Lawrence Journal-World publishes May 22 1973 edition details
Publication staff, ownership, and pricing information for The World Company in Lawrence Kansas. Data lists publisher executive editor Ralph Gage managing editor Ernest Ponti advertising director Leo Eller and other staff. Issued daily except Sunday with varying subscription rates and post office details.
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the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire Streets
Lawrence
Kan
Resignation of John Montgomery as highway chief noted
The state highway commission bids farewell to John Montgomery after a long tenure shaping Kansas roads. Gov. Docking praises Montgomery for growing the system and aiding the administration. Andy Gray and Robert Hagen are highlighted as successors and allies. The piece also cites Nixon’s 1968 open administration pledge and references Watergate as a cautionary backdrop.
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John Montgomery
State Highway Commission
Montgomery
Robert Docking
Junction City
Highway Post
Highway Department
Docking
Kansas
Kansas Turnpike Authority
Andy Gray
Richland and
Topeka
Highway ‘Department
Lawrence
Douglas County
Robert Hagen
U.S. 59
Kansas City
Hagen
Gray
Richland-Topeka
World Trade Week Notes U S Trade Deficit and Global Shifts
The article outlines World Trade Week with focus on U S trade deficits and rising imports in early 1970s. It notes the United States ran a trade deficit of 2.7 billion dollars last year, first such deficit of the century, and that despite export gains in early 1973 imports rose to 16.26 billion. It cites dependence of U S industry on imports from many countries and discusses global shifts as Europe and Japan rise while the United States faces an offended giant mood.
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New York
United States
U.S
World Trade Week
Vietnam
Korea
Europe
Japan
Guide to self psychiatry claims mild madness in all
The British Medical Association outlines a self psychiatry guide noting most have a touch of madness. Prof Henry Walton of Edinburgh University defines a truly normal person as one who handles life, avoids self deception, and uses talents with proper recognition. The text casts doubt on absolutes like never and always.
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British Medical Assn
Henry Walton
Edinburgh University
Know Your Own Mind Says No Such Thing as Normal
A British booklet argues there may be no completely normal person and catalogs types from show-offs to sulkers as examples of deviation. It notes judgment varies, and one psychiatrist joke hints no two experts agree on sanity.
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British Medical Association
Elm disease issues linger as spraying halted and schooling expands
Old Home Town notes Elm disease again threatens trees with five year impact. Ecologists halted local spraying. Lawrence adds two special education classes for 1963 64. VanderWerf leaving EU Chemistry chair to lead Hope College.
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C. A. VanderWerf
EU Chemistry Department
Hope College
Holland, Mich
Ervin Group Looks to Close Gaps in Watergate Probes
The piece argues the Ervin Committee seeks to erase blurs surrounding Nixon and his aides, warning that a White House adjunct label would taint the investigation. It critiques Nixon’s televised address and notes Democratic restraint while pondering a possible censure and the path to repair.
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Ervin Committee
Richard Nixon
White House
Nixon
Volun
Brando
Miss Schneider
Last Tango in Paris housing shortage report
Washington critics debate the film Last Tango in Paris as a social statement on France's housing shortage. The reviewer argues the plot centers on two people vying for a Paris apartment and uses the story to comment on housing scarcity.
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Paris
Washington
Marlon Brando
Maria Schneider
Bertolucci
France
Nixon faces Republican demand for power sharing and staff overhaul
After James McCord’s testimony, senior Republicans press Nixon to reveal presidential power and invite nine House and five Senate leaders to the Oval Office with no staff present. They seek a new White House system opened to Congress and the bureaucracy, with old-line Republicans filling major staff roles.
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Washington
James McCord
Nixon
House
Senate
Oval Office
White House
Congress
Mississippi
Sheraton Carlton
Reed
Alexander Haig
Melvin R. Laird
McCord
Budget Moves Forward on 1974 City Plan
The city budget for 1974 is more than half complete as Assistant City Manager Dennis Kallsen meets with financial officers and department heads. A Lawrence City Commission budget review was postponed, with Mayor Nancy Hambleton seeking broad priorities before a preliminary version. The staff typically presents a "hold the line" budget in June, a July public hearing follows, and adoption is due by August 15.
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Dennis Kallsen
Lawrence
Nancy Hambleton
Laser Death Ray Development Aimed By UK US
London reports the British government and the United States discussing a laser death ray designed to destroy aircraft and missiles at long range. The weapon reportedly has 70 mile range and could be mounted on aircraft, with initial tests likely aboard ships due to power needs. The beam travels at light speed and would strike instantly.
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London
United States
Defense Ministry
Journal-World Opinion Page Overview
The Journal-World outlines its opinion page purpose with editorials letters and cartoons. It highlights free expression, informed citizenship, and democratic debate as essential to public affairs.
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the Journal-World Opinion Page
Proposal for a Lawrence history museum and trolley car restoration
Clark H. Coan proposes Lawrence create a local history museum and restore trolley cars from the early 20th century. He suggests burying original tracks where possible, preserving lines on less busy streets, and converting cars to battery or Wankel engines to provide an alternative public transport option.
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Lawrence
Mount Oread
San Francisco
Clark H. Coan
1645 Barker
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