Stevens Nominated for Supreme Court Avoids Circus Tactics
President Ford selects John Paul Stevens, 55, to replace William Douglas on the Supreme Court. Endorsed by legal professionals as a strong, nonpolitical choice, Stevens declines interviews and defers to Senate inquiry, stressing due process and decorum over a media circus.
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William Douglas
Stevens
U.S. Senate
Pentagon tightens rules to curb gifts from defense contractors
The Pentagon says it will close loopholes in its financial reporting rules that let officials accept gifts or favors from contractors. Deputy Defense Secretary William P. Clements Jr. orders all generals and senior civilian staff to file expanded financial disclosures, after controversy over hunting trips funded by Northrop Corp.
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Northrop Corp
Easton
Clements
Watergate
Spiro Agnew
Richard Nixon
Chile in U.N. debate triggers questions on human rights
The piece critiques U.N. scrutiny of Chile for human rights abuses while noting selective focus on Chile versus broader issues in Cuba. It cites Moynihan’s speech urging universal amnesty and condemns uneven attention, urging consistency in addressing political repression worldwide.
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Algeria
Bulgaria
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Czechoslovakia
Poland
Moynihan
Stephen Spender
Spain
George Orwell
Arthur Koessler
Spender
U.N
Prayer for Guidance and Commitment
A faith prayer asks for divine guidance to clear the path in life. It seeks a steady, ordered way to commit to God and to humanity.
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Mankind
Lilienthal urges rapid energy planning after coal plant talk
David Lilienthal voices frustration at 24 years of inertia and timidity in energy policy. He cites a $237 million Bel leville Illinois coal to oil and gas pilot plant and argues for private finance with government guarantees to spur a larger, national coal based program.
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David Lilienthal
Belleville
Ill
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First Atomic Energy Commission
David E. Lilienthal
Eberstadt & Co
Rocky Mountains
Lock your doors and stay safe in Lawrence
A reader urges caution and home security after a 3 am intrusion. Karen Edmisten, a Lawrence graduate student, emphasizes protecting oneself and notes the ease of installing locks. She cites a separate Nov issue praising local teens and college men who aided stranded motorists at 25th and Alabama, lifting a truck and guiding vehicles with cheer.
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Robert R. Patterson
25Th
Alabama Street
John Morozzo
Ala
This Day in History December 2 1975 Highlights
Events include the 1942 nuclear chain reaction at the University of Chicago, Napoleon crowned emperor in 1804, Austerlitz victory in 1805, Monroe Doctrine 1823, Castro landing 1956, Canterbury Pope meeting 1960, Quebec fire 1969, Pierre carrier strikes 1979, NATO plans 1975, Takeo Miki 1974, and birthdays Julie Harris and Maggie Smith.
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Julie Harris
Maggie Smith
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Wall Street Journal
CIA plans to ruin Santa Claus with dirty tricks
A Langley CIA briefing imagines covert schemes to eliminate Santa Claus, including poisoning sled controls and Mafia contracts. The plot pivots on a taped Christmas scandal from Alexandria, Virginias divorcee visit being leaked to destroy Santa. The discussion ends with a deciding plan to send the tape anonymously.
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Reagan could seek Schlesinger defense guidance
Washington reports former Defense Secretary James R. Schlesinger is ready to advise Ronald Reagan on defense matters even as he remains unaffiliated with a campaign. Schlesinger, viewed left of Reagan on economic and social policy, could influence budget and SALT II issues while tapping media attention to press Ford. Reagan has expressed interest and staff calls are anticipated.
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James R. Schlesinger
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Ford
Reagan
George McGovern
Sen. McGovern
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Defense
Treasury
William Simon
Agriculture
Earl Butz
Lou Cannon
The
Washington Post
Notable Local Figures List Names in Community Chronology
A compact record lists Dolph Simons Sr Dolph C Simons Jr Bill Mayer Ralph Gage Jack Starkey Leo Eller as notable local figures in the community archive with no accompanying events or dates provided.
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Dolph C. Simons Jr
Bill Mayer
Ralph Gage
Jack Starkey
Leo Eller
Unusual November Warmth Highlights Local News
Temperatures reached the 50s in late fall. The Eudora Jaycees scheduled December 7 as Armed Forces Appreciation Day to support troops in Vietnam. Lawrence businessman Jim Clark expanded operations with Shawnee Motor Co. and Jim Clark Dodge. Major bowl matchups and coaches noted. Douglas County Fair named new heads. Local transit firm sale to Rapid Transit Co. debated college football scheduling and federal dole status announced.
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Lawrence
Shawnee Motor Co
Topeka
Lawrence Dodge-Chrysler
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