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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1975
Page
2
State and federal highway authorities completed a detailed probe into the four lane Route 59 project south of Lawrence finding no evidence of misconduct in construction or supervision. The report credits vigilant oversight and notes past neglect by officials while urging continued watchdog influence on public works.
The Douglas situation sparks a push for swift replacement policy as Justice William O. Douglas, 76, remains five months into hospital recovery after a Dec. 31 stroke. Observers note delays and logjams at the court while Ford politics and a possible resignation loom.
A Chicago policewoman told nurses that shouting Fire instead of Help can attract bystanders and provoke action. She argued that words signaling danger to the neighborhood prompt involvement and may aid a woman in trouble though it reflects a grim view of urban life.
Western front in Korea shapes a strategy to deter a North Korean invasion with massive airpower and short combat lasting about nine days. U S forces under Lt Gen Hollingsworth would lead B 52 raids and intensive firepower while Republic of Korea troops hold behind the DMZ amid skepticism from Korean leaders and fears of a US withdrawal impacting East Asia.
New York AP warns the traditional affordability rule is failing as median home prices near 36 000 to 37 000 and median income around 13 000. It highlights rising costs for multifamily housing and a cautious banking sector hesitant to lock long term loans amid uncertain inflation and interest rates.
BBC comedy Monty Python Flying Circus arrives on PBS with its rapid fire sketches and risqué humor. KCPT TV in Kansas City airs it at 10 30 p m Saturdays and audiences may find the surreal anti establishment humor hazardous to their health as laughter erupts.
A devotional plea asking for aging spiritual growth through dreams and hearing God's voice to foster wisdom understanding and compassion that enable service to others.
Columbia Pictures rides a Hollywood revival after a $50 million loss, with April rentals at a company record of $6 million and four of the top ten May hits including Funny Lady Shampoo Tommy and Breakout. President David Begelman credits new, flexible production and agent-style deals for the turnaround, moving away from quota-driven projects and partnering with MGM and Allied Artists on expensive epics The Wind and the Lion and The Man Who Would Be King.
Local readers condemn a lazy TV repairman and a vandal who damaged trees in South Park. They urge consumer protection and harsher penalties, citing a costly failed oven repair and demanding punishment and restitution. The authors praise Lawrence’s commitment to preserving natural beauty.
House AppropriationsCommittee recommend 14.7 million for Kaw River flood protection and navigation studies plus Perry and Clinton lakes. City Planning Commission denies business zoning in 1700 block Massachusetts and 23rd and Barker NE corner. Judith Hornberger named 1965 Douglas County dairy princess.
On June 18 1815 Britain defeated Napoleon at Waterloo ending his bid for Europe. In 1778 colonial forces entered Philadelphia as British withdrew. In 1812 the United States declared war on Britain.
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