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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1973
Page
2
Lawrence Daily Journal World lists W C Simons as editor from 1891 to 1952. The newspaper is published daily except Sundays by The World Company at Sixth and New Hampshire Streets in Lawrence Kansas 66044 with telephone 843-1000.
Friday evening previews highlight a 3 1 KU and Kansas State with 3 1 records in Big Eight openers drawing a near 51500 crowd. Officials urge civil conduct while coaches Gibson and Fambrough stress sportsmanship and pride in a high stakes regional rivalry.
A new accounting report urges clarity and honesty in corporate statements, stressing cash in hand as the real measure over paper profits. It argues financial reports should inform unsophisticated investors, not merely confuse professionals, to restore trust after market scars from the 1960s.
The text credits Clinton Lake with flood control and water production benefits and notes the dam project’s long fight in Kansas. It argues recent rains show the dam’s merit, comparing it favorably to historic floods of the 1950s and praising early leaders who supported the plan.
Ten years ago Terry McCluggage Martha Lanning and Terri Blewitt were named Homecoming queen candidates at Lawrence High. Local board officials planned an area vocational school in Topeka serving districts within a 25 mile radius. Lawrence United Fund topped 11000 dollars in a start toward a 72900 dollar goal.
The article recalls Mobutu Sese Seko at the UN denouncing Portugal and severing diplomatic ties with Israel while praising Africa as a brother continent. It notes his leopard skin cap, the Third World ovation, and his critique of foreign aid as a form of humiliation and economic swindle benefiting American institutions.
Letters note National 4-H Club Week and extend thanks to supporters of fair and programs. Readers discuss Lawrence Christian School stance, truancy law opinions, and concerns over school listings. Community voices urge safe bike routes, bus transportation, and airport/bridge funding within a forward looking city plan.
A letter argues for consolidating aviation needs by joining Forbes airport with Lawrence area transport plans. It notes easy access from the south and west Lawrence, compares to Ft Worth Dallas airport unions, and suggests upgrading roads and adding a helicopter pad as part of a unified regional facility.
Two youths were in critical condition and others were treated after ingesting a tranquilizer mistaken for a different drug. Five more treated and released over the weekend. Phillip Goodson, a senior chemistry major, is charged with criminal injury to persons, possession of marijuana and delivery of the tranquilizer PCP. He faces a detainer and a $3,500 bond with authorities continuing investigations.
Cessna Aircraft Co reports deliveries rose 44 percent in fiscal 1973, from 4 643 to 6 708 aircraft. The increase includes 1 003 twin engine models, the most twins delivered by any company in a single year.
Robert Fankhauser of Madison Kansas urges citizens ranchers and landowners to back conservation districts over federal parks He argues preservation of tall and short grasslands should stay taxed and private and criticizes park based scenic easements along Highway 177 as socialist and harmful to American heritage.
Rep. Les Aspin announces he will urge the General Accounting Office to probe lavish military meals for generals. He cites a recent three course dinner for $1 amid rising Pentagon cafeteria prices for GIs and civilians, noting menus offering six entrees, eight appetizers and 17 desserts.
Kansas City AP report states the Veteran of Foreign Wars approves a nearly 9.5 million dollar budget for the coming year, a record. Commander-in-chief Ray R. Soden of Bensenville Illinois cites a 500000 dollar increase to fund the 75th anniversary events including a VFW Week in February and a commemorative postage stamp.
Washington Sen. Barry Goldwater privately warned President Nixon that a vice presidential vacancy would harm the party. He said Nelson Rockefeller or John B. Connally would split the GOP if named to succeed Agnew, complicating 1976 nomination prospects. Democratic figures fault Barbara Mikulski over scheduling during Jewish holidays and potential Jewish defections from McGovern. Other advisers push Gov. Dale Bumpers to challenge Sen. Fulbright, aiming to raise a national profile for 1976.
State director Charlene Drosselmeyer announced Kansas Special Olympics will be held May 31 and June 1 at University of Kansas Memorial Stadium. The event targets mentally retarded children and young adults with track field and swimming events. Co sponsors include the Kansas Association for Retarded Children Lawrence Chamber of Commerce KU and Douglas County Association.
About 1,500 people are expected to attend a planning session for a Spring Retarded Children event. Volunteers are needed and a meeting is set for noon Thursday at the Eldridge House Restaurant. details available from the Chamber of Commerce.
San Francisco AP reports comedian Red Skelton married Palm Springs sportswoman Lothian Toland in a solemn ceremony. The couple emerged from the church with Skelton’s signature humor and a lighthearted finish to the wedding.
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