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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1973
Page
2
The World Company in Lawrence Kansas publishes The World Journal with editors Ralph Gagnon Ernest Sontios and Leo Eller at Sixth and New Hampshire. The Herald notes the paper established 1854 and details subscription rates by carrier and mail across regions.
Sudanese President Jaafar Numairi calls the slaying of three diplomats a intolerable crime and says the eight Black September members will be brought to trial for the murders of U S Ambassador Cleo Noel Jr G Curtis Moore and Belgian envoy Guy Eid The decision comes amid doubts that decisive justice will follow given past amnesty trends and legal loopholes in Sudan's criminal code.Security and diplomatic tensions rise as observers note the potential for political defense by local lawyers and regional bar associations
Douglas County Clerk Delbert Mathia announces will use double boards for the April 3 city commission and school board vote in Lawrence. The move aims to speed results and reduce poll worker fatigue, despite higher costs, after a slower single-board tally during Tuesday's primary.
Journalist Milton Friedman argues for permanent license amortization and public auction of frequencies to curb political interference. He cites Nixon era moves as showing how White House pressure could drive network bias and urges broad adoption of cable and pay TV to preserve broadcaster independence.
A column argues the United States faces a faltering dollar despite military power. It urges President Nixon to publicly acknowledge economic trouble, urging Americans and world leaders to sell dollars to prevent further losses, warning of a collapsed balance of payments.
New York AP reports bonds regain popularity as individuals and pension funds buy heavily. The shift, dating to 1969, contrasts with 1950s optimism for stocks, aided by studies showing higher bond yields and stability for long term portfolios.
NASA chief James Webb urged greater research cooperation and closer industry ties at KU as a way Kansas could benefit from space ventures. About 8 000 voters were eligible with only one day left to register for the primary. 4 000 not properly registered potentially lifting the total to 12 000. Legislative action sought funds for a new Eudora bridge. City Commission candidates numbered six and four for the School Board, signaling an early primary uncertainty.
Washington reports a failed White House mission by Peter Flanigan to Kensett Arkansas where Rep Wilbur Mills recovering from back ailment pressed for a 15 percent import surcharge. Mills insists on a broader monetary response while Flanigan doubts legality and authority paving a possible Nixon Mills confrontation with global implications.
A three hour CBS drama by Abby Mann revisits the 1963 Marcus Nelson case of Janice Wylie and Emily Hoffert. The film follows George Whitmore Jr. and the investigation through a tough police lieutenant as it questions confessions and prosecutions, with strong acting from Telly Savalas and Gene Woodbury.
On this date in 1917 riots and strike in St Petersburg marked the start of the Russian Revolution. Other events include the Stamp Act’s passage in 1765, a Dutch canal project begun in 1865, New York’s dog licensing law in 1894, Portugal’s war declaration in 1916, Rangoon’s capture in 1942, France leaving NATO in 1966, Egypt’s Saudi pledge in 1966, a papal appointment in 1961, and Nixon’s 1973 bid to limit federal secrecy.
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