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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1975
Page
2
The article questions the meaning of a 9.2 percent unemployment rate, suggesting it includes many who are not truly unemployed such as welfare seekers, teachers on summer layoff, and others not seeking steady work. It argues the official rate masks underemployment and welfare-system abuses.
The article notes England voters backed continued participation in the European Community by a two thirds majority. It credits national unity and responsibility, cites Harold Wilson’s leadership and Labour defectors, and suggests the US could learn from Britain’s decision for its own long term interests.
Highlights include the 1819 S S Savannah arrival in Liverpool first steamship Atlantic crossing. 1586 Roanoke colony ends. 1754 Albany congress on colonial union defense. 1862 Congress bans slavery in territories. 1885 Statue of Liberty arrives. 1953 Rosenbergs executed. 1965 ten years ago Algeria bloodless coup ousts Ben Bella.
The World Company of Lawrence Kansas publishes The World daily except Sunday. Established in 1854 with editors Dolph Simons Sr Dolph Simons Jr Bill Mayer Ralph Gage Jack Starkey Leo Eller Pavemabonees. Advertising and publishing staff listed. subscription rates vary by delivery method and location.
A family opens with a religious prayer asking God for guidance to use each day and the next to achieve meaningful deeds and good works. The plea emphasizes gratitude and diligence in daily life.
Washington hushes the presidency as myth and marvel. Theodore White’s Breach of Faith critiques the belief that office ennobles any man and transforms character, while Norman Hersey’s The President offers a minute by minute diary of Ford’s early tenure.
Washington warns against premature certainty about Ford’s 1976 victory while noting Democratic missteps and Ford’s evolving stance. The piece maps Ford’s gains on defense and anti inflation vetoes to a fragile position tied to economic recovery and foreign policy stability.
Letters to the Journal-World recount 1975 zoning actions on Lincoln and Perry Streets, detailing home losses, a planned warehouse, and calls to restore residential zoning. A resident cites miscommunication, while others discuss property and public safety. The piece also includes reflective passages on power and perception in politics.
Prime Minister Rabin's White House visit hardens the deadlock over interim Sinai settlement terms. He insisted Egypt make concessions first, despite U S hopes for a 50 50 chance at a temp accord. Congressional backers pressed him, while White House and State Department fretted over disclosures and covert diplomacy.
Pentagon sources discuss Air Force plans to train crews for a limited nuclear war. They emphasize uncertainty over what counts as limited, the need for flexible options, and the risk of escalation if cities or targets shift. The line remains: only sane planners would pursue such a strategy.
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