Three reasons Earth's resilience fails and the path forward
Russell W. Peterson outlines three drivers of environmental strain population growth rising from four to eight billion, rising chemical complexity with two million known substances and new ones yearly, and postwar technology amplifying human impact. He warns of rising water use, land conversion, and per capita material consumption, urging global focus on the Big Three of Destruction to spark an environmental renaissance.
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Earth
Russell W. Peterson
Council of Environmental Quality
Peterson
U.S
U.S. Geological Survey
Nader's Critical Mass drive faces funding questions
The Ralph Nader group Critical Mass aims to halt new nuclear plants and dismantle those in use. Critics note limited moratorium support and ask for transparent accounting of funds, while Nader demands disclosures from others and withholds his own.
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Ralph Nader
Nader
U.N. disrepute in Washington amid anti Semitism uproar
U.S. lawmakers voice growing disapproval of the United Nations as Moynihan denounces a U.N. move equating Zionism with racism. Ford promises no withdrawal but calls for reduced U.N. funding. Critics see the U.N. as a Communist Arab African bloc tool, urging U.S. exit and end to foreign aid to the organization.
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Washington
United Nations
Capitol Hill
House
Israel
Daniel Patrick Moynihan
U.N
Moynihan
United States
General Assembly
Ford
Soviet Union
Congress
U.S
NAM chairman traces change in philosophy
Richard Kautz of Muscatine Iowa becomes the National Association of Manufacturers chairman for a one year term. He emphasizes practical experience over rigid doctrine and vows NAM will take a positive proactive position. His Grain Processing Corp dominates agribusiness with diverse grain based products and is a leading producer of grain neutral spirits.
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John Cunniff
New York
Richard Kautz
Muscatine
Iowa
Kautz
National Association of Manufacturers
NAM
David B. Meeker
Hobart Co
Troy
Ohio
Kautz’ Company
Grain Processing Corp
Lawrence sees 1965 permit total surge further in November
November permits reached 1 151 620 dollars boosting eleven month total to 9 049 450 dollars and placing 1965 year to date at 1 875 099 above the 1958 record. Also notes political races school board candidates and local election talks plus community events and weather impacts.
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Lawrence
Navy Bowman
Emil Heck Jr
Donald Breithaupt
Today in History December Five Highlights Through Time
On this date 1933 Utah ratified the 21st amendment ending prohibition. In 1992 Columbus reached Santo Domingo. In 1782 Martin Van Buren born. In 1848 Polk announced California gold. In 1918 Baltic blockade. In 1934 purge executions in Russia. In 1962 U S Soviet space cooperation. In 198? Gemini Seven orbit. In 2004 arrests in Ireland. In 197? Schmidt meets Ford on oil talks.
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U.S
Utah
Columbus
West Indian
Santo Domingo
Martin van Buren
Kinderhook
New York
James Polk
Ireland
Helmut Schmidt
White House
Ford
Ike and Lumumba plot sparks doubts on committee credibility
The Senate Intelligence Committee faces backlash from Eisenhower aides over an interim report suggesting Ike may have authorized Lumumba's 1960 assassination. Critics say the wording treats Ike unevenly compared with Kennedy and Castro cases, fueling questions about objectivity and political motive.
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Washington
Senate Intelligence Committee
Eisenhower
Congo
Patrice Lumumba
White House
Frank Church
Idaho
John F. Kennedy
Lumumba
Gordon Gray
National Security
Robert H. Johnson
National Security Council
NSC
Church Committee
Johnson
Gray
Committee
Church
Andrew J. Goodpastor
NATO
Goodpaster
Evan P. Aurand
Aurand
Intelligence Committee
Lessons from New York City bankruptcy and Ford’s stance
The piece argues New York City’s bond crisis offers a warning against political rigidity and favors a controlled bankruptcy path. It analyzes Ford’s resistance to a bailout, Albanys moratorium on matured bonds, union bond purchases, and the implications for future bond markets and tax policy.
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Ford
New York
Khe Sanh
Khe Sand
New York City
Dusseldorf
James L. Buckley
Senate
Albany
State Board
Community thanks for fire relief and Langston Hughes memorial
Letters express gratitude for neighbors and fire department saving a home after a serious fire. They praise the Beuerman and Langston Hughes memorial efforts, noting local pride and the impact of Ballard Center Thanksgiving baskets and United Fund support. Names include Sue and Will Hess, Luella Logan Patterson, Cynthia Turner, Betty Dutton.
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Journal-World
Sue and
Will Hess
Davis Rd
Leo Beuerman
Lawrence
Langston Hughes
Hughes
Massachusetts Street
Luella Logan Patterson
Ballard Center
United Fund of
Cynthia Turner
Betty Dutton
The World Company Leaders and Contact Details
The World Company Lawrence Kansas lists Dolph Simons Sr Dolph Simons Jr Bill Mayer Ralph Gage Jack Starkey Leo Eller as president and publishers with editors and management roles. Established 1854 W C Simons served 1891 to 1952. Includes address Sixth and New Hampshire and phone 843-1000. Subscription rates vary by carrier and region.
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Dolph Simons Sr
Dolph C. Simons Jr
Bill Mayer
Eaees Ralph Gage
Jack Starkey
Leo Eller
W. C. Simons
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire
Lawrence
Kan
Douglas
Kansas
Kansas City
United States
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Associated Pregs
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Ralph de Toledano
Clifford Dean
Red Cross Fund Drive
Frank Hagaman
Frank Carlson
Ed Arn
Arn
Edgar Goodspeed
Chicago University
Lawrence High
Lawrence Journal-World
Ike
Goodpastor
Fidel Castro
John F
Kennedy
William F. Buckley JR
Sion
Secretary of the Treasury
Pride
Journal- World
Sathe
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