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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1973
Page
2
The Lawrence Daily Journal World publishes on May 9 1973 with staff and publication details. It lists the names of key editors and publishers, the paper’s establishing year, address, contact info, and subscription rates across regions.
The piece argues for a broad search for a new FBI director, listing support for appointing from inside the bureau or from outside. It cites past leaders Hoover Gray and current acting head Ruckelshaus, and notes concerns about politicizing the bureau while urging focus on qualified, independent leadership. It also discusses cultural critique sparked by Last Tango in Paris and related commentary.
New York AP survey challenges the view that family farms are vanishing. It cites historical data showing about 95 percent of farms remain family operated and explains farm size growth and middlemen profits amid rising food costs.
A critic argues plays like Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf and A Streetcar Named Desire reveal flaws in audiences and individuals. The writer laments modern scriptwriters and performers for emphasizing folly over nobility and calls for more common sense and constructive portrayals.
A 91 degree reading at 2 pm set the record for the date in Lawrence. Governor John Anderson paid a $20 speeding fine plus $5 costs in Eudora Police Court after a late night stop by Deputy John Miller. He pledged to drive more carefully in the future.
A Foley College Poll of 8.5 million full time students finds growing agreement with parents on religious and political issues. On religion 58 percent agree, 40 percent disagree. on politics, fewer clash with parents than four years ago. Students say parents are less strict and family attitudes are evolving, with 94 percent loving their mothers and 94 percent believing parents are generally happy.
In a letter to the Journal-World Walt Bryant of Local Branch 104 NALC apologizes for mail delays due to reduced staff and longer routes. He urges residents to contact Congress and the Postmaster to restore efficient service.
In Kampot province the Cambodian army FANK clings to the port amid a sustained Communist assault aided by North Vietnamese trainers. U S tactical fighters and B 52 bombers are credited with preventing a fall that would threaten Phnom Penh and Lon Nol's regime. Brig. Gen. Mey Sichan leads wary troops as retreat fatigue and shelling persist.
Gus diZerega urges impeachment of President Nixon over Watergate cover up and executive power growth. He argues a president should be judged by actions, not past deeds, and warns against imperial governance. He notes the need for justice and cites the law as arbiter.
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