Editorial on California murder case and social morality
The piece condemns the abduction and murder of 15 year old Nick Markowitz by four San Fernando Valley youths amid drug-related tensions. It notes the ringleader’s motive to evade aggravated kidnapping penalties, questions collective callousness, and warns that such violence reflects a troubling social trend rather than an isolated incident.
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San Fernando Valley
Ron Zonen
California
Santa Barbara
Nick Markowitz
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Journal-World periodicals notice and affiliations
The Journal-World states periodicals postage paid at Lawrence Kansas and lists memberships with the Audit Bureau of Circulations and The Associated Press as part of its affiliations and distribution notice.
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Lawrence
Kan
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
President Bush vacation plans spark DC mini flap
The piece muses on President George W Bush possibly taking August off and contrasts Washington DC Puritanism with past leadership. It questions why the president chose central Texas heat over Maine’s coast and hints at Reagan’s presidency being more adept.
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George W Bush
United States
Mr. Bush
Texas
Maine
Washington, DC
Ronald Reagan
Washington
Reagan vs Carter on work and vacations in political life
Mark Shields argues presidential work habits define leadership tone. He contrasts Reagan, Bush and Clinton for holiday choices and workload, noting Reagan vacationed openly on his ranch while Bush’s team used August trips to project presidential seriousness. He cites Wittman’s “Reagan on the Brazos” metaphor and ends with a correction about NEA funding.
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White
Ronald Reagan
Jimmy Carter
Reagan
George H.W. Bush
Bill Clinton
Santa Barbara
Marshall Wittman
Hudson Institute
George W
Brazos
Wittman
Bush
Texas
National Education Assn
NEA
Mark Shields
Creators Syndicate
Community Letter Voices Frustration Over Movie Theaters Monopoly
Lawrence readers condemn out of state cinema owners for discriminatory practices and high prices. They urge action to restore diverse film options, mention Liberty Hall and Southwind theaters, and praise the Watkins Community Museum while urging public support and policy change.
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Lawrence
Cinema Twin
Hollywood Southwind
Hillcrest
Fox Cinemas
Iowa Street
Southwind
Liberty Hall
Iowa
Nan C. Scott
The
Lawrence Journal
Southpark
Watkins Community Museum
Lawrence district budget approved for 1976-77
The Lawrence school district budget of 1 788 329 for the 1976 77 academic year was formally approved despite critics. The mill rate would stay about the same due to rising property valuations. A survey of 3755 district school patrols showed 76 percent rated the school system highly with fair to excellent ratings.
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Lawrence
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Ed Clambrone
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Watkins Community Museum of History
Watkins Bank
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