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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1973
Page
2
Lawrence Daily Journal World records W. C. Simons as editor, notes publication history from 1891 to 1952, issued daily except Sundays by The World Company in Lawrence Kansas with contact line and address.
The piece urges confirming Rep Gerald Ford as Vice President without delay to avoid political upheaval. It warns against using Ford confirmation as leverage against Nixon and notes the line of succession if Nixon cannot serve. It also cautions homeowners about fall scams by furnace and roof repair operatives and advises dealing with reputable local firms.
The article critiques how modern media trains the public to live by crisis. It highlights fears in air and water, prices, drugs, housing, energy, and transportation, noting conflicts between ecologists and builders, labor and management, and brokers and bankers.
Federal briefing reveals that adolescent drug abuse often starts with a peer at school rather than a predatory older dealer. A 16 year old may become a “missionary” for hard drugs, selling to friends for social pressure and thrill rather than profit.
A shift in behavior shows young peddlers under 25 often initiate drug use among peers, while arrests in recent months back the claim of a growing activist stance. Deborah Kerr discusses a cultural pull toward gentleness, tolerance, and humane values in entertainment, signaling changes in movies and public sentiment.
Karen Vice of St John was named KU Homecoming Queen with attendants Sher ry Zillner of Mission and Patsy Kendall of Holton. The Lawrence area posted its first above normal moisture figure of the year 2.99 inches in October, with year to date still about 10 inches behind normal. Cooler weather favored duck hunters and favorable reports increased.
A devotional line asks for divine listening to hear what God would say through scripture. It emphasizes a heartfelt openness and daily alignment with biblical teaching.
A critical column questions Democratic leaders handling of Nixon tapes and Ford nomination. It argues leaders overreact, treats impeachment flirtation as misguided, and notes Ford’s FBI scrutiny while urging timely confirmation to avoid delaying a successor amid Watergate.
Editor notes a letter from Rehovot by Frances Horowitz to EU Human Development officials. She details her year studying newborns of drug-free mothers near Tel Aviv, with husband Floyd Horowitz and sons Benjamin and Jason. She reflects on Yom Kippur War and the war’s proximity, balancing personal views with professional boundaries.
The article reports a secret meeting between Assistant Attorney General Henry Petersen and Cox lieutenants promising renewed demands for White House documents and possible conflicts with President Nixon. It notes Petersen’s resolve, potential repercussions for Nixon, and ongoing probes including the Plumbers unit and Haldeman’s testimony as key factors shaping a hardening investigation and Senate scrutiny.
Julie Eisenhower says President Nixon sometimes looks discouraged and rarely wants to face the day yet she asserts he will endure hardship to act rightly. She spoke at a Chicago news conference during ceremonies dedicating Dwight D. Eisenhower Junior High School in the suburbs.
A 2:30 to 9 a.m. blaze in Missouri City destroyed eight apartments and seven businesses. No injuries were reported. Fire units from Butler Adrian Rich Hill and Appleton extinguished the fire which started by a furnace explosion in an upstairs apartment. Damages were estimated at about 350000.
Leonard Rose performed on an Amati cello with Mitchell Andrews piano in KU's University Concert Series. Schumann Fantasiestücke, Brahms F major Sonata delighted the hall while Bach and Debussy pieces showed nuanced limits. Rose paid homage to Casals with a playful encore, reaffirming that quality music still draws audiences beyond popular trends.
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