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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1972
Page
2
A723 historical notice lists staff roles for The World Company Lawrence with names Dolph Simons editor Bill Mayor Ralph Nene Daryl Hage Ernest Pon and others. It notes establishment 1814 W C Simons editor 1891 to 1952 and publication details including rates and circulation acknowledgments. Friday Evening March 10 1972.
Kansas lawmakers cleared an open meeting bill aimed at forcing public bodies to conduct official actions in public sessions. The measure allows limited closed sessions but bars final actions there, reflecting concern over secrecy and urging government by the people. It cites recent trends and supports journalism access while acknowledging occasional needs for personnel matters.
New York AP report notes consumer spending remains steady while business outlays rise. Commerce Department surveys project a 8-10.5 percent increase in capital spending, boosting total investment toward 89.7 billion dollars, offsetting sluggish retail sales and cautious consumers.
City Manager Harold Horn says limited Dutch elm disease spraying will start late this month or in April amid uncertain further actions after phasing out DDT. Citizens voted to build the Raw River Bridge in 1913 at about 199000. the current bridge followed a 2404 to 1685 vote. A retirement dinner honors School Supt. W. D. Wolfe set for July 31 with Carl Knox succeeding. Girl Scout 35th anniversary observances include speeches by Blossom Frakes and others. Commissioner J L Constant and Guy Pettit seek public utilities commissioner in April. Mrs A J Mix spoke on Living in London to the Ventura Club. Prayer ends with a blessing.
The era pushes designated non smoking zones on airlines rail cars and in theaters. Amtrak adopts smoking segregation with limits on certain cars and times. Public concern over second hand smoke grows as patrons and managers seek to reduce discomfort and pollution.
The piece cites William Buckley Jr James Buckley Walter Judd and John Ashbrook criticizing Nixon China outreach calling it a sellout while noting Dulles SEATO and Taiwan treaty stakes. It discusses Kissinger Chou En Lai talks Viet Nam peace and Knight Newspapers background sessions with Pat Nixon praised for her China trip role.
The House Ways and Means Committee opened in closed session as Rep. Wilbur D. Mills of Arkansas, now a presidential candidate, shifts the panel’s dynamics. Rep. Barber Conable of New York criticized Mills’ surprise plan to push through a measure affecting the committee’s agenda.
In Charlotte six tax pros gave six different totals for a joint return, with differences up to 454 dollars. Some deductions were improper or missing, and fees varied from 27 to 50 dollars. The IRS cautions that the signer is responsible for the final figures.
Carolyn Young argues against constitutional limits on busing to achieve desegregation. She cites Supreme Court standards, benefits of integrated education, and failures of compensatory education, urging continued desegregation and opposing backsliding.
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