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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1976
Page
3
Loveland Colorado lawmen warn that skepticism doomed many campers and vacationers during the July 31 Big Thompson Canyon flood. Two deputies were among the victims as warnings were ignored. Officials hope the tragedy spurs better warnings to prevent future losses.
The October 1 automatic pay raise brings a Congressman’s salary to 47000 a year plus fifty thousand in fringe benefits. No debate occurred as the increase followed a prior package tied to cost of living and slipped through with little fanfare.
In letters to the Journal-World readers warn against Soviet testing bans and naval presence as signs of hostile aims. They urge selecting leaders who protect national interests and criticize USD 497 budget reporting and district discipline policies. Concerns about classroom control and information booths are raised amid enrollment declines.
In a portrait of party hopping figures like Donald Riegle and John Connally, the piece notes a broad shift in loyalties across generations. Moynihan, a consistent Democrat with Republican appeal, is highlighted as a model of principle amid changing allegiances. Party labels rise and fall as voters prize individuals over rigid loyalties.
On this date 1941 Franklin D Roosevelt and Winston Churchill met at sea to draft the Atlantic Charter. In 1530 Holy Roman Empire troops restored Florence to the Medici family. In 1851 Isaac Singer of Pittstown New York was granted a sewing machine patent. In 1914 Britain declared war on Austria Hungary.
Ten years ago 1966 complaints to the city cited variances in the sign ordinance perceived as giving preferential treatment to certain businesses. Achievement Place received 3189 dollars from the Lawrence Charity Horse Show. Mike Murphree led the show group. The Army Corps of Engineers reported Perry Lake project land purchases totaling 9.94 million dollars for 630 tracts, about 70 percent of the needed parcels, with 210 acres remaining estimated to cost around 4.5 million. In Navarro Texas residents volunteered for polio rabies vaccine tests. eight men filed to form a new bank, later Douglas County State Bank.
In a humorous tale a Washington resident extols using family health experts to cut medical costs. Relatives range from heart surgeons to psychiatrists provide do it yourself medical advice, with jokes about bypasses and open heart surgery. The narrator notes saving money by sharing diagnoses and questions within the family.
The World Company in Lawrence Kansas lists staff roles including President Publisher Dolph C Simons Jr Editor Dolph Simons Sr and others. Established in 1854 W C Simons is noted as Editor from 1891 to 1952 with current contact details and subscription rates for various regions.
A GAO report faults the Community Services Administration for poor evaluation of antipoverty efforts, citing missing progress reports and weak self evaluation. It notes a $1.5 billion budget, red tape, and staff shortages. The piece also covers a costly Virgin Islands hotline, sunshiny government openness debates, and tense White House tax reform clashes.
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