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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1973
Page
3
The Lawrence Daily Journal World records for October 31, 1973 note W C Simons as editor and identify the paper's address and contact details. The item confirms publication context for Lawrence Kansas daily newspaper.
President Nixon voiced displeasure with some media coverage at a Friday press conference and urged specific accusations. He proposed regular weekly or bi monthly press briefings with credentialed journalists to improve access, reduce showmanship, and restore public confidence in government.
Heavy September rains and late warm spells pushed the lawn care season beyond usual end in Long Green. The yard man faced extra mowing work into October while residents in Florida endure year round yard care, making snow shoveling seem less onerous.
National Safety Council figures show home accidents and deaths rise in fall as people store summer gear. Falls remain leading nontraffic killer, with about 9 800 deaths in 1972. Cycling injuries, from pedal and gear failures, are rising as bike use expands, with 372 000 injuries in the US in 1972. Proper use of power mowers and bicycles can prevent deaths.
A New York AP summary reflects on energy shortages and food supply trends, noting officials anticipated problems a decade ago with little coordination. It cites C W Cook of General Foods Corp on the 1965 National Commission on Food and Fiber and contrasts expectations with the lack of action as demand outpaced supply.
Douglas County's 124800 reappraisal program targets about 26000 parcels. Cole Layer Trimble of Ohio leads the project. Hallmark Cards donation lifts United Fund to 56000 toward a 72000 goal. KU defeats Oklahoma A&M 13 to 7 in football with Moffett returning an interception. Topeka High edges Haskell 25 19. Kansas Legislature holds a special session in Topeka. Gov Alf Landon calls for emergency relief banking recovery and liquor laws. George Hedrick to represent chamber at Kiro Dam hearing. C E Rarick named acting president at Fort Hays State College.
The Justice Department reels from Watergate as Elliott Richardson and William Ruckelshaus step in as rescuers to restore public trust. With Richardson departing, acting AG Robert Bork faces a fragile transition and lingering reforms for FBI oversight and legal ethics, while department plans stall or fade.
Kansas University plans to merge the admissions and registrar offices into a single administrative division led by one director to improve responsiveness to students and reduce costs. Chancellor Archie Dykes and a Nichols-led study group cite earlier combined operation as a model for efficiency. The move accompanies labor bargaining and budget discussions as KU faces legislative budget constraints and seeks faculty input on tenure recommendations.
In a Gallup poll of 623 adults after Nixon's news conference 55 percent Felt he should not be forced from office while 62 percent believed resignation would not be in the nation's best interests.
Congress debates how a Watergate special prosecutor should be selected. Proposals include dual co equal prosecutors appointed by Nixon and confirmed by Congress, with names from House and Senate leaders. Other bills authorize the attorney general to hire and fire, require hearings if fired, and create independent supervisory panels.
Romans filled bathtubs water cans and jugs in preparation for a four day drought as the water company will shut off supply at midnight to connect new aqueduct pipes outside the city. Officials said the work would ensure adequate water for the growing city for the next century. The long weekend beginning with All Saints Day Thursday was chosen and fountains would be silent.
Letters discuss Lawrence’s cultural strides with University and schools hosting arts, praise new Lawrence Friends of Music Inc. and their symphony, the Lawrence Chamber Players event at the library, and general support for local arts organizations.
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