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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1977
Page
2
Journal World argues big American corporations should limit profits and stop misleading public about energy. It cites rising retail gas prices while crude costs stay steady, noting ample oil in storage and excess refined product. The piece urges responsible leadership in business and government.
The House passes a bill overturning most Hatch Act provisions to allow federal workers into active party politics. President Carter backs the plan, urging Senate approval and warning against a return to old style boss politics. Critics fear increased pressure on job-holders to fund and deliver votes.
Washington reports reveal a Yugoslav led campaign by the UDB secret police to control the Serbian Orthodox Church in the United States. FBI memos describe bribery blackmail and discredit campaigns aiming at Bishop Dionisije and the U.S. church leadership.
A Washington report notes the implosion of the President's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board known as Piffab. Adm Stansfield Turner, new CIA director, propelled the move amid long-standing friction with the panel. The piece traces Piffab’s role as a key intelligence sounding board since Eisenhower and its muted impact on Carter era policy.
Readers protest the changing streets of Lawrence and warn against tearing down historic houses for fast food outlets. The letters urge preservation of the rose colored house near Dillon's and call for creative reuse and civic involvement.
Heavy rains eased and the Kansas River receded from 18 foot flood stage in North Lawrence. Perry Reservoir aided by reducing flood impact ahead of 1969 completion while local officials noted no evacuations were needed.
The piece critiques President Carter's energy war as hollow after a flurry of rhetoric. Congress delays a surcharge on large cars and rejects a progressive gasoline tax, weakening the plan. Environmentalists struggle, and questions arise about doubling coal use and its environmental impact while seeking feasible sacrifices.
A humorless exchange imagines President Carter and U N ambassador Andy Young debating Sweden Queens and Europe with jokes about racism. The dialogue touches on Pont about Africa and global relations and ends with a resignation threat.
On this date events include the U S Army founding in 1775 with Continental Congress approval to recruit Dolph C Simons Jr and other staff, 1777 flag adoption by Congress, 1846 Sonoma proclaiming the free Republic of California, 1922 Harding radio speech, 1940 Paris occupation, 1944 Saipan invasion, and 1962 arrest of O A S members in France. Also birthdays Burl Ives and Dorothy Maguire.
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