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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1972
Page
2
Lawrence Daily Journal-World masthead with editors and staff names, publication details, address, contact numbers, and subscription rates. Records the paper’s establishment and circulation notes, noting editions and region served.
The article details how tips from Topeka and newsmen led to early publicity about raids on Lawrence drug operations. It notes potential arrests avoided and drugs hidden, cites months of investigation by local and state authorities, and condemns the breach of confidence while urging continued support for law enforcement and public safety.
Washington reports surreal Platform Committee mood at the Mayflower Hotel. Rev. Joseph Duffey spokes for McGovern, delivering praise of Lyndon Johnson while steering votes to keep his name in the platform. Ted Van Dyk coordinated seating to prevent anti Johnson hector.
The Kansas Board of Regents proposes a 17.3 million appropriation for Kansas University as part of a 42.5 million statewide education request for the next fiscal year. Douglas County welfare spending is set to rise 6.8 percent to over 894 thousand. Six Lawrence men passed the state bar exam. A new June record of 109 marriage licenses was set in Douglas County.
A reader letter condemns a June ad offering abortion information funded by tax money. The writer urges fireworks safety and public displays in Lawrence. A third letter analyzes the U S Constitution and opposes a Senate bill to outlaw certain handguns, urging citizens to contact officials. Phillip R. Greaves, 1626 Cadet.
The trip features a Capitol Hill reception with a Senator or Representative, cocktails and a buffet at the McGoverns, and a gala show at D A R Constitution Hall followed by a cast party and supper dance. Foul weather cancels the Kennedy picnic but the VICs receive red carpet treatment. McGovern is noted for pragmatic ties to wealth.
New York AP report quotes Leon Kendall president of the Securities Industry Association criticizing Wall Street language. He says the street talk shapes thought and betrays public understanding with terms like round lot odd lot Big Board stock over the counter hot issue and options such as put or call and strips.
June 30 entries note Truman ordering U.S. troops in Korea in 1950 and various historical milestones. A Kansas City man was sentenced to life for the 1971 murder of Diane Cole. The rest covers disparate quotes and a Wall Street language critique by Kendall.
Supreme Court ruling leaves opening for Congress or states to craft new capital punishment laws. Justices Brennan and Marshall favored full prohibition, while White Stewart and Douglas urged limits on sentencing procedures. Burger and Powell warned of ongoing uncertainty and potential policy shifts nationwide.
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