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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1972
Page
2
The record lists The World Company Lawrence Kansas as publisher from 1891 to 1952 with staff roles for President Publisher and Managing Editor. It notes advertising and controller W. C. Simons and mentions circulation rates for various regions and mail services. It cites the paper as a member of the Audit Bureau of Circulation and Associated Press.
The text presents the Journal-World creed pledging accurate fair reporting and rights protection with sympathy for the disadvantaged and a commitment to expose dishonesty in public affairs. It concludes with a date of Saturday Evening May 20 1972.
The Journal-World notes Kansas University's 1971-72 year ended calmly with improved state support from the 1972 Legislature. It praises academic achievements, faculty excellence, and growing freshman prospects for 1972-73 while urging continued student engagement within policies. Graduation wishes go to seniors and advanced degree recipients in Lawrence.
Officials warn that an organization calling itself the United States Merchant Marine is sending letters to boat owners in several states promising to register and sanction private boats. The letters demand a $5 fee within five days and mimic official forms, but no government agency accredits such registrations. The Coast Guard urges verification with state agencies, noting Kansas relies on the Forestry Fish and Game Commission for boat registrations.
Washington reports Michigan results as a dagger to Democrats with strong UAW areas delivering Wallace. The piece cites a crossover to Nixon and a revolt against racial school busing, highlighting Macomb and Genesee counties data as blue-collar battlegrounds.
Representatives met here and reprimanded but did not punish Missouri in the Johnny Roland recruiting incident. They backed inter conference pre enrollment certifications and moved for stricter recruiting rules. Local drought advice urged water use. a KU geology scholarship in honor of Dr Raymond C Moore was announced at a dinner.
The report notes Mrs. Berlowitz alias the fairy godmother of Norman disrobed in a freshman English class at Oklahoma University, leading to removal from her graduate assistant job. Earlier a male OU teacher stripped in class, was dismissed, then sought mental treatment. the piece links anti government sentiment in Seminole and warns of rising movement supporting such acts as social decay.
The essay links Nixon and Johnson through shared patriotism and unresolved war aims. It notes Nixon’s 1972 vow not to surrender and Johnson’s 1968 resolve, arguing both inherited a costly conflict and supported a hard line against communism while pursuing peace with honor.
Author Clifford Irving files a 1.5 million damage suit in New York state Supreme Court accusing McGraw-Hill of blocking sales of his new book about the Howard Hughes hoax. He claims a conspiracy has deterred hard cover and soft cover publishers and distributors from negotiating.
West Berliners flocked to East Berlin during a four day Pentecost visiting period as traffic snarled for miles. Officials expect up to 700000 visitors by next Wednesday, with eased transit controls but limited capacity.
Dr. Donald R. Ruthenberg, 41, was elected president of Southwestern College Winfield Kansas effective July 1, succeeding Dr. C Orville Strohl who resigns June 30. He currently leads educational research at Ottawa University.
On May 20 events include Abraham Lincoln signing the Homestead Act in 1862, Christopher Columbus' death in 1506, Lafayette's death in 1834, Lindbergh's transatlantic flight in 1927, and a Kennedy Medicare rally at Madison Square Garden. Noting MIG clashes over North Vietnam a decade ago and a 2000s Soviet trial of nine Jewish defendants. Thought for today cites Disraeli on persistence.
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