Equal rights in Social Security win for widowers in NY court
A New York federal court ruled widowers have the same Social Security compensation rights as widows. Leon Goldfarb, whose wife paid into Social Security, was denied benefits after her death. The decision could make about 200,000 widowers eligible, costing an estimated $190 million annually. The government may appeal. five similar suits are pending elsewhere.
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New York
Leon Goldfarb
U.S. Army Signal Corps
Social Security
Supreme Court
Open Government Bill Faces Senate Debate
The editorial supports a Sunshine Law style measure to open congressional hearings and drafting sessions to the public with limited exceptions. It notes federal agency opposition and cites state open meetings as a model, urging federal transparency to curb secrecy and scandals.
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U.S. Senate
Florida
United States
Congress
Olathe News
American work ethic contrasts with wealth and family ties
A Kansas City Times profile of a self made car dealer prompts reflection on virtue and vice in extreme wealth. The piece argues work can become the sole aim, neglecting relationships as machines reduce available labor and a 30 hour week looms, causing psychological strain.
Television dominates American leisure time
Barbara Kihm argues that modern leisure is misused as Americans spend over six hours daily watching television. She notes Japan surpasses the U S in viewing and invites readers to discover what they could accomplish if they turned off the "idiot box" for three days and filled the time with meaningful activity.
Courts use subpoena to wage war against press
Washington profile argues subpoenas threaten press freedom by forcing disclosure of confidential sources. It defends investigative reporting as essential to uncover public mischief and reform, noting Founding Fathers protected press immunity and that good lawmen welcome press help to expose corruption. The piece credits the press with uncovering major scandals cited by Sen. Lowell Weicker.
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Sen
Lowell Weicker
R-Conn
Warren Burger
Pipsqueak
Kansans help defeat land use bill in Congress impact debated
The House voted on a federal land use planning bill with $500 million in grants over six years but failed to gain support for federal sanctions. Kansas lawmakers Skubitz and Sebelius faced constituent opposition while arguing for local control. Opponents warned of federal overreach, while supporters touted local involvement and environmental safeguards.
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Skubitz
Senate
House
Dave Caffee
The
Environmental Policy Center
Sebelius
States and cities face fiscal crisis as recession bites
The article notes New York City and states like Massachusetts Georgia and Michigan amid budget gaps high unemployment and calls for tax measures and federal aid. Texas oil revenue cushions Houston while Boston and Detroit grapple with jobless rolls and welfare costs.
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New York City
Boston
St. Louis
Los Angeles
Georgia
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Illinois
Connecticut
Massachusetts
U.S
Michael Dukakis
Sam Caldwell
Caldwell
New York
Hugh Carey
Carey
Texas
Lone Star
Houston
Fred Hofheinz
David Liederman
Dukakis
Richard E. Wall
Detroit
Subscription rate card for Neosho Allen Wil Woodson counties
Local subscription prices shown for mail in trade territory and outside areas with tax details. Rates include Kansas sales tax where applicable and note UPI republication rights and Audit Bureau of Circulations membership.
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Neosho, Allen, Wil and Woodson Co
Vomr
Kansas
Invest Diversified Services Omit Third Quarter Dividend
IDS board in Minneapolis voted to skip the third quarter cash dividend due to ongoing uncertainties in mortgage banking and real estate. Previous quarterly dividends were 45 cents for Class A and 114 cents for Class B. President Charles R. Orem cited potential loss reserves and a pending accounting rule change for future impact.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Investors Diversified Services, Inc
IDS
Charles R. Orem
Orem
Harris longtime Kansas regents chair dies at 73
Fred M. Harris 73 of Ottawa and renowned lawyer, former Kansas Board of Regents chair, died of a heart attack at home Tuesday. He was father to Fred Harris Jr., publisher of The Tribune, and had visited Chanute often. The Davis Paint Associate store changes hands with J Howard Wilson resuming proprietorship at 106 East Main after time away in St Joseph Missouri. Fifty Years Ago item notes Marinello Beauty Shop closure as Kate Williamson attends summer school in Chicago. Harvest is great but laborers few per Luke 10 2.
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Kansas City Times
United States
Fred M. Harris
Ottawa
Kansas Board of Regents
Fred Harris Jr
The
Tribune
Chanute
J. Howard Wilson
Davis Paint
E. Main
Wilsons
St. Joseph
Ben Green
Marinello
Kate Williamson
Chicago
America
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