Shameful disclosures over U S defense sourcing changes
The defense department weighs foreign shipyards for U S war materiel with General Dynamics two years behind schedule on the Ohio Trident submarine. Delays blamed on design changes and faulty parts, with Navy and builder citing issues. Prospects of foreign production raise questions about domestic industry, labor, and treaty implications.
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General Dynamics Corp
Ohio
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Oil profits dip likely as motorists brace for higher gas
Speculation points to a drop in first quarter profits for major oil firms versus last year, signaling probable gas price increases. The piece argues retailers will push prices up regardless of market lulls, decrying oil profits while noting record inventories and underused refineries. It singles out motorists as the deservedly sympathetic party, burdened by high costs.
Have You Voted In Lawrence Elections Today
A local election reminder urges residents to vote in the Lawrence City Commission and District 497 School Board races before 7 PM. It stresses participation to reflect the majority view of citizens and ensure representative results.
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Dag Hammarskjold elected UN Secretary-General in 1953
History notes April 7 events from 1953 Dag Hammarskjold being chosen as United Nations Secretary-General to various political moves. It lists Turkey Greece war declaration 1897 Mussolini assassination attempts 1926, Thieu palace attack 1975, Carter neutron warhead deferral 1978, table tennis visit 1975, Deng Xiaoping ouster 1975, Iran hostage crisis 1980, birthdays Edmund Brown Jr and James Garner, and Voltaire quote.
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James Garner
Ideal weather predicted for elec tion day turnout likely at 9500
An election day forecast in the hometown notes ideal weather and a record turnout near 9,500 of 14,000 registered voters for city commission and school board elections. Police investigate a domino style crash on the Kansas Turnpike west of Lawrence involving 16 cars and nine injuries, none serious, with windblown smoke from a nearby field fire reducing visibility. The Lawrence Paper Co started a Kaw River bank cleanup program visible north of the factory as Frances Chubb and Richard Stutz lead a Lawrence Junior High group to another year of outstanding honors at the Junior Academy of...
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Lawrence
Frances Chubb
Richard Stutz
Junior Academy
Journal World staff and contact details from Lawrence paper
Journal World news staff and management listed with editors and departments. Publication details include establishment in 1854, World Company address in Lawrence Kansas, telephone, and subscription rates for various regions across the United States.
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New Hampshire Streets
Lawrence
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Kansas
Kansas City
United States
Journal-World
P.O
Education lab waste alleged in CEMREL boondoggle report
Washington report details how CEMREL Inc a Missouri based nonprofit received about 26 million in federal grants over a decade while funding lavish executive pay travel and meals. audits show double salaries excess rent and undisclosed payments prompting probes by Sen. Hatch and the Education Department inspector general.
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Cemrel
Lion D’or
Rive Gauche
George Parry
Charlies Duffy
George
Parry
Egypt
Orrin Hatch
R+Utah
Hatch
Inspector General
Gun control debate sparks ammo workaround plan
In a Washington interview Arnold Crocus, a lethal weapons expert, argues bullets are the true killer and proposes a compromise: allow gun sales but prohibit ammunition. He convinces the interviewer that without bullets the handgun issue could be softened, leaving both sides possible satisfaction. The plan faces opposition from gun lobbyists who fear job losses and reduced interest in ownership.
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Arnold Crocus
Arnold
Crocus
America
Congress
U.S. Marine Corps
European view of Reagan shooting stirs sympathy and questions
Across Britain and France readers question Americanism and gun culture after Reagan is shot. Europeans note differences in political violence, gun laws, and national temperament, while praising Reagan's courage and America’s public resilience. The piece asks why Americans appear most American to Europeans even in crisis.
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Reagan
London
Interpol
Switzerland
Britain
Italy
Spain
France
America
Professor commends Journal-World on interview reporting
Maynard W. Shelley, KU psychology professor, says the Journal-World reporter captured the essence of his discussion on killers and motives. He notes the complexity of human behavior and neural connections make simple statements misleading, and he regrets misinterpretations while praising overall reporting quality.
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National Enquirer
Maynard W. Shelley
KU Department of Psychology
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