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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1976
Page
3
Journal World notes Democratic nominee Carter aims to keep U S military power roughly equal to the Soviet union while warning that allowing them superiority could invite a nuclear strike. He signals future detail after conventions and Labor Day, criticizing vague issue discussions.
The piece notes E Howard Hunt remains imprisoned after Watergate while others such as Jeb Magruder and John Dean served short terms. It highlights Hunt's cooperation and parole eligibility next January and discusses whether his hearing should be moved up in light of pardons and leniency shown to others.
The piece argues Reagan erred in selecting Sen. Richard Schweiker of Pennsylvania as running mate, citing three miscalculations. Schweiker’s weak standing with key Pennsylvania Ford delegates, conservative national sentiment on presidential succession, and underestimation of Reagan’s loss of conservative support are highlighted. Ford’s political luck is noted as a counterpoint to Reagan’s missteps.
Washington details from the Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations reveal that over two decades the average family’s direct taxes nearly doubled while higher income brackets saw smaller relative gains. The report notes shifts in defense to domestic welfare spending and rising Social Security plus state and local income taxes as primary inequity drivers.
A humorous look at the U S vice presidency listing big pay a $10000 expense account a mansion and perks like Air Force One and the Sequoia yacht while noting freedom time and influence may tempt many despite the unglamorous image. It contemplates candidates and even jokes about Reagan Schweiker and political maneuvering.
The World Company in Lawrence Kansas lists Dolph C Simons Jr Dolph Simons Sr Billi Mayer Ralph Gage Jack Starkey Leo Elier as editors and executives. The paper established 1854 with W C Simons as editor and publishes daily except Sunday at Sixth and New Hampshire Streets.
June brought a tapering of a hoped yearly record in Lawrence with predicted marks fading. Local news notes include Greg Stone heading to Akron for the Soap Box Derby finals, a 58 degree low, Sixth Street Trafficway work starting, and cross currents from national events to state politics.
The New York State Young Americans for Freedom backs Ronald Reagan for president but opposes Richard Schweiker as his running mate. Maryland Rep. Robert Bauman shares the stance, signaling a growing sentiment among Reagan backers. The debate centers on whether a candidate may influence running mate choice and how that affects party legitimacy and strategy.
The article weighs Ronald Reagan possible vice presidential pick Richard Schweiker and the convention’s role in endorsing or rejecting him. It notes Schweiker’s current status, potential resistance, and the risk to Reagan if the convention shifts or balks at the ticket choice. It discusses implications for party principle and delegate dynamics.
W Allen Wallis economist and university leader urges caution about government growth in an interview and in his book An Over Governed Society. He contends big government undermines freedom and the market, noting four decades of adverse public policy impact. Wallis serves as chancellor of the University of Rochester and director of Kodak Trans Union Esmark Bausch and Lomb Macmillan and Metropolitan Life.
Key events include the 1963 treaty by the United States Britain and the Soviet Union banning atmospheric underwater and space nuclear tests. Other milestones include 1858 first trans Atlantic cable 1861 first income tax 1884 Statue of Liberty cornerstone 1914 Austria Hungary declares war on Russia 1949 deadly Ecuador quake with about 6000 deaths.
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