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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1973
Page
1
Lawrence residents react to President Nixon's Watergate speech with mixed views. Varying opinions labeled him sincere by some yet doubting accountability. Citizens mention possible prior knowledge and criticize political handling while others defend him and expect party support.
President Nixon assumed final responsibility for Watergate while pledging to purge abuses from politics. He announced resignations and a new special prosecutor outline, urging the guilty be punished and stressing the need to restore public faith in the presidency.
President Nixon delivered a televised address amid Watergate fallout urging the nation for trust and prayers rather than votes. He admitted misplaced trust and pledged accountability while outlining goals of peace, prosperity, and opportunity for the remainder of his term.
The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for parts of southern Iowa northern Missouri northern Kansas and eastern Nebraska with the Lawrence Kansas area included. The watch covers 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and warns of possible tornadoes severe storms large hail and damaging winds. The greatest risk is along a corridor from Ottumwa Iowa to Emporia Kansas.
Nixon sent a 2.9 billion foreign aid request to Congress for 1974. It includes 632 million for Indochina reconstruction but no funds for North Vietnam. Aid is limited to South Vietnam Laos and Cambodia with North Vietnam to be reviewed if Hanoi halts military actions.
Thirty four Kansas University based winners were named today in the James Davis Jr. National Merit Scholarships. Lawrence High School seniors Rosalea Postma John Pozdro and David P Steffen are among the recipients. The awards come from a 2.25 million bequest by Wichita oilman James Davis Jr. and are four year renewable college sponsored scholarships.
A weather page reports cooler conditions with rainfall across regions. Forecast indicates scattered showers, expect cloudy skies and rising humidity as a cold front moves through. Temperatures trend lower than recent days with brief cooling spells expected.
All three Raney Drug Stores fill and deliver doctors prescriptions at no charge. Ady notes free delivery across locations, emphasizing convenient service for patients.
A late night storm hit Lawrence with 0.34 inch of rain and winds near 45 mph while Topeka saw up to 1.36 inches. Eudora, Baldwin, and Worden reported rain though April remained below its normal 3.42 inches. May opens with rain chances 90 percent tonight and 50 percent Wednesday, with cooler mid 40s to low 50s.
Flood losses along the Missouri River and its tributaries this spring reach 14 292 000 dollars, Col. W R Needham Kansas City district engineer said.
An advertisement urges readers to contact the Gene Doane Agency at 824 Mass for auto insurance options. The brief notice emphasizes difficulty meeting requirements and offers agency assistance.
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