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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1972
Page
3
The Lawrence Daily Journal World lists staff roles from President Publisher Dolph C Simons Jr to Editors and Advertising Director. It notes established 1854 and provides subscription rates by carrier and mail for various regions.
National figures show one in twenty five dollars charged by doctors was overbilled, totaling over 500 million. The piece cites Blue Shield plan refusals, Kansas findings, AMA guidance on fee discussion, and urges patients to ask for itemized costs to curb high charges.
The activist priest James Groppi argues for a non Italian Pope, criticizing Rome’s cardinals and noting the Holy Spirit’s role is constrained by tradition. He notes the church should loosen up though change seems unlikely. A graffiti sign asks what people did without when they could not afford.
New York AP reports the SEC study on restructuring securities markets could imply the NYSE and other exchanges might vanish or form a national federation. Commissioner James Needham argues a single stock corporation could absorb assets and regulatory duties, with existing exchanges dissolving. He predicts more speeches will push the view despite staff concerns.
A brief devotional excerpt centered on Psalm 67 1 2 asking for God to bless and reveal his ways on earth. The prayer pleads for unity as children of God and asks for deliverance from complacency amid others suffering.
Spain's top bullfighter El Cordobes announces retirement citing fear and loss of his former daring. The once penniless peasant boy rose to wealth over 15 million dollars and says he will never again wear the bullfighter's uniform.
A KU faculty panel ruled Bert Coan ineligible after a year out with a broken leg, ending his college career. He quickly accepted a pro offer with the San Diego Chargers amid Big Eight matters.
A column analyzes the Peking summit as Richard Nixon hailed a week that changed the world. It argues deep shifts include Taiwan policy, U S credibility, and Democratic politics reacting to China détente, with Kissinger’s questions underscoring the strain of the moment.
On this date in history major events include Texas proclaiming independence in 1836, colonial actions in 1775, Marines in 1776, Dakota Territory 1861, Mount Rainier NP 1899, Rhine reach 1945, and a long nonstop flight to Fort Worth in 1949. Birthdays include Desi Arnaz and Jennifer Jones.
President Nixon’s elder daughter Tricia Cox said Premier Chou Enlai invited her parents two daughters and two sons-in-law to visit China. The invitation was delivered after their return from Beijing. No travel date has been set.
A foreign ambassador argues the Nixon China visit implies the United States will keep a Taiwan presence until Vietnam is settled. Experts note the area reference could cover Vietnam and that Beijing may urge Hanoi toward concessions while avoiding military force. China plans to pay most of its UN budget but refuses items hostile to its people.
A leak exposed an undercover State Department advising the Nixon White House on foreign affairs. William Rogers, labeled secretary of state, accompanied Nixon to Peking, then not seen with Mao, prompting questions about the department's existence and purpose.
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