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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1973
Page
3
Lawrence daily newspaper notes Dolph Simons Sr born 1891 died 1952 served as editor and publisher. The November 15 1973 evening edition lists staff positions and circulation details for The World Company in Lawrence Kansas.
Heavy sand trucks hauling to the Clinton dam site have led to dangerous speeds and near misses on West Sixth Street. Authorities cracked down, but tensions remain as some drivers continue risky rounds. Downtown Lawrence Association unveils Christmas lighting along the redeveloped street using pin lights to brighten the season without stressing the power grid.
New York AP reports divided Wall Street on how to handle a deep energy shortage. Analysts warn a prolonged oil shutdown could push economies into recession, with impact spreading to Germany and Japan and growth turning negative.
The Du Pont cellophane plant west of Lawrence has long aided the community through United Fund support and loyal employees. Recent atmospheric conditions caused a noticeable odor over the western fringe of Lawrence, making residents glad the plant is distant.
Residents celebrate Tecumseh's victory in the location bid over Lawrence and Topeka for a new plant, solidifying the town's status and relieving local uncertainty.
The Lawrence United Fund closed with 4,000 still needed to reach 72,900 though late reports could lift the total toward 70,000. KU officials report major library milestones and notable faculty honors amid a look back at 25 and 40 years ago.
New York AP offers science based tips for staying healthy and comfortable in cold weather. Use layer clothing and dry coats for reverse evaporation. Maintain indoor temps 50 65 degrees and humidity around 50 percent. Eat protein and fat for heat, stay active but avoid overdoing it. Shorter baths, moisturize skin, and keep a cheerful relaxed mood to support well being.
Iraqi debates over Soviet complicity in the Arab Israeli ceasefire reveal Moscow seeking influence in Iraq while Iraq sits at the center of Soviet aims across Central Asia. The piece links Baghdad to broader power plays from Afghanistan to Pakistan and Iran, highlighting tensions with Moscow and U.S. policy pivots.
A fall color tour highlights warm season grasses turning red yellow and brown while cool season grasses stay green into winter. Native grasses like big bluestem and switchgrass support erosion control wildlife habitat and livestock forage. The Soil Conservation Service and Douglas County Conservation District guide landowners in choosing grasses for soils and uses. Four Lawrence School District board members and several LHS students will attend the Kansas Association of School Boards convention in Topeka featuring talks by Archie Dykes Bill Roy and Charles Kuralt.
The piece mocks public meddling with fuel use and favors market pricing over large bureaucracies. It argues against broad taxation and for dynamic pricing by supply and demand, with staged limits and occasional government price signals only if scarcity mounts.
Washington coach George Allen declined comment on a Washington Post report that about one third of NFL players used amphetamines to boost energy before games. Pro center Burman estimated 13 percent, noting pills were once distributed by teams but are now obtained individually with prescriptions.
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