Mail voting gains national attention after San Diego test
A San Diego bond election showing 60.8 percent turnout at a $150000 saving prompts Oregon to craft mail ballot laws and California cities to consider postal elections. Critics warn of secrecy risks and voter manipulation while supporters cite integrity and potential turnout gains. experts note turnout shapes electorate.
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Sacramento
California
San Diego
Mais
Church Leaders Call for New Nuclear Disarmament Talks
Anglican leaders from 27 nations gathered in the United States led by Archbishop Robert Runcie to press for renewed strategic arms talks with the Soviet Union and a start toward disarmament. They backed civil disobedience and public demonstrations as appropriate means to urge safer nuclear policies, signaling a shift from activist groups to an established church voice.
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Chicago Ten
Anglican Church
Robert Runcie
Canterbury
U.S
Soviet Union
National Council of Churches
Pentagon
Williams tied to Teamsters and mob links in deregulation probe
The dispute over trucking deregulation involved Teamsters and organized crime figures, with Senator Cannon cleared and Williams branding the accusations a damned lie. Williams faced multiple indictments and acquittals over union funds, fake minutes, and embezzlement claims, while a Senate Subcommittee released an interim report linking his circle to crime based on pension fund loan records.
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Williams
Senate
Subcommittee On
Central Teamsters Union Pension Fund
Williams Defies Question On Civella Ties In Subcommittee
Williams refused to answer questions about his link to Nick Civella, head of the Kansas City organized crime group, invoking the Fifth Amendment 23 times. The subcommittee's report questions his fitness for labor leadership amid allegations of ties to organized crime and critiques on union leadership accountability.
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Nick Civella
FBI
Kansas City
Roy Lee Williams
Distaff Side Takes Brief Vacation Resuming Soon
Distaff Side leaves the column for a short break with plans to return to regular publication shortly. The author signs off temporarily, thanking readers for their continued support and promising forthcoming updates upon return.
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Distaff Side
Harvesting a new crop of leaders in May reflections
Roving editor notes Pope John Paul II Mass phrasing accuracy and reflects on graduation at College of St Benedict. He cites Elizabeth Tidball address on women’s colleges and leadership, linking to wider debates on religious and secular leadership amid global issues quoted from Pope Paul VI.
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St. Benedict
Benedict
Elizabeth Tidball
George Washington University
Tidball
New York Times
Gloria Steinem
Betty Freidan
America
Pope Paul VI
Kansas City Eyes Heat Wave Plans After 1980 Toll
Kansas City officials review plans to cope with a potential 1981 heat wave after 157 deaths in 1980. Health director Dr. Richard Biery seeks an early warning system and a 24 hour hotline. Emergency operations could move to the police department if heat becomes acute and utility deferred bill payments may be offered.
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Richard Biery
Office of Emergency Preparedness
Kansas City Police Department
Kansas City Power & Light Co
Public Pulse Senior Center letter defends board
Miss Schmale is questioned about her sources and presence at the Senior Citizen Center. The writer praises the center’s board, supports director Phyllis Hagel, and notes Edna Lara signed a petition to replace supervisors, implying her own role in her fate. Margaret Humphreys signs from 626 N. 10th.
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Phyllis Hagel
Edna Lara
Margaret Humphreys
10Th
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