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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1972
Page
2
The document lists the Lawrence Daily Journal-World staff titles and roles with Dolf C. Simons Sr as president publisher and editor positions, plus the 1891 to 1952 publication span. It provides contact and office details, and subscription rates by carrier and mail across regions.
Preliminary figures show 39 airlines ending 1971 with a net profit near 30 million dollars, about three tenths of one percent of revenue, though nearly half the carriers still posted losses. The rise follows belt tightening, fare increases allowed by CAB, and a rebound in passenger traffic, with 700 daily flights cut and 10,000 jobs furloughed in prior years.
Albert Sindlinger of Sindlinger & Co argues consumer confidence drives profits and stock prices, with his index predicting the S&P 500 eight weeks ahead within a 4.1 point margin. He estimates the April 19 S&P level will likely be between 120 and 123, given trends back to 1957.
A narcotics agent warns youths that dealers may not know the purity of drugs sold. He notes buyers trust their dealers but analysis shows unpredictable strength. Each use risks death or long term disability, a point used in educator talks to deter consumption.
The Lawrence American Legion Post raised 1300 dollars from the annual pancake feed for baseball programs. In KU campus traffic planning fall study, Rev. Harvard Wilbur named Trinity Church rector. James Parsons elected mayor with F. C. Allen winning the lone council race. Ralph Pine Henry Shenk and Russell Carter join the school board.
A primary election is held today in Dodge City with 23 candidates pursuing four seats on the city commission. Eight names advance to the April 4 general election as the panel expands to five commissioners. among the 23 are two incumbents and one non seeking reelection.
Nixon signaled to John Connally during a Florida weekend that the Texas Democrat could seek the Republican presidential nomination in 1976. Connally would stay at Treasury through 1972 and campaign for Nixon, with potential top roles in a second Nixon administration.
An open letter from Lawrence High School figures calls for student and fan support to represent the school at the state basketball tournament. It notes hopes for two trophies from KSHSAA for sportsmanship and team merit and lists the school sponsors and leaders backing the effort.
In Tallahassee Florida Gov Reubin Askew challenges George Wallace in a heated busing battle tied to a March 14 primary and a straw vote on banning forced busing Askew aims to raise funds for a TV push and to place another question on the ballot advocating equal education opportunities while risking anti busing backlash and political fallout for his standing.
Charles Lacey argues against federal funding for teaching language to monkeys saying the plan is costly and impractical. He warns taxpayers will foot the bill and questions the value of teaching primates to speak.
A Waterville Valley ski maker discusses the 1972 New Hampshire presidential primary. Seth Corcoran greets candidates from Muskie to Lindsay and notes the crowd draws national attention. He recalls Muskie’s tearful moment and the pressure of remembering faces while staying current on issues.
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