department finds 1975 planned spending on plant and equipment rising 1.6 percent from 1974, but inflation erodes real gains. A Conference Board report shows a 9.4 percent cut in planned future spending, and money already set aside is often unspent. Both consumers and producers delay big purchases, signaling a slow recovery and a leadership void for policy action.
A brief devotional plea asks for divine compassion and understanding to guide actions that help those in need, ending with an prayerful Amen.
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