Lawrence Journal-World staff and publication details 1972
The Lawrence Journal-World announces staff roles and publication data for June 28 1972 including President Publisher C Olph Simons Jr Editor Bill Mayer Executive Editor Ralph Gage Managing Editor Baryl Hall and others. It lists address Sixth and New Hampshire Streets Lawrence Kansas 66044 and subscription rates for daily delivery by carrier mail and out of state.
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Public payroll growth and voter sentiments in 1972 Kansas race
The piece argues government employment is expanding, with 18 percent of workers in government and rising wages and benefits. It cites 8.84 million workers in 1962 rising to 13.4 million in 1972, notes federal wages total about $56.2 billion, and asks if taxpayer pressure will match payroll growth, labeling reaction to the 1972 Kansas gubernatorial race as underwhelmed.
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U.S
Kansas
Smoke Free Suit Targets UCLA Pauley Pavilion Smoke
Chan P. Thomas sues Los Angeles Superior Court to bar smoking at UCLA Pauley Pavilion public events claiming burning eyes choking and general discomfort from tobacco smoke. He cites attending 18 games last season and warns of poisoning and multiple health risks without court relief.
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Chan P. Thomas
Los Angeles Superior Court
UCLA
Pauley Pavilion
Thomas
Kansas University
Allen Fieldhouse
Responsibility In Insurance Flood victims urged to sue agents for negligence
New York AP report notes Pennsylvania ins commissioner Herbert Denenberg suggests flood victims in eastern communities consider lawsuits against agents and brokers who failed to inform clients flood insurance was available under a federal subsidy plan. He cites shared blame among governments and officials.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Herbert S. Denenberger
East
Denenberg
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Smokers and Non Smokers Eye Each Other In Public Spaces
The piece notes a shift in public behavior as awareness grows about smoking and ecology. It highlights smokers asking permission before lighting up and choosing courtesy over potential court action, predicting a better social climate if voluntary restraint continues.
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Ucla
Thomas
Fireworks outside city limits clash with local bans
Despite protests, fireworks were sold outside city boundaries until July 5 while inside city limits sales were forbidden. Ernest Klooz, a 26 year Douglas County Courthouse employee, retires July 1 and was a noted Midwest American Legion leader with top state recruitment. The summer art studio opened. Dr. Roger Barker was named KU Psychology chair. Annette Stout excelled in KU Education studies. Hillview Public Golf Course opened to 100 attendees led by owners Earl Whittaker and Herbert Johnson. KU football radio broadcasts discussed at Kansas City meetings raising gate-revenue questions.
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Ernest Klooz
Douglas County
Midwest
American Legion
Roger Barker
Worchester
Mass
Kansas University Department of Psychology
Annette Stout
Lawrence
School of
Hillview Public
Earl Whittaker
Herbert Johnson
Kansas City
Miami Beach considers 10 antidemonstration ordinances
Miami Beach City Council moves to review ten proposed ordinances to curb demonstrations during the Democratic National Convention. Police officials cite curfews and crowd control powers while Yippie leaders pledge peaceful actions and discuss security arrangements for Chicago Mayor Daley.
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Miami Beach
Fila
Youth International Party
Yippies
Jerry Rubin
Abbie Hoffman
Ed Sanders
Chicago
Richard Daley
Fla
Patty Oldenburg
Rubin
Fireworks Mishaps Continue to Mount Across Nation
Chicago reports show thousands injured yearly from fireworks despite laws reducing fatal mishaps to near zero. The National Safety Council warns bootlegged devices and Class C fireworks pose ongoing risks, with AMA data noting no recent deaths and NFPA cautions on warnings.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
American Medical Association
AMA
Letter concerns free puppies ad urging dog food purchase
James Coover and Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club members urge critics of a grocery chain promotion offering a free puppy with 50 pounds of dog food. They question animal welfare, health, licensing, and long term ownership responsibilities, urging humane standards and neutering.
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Journal-World
Humane
Jean
Hiram Brown
Kathy
al Callaway
Mark
Lillie Cook
Lewis
Dorothy Hickok
Marcell Lauppe
John
Barbara Retke
Priscilla Senior
Robert
Ruth Tessendorf
Jane Tusten
Andrew
Charlene Bowlin
Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club
1972 Kansas Session Laws Set Record for Size
Secretary of State Elwin M. Shanahan announced the 1972 Session Laws of Kansas will be the largest printed volume since statehood. The 1,620 page volume contains 408 chapters from 387 bills with 18 vetoed but overridden, 21 resolutions, eight proposed constitutional amendments, veto messages, and three federal court decrees on appointments.
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Topeka
Elwin M. Shanahan
Kansas
House
Senate
On the Other Hand Gus diZerega column note
Gus diZerega, a Kansas University student from Wichita, prepares a regular column for the Journal-World Opinion Page. This editor's note introduces his role and hometown.
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Gus Dizerega
Kansas University
Wichita
Journal-World Opinion
Pragmatism of Peace Speech Calls for Isolationist Path
The piece argues wars since 1900 erode civilian rights and enable mass atrocity. It credits interventionism with WWI and WWII pressures, proposing Nixon era isolationism as a practical alternative advocating free trade and peaceful noninvolvement.
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Nixon
America
Washington
Today in History June 28 1972 events recap
On this date in history many events are noted including the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand in Sarajevo in 1914, the Monmouth battle in 1778, the US buying the Panama Canal project in 1902, the Versailles Treaty in 1919, Yugoslav guerrilla warfare in 1941, the 1944 Republican National Convention nominating Thomas E. Dewey, and the 1945 Luzon retaken announcement.
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Austria-Hungary
Archduke Francis Ferdinand
Sarajevo
Bosnia
Monmouth
N.J
United States
Panama Canal
France
Yugoslavia
Chicago
New York
Thomas E. Dewey
Philippine
Luzon
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