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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1981
Page
2
The editors condemn the air controllers for violating federal law by striking, urge firm legal action, and call for steps to keep air traffic moving. They note the government offered $40 million in benefits after earlier concessions and report the union seeks $575 million in wage increases and shorter hours as talks proceed.
Kieran Doherty, a 25 year old IRA member elected to the Irish Parliament, dies after 73 days without food as eight hunger strikers die in Maze Prison. Rioting follows the latest death while a Russian rocket propelled grenade injures a British armored carrier crew. The piece argues for a fresh, comprehensive approach to the Northern Ireland crisis, warning piecemeal solutions will not end the civil war.
Secretary Baldrige orders his staff to use short sentences and words and to reply to letters within five days. He reports cutting late responses from 140 a day to 10, and says the drive is about 60 to 70 percent complete. He links clearer writing to lower costs and faster replies.
In 1971 Kansas ruled that without 1972 legislature action to extend the property tax lid and repeal another statute, three cities Lawrence Topeka and Manhattan that voted special half cent sales tax increases last spring must rescind them. Lt Gov Reynolds Shultz of Lawrence said he would head a Kansas delegation to Washington to push for a NASA space shuttle station.
A Washington August pause follows a six month push by President Reagan. The budget victory, allied reactions, and foreign policy tensions create a hopeful facade while leaders privately weigh risks. European leaders respond with caution as Ottawa summit signals mixed outcomes for peace and economy.
Washington reports that Ambassador Robert Neumann faced swift removal by President Reagan and Haig to avoid angering Israel ally Prime Minister Begin as peace moves loom. Neumann had privately criticized Haig on TV and was quickly summoned, then forced to resign. Israel press attacks and a confidential survey later framed Neumann as a scapegoat in a high stakes Middle East policy clash.
New tax bill favors lawyers, accountants, and financial advisers while promising benefits for business, investors, savers, and retirees. Highlights include higher estate and gift tax thresholds, expanded tax credits for research and development, accelerated depreciation, larger IRA and Keogh limits, and the option to open an individual IRA alongside workplace plans.
On August 3 historical events include Columbus sailing from Spain in 1492, a 1675 Bay of Palerm o victory, Benedict Arnold at West Point in 1780, West Point cadets chea ting in 1961, and a 1973 Justice Department probe into Kent State deaths. Birthdays include Tony Bennett and Martin Sheen.
Publication details for the Journal-World include pricing by carrier and mail, with annual and four week options. Rates vary by region including Douglas and adjoining counties, other Kansas counties, greater Kansas City, Missouri, and the United States. Postage and USPS details listed. address changes to P O Box 888 Lawrence Kan. 66044.
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