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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1972
Page
2
The Lawrence Daily Journal World publication details header shows editors publisher and staff roles with establishment date and offices in Lawrence Kansas. It lists TDolph Simons as president publisher and names editors advertising director and other staff.
The Journal-World pledges accurate fair reporting and independence from editorial mixing. It safeguards citizens rights regardless of race creed or wealth, shows sympathy for the disadvantaged, exposes dishonesty in public affairs, and supports projects improving the community.
The piece lauds Kansas 4A basketball fans for good behavior at Allen Fieldhouse and credits the KSHSAA guidelines for a positive climate. It then notes a Los Angeles driver’s eight arrests and fatal crash, and critiques publishing firms for false memoirs and lack of accountability.
On a bus from Atlanta a man identifies as Dr. Homer Hardscrabble head of anthropology at Backwater Tech. He describes unaccredited, sectarian dorms and a radical Society for the Promotion of Russian Roulette to curb idiocy. He envisions dangerous high speed games and a narcotics island as public safety measures.
Editor Paul Carttar, a KU freshman and 1971 Lawrence High honor graduate, writes a regular Journal-World Opinion Page column.
California Democratic leader doubts Muskie after 50 to 48 NH result. Endorsers warn campaign centralized, overreliant on endorsements, underorganized grass roots, and out of step on economic and educational issues. Humprey praised for issue focus.
Letters from readers praise the World Day of Prayer observance on March 3 and thank the Journal-World for coverage and sponsorship. One letter disputes helmet laws citing personal freedom and compares modern governance to 1984, echoing concern for individual rights and nonconformity. Ev Hickam 1103 Kasold signs the second letter.
Editorial writers columnists and letters on this page express personal opinions and invite readers to evaluate criticism and commendation. The text emphasizes free interchange of ideas as essential to a healthy democracy and informed citizenship.
On March 11 1794 the U S Navy was founded with Congress authorizing six ships. Other notes include Napoleon and Marie Louise proxy marriage in 1810, the Southern Confederacy constitution in 1861, the blizzard of 1888, Taft burial in 1930, MacArthur's 1942 departure, radar deception in Berlin, Vietnam steel mill raid, and India elections. Bernadette Devlin banned from entering France for attending an Irish resistance meeting in Bordeaux last May 12, officials say.
Catherine Wienaug argues Kansas gas reserves decline due to high taxes and lack of exploratory drilling. She warns severance taxes would push independent producers out of business, delay profits, raise gasoline costs, and push oil imports. Address 1643 Stratford Rd.
A long form editorial argues that anti-forced-busing amendments fail, endorsing integration as essential for future harmony. It presents five questions on desirability and methods, defending forced busing as a practical step toward equal housing and education while warning against delaying integration and urging immediate action.
Old Home Town Lawrence awaiting more rain and possible snow as weatherman hints. Delbert Mann, former local, now Hollywood director, returns to his hometown after early hits like Marty and Lover Come Back. Lawrence highlights include KU relay record, school officials re-elected, sidewalk petitions, new residents, preservation appeals, and a local senior winning a county oratorical contest.
A devotional reflection cites James 5 16 noting prayer of a righteous person availeth much and asks for guidance to treat prayer as a meaningful disciplined practice rather than a dead end. It invokes a chied liturgical cadence with Amen.
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