Allies back Carter push to match Soviet arms buildup
NATO defense ministers endorsed a two-pronged plan to counter Soviet growth in arms. They backed a short-term crash program to boost munitions stockpiles and reinforce rapid North American to Europe reinforcements, plus a long-term seven to ten year effort for the mid-1980s and beyond.
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U N In Uganda Deaths Go Unprotested Lawyers Say
An international commission of lawyers in Geneva asserts that over 100000 Ugandan citizens may have been killed by Idi Amin’s security forces with no U.N. protest. The group cites a pattern of human rights abuses and calls for international action.
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Weather and UN Ugandan death toll report
Area forecast shows today through Thursday mostly cloudy with a slight shower risk today and thunderstorms tonight and Thursday. Highs in the upper 70s to low 80s, lows in the 60s, and 20 to 60 percent precipitation chances. Separately jurists report to the United Nations that Amin era killings in 1971 72 likely exceed 100 000 with a breakdown of the rule of law and widespread abuses by the armed forces.
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Human Rights Commission
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Letter from Nute on public service opportunity
An intercepted letter signed Nute advises Cha about the golden chance of public service and notes it is not always refined by the daily routine. The tone suggests caution and encouragement toward civic duties.
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Self defense program at NCCJC attracts 142 women
The rape prevention workshop at Neosho County Community Junior College on Tuesday drew 142 Chanute and area women. Presented by the Southeast Kansas Mental Health Clinic Humboldt, the program outlined self defense techniques. Sgt. Dick Barta of Emporia and Sgt. Scotty LeGear of Hoisington demonstrated an escape move. Another session for teenagers is set for 7 tonight at NCCJC.
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Southeast Kansas
Public service costs weighed by former Chanute official
Former Chanute commissioner John Orozco spoke to about 50 Kansas municipal officials at the League of Kansas Municipalities meeting. He described the highs and lows of public life, including a costly street and utility program, inflation pressures, media scrutiny, and the toll on his family.
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Chanute
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Chanute Country Club
League of Kansas
Public officials face challenge
Andrea Groves reports on a Kansas seminar where Ernie Mosher of the Kansas League of Municipalities explains why people run for city office. He emphasizes that one third are drafted, one third feel service is owed, and one third seek to accomplish, while stressing the need for community acceptance and formal, respectful meetings to build trust and effective governance.
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Public Service
Andrea Groves
Chanute City
Ernie Mosher
Kansas League of Municipalities
Mosher
Carter unveils bill requiring court orders for wiretaps
President Carter proposed a law to require court authorization before U S wiretaps for foreign intelligence within the United States. He said the measure protects citizens rights and national security and would apply to all electronic surveillance and international communications. Attorney General Bell echoed that no citizen would be electronically surveilled without a warrant.
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Americans Land in Cuba Aboard Jazz Festival Cruise
The first Americans in 16 years to reach Cuba directly from the United States arrived in Havana aboard the Greek registered MTS Daphne. 380 passengers from New Orleans sailed Sunday, met by cheering crowds, toured Hemingway’s museum, the Tropicana, and Alamar housing, while jazz stars performed en route.
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