More clout for teachers in new Education Department
JOURNAL-WORLD editorial argues a separate federal Department of Education would empower teachers to secure more federal funding. It notes NEA clout, Carter's support, and political dynamics, warning of higher taxes, debt, and bureaucratic growth if the change occurs.
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Carter
Department of Education
Washington
Education
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
National Education Assn
Congress
NEA
George Meany
White House
Jimmy
Federal Treasury
of America
Curtailing violence in sports prompts policy rethink
Kermit Washington received a $10,000 fine and a 60 day suspension for injuring Rudy Tomjanovich, who suffered a broken nose and jaw and eye damage. Washington was reinstated after expressing regret, raising debate over athlete punishment and the potential need for regulations to curb on field brutality and protect players.
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Kermit Washington
Rudy Tomjanovich
Tomjanovich
Washington
Lawrence O’brien
Patrick Kennedy Tooth May Shape China Ties Footnote
Washington notes Patrick Kennedy, ten, lost a baby tooth in China during the Kennedy family stay. The tale, tied to Mao’s remark about leaving a part of oneself behind, underscores Ted Kennedy’s potential to influence U S China relations beyond Carter’s agenda. Ted’s China visit and future public comments could lift the issue's profile in diplomacy.
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Washington
Patrick Kennedy
Canton
Kennedy
China
Patrick
Kennedys
Mao
Vance
Peking
U.s.-China
Richard Nixon
U.S
Taiwan
Ted Kennedy
Panama
Oil firms face pressure to shift plans after 1977 earnings
New YorkAP analysts note two surprising trends as top 15 oil firms show overall higher 1977 earnings than 1976 but with notable declines at the largest and smallest ends. Exxon posted a 8.7 percent profit drop due to $265 million foreign exchange losses, mirroring other majors. Analysts warn that sustained dollar weakness may force strategic steps, though specifics remain unclear. Ashland Oil also reported a 9 percent fourth quarter earnings drop amid refinery supply constraints.
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New York
Exxon Corp
U.S
Mobil Corp
Standard Oil Co
California
Indiana
John Simpson
Citibank
Simpson
E. Anthony Copp
Salomon Brothers
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
OPEC
Ashland Oil Inc
Ashland
Alvamar golf complex praised amid tax debate in Lawrence
Letter writer extols Bob Billings and the Alvamar golf facility for community benefit, notes the economic boost from KU and local golf teams, and warns against tax changes that could restrict public access to the course. Also letters criticize an Africa Middle East editorial and discuss Israel and Jewish charity. Includes adoption procedure reply from SRS officials in Douglas County.
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Journal-World
Bob Billings
Lawrence
Kansas University
Alvamar
Lawrence High School
Haskell
Baker
Africa
Middle East
Israel
Mandate of
Palestine
Muddy streets and freezing rain spark minor wrecks townwide
The weather caused several small traffic crashes with no severe injuries. City reports show 21 cents of each 1967 tax dollar funded Public Works including building inspection which oversaw 12.2 million in construction. Groundhog Day results said inconclusive. Douglas County Commission previewed site options for a second Lawrence bridge over the Kansas River near Sixth and Seventh streets. one option also considered between the current bridge and the Kansas Turnpike bridge. Lawrence beat Argentine 38-32 in high school basketball. W D Wolfe was reelected Lawrence school superintendent. Kansas defeated Nebraska 48-33. KU launched a reading improvement program directed by Prof Bert Nash.
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Public Works Department
City Commission
Douglas County Commission
Lawrence
Kansas River
Vermont
Tennessee
Kansas Turnpike
On This Date in History 1917 to 1924
Key events marked this date include the United States severing diplomatic ties with Germany over unrestricted submarine warfare in World War I. Illinois Territory was created in 1809, the Dirigo launched in Bath Maine in 1894, the 16th Amendment ratified in 1913, and former President Woodrow Wilson died in Washington in 1924.
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United States
Germany
Illinois
Bath
Maine
Woodrow Wilson
Washington
Journal World masthead and staff credits from 1952 issue
The World Company in Lawrence Kansas lists Dolph C Simons Jr as President Publisher and W C Simons as editor from 1891 to 1952. It details staff roles including Executive Editor Ralph Gage Managing Editor Robert Nordyke News Editor Van A Kempin and Advertising Manager David Ward. Subscription rates are shown for local carrier and mail in various regions.
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Dolph C. Simons Jr
Dolph Simons Sr
BU Mayer Pice
Cece
Ralph Gage
Robert Nordyke
van A. Kempin
Cece Resereees
Jack Starkey
David Ward
Estreee Ee
Giant Foot Potholes Plague U S Cities Evidence Grows
A activist claims unidentified potholes appear nationwide, larger and more numerous than normal. Samuel Loudermilk of the Unidentified Pothole Assn. alleges government coverup and warns that potholes could wipe out citizens as heavy vehicles fail to explain their origin.
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Samuel Loudermilk
Queens
N.Y
la Guardia
Loudermilk
United States
Atlanta
St. Paul
Salt Lake City
Carter cultivates closer ties with Joint Chiefs in era of caution
President Carter has told his Cabinet that he maintains more regular and extensive consultations with the Joint Chiefs of Staff than past administrations. He emphasizes a harmonious relationship, while warning that the Soviets will test him, likely in Africa, and orders the Chiefs to prioritize strengthening Western Europe defenses and deploying more capable nuclear warheads with NATO.
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Carter
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Pentagon
Jimmy Carter
America
Africa
African Horn
Somalia
Kremlin
Europe
Joint Chiefs
NATO
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Ohio
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Tenn
David Chartrand
Douglas County
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Metropolitan Adoption Council
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Missouri
ARENA
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Friends of All Children
Anna F. Fender
LBSW
Sylvia Hallowell
Old Home Town
W.D. Wolfe
Board of Education
Nebraska
Bert Nash
Journal- World
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the World Company
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New Hampshire
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