U.S. military power shrinks in Asia after Vietnam era
The United States plans to deploy fewer aircraft carriers in the western Pacific next year and cut air power in Thailand. The Navy will drop from 15 to 13 carriers, with a possibility of only one carrier in the western Pacific at times. Thailand will see about 85 fighter bombers withdrawn, and overall armed strength fall to about 10,000 from 25,000.
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U.S
Thailand
Western Pacific
Japan
South Korea
Taiwan
Philippines
South Vietnam
7Th Fleet
Indian Ocean
North Vietnam
Laos
Japan-Korea
Taiwan Straits
South China Sea
Chamber leaders predict Kansas economy to stay strong
Northeast Kansas chambers meeting in Lawrence forecast a lag before national downturn hits this state. Leaders expect the national economy to improve within six months, aiding Kansas despite ongoing inflation and unemployment worries. They call for stable policy, housing programs, and more capital for business while urging cautious optimism.
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Kansas
Northeast
Carl] Nordstrom
Kansas Association of Commerce and Industry
Chamber
Lawrence Country Club
Midwest
Joseph Baily
Kansas City, Kan
Bailey
Carl Durso
Mission Chamber
Gerald Ford
Glenn West
The
Lawrence Chamber
West
New York
Dick Molamphy
Overland Park
Durso
Nordstorm
Nixon calls Ford to reassure him of support
Former President Richard Nixon phoned President Ford to say he never doubted Ford’s abilities and supports his handling of the presidency. Ziegler denied any plan for a political comeback and noted Nixon regrets Watergate PR.
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Nixon
Ford
New York
Richard M. Nixon
Ron Ziegler
Charles Colson
NBC
Today Show
Barry Goldwater
Republican Party
China
Part-time policeman supplies town but also income in Hartsburg
In Hartsburg Illinois radar patrolman Roger Shane fines drivers speeding on a half mile stretch of Illinois 121. The town relies on radar revenue for most of its annual budget and mayor Fred Ritterbush says the priority is street safety for children churchgoers and farmers. Shane earns 15 dollars per hour and works irregular hours with a ten mile per hour leeway.
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Hartsburg
Ill
Illinois
Fred Ritterbush
Ritterbush
Bitterbush
Roger Shane
Illinois 121
Shane
Wayne Coffey
Chicago police questioned in fatal youth shooting
Chicago police investigators questioned more than 300 officers from South Side districts in a probe of a youth’s fatal shooting. Witnesses said a man in a police uniform chased and shot the youth in the head, then fled in a squad car. Crime lab sergeants examined over 400 on duty weapons. none showed recent firing or cleaning.
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Chicago
Chicago Police Department
South Side
James Rochford
Richard O'Connell
Cooperation helps flats save on grocery bills
Greek Management, a cooperative buying group for six KU fraternities, reports about 10 percent savings on food bills since August. Members can bulk buy nonperishables, paper goods, and cleaning items, with a secretary and two student delivery staff. Original members invested up to 9 000 dollars. perishable goods await refrigeration and discounts are under discussion.
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Kansas University
Rick McKernan
Lawrence
McKernan
Cooperative
June Fitch
Greek Management
Different Breast Cancer Causes in Younger Women
Johns Hopkins researchers identify distinct risk factors for breast cancer by age, proposing different biological triggers for younger versus older women. Findings in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute rely on a limited group of long term survivors. The study notes women under 45 face higher risk if their first child occurred at 25 or older.
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Baltimore, Md
Johns Hopkins University
Journal of the
National Cancer Institute
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