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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1975
Page
10
Washington AP reports the government index of leading indicators rose 0.4 percent in November after a 0.4 percent drop in October and a 0.1 percent fall in September. Over three months the index fell less than 0.1 percent, suggesting moderation in overall expansion. It stands 5.6 percent above last year.
President Ford's return from an eight day ski holiday faces questions over a Vail party honoring him and whether it functioned as a social event or a fund raiser for his campaign. Ford says he did not know if money was being solicited. Aides say the event was not meant as a fundraiser but pledge cards were mailed.
The National Park Service outlines a 92 000 acre Osage County Oklahoma prairie park on the Kansas border drawing mixed reaction. Save the Tallgrass Prairie Inc morphs from Kansas sites to support the Oklahoma plan while Osage tribe oil interests oppose park development amid mineral rights concerns.
Senator William Proxmire accuses the 89th Military Airlift Wing of running an exclusive Air Force executive airline. He cites 975 flights in ten months of 1975 costing over 6 million dollars with most trips for high ranking defense officials and Defense Department requests. The Treasury and State departments follow, led by Treasury's William Simon.
Farm prices list Wheat corn milo soybeans oats from Farmers Co op and Kaw Valley Grain with modest variations. Wholesale eggs quoted. Cattle hogs and sheep futures and current cash prices detailed. New York stock market falls after gains as traders book profits and tax selling boosts, with leading indicators up 0.4 percent in November.
Police traced the burglary to an abandoned pickup in a field east of Lawrence. A suspect's questioning led to a barn where Sheriff Rex Johnson said most stolen goods were recovered. Parts were moved to Eudora City Hall for tagging as investigators prepared a full inventory. Warrants were expected for two more suspects.
Senator Hubert H. Humphrey has paid about 900000 dollars to 18 creditors at four cents on the dollar and hopes to settle remaining debts by mid February. About 80000 dollars still pending. The estate of Irving J. Kahn and investor Percy Ross are among unsettled loans. Humphrey says he is not a 1976 candidate but would run if asked at the New York convention.
Maj. Gen. William A. Dietrich USAF Ret. told 150 in Woodruff Auditorium the United States risks losing military balance to the USSR as defense spending falls. He cited James Schlesinger data showing rising Soviet outlays as U S spending shrinks as a share of GNP. Fifteen KU ROTC graduates took oaths and received commissions.
The article advises using a local real estate agent to find available homes and understand budget. It stresses defining needs, staying flexible on style and location, and candidly sharing finances. Contact Gill Agency at 901 Tenn. Phone 843-1011 for help.
Beirut battles and rocket duels kill 17 people and wound 19 as Syria backs mediation in Lebanon's civil conflict. In Tripoli, moslem militants abduct seven Lebanese army soldiers as fighting rages.
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