Finney County United Way campaign sets local giving record
The Finney County United Way exceeded its goal of 97 800 and set a regional giving record. The editorial notes strong leadership by General Chairman Kurt Weaver, division leaders, and volunteers, praising a well organized drive and a return to form after a past shortfall. It contrasts with other Kansas communities that fell short or only reached 85 percent of their goals.
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Finney County
United Way
Kansas
Kurt Weaver
OPEC must love us says U S leaders on oil policy
The piece critiques U S energy policy under Carter and Reagan, noting the DOE with a 13 billion dollar budget and 20 000 workers has produced no oil while petroleum prices rose 70 percent. It cites Alaska drill bans California offshore blocks Georges Bank and Baltimore Canyon restrictions plus alienation of Mexico, arguing these moves boost foreign dependence and please OPEC.
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Congress
Department of Energy
Georges Bank
Baltimore Canyon
Mexico
OPEC
Distaff Side And A Lamp Shade Of Domestic Tales
A light fixture confession reveals papers clipped to a lamp shade creating a partial blackout. Family musings cover fashion idiosyncrasies from plaid shirts to hand me downs and a daughter's long underwear parties. A college wedding echoes the ERA era with white dress and NOW slogans.
Tinkering with the constitution by Thurmond and Conyers
A Senate and House pairing propose a six year presidential term amendment. The piece argues caution in amending the Constitution, noting the rarity of successful changes, the era of many proposals, and the dangers of tinkering with a foundational instrument. It highlights views on equal rights, the DC state status, direct elections, school prayer, abortion debates, and budget rules.
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Washington
Strom Thurmond
John Conyers
Thurmond
South Carolina
Conyers
Michigan
D. C
District of Columbia
Congress
Senate
Thurmond- Conyers
Reagan era defense spending scramble pressures arms buildup
Jack Anderson reports that two months before inauguration Ronald Reagan faces pressure to spend heavily on arms. The Joint Chiefs reveal Soviet defense outlays rose while U S spending fell, with Moscow prioritizing procurement as the United States spends more on personnel operations and maintenance. The piece warns many proposed military frills may fail to boost combat effectiveness and favor corporate profits.
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Ronald Reagan
Soviet Union
United States
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Joint Chiefs
U.S
Jenrette’s Wife Might Write for Playboy
Chicago AP report says Rita Jenrette wife of Rep John Jenrette faces no contract as Playboy considers an article on Washington life. She has attended one editors conference and photos were taken fully clothed. Jenrette, a three-term Democrat, was convicted October 7 over an Abscam payoff scheme and is appealing while seeking reelection losses.
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Rita Jenrette
Playboy
Washington
Dave Salyers
Jenrette
John Jenrette
D-S.c
Salyers
Congress
FBI
Super absentee fired in Italy despite illness and side job
In Palermo the health council dismissed Luigi Cincotta known as the super absentee. He had missed five of the past ten years due to illness convalescence and family deaths. Authorities said he also held a furniture salesman side job while employed.
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Palermo
Italy
Palermo Health Council Today
Luigi Cincotta
Cincotta
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