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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1971
Page
2
Lawrence Journal World records its 1854 founding, editors W. C. Simons and Mditer from 1891 to 1952, and publication as a daily except Sunday by World Company at Sixth and New Hampshire, Lawrence Kansas, 66044.
The Journal-World affirms its commitment to accurate fair reporting free of editorial influence. It upholds citizens rights regardless of race creed or wealth, shows sympathy for the disadvantaged, exposes dishonesty in public affairs, and supports projects to improve the community.
The Douglas County Historical Society, led by attorney Raymond Rice, gains control of the former Watkins Bank Building at 11th and Massachusetts and plans a major historical museum with KU Museum of Natural History and the Museum of Art. The project aims to educate locals and attract outsiders, with future funding and planning needed.
In California the Nixon Reagan alliance falters as Reagan polls sink and state GOP feuds rise. Officials warn close ties could hurt Nixon in 1972 while intra party strife hinders planning the California campaign, including friction with Robert Finch and John Mitchell.
Virginius Dabney's one volume history Virginia the New Dominion surveys Virginia’s long arc from Jamestown through Bacon’s Rebellion to the Revolution. It argues for restraint and decency as survival power in a state marked by coercion and ambition.
Eight Lawrence High finalists include Pete Argersinger John Hartman Stephen Klemp Edward McBride Jeremy Paretsky Chris Pinet Eric Shhulenberger and Gary White. Dutch elm disease plan sparks debate as EU entomologist Charles Michener favors removal of affected trees.
A devotional prayer quotes Romans 7 24 and asks God to free the speaker from sinful nature and to allow divine beauty to express itself through them despite life’s clutter. Amen.
Lawrence readers are urged to notify police if they see a recently acquired mature sporting breed after Nero the black Labrador disappeared. The letter asks citizens to aid dog owners and notes local law enforcement and humane society support.
Kansas University presents Georges Feydeau's A Flea in Her Ear a brisk French farce directed by Ron Willis. The production features strong comic turns by Stuart Cleland Camille and Bill Evans sets with light musical cues heighten the manic pace.
Gov. Robert Docking warned of a shortfall of 800 Kansas National Guard members and urged recruiting officers to meet the challenge. Speaking at the Commanders Conference on Retention and Recruiting in Topeka, he stressed the need to reach full strength by year end amid fewer active Army forces and a zero draft.
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