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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1975
Page
2
JOURNAL-WORLD argues auto workers and Ralph Nader raise prices on new cars via emission and safety rules. The piece claims higher car costs deter buyers and links construction wage levels to housing starts, asserting affordable wages would boost sales and home construction.
Nine candidates seek four school board seats in District 497 while twenty run for three city commission posts. Only four city contenders attended the first meeting, though more school board hopefuls joined discussions with parents and administrators on Centennial to Cordley plans, signaling varied engagement as filing closes.
Dreamy eyed economists expect lower borrowing costs as deficits rise and the government borrows heavily. Critics say higher competition for savings will push up rates, while long term effects of profligate spending would harm prosperity and urge a return to private employment and productivity.
In Sacramento Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. vows no tax hikes to fund rising welfare payments, urging recipients to cut living standards. The 36 year old former Reagan challenger reshapes the administration with a New Spirit, trims staff salaries, and confronts liberal critics as he positions Democrats for votes amid spending battles.
The author argues federal deficits push the U S toward socialism aided by business leaders like Wilde and Rohatyn. He warns of a permanent, state controlled economy via revived RFC style agencies and calls for caps on executive pay in subsidy regimes.
A set of letters argues values should guide 1975 decisions stressing responsibility cooperation truth and justice. Readers criticize McGovern campaign finances and urge active opposition to ERA ratification citing draft implications for women and urging letters to legislators in Kansas.
The Gamble Skogmo department store planned to open at the Malls Shopping Center located at 23rd and Louisiana with headquarters in Minneapolis. Opening was slated for the summer season.
New York AP reports that despite weaker demand prices remain elevated. The Council on Wage and Price Stability says it will study price structures in metals, tires, and chemicals to explain why supply and demand laws seem ineffective.
A brief prayer asks for guidance to seek truth and love with full effort. It implores growth in love so thoughts extend to others beyond ourselves, ending with Amen.
The article argues that Congress should approve a supplemental $300 million for South Vietnam to sustain its defense against a rising North Vietnamese offensive. It cites past funding cuts, ongoing supply shortfalls, and the risk of a Communist victory if aid is blocked, urging adherence to the Paris Accords and US commitments.
Volunteer Clearing House lists urgent roles in Douglas County agencies. ECKAN seeks male roof repair volunteers. Winterize project needs weatherization crews. Meals on Wheels needs substitute drivers. Headstart requires morning teacher aides. a tutor with bookkeeping skills helps an accounting student. Council on Aging seeks companions and outreach workers. Contact 841-5059 for weekdays 93.
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