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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1973
Page
2
The trend shows inflation driving up house costs beyond 30 000 with mortgage rates near 10 percent. The National Association of Home Builders notes each 1 point rise in interest excludes 3.4 million families from the market. Economists warn the cost spiral will not slow soon, making new-home building and ownership bleak for many families.
U.S. Rep. Peter Rodino introduces a measure restricting the U.S. Attorney General from taking part in presidential campaigns. He cites past cases including John Mitchell and Bobby Kennedy as motivating factors, warning that top law officers risk becoming party operatives instead of neutral officials.
The piece argues teachers and parents dispute the new math methods versus the old Three R's, with concerns about discipline and nonacademic math skills. It notes rising poor spelling among graduates but cautions against declaring the education system failing, highlighting reading as a key to spelling success.
The article contrasts the traditional Three R method with modern methods for math spelling and English, arguing debate will continue until time erases advocates of the old school.
New York AP reports per capita health care expenditures rose from 78.35 in 1950 to 394.16 in 1972 as prices outpaced living costs. The Conference Board projects 1980 outlays at 757.02, signaling health care may remain a luxury for many while hospital costs grow due to advanced technology and staffing needs.
A reflective piece on Jewish emigration from the Soviet Union, U.S. policy, and international figures. It argues for Jewish rights to emigrate while noting potential political costs, critiques Kissinger and Morgenthau, and weighs cultural and diplomatic pressures shaping Cold War diplomacy.
An AP market basket survey shows the family grocery bill on Oct 1 averaged nearly nine percent higher than March 1, with increases led by milk sugar butter and cookies while pork chops and eggs fell. Prices varied by city and month with 36 percent of items higher on Oct 1, 21 percent lower, 32 percent unchanged. U.S. Sen Hubert Humphrey says he will not seek the 1976 Democratic nomination citing a pledge to his wife.
Old Home Town reports United Fund drive led by Don Metzler and Skipper Williams aiming for 72 900. Valley Falls approves 58 000 pool bonds 5 to 1. September rainfall 1 08 inches, year 11 2 inches below normal. KU Theatre opens Hamlet with Tom Rea as title role and others named. Law rence High safety skit led by Jack Moore and others. Homer Kerley Frank Melone Harper Noel pledge Phi Beta Pi. KU defeats Creighton 14 0 in Omaha.
A devotional prayer asks God for strength to conquer all challenges and courage to scale unknown heights, urging believers to respond to divine challenge with faith.
Washington report details House events as Speaker Carl Albert quietly omits informing Rep. Gerald Ford of a decision on Vice President Spiro Agnew. Ford urged a select committee inquiry while ONeill pursued a different path amid rising partisanship and Watergate pressures.
Washington humor piece contrasts Watergate fallout with a booming criminal defense scene. A Washington firm staff scampers through nonstop calls and an ever rising list of indictments, bribery cases, wiretapping trials, and high profile clients from presidents to ex aides. The piece satirizes lawyers’ appetite for elite defendants and the absurd hustle of the era.
Sen William Proxmire was slightly injured when two youths, aged 14 and 15, beat him with a stick during an attempted robbery as he jogged near Capitol Hill. Police later arrested the pair, charging them with assault on a member of Congress and armed robbery intent under the Congressional Assault Act.
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