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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1973
Page
2
Lawrence Daily Journal World publication details including staff positions and publisher. It lists founded date 1854, editors, offices, and (1973) Friday evening notices with subscription rates by carrier and mail for various regions.
The column weighs Hubert Humphrey as a surprising possible vice president for Nixon, arguing he could bridge parties and calm Congress. It notes Humphrey’s familiarity with the job, potential political impact, and mixed reactions from Republicans and Democrats. Also referenced are bicyclists in Lawrence and safety concerns at night. It cites the Watergate funding debate and labor contribution rules.
The Senate committee led by Sam Ervin sends questionnaires to officials of over 80 large unions, aiming to expose political influence and possible illegal fund donations. Critics call the tactic cowardly and worry it avoids full scrutiny while noting labor gifts rival big corporations in political funding.
A survey released at the American Bankers Association meeting shows customers praise banks as safe and parental yet criticize them as impersonal and bureaucratic. They complain about rigid schedules, lengthy waits, and poor machine automation, with one anecdote of a gas station soda machine incident reflecting frustration.
More than 8,000 fans were expected for the Lawrence High Homecoming versus Shawnee Mission East. Lawrence stood 3-0 and ranked No 1 in the state. East carried a 2-1 record. Baldwin prepares for Maple Leaf Festival. Nancy Edwards of Lawrence is an EU Homecoming queen candidate. The United Fund totaled $16,000 toward a $72,900 goal.
A devotional prayer asking God to clothe believers with faith love and diligence and to avoid negligence in obeying the command to preach the gospel of love.
Washington AP Robert Strauss as DNC chair works to rebuild party unity and reform. He outlines steps to restore party machinery reduce debt and improve outreach while navigating quota reform and delegate rules at the 1972 convention. He adds 22 new reform commission members and a national advisory council to amplify elected Democrats voices.
Kansas lawmakers and officials say a Maryland type kickback scheme could exist in Kansas despite strict laws. Representative Clyde Hill and Senator Ross Doyen warn some will evade rules, while stressing public office integrity as the ultimate safeguard against contract and political party contributions shifting toward kickbacks.
Spiro T. Agnew spent his first full private day at the Executive Office Building amid sorrow after resigning and pleading no contest to tax evasion. He attended half brother W Roy Pollard's funeral in Randallstown Maryland and met with key associates as he winds up office matters. His staff noted an active day with extra calls while the administration provides 30 days pay and continued Secret Service protection for months.
Carol Borg Chittenden and Carol Ridenour Abernathy argue for a vigorous House investigation into Nixon and Agnew. They cite kickbacks, hush money, and unrecorded campaign cash as signs of systemic corruption. They urge accountability to restore public confidence.
Phyllis Jones argues the Agnew resignation exposes systemic corruption in U S government. The piece claims Agnew was sacrificed to protect Nixon and urges structured reform to end bribes and influence by super-rich interests, warning of ongoing Watergate-like cycles.
Eddy is named both state games chairman and host city chairman for the Kansas Special Olympics at Kansas University May 31 to June 1, 1974. Charlene Drosselmeyer directs the event with about 1,500 participants in track, field, and swimming. Assistant organizers include John Hill Don Baker Bob Timmons and Bill Salome. Cooperation comes from the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce KU and the Kansas and Douglas County came for Retarded Children.
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