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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1976
Page
2
The Journal-World outlines its commitment to accurate fair reporting and separation of opinion from news. It pledges to safeguard citizens rights, support disadvantaged groups, expose dishonesty in public affairs, and back community improving projects.
Douglas County and Lawrence officials warn residents of likely higher taxes next year due to slower than expected new construction in fiscal 1975. The rise would offset lower new construction gains, with officials debating whether to raise tax rates or trim spending to cover growing municipal costs. Citizens are urged to scrutinize budget plans and project priorities.
Reports from the area note J S Dillon and Sons plan to open a new supermarket at 1912 W Sixth with Delmas Windholz as manager. A 170 pound black bear was shot in Baldwin. Debates over a $750000 Eudora bridge and a $1 million Lecompton structure drew voter interest. A St Louis family survived a 22 foot turnpike plunge near Lawrence. The Kaw River flood crested at 25.7 feet. Lawrence-Douglas County Health Dept chose Dr H R Wagenblast. Discussion on street lighting policy raised concerns about crime and city status.
Journalist Jenkin Lloyd Jones reports on planned leftist actions around America's bicentennial. The Weather Underground, Prairie Fire, and allied groups aim to disrupt Philadelphia demonstrations and organize a large Washington rally, funded in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Issues Forum, with TV coverage likely shaping public perception.
The article reports Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz relies on career civil servants to draft campaign speeches for Ford and that Paul Theis, a deputy undersecretary and former NRCC director, orchestrates this effort. It notes background papers for the Ford campaign and a June speech written by a GS-14 employee at taxpayers’ expense.
The World is a daily newspaper published in Lawrence Kansas from 1854 to 1952 with editors Dolph Simons Sr and W C Simons and staff including Bill Mayer Ralph Gage and Leo Eliot Controtler Advertising manager. Subscription rates vary by location with annual prices listed for carrier and mail delivery across Kansas and the United States.
At a platform meeting the Democrats endorsed extending NLRA coverage to state and local workers drawing criticism as a strain on state rights. Governor Dukakis, chairing the subcommittee, rushed back as a 20 000 state employee strike unfolded, highlighting the conflict between platform ideals and real-world labor unrest.
The piece argues the UN Security Council unfairly singles out apartheid while ignoring black violence and police brutality elsewhere. It cites South Africa's 1980s riots, compares U S responses to Watts, and notes Chicago resident Leo Anderson’s tunnel confrontation to illustrate broader moral double standards.
Readers from Lawrence praise the bike lane idea but criticize the proposed $10 bicycle registration fee and uneven route coverage. They urge inclusion of east–west corridors such as Ninth or Sixth streets and question funding plans while stressing accessibility for northwest residents.
Today marks the 178th day of 1976 with 188 days left. Notable anniversaries include 1945 UN Charter signing by 50 nations in San Francisco, legend of the Pied Piper in 1284, Pizarro slain in Lima in 1541, Netherlands independence declared in 1549, Tyler wedding in 1844, and Cherbourg capture by Allies in 1944.
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