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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1976
Page
2
Shawnee County officials plan to cancel a July 10 rock concert at Mid America Fairgrounds Topeka that could draw about 60 000 people. County commissioners oppose the deal citing past problems from a Missouri event including vandalism crowding and health and security concerns.
Elizabeth Ray, once an unknown in Hollywood, returns amid interviews and a book project after alleging in the Washington Post that U.S. Rep. Wayne Hays used public funds for a secretary. The affair prompts scrutiny of power abuse and the bid for notoriety, with Ray seeking respite from fame yet noting that being noticed may be better than being ignored.
U S government revisions show late 1975 economy stronger in places and weaker in others. Third quarter GNP inflation shifts moved from about 5 to 7.1 percent, later easing to 4.7 percent, affecting planning and policy signals.
Thirty five young cyclists of the Wandering Wheels rode through town on a coast to coast trip led by Bob Davenport. Local youths prep Soap Box Derby racers for the July 4 race with a winner advancing to Akron national finals.
A top secret CIA memo alleges Mexico holds 75 billion barrels of oil, vastly boosting its potential global influence. PEMEX cites 12 to 14 billion but experts warn the estimate may be inflated, while Mexico weighs joining any cartel role amid U.S. pressure.
A 1973 dinner tale from Athens recounts Jimmy Carter practicing a new accent away from the public eye. The piece notes his regional shift as he prepares foreign policy messaging for the Times, and comments on polls showing Carter leading Ford and Reagan, with Brown seen as a growing challenge.
The World newspaper based in Lawrence Kansas lists Dolph Simons as president publisher Betty as vice president editor Bill Mayer as executive editor Ralph Gage as pee seine and Jack Starkey Leo Eller as managing editor Advertising Manager Controller W C Simons editor 1854 established and 1891 1952 publication history. It notes daily publication except Sunday with phone 843 1000 and subscription rates by carrier and mail for various regions including Kansas and Missouri.
A sharp satirical look at Washington gossip links lawmakers and officials to private intrigues. Rumors swirl around Con gressman Blinkerman and a General Dynamics lobbyist, while other figures like Charley Rotor and Clara Kay mix politics, duty, and personal gain amid a flood of high profile mischief.
Editor Alvin Dahlene argues nuclear power will dominate by 2000 due to energy shortages. He cites coal and oil limits, car fatalities, and tobacco taxes, then predicts a nuclear plant at Wolf Creek Dam near Burlington, Kansas, with local engineers and power-line work noted. He closes with a Bible quote about not worrying.
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