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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1973
Page
2
Lawrence Journal-World announces staff and publication details for the 1973 edition with editors and publishers named. It lists subscription rates by carrier and mail for Douglas and surrounding counties, Kansas and nationwide, and notes association memberships and AP affiliation.
New Mexico police search for a man sucked out of a DC-10 at 40000 feet after an engine exploded and cabin depressurization. The Miami to San Francisco flight made an emergency landing in Albuquerque with one death and 23 injuries.
At the Nebraska-Colorado clash in Lincoln on a cold day, ticket scalpers faced low demand and reduced prices. Eyewitnesses recalled past high earnings with $23 and up to $40 per pair, but many sold for as low as $3 to recoup some cash.
The piece questions whether motor vehicles have secretly usurped control of daily life echoing sci fi plots. It notes concerns about parking space, urban planning, pollution and accidents while referencing Hitchcock and the growth of car demand in cities like Lawrence and at Kansas University.
An editorial reflects on the control of motor vehicles shaping city planning and conflicts over intersections and traffic lights. It warns that without proper policy, cars will overwhelm communities and urges proactive planning and public attention. It then critiques Catholic bishops over a Farah clothing boycott, noting unions, wages, and clerical influence in El Paso and beyond.
New York based Public Equity Corp plans to launch operations within a year and register with the SEC in February. The firm aims to raise 2.4 million dollars by selling 488 thousand shares at five dollars each, with profits reinvested and minimal dividends as actions generate revenue.
Ten years ago the local committee to study a sex education program included Revs Benton Roy Hanan and Harold Mallett and Drs Dale Clinton Alex Mitchell and F R Frink plus parents Julie Hack Mrs Bill Amyx and others. Lawrence United Fund fell about 8000 short of its 72900 goal with the business division behind by about 5000.
Washington report outlines White House push to steer Leon Jaworski away from Plumbers investigations and toward Watergate, aiming to pressure Merrill and Cox staff resignations. It notes potential indictments of Mitchell, Haldeman, and Ehrlichman if grand jury action advances.
Governor proclaims November 4 to 10 as Higher Education Week to highlight KU’s contributions to Kansas. Cindy Hird invites support and inquiries at 2401 W 25th as KU notes its 109 year history and top academic standing in the nation.
TOPEKA Kan APThe Crop and Livestock Reporting Service said the fall row crop harvest and winter wheat seeding made rapid progress last week Winter wheat planting was reported more than 90 per cent completed by last Saturday with most unseeded acreage in the eastern third of the state Harvesting of fall row crops was very active Grain sorghum was 60 per cent harvested 70 per cent is the average Corn for grain was 40 per cent harvested the soybean harvest was 60 per cent complete and the sugar beet harvest continued with good progress Range and pastures remained in good condition with some cattle still grazing
Kansas milk production in September totaled 122 million pounds, down 8 percent from a year earlier. Cows on Kansas farms numbered 150,000, down from 165,000, while average production per cow reached 810 pounds, the highest for September on record.
The Commemorative Collectors' Society of Britain projects sales of more than 15.5 million dollars in Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips wedding memorabilia. Government sales taxes may exceed 500 thousand dollars. Secretary Steven Jackson calls it the most exploited royal wedding since 1898.
Sen. Mark Hatfield argues the presidency bears excessive duties for a single leader. The Oregon Republican says Americans have idolized political power and demand a tribal chief bishop and reformer, plus economic manipulator and soothsayer, all in one. He calls for shared responsibility and collective prayer.
Gene E. Masterson resigned as Crawford County treasurer after an audit showed a $60,000 shortage in county funds. Philip W. Martin was named acting treasurer as Masterson surrendered control of the office. County Attorney Vernon Grassie said Masterson prepared a resignation statement and had served as treasurer seven years.
Two wildcat oil wells staked in Stark County by Lamar Hunt mark a major North Dakota oil development this month. One Swick will be drilled about six miles east of Dickinson and a second well about 16 miles northeast. Each well planned to reach 9,000 feet depth.
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