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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1971
Page
3
The Theta Sigma Phi journalism group honors local students in a Seedlings Contest with entries from 9th grade to 9th 10th division. Winners include poems about sea of misery love and peace, and short prose from Williamsburg and Central Junior High.
A reflective piece by Mark Scales urges action over escapism, criticizing reliance on drugs to cope with problems. It questions meaning and calls for confronting life rather than seeking tranquilizers, narcotics, or other escapist means. The writer challenges readers to face difficulties and find purpose.
Describes a remarkable multi capability vehicle with land and water travel, high speed and endurance, obstacle climbing, diving ability, lifting power, lens system and recording features. Attribute to a timeless invention named by the brand God, prompting a question about patent ownership.
In a tense moment, Sam flips a crude generator switch while Zeke urges action, illuminating the bridge and marking a pivotal turn in their precarious plan. The scene centers on the pair and the immediate consequence of the electrical burst.
On an almost empty train car to Chicago, Joal Hetherington encounters a woman seated two seats ahead, eyes on the window with folded hands. The scene captures a moment of silent observation during a solitary journey.
West Junior High presents a poem titled Time by Kendall. The circular clock format begins with There is no time for rest and continues in a brief reflective verse.
Linda Jackson reports on a junior division event where a small boy lingered in evident distress as contestants prepared for results. The moment captures classroom tension and quiet support from onlookers.
Enrollment is accepted for Lawrence Adult Education classes offered during the summer at Lawrence High. Contact the adult education office, 19th and Louisiana, or call 842 6222. Classes meet 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays June 14 through Aug 2. Fees 9 per class except driver education 47.50. Stained glass is new. other offerings include Painting With Acrylics Macrame Beginning Decoupage Beginning Judo Ceramics Beginning Contract Bridge Typing Knitting and Sewing Knits.
KU graduate student Richard R. Montanucci of Dos Palos California departs May 3 for a two month Ecuador trek in the Andes to study evolutionary divergence in lizard populations for his doctoral dissertation aided by an $800 National Science Foundation grant. He accompanies Bruce MacBryde of the Shaw Botanical Gardens St. Louis and plans to return to KU in late June.
A 45500 grant to the Lawrence school district funds a June 1 to June 30 1972 study on integration in three junior highs and a senior high. The study aims to boost minority participation in classrooms and activities under Title IV Civil Rights Act and will organize advisory groups to propose policy changes.
A Lyons Kansas resident complained at 1 30 a m about a 45 minute community siren blast. Dispatchers and night patrolman James Skip Nichols found a battery operated toy with a blaring siren inside the home and turned it off.
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