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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1975
Page
2
Karl Hess urges reform of institutions over personnel, arguing big systems fail at scale. He favors humanized, neighborhood focused change and a new measure of success beyond size and growth to avoid relying on unmanageable leaders.
The Federal Trade Commission announces new guidelines for celebrity, researcher, and expert ads. It says ads must reflect genuine use of products or risk claims of deception. Critics argue constant policing of endorsements may erode public intelligence and taste in advertising.
Kansas eyes a potential record winter wheat crop as acreage and yield combine to meet domestic needs and ample exports. The Kansas State University Wheat Production Handbook highlights decades of research, from wheat origins to germination basics, shaping modern farming practices.
The columnist questions Nelson Rockefeller's claim that his Vietnam support was coerced by governor duties in New York. If true, it signals ulterior motives. if false, it suggests bandwagoning and global influence concerns. The piece probes federal power over states and asks Congress to reconsider patronage and funding allocations.
The Mayaguez affair tested the 1973 War Powers Act as Congress and the President faced questions about consultation and timely review. Observers note Congress showed hedging and haste, raising concerns that lawmakers may not act with restraint or thorough deliberation in future international crises.
The Senate select committee on the CIA refrains from confrontation with President Ford over the Colby report. Chairman Frank Church leans toward conciliation, recalling a firm letter while ensuring a cautious, bipartisan inquiry. Civil-liberties concerns and executive privilege debates partially exist within Democrats, but unity persists on key votes.
George J. Hood emeritus professor of mechanical engineering at Kansas University and inventor of the dermatone skin grafting machine dies at age 87. Other notes include Haskell Institute graduation, a new Hazel Lee Simmons Fund, and potential plans to convert Sunflower Ordinance Works into a federal atom smasher site. Acton around regional events and sports summaries appear in brief.
New York reports price wars after the SEC ended fixed brokerage commissions May 1. Discounts reach fifty percent on some stock trades as institutions push deep cuts while individuals see steady or higher charges. brokers warn of thinner profits amid market turmoil.
Oscar Broers of Eudora Kan calls for Douglas County to follow Johnson County by targeting drug pushers as public enemies and shutting down drug dens rather than offering hot lines. He cites a recent case near Eudora as an example of the problem.
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