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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1975
Page
2
Citizens question why salary bargaining sessions between the Board of Education and the Lawrence Education Association should be open. The Board supports openness for taxpayers, while the LEA criticizes the announcement method but not open sessions.
Jurors who convicted Lynette Fromme of attempted assassination of President Ford fear for their safety and seek reduced public exposure. Sandra Good warns violence against critics of Charles Manson, whose followers remain devoted after the Tate killings.
The Area Retail Committee of the Chamber of Commerce launches a wide alert program with many merchants joining forces to reduce thefts and bad check writing during the Christmas shopping season. Prompt reporting to proper sources is key to its effectiveness.
A letter from Mrs. Robert R. Patterson praises a group of young men likely KU students for helping push stalled vehicles along West 19th Street near Iowa. She recalls a similar push last Wednesday morning when her daughter was driven to South Junior High, noting drivers appreciated the assistance.
The article notes antiwar marchers continuing activism while American servicemen respond with letters questioning national support. It also mentions Lawrence National Bank planning a December 100th anniversary time capsule, led by Riley Burcham. High school basketball practice notes and local prep struggles are included.
Journal item listing editors and publishers for The World with the 1854 establishment note. It lists Dolph Simons Sr and Jr, Bill Mayer, Ralph Gage, Jack Starkey, Leo Eller, and staff roles including editor and advertising manager. It also provides address, contact, and subscription rates for various regions and mail options.
A dated opinion piece argues that the United States risks delivering the world to totalitarian regimes by coddling non democratic governments. It denounces anti Americanism among elites and questions media coverage of Vietnam Laos and Chile while urging support for foes of communism.
A Washington tennis tale ends in divorce after a year of marriage. Bob and Patty meet at Meadow Lane Racquet Club and marry after a mixed doubles win. Their courtside romance deteriorates amid jealousy and infidelity claims, ending with a Wimbledon divorce and a custody of trophies dispute.
California governor Edmund G. Brown Jr uses his no free lunch line to shape a possible 1976 presidential bid. He may run in California's June 8 primary and consider other late contests, while critics worry about party unity and his conservative approach appealing to middle class voters. Brown's San Diego appearance drew a broad cross section and showcased his blunt, Calvinistic message urging tax tradeoffs and government restraint.
The article analyzes funding woes for the arts, citing the Kansas City Philharmonic and other ensembles. It argues a too-small base of support and political factors harmed resilience, while urging KU to maximize efficiency, broaden community backing, and seek outside support to keep the arts alive.
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