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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1973
Page
2
The text provides historic publication details for the Lawrence Daily Journal-World including title, editors, address, and contact information. It lists the paper as published daily except Sundays by The World Company in Lawrence Kansas with a listed price and office details.
Cornell analysis of 51 chains with 6,360 stores shows net earnings after taxes dropping from 0.83 percent to 0.49 percent, yielding average yearly profits of about 12 220 per store amid rising costs. The report notes continued price pressures and lean margins across large chains. The piece also spotlights National 4-H Week with a Kansas extension theme stressing better citizenship through youth programs.
Lawrence realtors impressed at a Salina gathering taking four first places in nine categories. The local board of 120 members led by John McGrew earned top prize for membership growth, while Holmes Peck and Brown won blue ribbons for the 808 Mass office building’s exterior and interior. The McGrew-led firm at 901 Ky. earned first in state advertising for a Journal-World Realtor Week page.
The article notes more college enrollees are working to fund their education as costs rise. While total student numbers may hold, average credit hours drop. Benefits suggested include greater appreciation and practical outlook influencing curricula, with more working students seen as a plus for colleges.
Dr Myron Winick of Columbia University argues that some obese people who exercise and diet intensively may waste time and risk harm. He adds the same caution to skinny individuals who binge eat. The message: seek medical advice before drastic weight loss or gain plans.
Enrollment in Lawrence public schools is projected to rise from 6482 this year to 11555 in 1972 73 with a gain of 5073. Local employment is strong per Walter Johns. Fred Ellsworth Hall dedication at KU with Mr and Mrs Ellsworth expected. Johnny Sain pitched 1 0 shutout for Boston in World Series lead over Cleveland.
The rise in fertilizer demand amid a sharp shortage tied to natural gas use for heating worsens supply. Farmers struggle with limited allocations as exports rise and key plants expand, signaling a tough outlook for 1974 crops.
A London based report alleging Soviet high command was taken over by savages is rejected by U S experts as unsubstantiated. They see routine changes, not signs of a forthcoming pre emptive strike against China, with attack probability around six percent.
Journal-World reports urgent volunteer opportunities including in town drivers for trips, a reading group helper at an elementary school, a storyteller for the public library on Tuesday mornings, late afternoon teacher aide roles at a pre school, and Friday volunteer help with senior citizens at Ballard Center. Call 941-5059 weekdays 9 am to 3 pm to assist.
Watershed progress includes ten completed dams and two floodways, with two more dams under construction and bids due in October. In the Upper Wakarusa Clinton area 7,195 acre feet sediment and 24,153 acre feet floodwater storage are planned, while Lower Wakarusa offers 2,077 acre feet sediment and 5,074 acre feet floodwater detention. The Doris murder trial was moved to another division after a prejudice affidavit.
The article notes a resurgence of family medicine with 34 600 members in the American Academy of Family Physicians and Dr James Price elected president. It reports 20 percent of new medical school graduates choosing family practice and growing public demand for comprehensive physician care.
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