Lawrence Journal World masthead and 1971 date
The Lawrence Journal World daily paper lists staff positions and contact details. It notes publishers editors and managers, then describes subscription rates by carrier and mail for Douglas County and other regions. The issue date is Tuesday Evening March 2, 1971.
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the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire Streets
Lawrence
Kan
Douglas
Kansas
United States
Restraint of Trade and Aging Justice in Public Life
A column contrasts pro union and pro labor stances, critiques union monopoly risks, and calls for labor law reform. It notes Supreme Court Justice Hugo L Black’s 85th birthday and argues for a time limit on judicial tenure to prevent senility in decisions affecting millions. It also likens modern drug culture to past bootlegging eras.
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United States
Congress
U.S. Supreme Court
Hugo L. Black
Justice Black
Senility
Deep South
Waiting Game: Is It Wise?
The piece weighs mortgage timing for home buyers in 1971 US market. It notes falling rates tempt waiting while prices rise, with a $25 000 loan over 20 years showing small monthly savings from lower rates. It argues sometimes paying more now yields better living and avoids losing the dream home.
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New York
U.S. Savings & Loan League
Savings and Loan Industry
Drug traffic shifts to junior high as peers push marijuana
Local lawmen report marijuana and hashish are spreading beyond high schools into junior high. Peer pressure drives involvement as dealers target friends, and a recent task force raid in Lawrence notes changing dynamics. Medical officials warn sophistications in youth drug talk now reach grade school-aged groups.
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Lawrence
Vern Miller
Letters to the Journal-World Editor on Lawrence drug raids
Citizens critique last week's Lawrence drug raids and question police methods and political influence. Letters argue small busts vs large drug presence, demand higher welfare work requirements, and urge public support for Vern Miller and city enforcement efforts.
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Lawrence
BSU
Chalmers
Miller
Wichita
Kansas City
State of
Kansas
Vern Miller
NORAD Alert Slip Sparks Debate On Public Warning Plans
Washington observers discuss a NORAD tape error that triggered a nationwide alert override. The incident highlights a credibility gap between the public and government and prompts Civil Defense and military leaders to seek fail safes for nuclear attack warning.
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Washington
NORAD
Civil Defense
Wafferman
Joel
Wasferman
Nixon
Diary of a chopper pilot in Vietnam war Laos theater
Clarence J. Romero Jr. pilots a LOH at treetop height in Laos and Khe Sanh diaries reveal fear and courage amid heavy fighting. He records crashes, wounded comrades, and the toll on morale as two Cobras are lost and the danger intensifies.
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Clyde
Clarence J. Romero Jr
Laos
Associated Press
Holger Jensen
Khe Sanh
Vietnam
Nam
Cambodia
U.S
Pascoe
Lawrence youths chosen for Sunflower Boys State in June
Five Lawrence High School juniors Pete Argersinger Howard Wilcox Chris Pinet Steve Campbell and Curtis Robb were selected to attend Sunflower Boys State in June. Civil Rights Council at KU debated hair discrimination while a Young Republicans Club at KU appeared before county commissioners over a ban on dancing in beer-selling establishments. Employment office reports February 6374 applicants 283 referred 151 hired. Oak Hill Cemetery curb paving bid 1800 dollars approved. Pool champion Ralph Greenleaf showcased at Swede Wilson's billiard parlors.
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Lawrence High School
Sunflower Boys State
Pete Argersinger
Howard Wilcox
Chris Pinet
Steve Campbell
Curtis Robb
Lawrence
Civil Rights Council
Young Republicans Club
U.S. Employment Service Office
Harry R. Barnard
Oak Hill Cemetery
Ralph Greenleaf
Wilson
Bible Message Prayer Gratitude for God’s Presence and Life
The message asks readers to thank God for daily blessings and seek guidance to follow His will. It emphasizes feeling His presence, rejoicing in life, and giving thanks for divine goodness. Amen.
Best Sellers List Shows Wide Western Book Sales
A broad survey across more than 500 bookstores in the Western United States outlines top fiction and non fiction titles. Notable fiction include Love Story by Erich Segal QB VII by Leon Uris Islands in the Sun by Hemingway Rich Man Poor Man by Shaw Passenger to Frankfurt by Agatha Christie. Non fiction features The Greening of America by Reich Civilization by Clark Future Shock by Toffler Khrushchev Remembered and Sensuous Man are also cited.
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United States
Uris
Hemingway
Shaw
America
Reich
Clark
Toffer
Editorial drives mob mentality after Vern Miller case
The Lawrence Journal-World condemns rush to punishment and calls for patient justice. It warns society’s fear and desire for blood fuels expediency over due process as Vern Miller’s notoriety stirs public reaction and policy rhetoric.
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Alice
Journal- World
Vern Miller
Lawrence Journal-World
Miller and Co
Vern
Letter to editor congratulates Mrs Tarr on Friday’s Journal World
Trena P Nelson from 623 Utah Ct praises Mrs Tarr’s letter and laments many columnists. she questions a 23 year old’s knowledge of past events and asks what would occur if the Communists take over.
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Trena P. Nelson
Utah
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Lawrence Daily Journal-World
W. C. Simons
Lawrance
Audit Bureau of Circulation
John Cunniff
Letters To the Journal-World
Voltaire
Eeditor, Journal-World
Charley North
Journal-World
Mr. Miller
Rebecca Holladay
Ash St
Art Buchwald
Walferman
Mellale
Navy
Wakerman
By Clarence J. Romero
Crandall
Ho Chi Minh
Farris
Hill 31
Hill
Quang Tri
Phu Bai
Butch
Old Home Town
Army
Erich Segal
Frankfurt
Christie
Khrushchev
Yin Sensuous Man
Michael Mesh
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