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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1981
Page
2
American public opinion shifts back to Democrats after women show less Reagan support in 1981. May to November figures show Republicans leading briefly in May and July, then Democrats widening the gap to 46 percent to 37 percent by November.
Broadway financiers raised 52.3 million dollars for 121 productions in the fiscal year ending May 31, 1981, a rise from 50.5 million the prior year. Annie led with 4.3 million, while The Elephant Man earned 1.8 million. losses totaled 10.5 million across three shows exceeding 1 million each.
Myrtle Gilmore, born blind, had cataract surgery this fall and for the first time in 76 years saw her seven children and 15 grandchildren during a family reunion in Poplar Bluff. She also viewed her 3‑year‑old great grandson’s gifts and reflected that her late husband, died in 1972, was “my eyes when he was living.”
Baltimore AP report notes psychology professors Howard Egeth and Michael McCloskey from Johns Hopkins found mock jurors often acquit despite eyewitness IDs. The study suggests jurors acknowledge eyewitness memory can err and questions about identifying a defendant with no solid alibi. Researchers aim to apply perception memory insights to trials.
Worcester transit workers members of Amalgamated Transit Local 22 voted 76-44 to accept a three-year contract with the Worcester Regional Transit Authority ending a 42 day bus strike affecting 23,000 riders across 13 towns. The deal includes a 60 cent an hour wage rise over three years and a partial cost of living guarantee. Union leaders had urged rejection due to a 25 cent cap on semi annual COLA raises.
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies and seasonable temperatures this weekend in Northeast Kansas. Highs around 40 with overnight lows near 20, followed by a slight cooling trend and little precipitation Tuesday through Thursday. Official readings show Saturday high 40 low 24 with no rain. record highs and lows for this date and sunrise sunset times are listed.
The Federal Election Commission dropped plans to pursue repayment and possible violations over Reagan campaign funds after a controversial audit. The final report, released Dec. 11, found mis handling of party money but concluded no action was required since combined spending remained within limits. The AP obtained details via FOIA after court delays.
In Middlefield Ohio Amish farmers with community support resist a 345000-volt transmission line proposed by Cleveland Electric Illuminating and Ohio Edison. The plan would cross fields and maple groves, threatening Amish life and land stewardship. A decision by the Ohio Power Siting Board is expected January 11 after six weeks of hearings.
Elliott Abrams, 33, sworn in as assistant secretary of state, defends a low profile human rights policy focused on results over rhetoric. He plans private diplomacy to press free prisoners, acknowledging credibility risks and contrasting Carter era public activism with behind the scenes leverage.
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