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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1973
Page
3
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President Nixon gave a cautious Monday night talk on Watergate, but his evasive stance and delayed confrontation leave many skeptical. The speech mixed emotion with praise for aides, raising questions about trust, leadership, and accountability at the top.
A survey by the Conference Board shows Americans pursuing more leisure activities with rising incomes. Travel abroad for 1973 may reach over eight million, domestic and foreign travel totaling about $45 billion yearly, and leisure spending surpassing $80 billion as participation in picnics swimming sports events and concerts grows.
The piece argues the presidency hinges on Watergate clarity. It cites public doubt about Nixon and aides, noting the president’s evasive phrasing and the need for Eliot Richardson and others to clear the matter to restore trust and progress.
Frost warnings for the Douglas County area compound drought problems. A Worry Clinic for parents was held at Plymouth Congregational Church under the local mental health program. Douglas County Rural Water District No. 1 was praised as a complete success, with Jarvis Brink as board chairman. Old items note Quill and Scroll initiates and Law rence High delegates to American Boys State, and a 1933 report on teacher payroll cuts and Pearl Buck’s resignation as a missionary.
The piece analyzes Arthur Schlesinger Jr's critique of Nixon and Watergate, contrasts loyalty with foolish acts, and argues Nixon's failures were in timing and outside oversight. It compares reactions by supporters and critics, noting Nixon's missteps and the high stakes of the controversy.
Washington interview reveals Huxley Barnstable promoting a gauze face bandage for people to wear outdoors as a cure to auto emissions. He claims it costs only 1 and would force EPA to require bandages by 1976, replacing costly car devices and enforcing fines for noncompliance.
A letter from Mrs. Robert B. Brown urges the Lawrence school board to appoint Max Rife as principal of Lawrence High. She praises Rife’s experience and character, warns against student and parent input being ignored, and calls for community involvement to retain valued educators.
In Binh Dinh Province North Vietnamese third division cadres demobilized to run local hamlets, signaling Hanoi's shift from political to military control. The move undermines U S doctrine seeking destruction of the Viet Cong infrastructure as Hanoi solidifies influence through direct administration amid ceasefire tensions.
Parsons Kansas announces Richard A. Williams will become city manager, succeeding Will B. Tschudy who resigned in February to lead Olathe. Williams, 33, a native of Lawrence, was part of Lawrence city government in 1966-67 and now serves as assistant manager in Flagstaff Arizona. Williams's wife is from Coffeyville and Tschudy also trained as a city manager in Lawrence.
Persons whose last names begin with H or I who are buying new or used cars may purchase automobile license tags at the Douglas County Treasurers Office starting today. The H I plate will not be on sale for renewals until May 15. Penalties start today for those whose last names begin with C and not renewed. The E F G tags will remain on sale until the end of May.
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