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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1982
Page
2
The Kansas University Endowment Association will increase scholarship support for KU students in 1982 83 by 1.1 million, bringing total aid from KUEA to nearly 4 million. The move highlights alumni generosity and prudent fiscal management as a key asset for the university, surpassing other Big Eight schools.
Washington focuses on the 1945 atomic bomb attacks and urges a moratorium on nuclear arms development. Survivors recount the destruction while Congress considers testing monitoring and arms deployment. Officials warn against immediate arms cuts, praising the U.S. lead in atomic research as a deterrent and strategic advantage.
Chicago Tribune columnist Jack Mabley notes excess Navy ships and captains, Washington figures, and cost gaps. He cites Rep Les Aspin on land bound roles, compares US carriers to USSR, and cites GAO finding private repair bids save money. He argues all services can economize without harming security.
Old hometown state senator Dave Owen aged 33 announces plans to seek the Republican nomination for Kansas lieutenant governor this year. Kansas Supreme Court adds a second division and judge to the Douglas County District Court, keeping the Seventh Judicial District with Frank R. Gray. The Senate rejects a nuclear waste location resolution, effectively killing the measure for 1972. A spring-like spell brings a fast-melting snow to Lawrence with up to two inches. Barbara Everley of Eudora ran for KU Jayhawker Queen. A severe windstorm hits a six state area, Denver especially damaged. Wilt Chamberlain named to Look Magazine All-America team among nine. Ralph Miller named honorary captain of 1942 Kansas basketball team. KU shared Big Six title with Oklahoma.
The Osirak raid exposed flaws in the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty system and a weak IAEA. GAO findings warn inspectors lack access and authority, suffer political bias, and face funding and tech gaps. US funding bears heavy load while equipment fails to detect clandestine activity, especially at reprocessing and enrichment plants.
Don Brownstein argues for public evaluations of the city manager and calls out a 1980 incident in which he believes the manager used an anti semitic slur about a former planner. He criticizes Commissioner Barkley Clark for attacking the accuser and urges truth facing. Joel B. Jacobs commends the Lawrence Fire Department and FMC plant fire response led by Chief McSwain.
On this date in history, notable events include the 1979 Three Mile Island nuclear accident in Pennsylvania, Japan’s puppet government installed at Nanking in 1938, Madrid’s surrender to Franco ending the Spanish Civil War in 1939, Germany ending V rocket attacks on Britain in 1945, and a 1965 Chile earthquake killing at least 428 people. Edmund Muskie turns 68.
The Journal-World lists former and current leadership including Dolph C Simons Editor, Dolph Simons Sr Chairman, Ralph Gage General Manager, Robert Nordyke Executive Editor, Allen Torrey Managing Editor, Donna Wiley News Editor, Chuck Chowins Controller, Keith Wood Adv Marketing, Dallas Dolan Circulation Manager. Published daily by The World Company in Lawrence Kansas since 1854, subscription rates vary by region from 40 to 63 dollars annually with USPS affiliation and AP and ABC membership noted.
Art Buchwald portrays a satirical scene where President Reagan awakens from a honeymoon to face the American people. The dialogue blames Congress press and Wall Street for the shift from adoration to skepticism while Reagan contemplates tough policies and a tougher image.
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