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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1975
Page
3
Lawrence school system expands reading emphasis with a two week summer workshop for thirty local teachers in partnership with Kansas University. Editors note concern that junior and senior high students struggle to read and comprehend, risking waste of education despite effort.
The piece notes Democrats sought a two-thirds majority to thwart President Ford from 1975 onward but failed to override vetoes on key bills. Infighting and lack of bold leadership mark the party, risking stalemate on energy and economy as calls grow to break the logjam.
At the Atlantic City AMA convention doctors discussed creating a permanent, forceful spokesman to represent medicine year after year. Critics warned a Meany type could clash with the profession’s humane image and current political norms.
A reader criticizes editorials on strip mining and argues coal companies avoid reclamation costs while ecologists seek only essential protections. The letter defends environmental concerns, cites health and water quality, and calls for stronger regulation and accountability for industry.
The analysis warns SALT II may yield a 10 to 1 missile payload gap in the 1980s if the U S does not deploy a new ICBM to counter Soviet advances. It notes five new Soviet ICBMs and a new submarine missile, plus a Soviet supersonic bomber, threaten U S security and city defenses.
The city faces state imposed controls via the Municipal Assistance Corporation Big Mac transferring 3 billion in short term debt into state long term debt with strings attached. The State limits borrowing and audits city agencies while demanding budget justification and income expense details. The ruling underscores the citys loss of self government and rising fiscal strain amid urban liberal policies.
United States and Soviet Union establish hot line contact in 1963. Maryland grant to Lord Baltimore dates to 1632. West Virginia statehood in 1863. Alaska purchase treaty proclaimed in 1867. Guam seized in 1898. Bernard Baruch dies in 1965. Edward Heath becomes British prime minister in 1970. Don Juan and Lillian Hellman are named on birthdays.
Douglas County areas report continued wheat cutting with dry spell after recent deluges. Unseasonably cool but clear days stay under 80 by day and mid 50s by night. Lawrence Post Office earns high inspection rating. Baker University adds two trustees John Guice and Glenn Swagger. Sam Elliott honored on 80th birthday. Meredith Gear to marry Robert Docking of Lawrence. Lake Tonganoxie to reopen July 1 for fishing. Kaw Valley potato yield expected over one million bushels. EU summer enrollment reaches 1,201. North Lawrence flood control project topic at Chamber of Commerce meeting.
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